If you’re looking to stack your days with epic events—you know, the kind that will make everyone on social media jealous—then make tracks immediately to the epicentre of fun, The Star. From live music sets under the stars, world-class comedy performances and even a whole month dedicated to margaritas, there are endless ways to soak up the last of summer on the Gold Coast.
Fire up the group chat, here’s your action-packed hit list of everything you need to do at The Star.
Dance ‘Til Dawn On The Lawn
Embrace the balmy days and evenings with a dance under the stars on The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar. The dreamy venue will transport you to Europe with blue and white striped umbrellas, festoon lighting and white picnic tables, perfect for enjoying a cocktail and snack at the post-dance sesh. The live music roster here is seriously stacked with everyone from international DJs to acoustic acts taking to the stage every Friday and Saturday nights, plus Sunday arvos. Be sure to mark your diary for 22 and 23 March when powerhouse artists Lisa Hunt and DJ Teddy Cream bring on the weekend.
The Details
When: Every Friday and Saturday night, and Sunday afternoons
Where: The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar
Tickets: Free
To find out more, click here.
Enjoy Gifts From The Garden
Who doesn’t love a freebie? Especially when it’s in the form of a delicious bottle of Wine. Running from 19 February to 31 March, if you dine at Garden Kitchen & Bar at lunch from Friday-Sunday, you’ll receive a free bottle of wine to take home. Sit among the cascading greenery and feast on the drool-worthy seasonal menu. Think seafood platters brimming with fresh Aussie seafood, melt-in-your-mouth steak and delicate macadamia-crusted salmon. Post-meal, enjoy an artfully created cocktail on the sun-drenched deck.
The Details
When: 19 February to 31 March
Where:Garden Kitchen & Bar
Tickets: Free, simply make a lunch booking and spend $75 to receive your bottle
To find out more, click here*.
Ts and Cs apply. Wine is for takeaway purposes only and must not be consumed on property.
Fill Your Cup At Margarita Month
If you could encapsulate good vibes and fun times in a single drink, it would be a marg—so trust us when we say you’ll want to pencil in several visits to The Star during their tasty Margarita Month. Brought to you by Tequila Herradura (yep, the epic Mexican distillery that’s been slinging the good stuff for over 100 years), you can sip your way through a bunch of fun flavours like the Tommy Margie, passionfruit, watermelon, chilli coconut and grapefruit.
The Details
When: Until 30 April
Where:Garden Kitchen & Bar
Tickets: Free
To find out more, click here.
Take On Trivia Tuesdays At The Sports Bar
Make Tuesdays your new favourite night with trivia at The Star’s Sports Bar. Gather six of your brainiest mates and put your knowledge to the test every week from 6:30pm. Tackle a series of brainteasers while tucking into beers and bites (think chicken wings smothered in buffalo sauce and pepperoni pizzas). There are amazing prizes up for grabs too—including a $300 gift card to The Star for the winners, $150 for second place and $100 for third. Tuesdays just got seriously fun.
The Details
When: Every Tuesday from 6:30pm—arrive 6pm for registration
Where: Sports Bar
Tickets: Free
To find out more, click here.
Bliss Out To Live Music At The Atrium
The Star’s sky-high Atrium bar recently got a makeover and it’s become the perfect place to sip cocktails in a sleek booth or hit the dance floor and bliss out to live beats under the disco ball. We’re talking smooth tunes from epic DJs like Axel Taylor and Cory Fletcher—and best of all, the shows are totally free, which means more coin for tipples. Cut loose to the soulful sounds of Lisa Hunt. Lisa’s mix of Motown, Soul, Funk and Disco always gets folks straight to the dancefloor.
The Details
When: Every Thursday to Sunday from 7pm ‘til late
Where: Atrium Bar
Tickets: Free
To find out more, click here.
Laugh It Up At The Comedy Club
Skip the gym sesh and give your abs a workout with The Star’s Comedy Club on Wednesdays at Atrium Bar. Hosted by radio personality Danny Lakey, check out a roster of hilarious stand-up comedians as they regale you with their best satirical stories. Between belly laughs, sip a cold beer or cocktail and tuck into tasty bar snacks like salt and pepper calamari, onion rings and pizza.
The Details
When: Every Wednesday, doors open 6:30pm, comedy from 7pm to 9pm
Where: Atrium Bar
Tickets: Free, walk-ins only
To find out more, click here.
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