The Gold Coast Pride Collective has today announced the return of its flagship Fair Day event for 2026, unveiling a brand new home at HOTA – Home of the Arts.
Following a transitional year in 2025, where the previous organising body ceased operations and no official Fair Day or Pride March took place, the Gold Coast community instead came together for a vibrant series of Pride Month celebrations.
Now, under the leadership of a new committee, the Gold Coast Pride Collective has been working to reinvigorate and re-establish the region’s signature LGBTQIA+ event.
Fair Day will officially take place on Saturday 27 June 2026 from 11.00am to 5.00pm, marking a major milestone in the organisation’s renewed vision for Pride on the Gold Coast.
The free, family-friendly event will feature a full program of live entertainment, music, a drag pageant, pet parade, activities for children, as well as a wide range of food vendors, business exhibitors and community stalls. The day will begin with the annual pride march, with details of the march to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Gold Coast Pride Collective President Michael James said the new location represents an exciting new chapter for the event. “We are so incredibly thrilled to announce that we are bringing the Gold Coast Pride Collective Fair Day to HOTA,” said James.
“This amazing location is the perfect backdrop for our fantastic community to come together and celebrate. The team at HOTA have been amazing at helping co-ordinate this day, it would not have been possible without their support and we hope it will be the first of many years here at this iconic location.”
“We invite all members of the LGBTQIA+ community across the Gold Coast to come down and join us for a great day of celebration. We still have some exciting information to share about the official closing party and much for our Pride month celebrations this June!” added James.
The announcement builds on momentum of the Gold Coast Pride Collective, which was established last year as a registered charity and a key organisation supporting LGBTQIA+ visibility, community connection and harm minimisation for the community across the region.
Applications are now open for stall holders, performers and volunteers, with strong interest expected as the event returns in a refreshed and expanded format. For more information, visit: www.gcpridecollective.com for details.
Image: The HOTA Outdoor Stage – photo by Rohan Shearn