Blues on Broadbeach is located throughout the Broadbeach precinct on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. If you’re unsure of where to start your festival journey, Kurrawa Park is a great place to start!
Blues on Broadbeach 2027 will be held from Thursday 13th May until Sunday 16th May, 2027.
You can expect sunny days followed by cooler nights on the Gold Coast in May. The average high-temperature during May is 23.5°C (74.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Blues on Broadbeach 2027 will feature an incredible lineup of local and international talent.
More details about the 2027 lineup to come.
The Sunday Ticket is a special ticketed event at Blues on Broadbeach, returning for its third year with an expanded live music experience.
On Sunday 17 May, the Kurrawa Park precinct will host Sunday Ticket, headlined by Australia’s own The Teskey Brothers, delivering their signature soul-drenched sound alongside special guests Emma Donovan and Ash Grunwald.
Discover more about Sunday Ticket here.
Yes, a festival program and map will be released closer to the festival. Stay tuned!
Blues on Broadbeach is predominantly a non-ticketed event, with multiple indoor and outdoor stages for everyone to enjoy. You do not need a ticket to watch the majority of performances on the lineup.
Ticketed event offerings will be available during the festival, including the Twelve Bar Society – an exclusive membership designed for blues lovers who want to experience Blues on Broadbeach with a difference.
The Sunday Ticket hosts a special lineup exclusive to ticket holders at Kurrawa Park on the Sunday of the festival. In 2026, the Kurrawa Park precinct came alive on Sunday 17th May with Australia’s soul-soaked heavy weights The Teskey Brothers with special guests Emma Donovan and Ash Grunwald.
The festival is held within the Broadbeach precinct where you can come and go as you please to most stages and venues.
All Sunday Tickets are made available exclusively through Experience Gold Coast. More details for 2027 will be released closer to the festival.
Absolutely! Kurrawa Park is the only stage that will be ticketed on Sunday. All other outdoor stages and venues are still non-ticketed throughout the entire festival.
Twelve Bar Society is an exclusive membership offered to give blues lovers the chance to connect even deeper with Blues on Broadbeach and the artists they love.
The 2026 Twelve Bar Society Membership included an exclusive VIP bar with up-close stage viewing gardens, ‘In Conversation’ sessions with Ruthie Foster and Louie Shelton a ‘Secret Show’ and more!
Learn more about Twelve Bar Society here.
Stages and venues are programmed throughout the Broadbeach CBD precinct so there are many accommodation options that are within walking distance.
Find a wide range of accommodation options here.
Sorry! Unfortunately not. Blues on Broadbeach is an unlicensed event, alcohol can only be consumed within licensed bar areas within the festival and licensed partnered venues.
Sure! But only in licensed areas and venues. As the festival is held in the open precinct of Broadbeach, please remember that alcohol cannot be taken out of these licensed areas and venues.
Standard smoking laws apply at the festival, which is 4 metres away from all buildings including restaurants etc. There is also no smoking permitted in pedestrian malls including at the Broadbeach Mall.
Chairs are generally permitted and can be used within the outdoor stage areas at the festival.
There will be several toilets located throughout the festival precinct. You can also find public toilets inside The Oasis Shopping Centre, as well as in venues.
Of course! We will have security based at each of the stages and roving throughout the festival footprint, supported by a Queensland Police Service team.
In the unfortunate event that there is wet weather during the festival, our team have measures in place to ensure a safe environment and manage any programming changes. If we are required to implement any wet weather plans during the festival, an update will be provided on our website, Facebook and Instagram.
As the festival is held within a public area, local laws apply for bringing your pet to Blues on Broadbeach.
However, due to large crowds and loud music, we recommend that attendees leave their pets at home.
Thank you so much for your interest in Blues on Broadbeach, however we will not be requiring volunteers for the festival in 2027.
Yes, there will be accessible viewing areas throughout the festival that will be indicated by signage near the outdoor stages and on the festival map released closer to the event.
Held within the Broadbeach precinct, the terrain consists of flat grass, paved areas and gravel. During peak traffic periods, particularly if there has been heavy rainfall, the festival precinct may become more difficult to navigate. We recommend people using wheelchairs and/or motorised wheelchairs use a wheelchair with large wheels for further stability.
Yes, there will be accessible parking close to the festival including Old Burleigh Road, Queensland Avenue, Charles Avenue, Gold Coast Service Road and more. Check out the Broadbeach Mobility Map for more information on accessible parking.
You can read more on festival accessibility details here. We continue to update this page with relevant information in the lead up to the event, so please keep checking back.
Alternatively, you can also visit Accessible Gold Coast, Broadbeach Transport and the Broadbeach Mobility Map for more information on accessibility within Broadbeach.
If you have any queries regarding accessibility, please email our team on info@bluesonbroadbeach.com.
Stay tuned for more information on when the 2027 Artist Applications open.
There sure is! Blues on Broadbeach is situated in the heart of the Broadbeach CBD with plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars, fast food and supermarkets to suit everyone’s taste buds.
Yes! Our focus is on showcasing local Gold Coast businesses that reflect the spirit of the event and enhance the overall Blues on Broadbeach experience.
We encourage you to check our website and social channels for 2027 opening dates.
Absolutely! We invite market vendors who bring unique, high-quality products that add to the festival atmosphere.
Be sure to follow our website and social channels for updates on when 2027 applications go live.
We are a family-friendly music event for all ages, however, please be mindful that the festival can attract large crowds and some venues will have age restrictions due to licensing issues.
All Twelve Bar Society members are required to be a minimum age of 18 years old to enjoy all inclusions on offer, as there are various membership benefits hosted in licensed venues.
The Sunday Ticket holders are also required to be a minimum age of 18 years old.
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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).
