Bleach* Festival 2026

The Gold Coast’s annual flagship celebration of contemporary arts and culture, BLEACH* Festival, has revealed   its highly anticipated 2026 dates and will welcome a new Artistic Director.

For the first time, BLEACH* will take place in October, running from 1 – 11 October 2026 inclusive, moving from its previous winter dates to embrace the Gold Coast’s vibrant spring energy.

The much-loved festival has also announced Felix Preval as its new Artistic Director promising to deliver a fresh take on the long running festival to go with its seasonal change.

With longer days and balmy nights, October provides the perfect backdrop for a program brimming with performance, music, dance, and spectacle for a true spring awakening for the city. The festival will capture the feeling of spring by inviting audiences to step outside, explore and be surprised.

Full program details for BLEACH* Festival 2026 will be revealed in mid-2026, with audiences encouraged to save the dates for a city-wide celebration of creativity, connection, and the joy of coming together.

The full program can be found at hota.com.au/bleach