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 […]
Enter the bubbly-brilliant world of Dr Hubble, as he presents The Bubble Spectacular – a fun-filled, out of this world, bubble-riffic show! Expect to be amazed as the ultimate master of bubbles, Dr Hubble, creates little bubbles, BIG bubbles, volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, square bubbles and with a bit of his bubbly-magic, you might even […]
Have a HotA Jolly Christmas, it's the best time of the year! Get ready to unwrap the sparkle this festive season at the HotA Twilight Christmas Market, your one stop wonderland for Christmas cheer under the stars on Saturday, 20th December from 4PM-9PM for an evening that's merry, bright, and bursting with yuletide joy. Wander […]
Drop-in to the HOTA Gallery on Saturday 20 December between 10am and 4pm for free Christmas craft activities inspired by the HOTA Gallery exhibition Ken Done: No Rules. You'll be making bright and bold Christmas cards and ornaments reflective of Ken’s iconic vibrant style. FIND OUT MORE
Join HOTA for a festive and fun-filled Christmas workshop where you can create your very own holiday decoration out of LEGO! Guided by Andrew from LEGO Masters, this hands-on event will give you the chance to design, build, and take home a unique LEGO creation perfect for the season. Whether you’re a LEGO enthusiast or […]
The Greatest Christmas Show is Australia’s #1 family Christmas event, blending heartwarming moments, spectacular magic, and world-class entertainment into one unforgettable night. Led by internationally acclaimed Master Illusionist Anthony Street, prepare for breathtaking illusions that will leave you wondering if Christmas magic might just be real. Soaring vocals will fill the theatre with the spirit […]
City of Gold Coast’s Mayor’s Christmas Carols returns for its 14th year, bringing the festive magic to HOTA, Home of the Arts. Enjoy two sparkling nights of live music, family fun, and Christmas cheer on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December. Gold Coast’s very own pop sensation Ricki-Lee leads an incredible line-up of performers along […]
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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