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Second carols ticket release scheduled for 27 October

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Free HOTA Outdoor Stage tickets are being released for two November shows, with a parklands screening option also announced.

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Gold Coast residents planning to attend the Mayor's Christmas Carols have another scheduled opportunity to secure free HOTA Outdoor Stage tickets at 6pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026. The City of Gold Coast announced two releases, the first at 9am on Monday 26 October. Tickets are limited for performances on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November at HOTA, marking the event's fifteenth year.

Samantha Jade and Havana Brown headline the announced program. The show runs from 6pm to 8.30pm, with gates opening at 4pm and fireworks afterwards. For people without an Outdoor Stage ticket, the council has announced big-screen coverage in HOTA Parklands, food trucks and free Ferris wheel rides. Use the official booking link; the scheduled release does not guarantee ticket availability.

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