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BLEACH* 2026

1 October - 11 October
BLEACH* Festival 2026

Experience a spectacular arts and culture celebration just a short trip from Brisbane at the BLEACH Festival this October 2026. Taking over the HOTA precinct and various Gold Coast locations, this family-friendly event offers local parents and kids an array of live music, interactive installations, contemporary dance, and theatrical performances.

BLEACH* Festival 2026

BLEACH Festival is back like you’ve never seen it before. Taking over the HOTA precinct for 11 massive days of live music, contemporary dance, world-class theatre, interactive installations and mind-altering art.
The much-loved arts and culture festival welcomes a new Artistic Director; Felix Preval who promises to deliver a fresh take to the long running festival.
Felix Preval brings two decades of experience in the performing arts, including holding the role of Artistic Director of Darwin Festival from 2017 – 2022 and Festival Producer at Melbourne Fringe from 2012 – 2016.
BLEACH Festival 2026 will feature a range of local, national and international artists, presenting performances, new installations and community engaged works that celebrate the city’s natural environment and transform the HOTA precinct for the duration of the festival.

Plan your visit

When: Thursday 1st October – Sunday 11th October 2026

Where: Kurrawa Park, Emerald Lakes, and HOTA on the Gold Coast

Cost: A mix of free and paid events and exhibits

More information: here

Details

Organiser

Other

Region
Gold Coast

Venues

HOTA

135 Bundall Rd
 Surfers Paradise, Qld 4217 Australia
07 5588 4000
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Kurrawa Park

Old Burleigh Road
Broadbeach, Australia

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