The notorious Surfers Paradise nightclubs your teenagers will be visiting during Schoolies festivities
Schoolies celebrations have started this weekend - we reveal some the infamous night spots where your teenagers will be partying in the next two weeks. Read up on hotspots, strip clubs and more.
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As this year’s graduates get ready to swarm the Gold Coast’s Glitter Strip for two weeks of partying, we reveal some of the notorious nightclubs that your teenagers will be letting loose in.
Retros
Songs from the 80s are blaring, tracks from the 90s are pumping, and tunes from the 2000s will teleport you back in time.
With old-school tracks and fishbowls the size of your head, and Hollywood-themed cocktails, Retros Cocktail Bar is the place to be if you’re looking for a glitter and neon-filled night.
With its underground disco decor and Noughties hits Retro dance floor is always pumping.
And if you ever forget it, the neon sign on the wall will remind you “When life gives you lemonade - add vodka”
Bedroom Lounge Bar
A playground for mischief and excitement, Bedroom is bound to provide you with some good stories the next morning.
Featuring a king-sized ball pit for partygoers to frolic in, popular pop music blaring and elevated dance floors, you’re sure to have the time of your life.
Recently Bedroom has recreated a reborn “ladies night” featuring topless male waiters, giveaways and makeup artists.
Bedroom is sure to deliver a blurry pink night for all leavers to enjoy.
Tempo
Power and music, this brand new club (which was formerly infamous Sin City) in the heart of party central Surfers Paradise is the home of Latin and techno.
Every Saturday DJs and international guests are welcomed on the stage: techno, vocal house and tech house is the music you’ll encounter.
Advertising an intoxicating energy that will carry you long into the night, be careful or you might lose yourself in hypnotic beats at the Gold Coast’s home of underground sound.
Fabric
In the heart of Surfers Paradise, Fabric Nightclub has quickly grown in popularity with the locals and tourists seeking a night out in Surfers Paradise.
Fabric Nightclub moved into the Orchid Ave hotspot previously occupied by famed SinCity, a long-time haunt for celebrities including Amber Heard and Usher, as well as sprinter Usain Bolt, who was there every night for a week during the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready for flashing lights and the familiar ‘doof-doof’ of typical nightclub music – because Fabric will deliver.
Lost Kingdom
Lost Kingdom offers an immersive jungle experience unlike any other.
The jungle leaves and Easter Island statues immerse you in the wilderness atmosphere and you are sure to dance the night away to resident DJ Fletcher Kirkman’s intoxicating remixes.
Offering exclusive VIP booths and bottle service above the mosh pit, you’ll want to check out Lost Kingdom’s deals to secure a night you (might) remember.
Asylum
Leave your sanity at the door.
This aptly named venue has an eerie and industrial feel, and will surely make you feel like you’ve lost your mind.
Make sure to leave everything you think about “normal” at the door, Asylum nightclub is free from expectations and judgement all it asks, is that you have an insane night.
This club has commercial dance music with an electric clinical decor and edgy industrial bars.
The nightclub has a range of themed drinks and cocktails for partygoers and describes itself as an “unforgettable” night for attendees.
Elsewhere
A hot spot in Surfers Paradise, with alternative electronic beats, a Saturday night fever-style dance floor.
An alternative vibe for party goers and a must visit for those looking for a night out in Surfers Paradise.
Spinning everything from indie tunes to techno and EDM beats, the lights and smoke create an immersive night-life experience for music enthusiasts.
While the floor can get sticky, your teenager is sure to find themselves glued to the dancefloor at once in the coming weeks.
Havana
Boasting the title of the Gold Coast’s number one RnB nightclub, Havana promises to keep the party going non-stop.
A hidden haven of non-stop beats that will stimulate your soul through an unforgettable night.
Havana offers more than a nightclub, it offers an RnB culture that can be found nowhere else on the Glitter Strip.
Arcade
Arcade is throwing a “frat party” on Thursdays for the class of 2023.
The nightclub hosts the best of local and international house and tech house DJs as well as live indie bands.
Arcade is located right in the heart of Orchid Ave strip, and promises partygoers a “different club experience like no other.”
Owner-operator Mark James, former organiser of Future Music and Summerfield Dayze festivals, said the venue had a “lounge retro vibe” offering a “sophisticated” take on Coast clubbing.
Doors open to the public from 9pm till late.
Cali Beach
Party the night away at the Cali Beach club turning a night-time into a tropical oasis against the backdrop of the Gold Coast skyline.
Cali Beach is one of Australia’s largest day and night entertainment precinct for partygoers.
Free admission to all guests, there are pools, sun loungers, sporting areas including a giant sandpit for volleyball, and a selection of drinks and dining options for patrons to enjoy while looking over the Gold Coast skyline and ocean.
The Cali after dark experience transforms the venue into a night-time oasis.
Casablanca
Controversial new venue Casablanca has caused quite the stir along the Glitter Strip.
Casablanca is a “late-night” experience with food and entertainment for partygoers and is open from 3pm Friday and Saturday nights until 3am.
The Gold Coast city council had put the new Surfers Paradise venue on notice it must not operate as a nightclub after an influx of noise complaints before it even opened.
Residents raised concerns over noise complaints coming from 58 Cavill Ave venue.
Casablanca previously operated out of a Broadbeach location as a nightclub before its closure in the former Love Night-life space on Albert St.
Steampunk
When it comes to a cutting-edge bar nestled right in the heart of Surfers Paradise, Steampunk stands as an unrivalled gem.
The establishment has embraced the concept of a modern bar experience, fusing innovation, style, and a touch of the extraordinary.
Adding a twist to the typical Friday night drink, sparkling, surprising and a little punchy, our unique concoctions are sure to put a kick in your day.
Doubling as a food and live music venue, your teenagers are likely to pregame at this contemporary bar-nightclub fusion venue.
Cocktails
Known as the biggest and longest-running nightclub on the Coast, Cocktails Nightclub has been around since 1989.
Featuring the latest dance music and a host of different drinks, Cocktails caters for events and partygoers making it a perfect attraction for school leavers on a night out.
Boasting state-of-the-art lighting and sound system Cocktails is a popular dance spot and hosts seasoned resident DJ, JR.music.
Hollywood Showgirls
Hollywood Showgirls located on the Glitter Strip is a renowned strip club known for its vibrant atmosphere and captivating performances plus weird and outrageous decor - living up to its infamous reputation as a self-described “nightclub with a difference!”.
With a unique blend of entertainment, it’s a popular destination for those seeking an unforgettable adult night-life experience.
While Hollywood Showgirls is a cheeky venue for those looking, it has not been without it’s scandals over the years. But what happens in Hollywood Showgirls, apparently stays in Hollywood Showgirls.
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