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SWELL Sculpture Festival SWELL Sculpture Festival is a 23 year celebration of people, art and place. Signature exhibition along Currumbin Beach.
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Experience a wondrous display of over 70 sculptures created by artists from Australia and abroad in the 23rd annual signature exhibition, SWELL Sculpture Festival, along Currumbin Beach 12-21 September 2025. The free exhibition is open all hours with a selection of sculptures revealing a new verve as they are lit up under the southern sky. Over 10 days, visitors can experience the sculptures, enjo

y twilight walks, informative artist talks, discover new perspectives, wander through the SWELL Smalls Gallery and participate in artist master classes and children's' workshops. Experience pop up exhibitions across the City of Gold Coast. At the beginning of September, SWELL rolls out its pop-up exhibitions, activating public spaces and places for everyone to enjoy. Mid-September SWELL launches SWELL Fringe Festival, showcasing artistic vibrancy through sculptural installations to accompany the signature exhibition along Currumbin Beach. The full program will be released in July 2025. SWELL inspires, amuses, uplifts and captures the hearts and minds of all who visit.

04/06/2026

🌟VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!🌟

If you’re passionate about the arts, looking to learn, or simply want to work beachside at QLD’s largest outdoor sculpture festival, we want you to apply!

Volunteering at SWELL is a great opportunity to meet artists, connect with like-minded people, and enjoy the creative and energetic atmosphere of the festival – with various roles available there’s something to suit everyone in our volunteer program.

Come and join in on the fun of the 24th annual SWELL Sculpture Festival, 11 - 20 September, Currumbin Beach 🌊

Apply online today 🔗 www.swellsculpture.com.au/working-with-swell/

Thank you Community Bank Tugun, part of Bendigo Bank for supporting the Volunteer Program at SWELL Sculpture Festival.

Image by PBR Images

03/06/2026

100 days until SWELL Sculpture Festival 2026 🌊

See you at Currumbin Beach 11-20 September as we celebrate 24 years of connecting people, art and place.

It's time to start planning your SWELL adventure!🔗

✨Volunteer Applications now open!✨
www.swellsculpture.com.au/working-with-swell/

✨Book a guided sculpture walk✨
www.swellsculpture.com.au/2026/daily-swell-2026-guided-sculpture-walks/

✨Book to stay and play on the Gold Coast✨
www.swellsculpture.com.au/accommodation-2026/

Sculpture: 'Global Tension' by Alex Polo
Image: Leximagery

27/05/2026

Thank you Currumbin RSL 🌟
We are incredibly grateful to be recipients of funding from Currumbin RSL Community Grants (Round 1) to contribute to our digital framework to connect people, art and place.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

SWELL Sculpture Festival 2026
11 - 20 September, Currumbin Beach

Image courtesy of Currumbin RSL

21/05/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week!

Sending love and many thanks to our superstar volunteers 💙 We couldn’t do this wonderful festival without you!

We can’t wait to do it all again soon, 11-20 September, Currumbin Beach 🌊

SWELL is now calling for volunteers to join us for the 24th annual SWELL Sculpture Festival!

If you’re passionate about the arts, looking to learn or simply want to work beachside at QLD’s largest outdoor sculpture festival, we want you to apply 🌟

🔗 Apply today! Link in bio 🔗

Thank you Community Bank Tugun, part of Bendigo Bank for supporting the Volunteer Program at SWELL Sculpture Festival

23/04/2026

Advertise in the SWELL 2026 printed program 📖

SWELL Sculpture Festival is coming to Currumbin Beach from 11 – 20 September 2026, drawing art lovers, families, and culture seekers to experience stunning installations along the coastline 🌊

In 2026 we are offering you exclusive advertising opportunities in our printed festival program, a beautifully designed guide distributed to over 5,000 attendees. This is a fantastic way to showcase your brand to a highly engaged audience that values creativity, community, and local businesses.

These limited adverts are selling - for bookings and specifications visit 🔗 https://form.jotform.com/260477330511854

See price and sizes below:
NEW SIZE - Quarter Page Colour Advert
$350 + GST

Stand-alone, Half Page Colour Advert
$550 + GST

Stand-alone, Full Page Colour Advert
$825 + GST

(SOLD) Full Page Colour Back Cover Advert
$2500 + GST

SWELL Sculpture Festival 2026
Celebrating 24 years connecting people, art & place

Sculpture: Busts by Monte Lupo
Image: Poppy Hayes

19/04/2026

Book ahead to stay and play on the Gold Coast this September!

Start planning your creative getaway around SWELL Sculpture Festival 12 - 21 September, Currumbin Beach.

Stay locally and make the most of SWELL's exciting program with sculptural masterclasses, live music, culinary delights, curated sculpture tours, artist panels and more. There's something for everyone at SWELL Sculpture Festival ☀️

Start planning your GC getaway 🔗 https://experiencegoldcoast.com/plan/where-to-stay

See some of our local suggestions 🔗 www.swellsculpture.com.au/accommodation-2026/

Sculpture: 'Life Tower' by Derby Cross
Image: Leximagery

15/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE 🌊
SWELL Sculpture Festival 2026
11 - 20 September, Currumbin Beach

Queensland's largest free outdoor exhibition returns for the 24th year, with over 80 sculptures transforming Currumbin Beach into a visually spectacular outdoor gallery.

Book to stay and play to delve into SWELL's energising atmosphere and artistic offerings: guided walks, artist talks, live music, night lighting and a range of creative workshops for all ages.

Come and see for yourself!

Image and Sculpture by Jan Brown, 'Tide Dwellers'

14/04/2026

We had so much fun learning printmaking with Russell Solomon and Blair Garland at Currumbin Community Special School as part of the Inclusive Arts Program 🎨

The Inclusive Arts Program is delivered as part of Creative Gold, a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Council-led initiative. RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the City of Gold Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. This program is support by National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA).

SWELL connects PEOPLE, ART & PLACE

26/03/2026

SWELL Fringe 2026 Musicians and Performers CALL OUT IS NOW OPEN 🎶

Take the stage at SWELL Sculpture Festival this September! We’re calling all local musicians, performers and sound artists to put forward an experession of interest be part of the SWELL Fringe 2026 lineup.

SWELL Fringe transforms Currumbin Beach into a vibrant coastal hub, home to the Fringe Bar, delicious eats and a dynamic program of live music and performance for audiences of all ages, bringing together art, live music, hospitality and community connection.

Apply online before midnight May 1st 2026

🔗 www.swellsculpture.com.au

SWELL Sculpture Festival 2026
11 - 20 September, Currumbin Beach

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20/03/2026

SCHOOL WORKSHOPS AT SWELL!
Book your students in for creative school workshops at SWELL 2026!

Students will be led by exhibiting artists to create their own artwork while connecting with the large-scale sculptures on display, seeing first-hand how ideas become monumental works.

🌟 Held in beachside pop-up studios at the festival
🌟 10AM, 11AM 12PM and 1PM (40min workshops)
🌟 Friday 11th & Monday 14th – Friday 18th September
🌟 $20 per student (incl. GST)

Spots filling quickly - use the online booking form to indicate what dates and times best suit your school. Find out more and book 🔗
www.swellsculpture.com.au/2026/swell-2026-school-workshops/

Workshops are targeted to year levels 3 – 12, for senior students we also offer curated sculpture tours.

SWELL Sculpture Festival 2026
11 - 20 September, Currumbin Beach

Images by: Susie Darnton, Room4Graphics, Joane Lou, Chainsaw Newton.

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Currumbin, QLD
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