Gold Coast Open House 2021

Overview

The Gold Coast might be known for its sandy beaches, sizeable array of shopping strips and more than a couple of theme parks, but beyond all that lurks plenty of interesting and architecturally significant buildings. Luxe houses, towering residential buildings, revamped sports precincts, a towering art gallery — the list goes on.

It's a side of the Goldie that many never ponder, and it's on display for two days across Saturday, October 16–Sunday, October 17. That's when Open House hits the sunny tourist spot for another year, and welcomes in anyone who'd like to take a sticky beak. This year, you can actually hit up every single location on the agenda, because none of its guided tours are running at the same time.

Public buildings, sites and structures opening their doors include HOTA, Home of the Arts — fresh from its huge revamp and relaunch earlier this year — as well as the Southport Sharks precinct in Southport, Broken Camp in Broken Head and The Spit renewal project in Main Beach.

Fancy peering inside homes and apartments? That's where Audrey's Farm in Tumbulgum, Lightning House in Labrador, Hey House in Main Beach, the Mali Residences in Mermaid Beach and The Lanes in Mermaid Waters all come in.

Remember your childhood dreams of getting to run rampant in a department store after hours? Or your grown-up version, involving IKEA? Think of this as a more realistic version. And, it's also a way to satisfy your architectural and design curiosity.