Blues on Broadbeach

Get ready for four days of soulful rhythm and blues at Blues on Broadbeach when it returns to the Gold Coast from May 15–18 May 2025 with an impressive lineup set to transform the beachside precinct into a sun-drenched celebration for music lovers.

One of Australia’s largest music festivals, Blues on Broadbeach 2025 is thrilled to welcome the unmistakable gritty blues, swamp rock, and hypnotic groove of one of Australia’s most influential alternative acts of the ‘90s, The Cruel Sea, in addition to Eli Paperboy Reed, DIESEL, Steph Strings, Bondi Cigars, The Harlem Gospel Travelers, Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers, Rhiannon Billy K Blues Band Simpson and many more.

Twelve Bar Society is also back for Blues on Broadbeach 2025. Now in its fourth year, this exclusive membership club presents blues lovers the chance to connect even deeper with the festival and the artists they love. This year, members will hear from both Eli Paperboy Reed, The Harlem Gospel Travelers and DIESEL as part of the club’s In Conversation sessions. In addition, Twelve Bar Society Members will have access to the exclusive Secret Show on Thursday 15 May 2025.