We’re proud to have taken out GOLD in the Major Festivals and Events category at the 2025 Queensland Tourism Awards.
As the Gold Coast’s very own home of blues, Blues on Broadbeach returned for its 25th annual celebration from 13–16 May 2026.
Bringing together an incredible mix of international icons and homegrown talent across multiple indoor and outdoor stages, Blues on Broadbeach is one of Australia’s largest music festivals.
Set in the vibrant heart of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, this four-day and night celebration invites you to immerse yourself in the soul of rhythm and blues, surrounded by restaurants, lively bars, cafés, and endless accommodation options – a festival experience like no other.
For the true blues enthusiast, the Twelve Bar Society immerses you in the ultimate festival experience. Enjoy exclusive access to a private VIP bar with up-close stage viewing gardens, ‘In Conversation’ artist sessions, a Secret Show and more. Selling out in 2026, you can subscribe to the Blues on Broadbeach newsletter for all the latest festival updates and news of Twelve Bar Society memberships.
A major addition to an already huge Sunday program, the Sunday Ticket, introduced in 2024, brings even more incredible artists to Blues on Broadbeach. With an exclusive ticketed lineup performing at Kurrawa Park, it’s the perfect experience for those eager to immerse themselves in even more live music.
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Welcome to the 25th year of one of Australia’s most loved blues festivals, Blues on Broadbeach.
For a quarter of a century, this event has brought the Gold Coast to life with incredible music, culture and community, drawing locals and visitors together to enjoy everything the region has to offer.
The Crisafulli Government is proud to support Blues on Broadbeach through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Major Events Program, recognising the important role it plays in attracting visitors and showcasing our great state.
This year we’re expecting around 13,500 visitors, 140,000 visitor nights and more than $33 million flowing into the local economy, which is a real boost for local businesses and communities right across the Gold Coast.
It means more people staying in our hotels, enjoying our restaurants and bars, soaking up the atmosphere, and making the most of their time here.
Events like Blues on Broadbeach are why Queensland continues to cement its reputation as the events capital of Australia, and why we’re proud to be known as the home of the holiday.
Andrew Powell MP
Minister for Tourism
Blues on Broadbeach is one of four festivals proudly produced by Experience Gold Coast (EGC) and has been a highly respected music festival in the Broadbeach precinct for over 20 years.
EGC’s mission is to develop a portfolio of events and festivals that attracts music lovers near and far to the beautiful Gold Coast, whilst showcasing the city as the ultimate events and festivals destination.
Other events produced by EGC include Cooly Rocks On , Groundwater Country Music Festival and BLEACH*
Contact Experience Gold Coast
301N, 12 Charles Avenue, Broadbeach, QLD 4218
1300 035 189
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*Registrations for Sunday Ticket presale access close at 12:00PM AEST on Monday 24 November.
*Presale starts 10:00AM AEST on Tuesday 25 November and runs for 24 hours (or until allocation is exhausted).
