Blues on Broadbeach 2026 — Accommodation Near the Festival from $145/Night
- Burleigh Gold Coast Motel
- 20 hours ago
- 5 min read
Four days of free live music across Broadbeach. 25th anniversary. The Teskey Brothers, Ruthie Foster, Ian Moss, and more. We are 15 minutes away from $145/night.
Blues on Broadbeach 2026 runs 14–17 May. Broadbeach accommodation fills fast during the festival. Book early.
Blues on Broadbeach is one of Australia's largest music festivals — four days and nights of free live music across multiple stages in the heart of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. In 2026 it runs from 14–17 May and celebrates its 25th anniversary. Over 600 artists have performed across a quarter century of the festival. The 2026 edition brings international headliners, Australian icons, and a paid Sunday Ticket show that is worth planning your whole trip around.
If you are coming for the festival — here is what you need to know about the lineup, the event, and where to stay without paying Broadbeach prices.
2026 Lineup — 25th Anniversary
Blues on Broadbeach 2026 is a free event across multiple outdoor stages throughout the Broadbeach precinct. The Sunday Ticket is a separate paid show. The full lineup spans four days.
Headliners — Free Stages
Ruthie Foster is a Grammy Award-winning vocalist and songwriter from Texas whose music crosses blues, gospel, soul, and folk. Multiple Blues Music Awards, a commanding stage presence, and a global following built on live performance. One of the strongest acts on the 2026 lineup.
Ian Moss returns for his third Blues on Broadbeach appearance, having first played the festival in 2002. The Australian music icon is performing as part of the 25th anniversary program.
Robert Finley is a Louisiana-born blues and soul singer who came to wider attention late in his career after being discovered busking. Raw, powerful, and one of the genuine stories of the contemporary blues scene.
The Lachy Doley Trio — Lachy Doley is a world-class keyboardist described as a high-voltage live performer. The trio has built a global following through tours and viral live footage. A staple of the
Australian blues circuit.
The Bamboos return for their third Blues on Broadbeach appearance. The Melbourne soul and funk group are a live act that consistently delivers.
MonoNeon is a Grammy Award-winning Memphis bassist known for collaborations with Prince. Genre-defying and internationally recognised.
Also on the free stages: Kevin Borich Express, Hussy Hicks, Grace Cummings, Jimi Hocking, Minnie Marks, Cass Eager, The Mojo Webb Band, Brothers feat. Frank Sultana, Mike Elrington, and more across all four days.
Sunday Ticket — The Teskey Brothers
The Sunday Ticket is a paid show featuring The Teskey Brothers in their festival debut, joined by Emma Donovan and Ash Grunwald. The Teskey Brothers are one of the best live acts in Australian music — soulful, powerful, and worth the ticket. This show sold out in 2025. Book early.
About the Festival
Blues on Broadbeach spans four blocks of the Broadbeach precinct — streets, parks, and venues all activated with live music across multiple outdoor stages. It is free to attend. Over four days and nights the suburb fills with music lovers from across Australia and internationally.
The festival has run since 2002. What started as a two-stage event with around 5,000 attendees has grown into one of Australia's largest music festivals. The 2026 edition marks 25 years and expands across more venues than previous years.
For the full festival experience, the Twelve Bar Society is the VIP option — private bar, up-close stage access, artist sessions, and a Secret Show. It sold out in 2025.
Getting to Blues on Broadbeach from Our Motel
Distance: 9km north via Gold Coast Highway — approximately 15 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus.
By car: North on the Gold Coast Highway to Broadbeach. Free parking at the motel subject to availability — one permit per room. Broadbeach parking during the festival fills quickly, so driving to the festival itself is not recommended
By bus: Route 700 from the stop 100m from our motel at Miami One runs north to Broadbeach. 50 cents with a Go Card. Leave the car at the motel and bus it — easier during the festival
By tram: The Gold Coast Light Rail G:link runs through Broadbeach. From Robina or Helensvale it connects through to Broadbeach South and Broadbeach North stations, both within easy walking distance of the festival precinct
Why Stay in Burleigh for Blues on Broadbeach
Broadbeach accommodation during the festival runs $300–$500 per night. Stay with us 15 minutes away from $145/night and put the saving toward the Sunday Ticket, food, and drinks across the four days.
15 minutes from Broadbeach — close enough to go back and forth each day. Far enough to sleep without festival noise
From $145/night — Broadbeach accommodation during Blues on Broadbeach runs $300–$500+. Stay with us and the saving more than covers the Sunday Ticket
Bus stop 100m away — Route 700 north to Broadbeach. 50 cents with a Go Card. No parking stress
Free parking — subject to availability, one permit per room. Leave the car at the motel and bus it
5-min walk to Miami Beach — decompress between sessions. Quiet beach, great sunsets
Outdoor pool — wash the day off when you get back each night
Paddock Bakery 150m away — open from 6am. Fuel up before heading to Broadbeach
The Broadbeach Precinct During the Festival
Broadbeach is the Gold Coast's dining and entertainment hub — restaurants, bars, cafes, and Pacific Fair shopping centre all within easy walking distance of the festival stages. During Blues on Broadbeach the whole precinct comes alive. Venues run their own programming alongside the main stages.
The Star Gold Coast casino is in Broadbeach. Pacific Fair — one of Queensland's largest shopping centres — is next to the festival precinct. Kurrawa Beach and Broadbeach itself are right there. After four days of live music you have everything you need within walking distance.
See our Broadbeach accommodation guide for more on the precinct and what to do in the area.
Planning Ahead — Blues on Broadbeach 2027
Blues on Broadbeach runs annually in May. Dates for 2027 will be announced toward the end of 2026. When they drop — book immediately. We are a 36-room motel and we fill fast during the festival. The best rooms go first.
See our Budget Gold Coast Accommodation 2026 guide for all major Gold Coast event dates and our guide to why we book out fast.
Our Rooms
36 rooms from $145/night. Every room includes free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat screen TV, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, private ensuite, and free parking subject to availability.
Double Room — sleeps 2 — from $145/night. Ideal for couples
Triple Room — sleeps 3 — from $165/night. Good for small groups
Triple Room Ground Floor — sleeps 3 — from $165/night. Easy access, no stairs
Quad Room — sleeps 4 — from $185/night
Family Room — sleeps 5 — from $205/night
Interconnecting Rooms — sleeps 6 — from $300/night. Two rooms, two bathrooms. Good for larger groups
All rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat screen TV, microwave, bar fridge, kettle, private ensuite, linen and towels, and free parking subject to availability. View all rooms → Related Posts
More guides from the team at Burleigh Gold Coast Motel.
Book Your Stay for Blues on Broadbeach
36 rooms from $145/night. Free parking subject to availability. Outdoor pool. 5-min walk to the beach. 15 minutes from Broadbeach. Book direct — no platform fees, flexible cancellation.
Or call us on (07) 5576 3211 to book over the phone.
Contact Us
Phone: (07) 5576 3211
Email: info@burleighmotel.com.au
Comments