The opening and closing times for GoldCoast Oceanfest are as follows:

• Friday: 12:00am to 11:00pm
• Saturday: 12:00am to 11:00pm
• Sunday: 12:00am to 9:00pm

GoldCoast Oceanfest 2025 takes place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd of June 2025.

You are allowed to bring the following to GoldCoast Oceanfest:

• Entry eTicket
• Money
• Camera (pocket sized for personal use only)
• Mobile phone
• Sun cream and a hat
• Sturdy shoes (for all the dancing)
• Any medications that you need
• Pocket-sized cameras
• Empty reusable water bottles

The following items are not allowed at the festival: 

• No single-use plastic – empty drinks bottles and flasks are fine
• Glass – no glass is allowed onsite for safety reasons
• No alcohol or cans can be brought into the arena
• Illegal substances
• Nitrous Oxide
• Portable Laser Equipment and Pens
• Unauthorised Professional Film or Video Equipment
• Audio Recorders
• Megaphones and Air Horns
• Spray Cans
• Fireworks or flares
• Chinese or Sky Lanterns
• Barbeques
• Any item which may be considered a weapon
• Animals (other than registered guide or hearing dogs)
• Sound systems
• Unofficial tabards or reflective jackets
• Unauthorised items for trading, including any goods using unauthorised event logos
• Picnics/hampers
• Chairs/inflatable seating
• Drones

There are plenty of fantastic local outlets on site selling food and drink, ranging from burritos, burgers, pizza, doughnuts, coffee bars to noodles, fish and chips and curry – all tastes and foodies are catered for with food from around the globe.

GoldCoast Oceanfest is an open air non-seated event. You’re completely welcome to sit or lie out on the grass of course.

With the exception of registered guide or hearing dogs, no animals are to be allowed at GoldCoast Oceanfest. 

The toilets are at the east end of the arena, with disabled toilets available next to the first aid point.

Every single one is cleaned frequently throughout the weekend. There is hand sanitiser at all toilet blocks.

All public and working enclosed spaces onsite are no smoking, including all tents and marquees onsite. This includes electric cigarettes. If you do smoke, please use the butt bins to dispose of your cigarette ends.

Children 0-5 years need an Under 6 ticket. If your child is 6-18 years old, they will need an Under 18 Ticket.

If a child is under 16, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 21 years old, and this adult must stay on-site throughout the weekend.

Age restrictions apply. GoldCoast Oceanfest may ask to see proof of age or ID..

The following is accepted as ID:

• Photo card driving license issued by the DVLA
• Passport (photocopies not accepted)
• PASS: The National Proof of Age Standards Scheme

Headliners of the GoldCoast Oceanfest 2025 line-up includes: 

Friday 20 June:

• MistaJam
• Alex Mills
• BL3SS
• DJ Tobes
• 41 Sessions
• Guest DJ

Saturday 21 June:

• James
• Lottery Winners
• Casey Lowery
• Ellur
• The Kites
• Pere Rae
• Daphne Valentine
• Candar

Sunday 22 June:

• Gentleman's Dub Club
• Town of Cats
• Talia Rae
• True Foxes
• Scott Anchors and the Heavyweights
• Rock and Roll Bingo