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The Urbanite—19 October 2026·2 min read
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Queensland event promoter Sunny Side Up Events has locked in a double-header for the Boxing Day weekend, taking over the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast with high-profile electronic and dance lineups.
South East Queensland’s post-Christmas dance calendar just received a significant boost. Sunny Side Up Events has announced two back-to-back coastal celebrations set across Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 December 2026, pairing local favourites with international club heavyweights.
The weekend opens on Boxing Day with BY THE SEA, transforming the newly reopened waterfront precinct at Marina Mooloolaba (formerly Pier 33) into a multi-stage open-air day party.
Australian electronic staple Bag Raiders brings an arsenal of dancefloor hits and their era-defining club classic ‘Shooting Stars’ to the Sunshine Coast, joined by UK house stalwart Josh Butler, known for his deep, groove-laden club sets, and British production duo Switch Disco, whose high-energy edits and crossover dance anthems include the platinum UK hit ‘React’. The waterfront setup will span three distinct stages featuring an extensive roster of local DJ talent running from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For those seeking an elevated experience, VIP packages include prime views overlooking the water and a four-hour drinks package.
Bag Raiders: Jack Glass and Chris Stracey.
On Sunday 27 December, the celebrations pivot south for the return of the Burleigh Block Party at West Burleigh’s Burleigh Town Hotel.
Building on what organisers report as a run of three sold-out events under the banner featuring Sneaky Sound System, Lime Cordiale (DJ Set), and Will Sparks, the Gold Coast edition features Bag Raiders, Josh Butler, and Switch Disco alongside an exclusive headline DJ set from homegrown Brisbane outfit The Jungle Giants. The indie-dance favourites will bring a distinct, rhythm-driven energy to the Gold Coast leg, flanked by multiple stages and local supports running from 4:00 pm through to midnight.
Both dates are strictly 18+ events, with tickets on sale now.
BY THE SEA (Sunshine Coast)
Date: Saturday 26 December 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Marina Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast
Lineup: Bag Raiders, Josh Butler (UK), Switch Disco (UK), plus local DJ stages
Tickets: On sale now via Flicket
BURLEIGH BLOCK PARTY (Gold Coast)
Date: Sunday 27 December 2026
Time: 4:00 pm – Midnight
Venue: Burleigh Town Hotel, West Burleigh
Lineup: The Jungle Giants (DJ Set – Gold Coast only), Bag Raiders, Josh Butler (UK), Switch Disco (UK), plus local supports
Tickets: On sale now via Oztix
Photos: Supplied. The Jungle Giants, left to right: Cesira Aitken, Sam Hales, Keelan Bijker and Andrew Dooris.
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