May is for Mums, sounds and getting outdoors.
Mother's Day weekend is busy for HOTA. We've got specialty High Tea at Palette, Roots Festival making a return, the visual spectacular Shen Yun and laughs coming from the basement.
Celebrate Mum and the special women in your life with a full weekend of fun!
#The Highlights
SOLD OUT! Don't worry - High Tea is here every Sunday.
Music in the Outdoors
Sat 7 May
Featuring over 150 models, 1 million LEGO® bricks and 6 interactive challenges
Open Daily
#Things To Take Mum To
Here's some more highlights we think Mum will love!
The swinging sounds of Hint of Swing are being heard Lakeside, when Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club visits for their monthly night of smooth and soulful jazz.
Shen Yun will dazzle us with an explosion of colour and celebration of grace, poise and world-class talent.
An hour of comedy power is on the cards with Becky Lucas. Refreshingly real, with no over-the-top gimmick, Lakeside Room transforms for a night of top-notch comedy.
#What's On Stage
There's always a show worth seeing at HOTA.
May is no different and we're keen to show off what's in stock.
Take the sting out of studying The National Quality Framework with a musical take on the teacher's guidelines.
Our friends from Shock Therapy Productions bring Greek society struggles to Theatre 2, performing Medea for one day only.
World of Musicals answers the prayers of all musical theatre fans! All the songs you love, in one amazing show.
#For The Family
We've always got something for families to explore and enjoy. This month the stage is for our favourite childhood stories.
See Edward the Emu brought to stage by the renowned A Monkey Baa Theatre Company.
The kids from Varsity College are here for their production of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory - it's bound to be a sweet treat!
Nothing taking your fancy? HOTA Gallery is home to five galleries, including Bricktionary: The Interactive LEGO® brick Exhibition.
#Talks and Ideas
We're chatting with some giants this month.
Australia's most prolific playwright, David Williamson AO joins Kerry O'Brien for another chapter Griffith University's A Better Future For All series.
Get inspired by Hugh van Cuylenburg and The Resilience Project. Whether you're an adult, professional or teenager, you'll find the wellbeing tips you've been searching for.
A force to be reckoned with, Abbie Chatfield is bringing her wildly personal stories for one night only!
#Sounds of your Month
Sounding off for May!
Join our monthly percussion workshop and learn a solid rhythmical foundation. Groove to beats from the Middle East, India, Africa, The Balkans and Latin America.
HOLLER returns to celebrate the big names of Americana sounds on the Coast and beyond.
Registrations are open for Those Who Rock with workshops kicking off this month! Join hundreds of guitarists and Aussie music legends on HOTA's Outdoor Stage for a night of rock classics.
#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.
The acoustic session you've been waiting for
Sat 4 Jun
Beloved Aussie Artists at HOTA
Fri 10 Jun
Come From Away
The global phenomenon comes to HOTA on the Gold Coast this July.
Thu 7 - Sun 24 July
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