HOTA · Surfers Paradise
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As the sun sets on BLEACH Festival 2026, 100 glowing jellyfish are riding in on the high tide for a spectacular closing celebration.
Look what the tide has washed in!
Join us for a family friendly psychedelic lakeside party featuring live music, illuminated puppets from the award-winning Dead Puppet Society, and a thrilling stunt performance from Jetpack Entertainment & Events.
Get involved
Love to perform?! Love a big Community Event?! Love to meet new people and get involved in something awesome?! Be one of 100 glowing jellyfish at BLEACH Festival 2026!
Everybody NOW! are looking for 100 volunteers aged 13 years and over to carry illuminated jellyfish puppets, created by Brisbane's award-winning Dead Puppet Society, as part of High Tide - our spectacular closing event for BLEACH Festival.
Take part in a magical lakeside parade before a thrilling jet ski stunt show. Help bring this large-scale community celebration to life. Register now.
Getting there
Skip the parking hassle – use public transport, walking or cycling. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.
If you drive, parking may be limited. Use the EasyPark app to start, stop or extend metered parking from your phone. And remember, parking regulations still apply during events. For more information visit the City of Gold Coast's Parking page.
Quick answers
When is High Tide?
Sun 11 Oct 2026, 5:45pm.
Where is it?
HOTA, Surfers Paradise, QLD.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whatsongoldcoast.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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