Ministry of Sound

Ministry of Sound returns to HOTA for its biggest-ever Gold Coast show. In 2026, Summer Dance Festival arrives with a new summer date, three stages, and an extended festival footprint that stretches through the surrounding parklands and lake precinct at HOTA.

Headlined by CLASSICAL, performed live by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra, the festival also brings together global dance music icons Roger Sanchez (USA), Seb Fontaine (UK), Braxe + Falcon (FR), Utah Saints (UK), K-Klass (UK), DJ Paulette (UK), alongside homegrown favourites John Course, Minx, Tenzin and a stacked lineup of local talent.

Step onto an open-air dancefloor soundtracked by the biggest dance anthems of all time, redefined, reworked and reimagined on a scale like never before. Summer Dance Festival celebrates the greatest moments in dance music history and the artists who helped shape our dancefloor.

Returning to our much-loved home at HOTA, in a Queensland exclusive, the festival is expanding the site due to overwhelming demand and transforming the entire precinct into a multi-stage, day-to-night experience. Expect three stages of music, top-tier production, a Silent Disco, curated bars, premium food offerings and the biggest dance anthems of all time, all set amongst the lush parklands and waterways of the HOTA Precinct with the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline as your backdrop.

This is your ultimate summer dance event.

07 5588 4000

- Located at main entrance box office
- Ticket holders must present valid ID
- Tickets can be collected 1 hour before event start time
- Online and print-at-home options available

- Free on-site parking available
- Designated disability parking spaces
- Overflow parking in adjacent Council car parks
- Public transport and rideshare options nearby

- Wheelchair accessible venues
- Designated spaces in all performance spaces
- Companion card seating available
- Assistive listening devices on request

- No outside food or drinks
- Professional cameras require prior permission
- No smoking on premises
- Age restrictions may apply to specific events

- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Some events have specific age recommendations
- Baby change facilities available
- Stroller parking in designated areas