Everything You Need To Know About BLEACH* 2025
A sandy spectacle
By Bianca Licina | 24th July 2025Clear your calendars, darlings — BLEACH* Festival is back, and it’s serving art with a side of salty air. Where cutting-edge creativity meets coastal cool, this is the Gold Coast at its most iconic. BLEACH* isn’t just a festival — it’s a full-blown vibe. A sensory takeover. A reason to throw on your most theatrical sunglasses and stay out long after the sun dips.
For 11 unforgettable days, the coastline transforms into a living, breathing work of art, stretching across three vibrant hubs: Kurrawa Park, Emerald Lakes, and HOTA. This year, under the curatorial eye of celebrated artist Michael Zavros, BLEACH* takes on a whole new level of bold. His unmistakable visual flair infuses the program, delivering an immersive, high-impact festival experience like never before.
It’s loud. It’s luminous. It’s BLEACH* – and it’s everything.
What to expect
Under the glossy, high-art eye of guest director Michael Zavros, BLEACH* 2025 has become chicer than ever. Think opera on the beach, floating feminist lounges, equestrian ballet (yes, really), and a sunrise hot air balloon moment so ethereal it will have to replace your morning Pilates.
The must-see? Cavalcade. It’s giving Met Gala meets dressage – with tuxedos, horses and a 24-piece orchestra performing Moonlight on Kurrawa Beach. And if that sounds extra, wait until you step into the Ladies Lounge, a women-only sanctuary, dripping in velvet, cheeky opulence and champagne. Male butlers included. It’s all so fabulously over-the-top, you’d be hard-pressed to find anything more camp.
And if you aren’t already enticed enough, here are a few more things to look forward to:
- Live music outdoor pop-ups
- Local food trucks and curated dining experiences
- Immersive art installations scattered along the coast
- Workshops and talks with artists, designers and performers
- Sunset session with DJs
- Plenty of interactive experiences perfect for all ages
- For the full list, head here
So, whether you’re here for the fashion, the feminist art or just some killer Insta content, BLEACH* Festival is the Gold Coast’s hottest cultural reset. Bring something breezy, something fun, and an open mind. Trust me, they’re all essential.
What: BLEACH*When: Thursday 31 August to Sunday 10 AugustWhere: Kurrawa Park, Emerald Lakes, and HOTA
Imagery: HOTA
