…four days off, chocolate for breakfast (no judgement), and a seriously stacked lineup of events across The Pass’s 200+ venues. Whether you’re after a big family day out with the kids, live music to soundtrack your Sunday session, or a cheeky Easter party night out, we’ve got you covered from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast. Scroll through, find your nearest, and get planning.
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West End’s most iconic pub, The Boundary, has two full days of Live Music and DJ sets lined up — across the rooftop, the backyard and beyond. Whether you’re starting early with a cold one in the sun or staying well into the night, The Boundary is where the long weekend lives.
→ Sat 5 Apr + Sun 6 Apr: Live music & DJs all day and night
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Finn’s Fest is on at Finn McCool’s Brisbane, and the lineup is properly stacked. Thursday kicks things off with live music, Saturday gets wild with The Gatherling Irish Band from 9pm and DJs ’til late. Sunday, Tales of a Stranger play from 4pm. Sláinte! 🍺
→ Thu 2 Apr: Live Music
→ Sat 4 Apr: Live Music 5:30pm → The Gatherling Irish Band 9pm → DJs until late
→ Sun 5 Apr: Tales of a Stranger from 4pm, DJs from 7:30pm
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Something special is happening at Everton Park Hotel every single day of the Easter long weekend. The highlight? Easter Sunday brings a real Animal Farm with baby animals — the kind of thing little kids absolutely lose their minds over.
→ Fri 3 Apr: Bistro open 11am–3pm
→ Sat 4 Apr: Easter Treasure Hunt 11am–1pm + Easter Bunny visit 1–3pm
→ Sun 5 Apr: Animal Farm with baby animals 12–2pm
→ Mon 6 Apr: Kids face painting 12–2pm
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It’s all happening at Coomera Lodge! Free entry. DJ. Jumping castle. Face painting. Easter eggs. Lollies. Food trucks. Market stalls. Stick on some bunny ears and let the little ones absolutely go for it. This one is genuinely not to be missed.
→ Sunday 5 Apr: DJ Hartley Love, jumping castle, face painting
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For the adults who want to do Easter in style. Lulu’s Bunny-Themed Easter Brunch features a fresh Raw Bar seafood spread, signature Eggspresso Martinis, and playful pastel décor. That chocolate-caffeine hit? Absolutely justified.
→ Sat 4 & Sun 5 April: Bunny-themed Easter Brunch with Signature Eggspresso Martinis 🍸
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Four full days of live music at Finn McCool’s Gold Coast — starting with Mick McHugh and his trad Irish band Thursday night and running right through to Monday. Every session a different act. If you want a long weekend soundtrack, this is it.
→ Thu 2 Apr: The Gathering trad band, 8pm–12am
→ Sat 4 Apr: Two live sessions back to back
→ Sun 5 Apr: Riff 4–8pm, The Gathering 9pm–1am
→ Mon 6 Apr: Live music 6–10pm
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Coastal vibes, a Mega Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny visit, kids activities and live music — Easter by the sea at Salt Bar is the dream family day out. Book your table and make it a seaside Easter to remember.
→ Sun 5 Apr: Mega Easter Egg Hunt + Easter Bunny visit + Live music all day
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Tewantin’s newly renovated local, The Royal Mail Hotel, is the perfect place to park up this Easter long weekend. The freshened-up beer garden is calling your name — the music is sorted with live tunes and DJs throughout the weekend, with a visit from Easter Bunny and a balloon artist on Sunday for the littles. Best of all, the courtesy bus is running all weekend so everyone can relax and enjoy the ride.
→ Sat 4 Apr: Live music 3pm, DJ 7pm–late
→ Sun 5 Apr: Easter Bunny + balloon artist 12–2pm, live music from 3pm
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Kings Beach Tavern will exude seaside Easter vibes with face painting, an Easter Bunny visit and Chef’s Specials running all day from 12pm. Good food, ocean air, and something the whole family can get excited about.
→ Sun 5 Apr: Face painting + Easter Bunny + Chef’s specials all day
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All day dining, Easter Bunny, arts & crafts and a face painter from 12pm, plus kids eat free! Currumundi Hotel has one of the best value family Easter Sundays on the Sunny Coast.
→ Sun 5 Apr: Easter Bunny, arts & crafts, face painter
And that’s just the start. There’s so much more happening for Easter across all The Pass venues — from live music and long lunches to kids’ activities and special menus. Find out what’s on closest to you at the Events & Specials page and make this Easter long weekend one to remember.
