HOTA, Home of the Arts

135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217

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About HOTA, Home of the Arts

HOTA, Home of the Arts is a cultural precinct at 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, beside Evandale Lake on the Gold Coast. It opened in December 1986 as the Keith Hunt Community Entertainment and Arts Centre. It now includes the theatres and cinemas of HOTA Central, the HOTA Gallery (opened in 2021) and an Outdoor Stage for audiences of up to 5,000. HOTA presents theatre, music, dance, comedy, film and exhibitions.

Getting there

Light rail: Ride the G:link to Surfers Paradise, then walk across Chevron Island and the HOTA Green Bridge, about 20 minutes.

Bus: Translink buses connect HOTA with the rest of the Gold Coast; use the Translink journey planner or call 13 12 30.

Car: There are almost 900 spaces across the precinct, including accessible parking. From 9am to 7pm the first four hours are free (enter your registration at the meter), then a flat $8 day rate applies; parking is free before 9am, after 7pm and on public holidays. Parking can be limited during major events and markets.

Accessibility

Accessible parking and drop-off points are close to the entrances of HOTA Central and HOTA Gallery. All HOTA venues have ramp or lift access except Theatre 1 stalls rows V to AA and the Theatre 1 balcony; Theatre 1 wheelchair seats are in Row W and are booked through the Box Office on (07) 5588 4000. Theatre 1 has Sennheiser infrared sound reinforcement, and hearing loops are fitted in the HOTA Gallery foyer, Children's Gallery and Studio. HOTA is a Companion Card affiliate, and a Changing Places toilet is on the ground floor of HOTA Gallery.

Access arrangements can change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.