BLEACH Festival 2026

BLEACH Festival returns to the Gold Coast this October, transforming the HOTA precinct into an immersive celebration of contemporary arts across 11 spectacular days.

Featuring more than 48 free and ticketed events, the 2026 program showcases live music, contemporary dance, world-class theatre, First Nations storytelling, interactive installations and large-scale public art from acclaimed local, national and international artists.

The festival opens with a jaw-dropping aerial performance, THAW, a vibrant landmark of joy, BEACON, free outdoor concerts showcasing the likes of Lady Blackbird & Electric Fields and New Zealand favourites SIX60 with SUB-TRIBE.

Come explore the HOTA Lake Precinct with roving circus performance, public art installations and community engaged works from midday to late across the festival, join us by day and see it transform as the sunsets into a neon forest fantasy.

At the helm is new Artistic Director Felix Preval, with BLEACH Festival inviting audiences to explore, connect and experience an unforgettable program where creativity comes alive across every corner of the precinct.

Picture yourself discovering contemporary performance under the stars or experiencing new worlds through immersive art installations. BLEACH Festival offers it all this spring.