Celebrate the opening of Aka Sorbie: Saltwater Heart in HOTA's Children’s Gallery with a hands-on making activity exploring colour, pattern and light. Imagine the feeling of lying in the cool shade of a banana grove and experiencing the light shining through the big, beautiful leaves. By weaving coloured strips of paper and transparent material we […]
The search for Australia's next teen comedy sensation! Melbourne International Comedy Festival's national competition and workshop program, Class Clowns, is back in 2026 to inspire, engage and elevate humorous people aged 14–18. All it takes is 3-5 minutes of original material in any genre – whether it’s stand-up, sketch, solo, group, musical or physical comedy […]
Join HOTA for the opening day celebrations for their new Children's Gallery exhibition Aka Sorbie: Saltwater Heart by local artist Lisa Sorbie Martin. Lisa will be onsite to share with children and their adults about the art, stories and Torres Strait culture woven into this immersive and interactive exhibition. Participants will have the opportunity to […]
Feathers will fly in Circa's exuberant take on Swan Lake. The world's most romantic ballet is re-imagined as a circus spectacular, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour and a thoroughly contemporary energy. Be swept away by this tale of swans and hapless princes sparkling with quirky touches like the sequinned flipper-wearing […]
Australia Day is a time for all Australians to reflect, respect and celebrate and the best way to do this is to do something Australian - get together with family and friends or go to a local Australia Day event. The 2026 Gold Coast Australia Day Celebrations will be held on Monday 26 January at […]
Eyes to the sky! HOTA’s Children’s Gallery is a place for daydreaming and creativity. The sky is the limit to your imagination, so families are encouraged to look up and see amazing historical to contemporary artworks by Australian artists who also look to the sky for inspiration. A curated display of cloud artworks will set […]
‘There are no rules. And if there are rules, then you may as well break them.’ – Ken Done Ken Done’s paintings have captured public imagination for more than four decades. As one of Australia’s most recognisable artists, Done is beloved for his bold use of colour and vibrant imagery, resulting in paintings which are […]
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