There's no doubt about it - April at HOTA is for kids and families.
Kids Take Over is back to fill your school holidays with memory making moments and plenty to keep the kids entertained.
We're celebrating the arrival of Bricktionary: The Interactive LEGO® brick Exhibition inspiring the next generation of LEGO® Masters (and giving you the chance to have just as much fun as the kids).
And Gold Coast Film Festival is bringing film, panels and trivia to the Gold Coast as they celebrate 20 years.
Make the most of your April and plan your next HOTA journey.
#The Highlights
Featuring over 150 models, 1 million LEGO® bricks and 6 interactive challenges
Opens Sat 9 Apr
Celebrating 20 Years
20 Apr - 1 May
From Wesley Enoch and Geoffrey Atherden
Tue 12 Apr
Palette X Collabs — Bringing the best Gold Coast cuisine to one location.
Thu 7 Apr
#Boredom Breakers for the Kids
April school holidays on the Gold Coast is jammed packed with the return of Kids Take Over.
Hands-on activities and endless waves of fun are taking over HOTA for the start of April. Stacked with memory making material and photo worthy moments, don't miss Kids Take Over.
#Your April Art Fill
Our big announcement went off with a bang!
HOTA Gallery is being taken over by Bricktionary: The Interactive LEGO® brick Exhibition, but that's not the only thing for you to discover!
Explore the HOTA Collection, spanning three galleries, take in free art tours just for families and little creatives can get to work on their rockstar personas in April's Little ArtLabs.
#Cinema Special Events with Gold Coast Film Festival
Gold Coast Film Festival is celebrating 20 year of great films, top-notch special events and industry insider panels that movie mavericks love.
This year is no different with over 100 films, events and panels taking over the Gold Coast from north to south.
Picking just three events to showcase is unbelievably difficult, so be sure to check out the entire program for more to explore!
#Talks and Theatre
Fresh ideas, explosive glamazons and superstars of magic are on-stage and ready to rock your April.
Rhonda Burchmore found her way out of the South African jungle and slipped into something a little more Showstopping.
The biggest Australian tricksters, conjurers, comedians, illusionists and daredevils have brought Las Vegas magic to HOTA.
Extraordinary women join Kerry O'Brien to discuss the positive social change in the industry.
#Sounds of your Month
The amps are turned to 11 and HOTA's always live, loud and ready to rock.
Relive and experience the greatest goodbye in music history with The Honey Sliders embodying The Beatles for a night of rock 'n' roll classics.
Songwriters of the future can take part in a live performance evening to challenge and improve upon their skills. Produce, promote and perform with experienced industry professionals.
The world's favourite club brand is returning to HOTA and lighting up the Outdoor Stage. Miss out on tickets? Join our waitlist and we'll let you know if any tickets become available.
#Digital sessions. Always Free. Always Available.
Our growing library of digital activities, streamed events and City Collection Online lets your bring HOTA home.
Now featuring big conversations streamed directly to your device, ArtLabs to get you creating at home (and for free) and HOTA Gallery bringing our biggest pieces to you wherever you are.
Unlimited arts. Unlimited culture. Unlimited possibilities.
A Better Future for All
Big Conversations. Stream it wherever you are.
In partnership with Griffith University
#Find Your Feast
An option for all tastes, find a feast at Palette, The Exhibitionist Bar of HOTA Café. No matter your desire, we have the perfect place to fill your cravings.
#Your Next Big Adventure
Start planning ahead and add some big names, big sounds, and big experiences to your calendar. Here's a few things to add to your list.
Roots Festival
It’s the return of the Gold Coast’s Roots Music Festival!
Sat 7 May
The long wait is over
Sat 11 Jun
The Global Phenomenon Comes to the Gold Coast
Opens Thu 7 Jul
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