Enjoy some wonderful blues music at the popular Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival on the Gold Coast. This popular music festival is a must-see for visitors and local residents.
This fabulous event offers a wonderful opportunity to all music lovers to enjoy an array of excellent music shows and live performances. The best part of all, this is a FREE event.
Blues on Broadbeach Lineup & Program – 2018 Dates, Gold Coast
Held in the month of May, this popular music festival boasts many performances by both celebrity and local artists. As the name suggests, the Blues on Broadbeach festival boasts genuine blues music. So, visit the streets of the Broadbeach area and enjoy world-class blues music at many wonderful beach-side venues.The area of Broadbeach gets completely jam-packed with huge crowds coming to this popular music festival every year, so make sure you plan accordingly as parking may not be readily available close to the event.
The show invites many international performers as well as many local Australian blues music artists, therefore the show is jam packed with talent which will keep you entertained throughout this exciting event. In 2018, the following artists have been announced; The Robert Cray Band, Lloyd Spiegel, Ash Grunwald, The Screaming Jets, Jon Stevens, Backsliders, Eilen Jewell, Charlie A’Court, Southern Avenue and so many more!
Alcohol cannot be permitted at the festival, unless you are inside a licenced venue. There are plenty of places to grab a drink or meal as the festival is located right in the heart of the Broadbeach precinct. You do not need a ticket to attend the Blues Festival and you are welcome to bring your own chair to sit in and relax as you enjoy the music.
There will be a free shuttle bus operating from the event to The Star Casino and Pacific Fair. The bus runs regularly throughout the event from Friday to Sunday travelling from the heart of the Festival to Star Casino and Pacific Fair.
If you are looking for accommodation during this event, click the link below for the best deals.
Would like to attend Blues Fest on gold coast may 2014. Could you please tell me the dates. Thank you
Hi Julie,
The Blues on Broadbeach music festival is going to be held on 22-25 May in 2014.
The program for next year hasn’t been released yet, but you can start checking out some of the local accommodation available at:
https://www.goldcoastpoint.com.au/suburbs/broadbeach
Would like to know what time the festival starts tomorrow 16th and where I could find good parking?
Hi Karen,
Looking at the official program, it appears that the Tamara O’Callaghan Duo is playing at Grumpys Barefoot Bar & Grill from 11.30am to 2.30pm, but it looks like the main acts start around 3pm at the Broadbeach Mall Stage with Mal Wood & Friends. (I found all the information at http://www.broadbeachjazz.com/files/51f09218b17ca.pdf.
As per parking, the 2 closest options are:
Oasis Shopping Centre Car Park (entrance via Victoria Ave & Charles Ave)
FRIDAY- SUNDAY: First 3 hrs FREE, with an hourly rate available or $20 per day, standard $6 fee applies to exit after 9.00pm
or the better looking option,
Phoenician Car Park (entrance via Place Lane)
FRIDAY: First 2 hrs FREE, 2 hrs + $1 per hour to a max of $5 friday after 5pm flat rate of $5.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: flat rate $5.
Hope this helps and have a great weekend!
Michael