Blues on Broadbeach is one of the Gold Coast’s best-known live music festivals, filling Broadbeach with blues, roots and soul across multiple stages and venues each year.

About Blues on Broadbeach

Held in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, Blues on Broadbeach is a free multi-day music festival known for bringing major blues, roots and soul acts to outdoor stages, bars, parks and venues throughout the precinct. Its open-access format and beachfront setting have helped make it one of Queensland’s most recognisable destination music events.

Why Blues on Broadbeach Matters

Blues on Broadbeach matters because it combines major live music appeal with a distinctly Gold Coast atmosphere. It draws visitors, supports local hospitality and gives the city one of its clearest annual music identities, all while keeping the event accessible through its free-entry model.

Blues on Broadbeach Location

Blues on Broadbeach takes place across Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, with performances spread between outdoor stages and local venues across the precinct. The 2026 festival is scheduled for 14–17 May.

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