HOTA: Home of the Arts

Your place for live performances, lake-side strolls, star-gazing, cinema-watching, art and new ideas.

Discover great art, indoors and out.

There'll be Australian exclusives, celebrations of Queensland artists, a dedicated Children's Gallery, a rooftop bar and brand new restaurant, and never-before-seen works from the City Collection.

They say home is where the heart is.. we say home is where the art is.

In tropical parklands with the Surfers Paradise skyline as the backdrop, HOTA Home of the Arts is a contemporary cultural precinct where art meets life.

HOTA is the Gold Coast's home of live performances, lake-side strolls, stargazing, cinema-watching, art, conversation and new-ideas.

There's a unique outdoor stage in the parklands for live events, and indoors our two theatres feature performances from the very best national and international artists and theatre companies.

Two arthouse cinemas show a curated selection of blockbusters, foreign films, independent movies and documentaries and HOTA Café is a great place to relax and reconnect.

Outdoors our beautiful lake is a popular place to swim and our hidden adventure trail offers a never seen before view of Surfers Paradise.

HOTA was first named 'The Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre' and known as 'The Centre'. It was officially opened in December 1986 and is owned and managed by the Gold Coast City Council. With a second name change, it then became the 'Gold Coast Arts Centre' and this name remained until March 2010.

With a packed program of both ticketed and free events there's so much happening here. Check out what's on and plan your visit to HOTA, Home of the Arts.

Imagine a place where art captures your imagination. Where art is for everyone, where art is for life.

Official Tickets

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

HOTA, Home of the Arts respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.

We are currently developing a Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Framework for our organisation with the next step involving community engagement.

COVID SAFE

It is incredibly important to us that you have a safe experience when you come to HOTA. We have a COVID Safe plan and there are some new conditions of entry which you should read before purchasing a ticket or attending an event at HOTA.

All events are set up to ensure we meet all social distancing and hygiene guidelines. All you have to do is enjoy yourself.

HOTA Venues

HOTA Theatre

HOTA Outdoor Stage

HOTA Gallery

HOTA Cinema

Rooftop Bar

Candy/Arts Bar

Central Terrace Bar

Getting Here

Public Transport
We encourage you to use public and active transport to get to and from HOTA.

TransLink's bus, train and tram network can connect you to places all over the Gold Coast. Their integrated network on the Gold Coast includes the G:link trams, Surfside buslines and Queensland Rail. You can travel via bus, train or tram with a go card or if you're a visitor to the Gold Coast the go explore card offers freedom, flexibility and value for money.

Visit translink.com.au or call 13 12 30 for further information on how to buy your tickets.

The bus stop at HOTA currently services Route 731 however there is another bus stop on Bundall road servicing Route 747 and 748.

Plan your journey to HOTA using Translink's Journey Planner, Route Timetables, Stop Timetables, Maps, or the MyTranslink app.

From Surfers Paradise
The light rail and bus routes offer many services to Surfers Paradise. From Surfers it is around a 10 minute walk to HOTA through Chevron Island and across the new bridge.

Ferry Service
You can also now catch a ferry to HOTA. Travelling between Surfers and the Broadwater Parklands, with stops at HOTA, Marina Mirage and Sea World, the ferry will provide an alternative way to get here.

Please note - Ferry service timetable may change due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please visit hopo.com.au for the latest information.

Taxis or Ridesharing Services
Taxis on the Gold Coast can be hailed from the kerb on the street or engaged at designated taxi ranks. Gold Coast Cabs can be booked directly on 131 008 or via the Gold Coast Cabs website.

A designated set-down and pick-up area is located in the porte-cochère out the front of HOTA. Please see map below.

Live Locally?
Please consider walking, cycling, scooting or skating to get here! The new bridge from Chevron Island makes it easier to get here.

Parking
Limited parking, including wheelchair accessible parking, is available at the HOTA, Home of the Arts.

We recommend you arrive one hour before a performance as parking is limited and consider carpooling to the event with family and friends.