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BLEACH* Arts Festival is back for 2026 and for the first time, will take place in October, to embrace the Gold Coast's vibrant spring energy.
The much loved arts and culture festival also welcomes a new Artistic Director; Felix Preval who promises to deliver a fresh take to the long running festival.
Felix Preval brings two decades of experience in the performing arts, including holding the role of Artistic Director of Darwin Festival from 2017 – 2020 and Festival Producer at Melbourne Fringe from 2012 – 2016.
BLEACH* 2026 will feature a range of local, national and international artists, presenting performances, new installations and community engaged works that celebrate the city's natural environment and transform the HOTA precinct for the duration of the festival.
Amenities
Carpark
Car parking available
Restaurant
Restaurant on site
Cafe
Cafe serving on site
Internet Access
Free Wifi
Facilities
Bar
Cafe
Carpark
Kiosk
Public Toilet
Restaurant
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
- Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
- Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
- Accept the Companion Card
- Employ people with disability
- Train your staff in disability awareness
- Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
- Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
- Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
- An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
- Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
BLEACH* Arts Festival
135 Bundall Rd,
Surfers Paradise,
Gold Coast Area
Queensland
4217
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