Experience details

  • 14 May, 2026 - 17 May, 2026
    (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
  • 09:00am - 22:00pm Australia/Brisbane
  • 155 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach, AU, Queensland, 4218
  • Event website

About this experience

The Gold Coast’s very own home of the blues is back! Blues on Broadbeach returns May 14-17, 2026 to celebrate 25 years of live music and unforgettable performances. Enjoy four jam-packed days of world-class music, with an electrifying lineup of international and homegrown artists performing across multiple outdoor stages and intimate indoor venues. This year, the Sunday Ticket returns, headlined by The Teskey Brothers, with special guests Judith Hill and Ash Grunwald. The festival’s massive program also features blues heavyweights including Charlie Musselwhite, Ruthie Foster, Robert Finley, The Lachy Doley Trio, Kevin Borich Express, Daddy Long Legs, WILSN, and many more. For the ultimate blues lover, the Twelve Bar Society membership takes the festival experience to the next level, offering exclusive VIP bar access, intimate In Conversation sessions with artists, a secret show, and other premium perks. Get ready to immerse yourself in four unforgettable days of rhythm, soul, and the unmistakable spirit of the blues.
  • Accessible parking spaces

  • Accessible toilet

  • Changing Places toilet

  • Companion/Carer access

    Check the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower member’s website for details

  • Level access

    Level access is available and may include the use of lifts

  • Seating available

  • Step-free access

    Access is step-free but may include ramps or slopes

Additional accessibility information

The festival features: Accessible parking spaces Accessible toilet Changing Places toilet Companion/Carer access Level access- Level access is available and may include the use of lifts Step-free access - Access is step-free but may include ramps or slopes Additional accessibility information: The festival is held within the Broadbeach precinct, with a combination of outdoor stages and indoor venues. The primary terrain of the festival precinct consists of flat grass, paved areas and gravel. During peak traffic periods, particularly if there has been heavy rainfall, the festival precinct may become more difficult to navigate. We recommend those using wheelchairs and/or motorised wheelchairs use large wheels for further stability. The Kurrawa Park Stage is located on a flat, grassy terrain, the general viewing area has no seating available. Attendees can set up their own chairs but must relocate by 4pm each day to ensure crowd safety. A raised accessible viewing platform is available with plastic chairs and room for wheelchairs towards the left side of the park facing the stage, along with accessible toilets. There is accessible matting added to create pathways from the existing concert paths. Performances contain loud sounds/music and flashing lighting effects. Limited Accessible Parking is available in the Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club Carpark. This stage gets very crowded at peak times. The Victoria Park Stage is located in Victoria Park right by the Gold Coast Highway. Located on a flat/slightly elevated grassy terrain, the general viewing area has no seating available. Attendees can set up their own chairs but must relocate by 3pm each day to ensure crowd safety. A raised accessible viewing platform is available towards the centre of the park facing the stage, with accessible toilets available at the back of the park. Closest Accessible Toilet: Victoria Park Closest Accessible Parking: The Oasis Shopping Centre carpark. There is also a Taxi drop off area at the intersection between Victoria Park and Surf Parade. Performances contain loud sounds/music. Performances contain lighting effects The Surf Parade Stage is located at the centre of a busy, closed road with a flat concrete surface. You can choose to visit one of the restaurants surrounding the stage where you can order food and drinks to your table while enjoying the performances. There is an accessible toilet located at the north end of Surf Parade to the left of the stage as you face north. There is limited accessible parking on Queensland Avenue. Performances will contain loud sounds/music and flashing lighting effects. This stage gets very crowded at peak times. For more accessible info please visit the accessibility page on our website. The Federation Park Stage is located in Federation Park right by Queensland Avenue. Located on a flat grassy terrain, the general viewing area has no seating available. Attendees can set up their own chairs but must relocate by 4pm each day to ensure crowd safety. Closest Accessible Toilet: Federation Park. Closest Accessible Parking: Street parking adjacent to Federation Park on Queensland Avenue. Performances contain loud sounds/music. Performances contain lighting effects. Accessible viewing areas not available. The Oracle Boulevard Stage is located in the centre of the Oracle Boulevard Mall area with a flat concrete surface. The stage is surrounded by limited seating as well as bars and restaurants. Closest Accessible Toilet: Oracle Boulevard. Closest Accessible Parking: Oracle Boulevard carpark. Access is via either Charles Avenue (between Chang3 and Barber Brothers) or Elizabeth Avenue (via Peppers Tower 2). Performances contain loud sounds/music. Performances contain lighting effects. Accessible viewing areas not available. The Broadbeach Mall Piano Bar is located along the Broadbeach Mall area adjacent to The Oasis Shopping Centre. The area has a slight upwards slope on a flat surface. There are steps to get up to the Broadbeach Mall Piano Bar as well as a ramp available. Closest Accessible Toilet: The Oasis Shopping Centre. Closest Accessible Parking: The Oasis Shopping Centre car park. Performances contain loud sounds/music. Performances contain lighting effects. Accessible viewing areas not available.