Queensland’s Boxing Day weekend is heating up even more, with Bag Raiders, The Jungle Giants, Josh Butler and Switch Disco announced for two coastal parties this December.
By the Sea and Burleigh Block Party will take over the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast on December 26th and 27th respectively, in mini-festivals presented by Sunny Side Up Events.
Kicking off the celebrations on Saturday, December 26th, By the Sea will transform the newly reopened Marina Mooloolaba, formerly known as Pier 33, into a waterfront dance party.
UK house DJ Josh Butler and British electronic duo Switch Disco will lead the international contingent, joined by Australian electronic favourites Bag Raiders, best known for their global hit “Shooting Stars”.
The event will also feature three stages of local DJs delivering house, dance and party anthems throughout the day and into the night.
For those looking to make a bigger occasion of it, VIP tickets include an exclusive four-hour drinks package and prime waterfront views.
The celebrations will then head south on Sunday, December 27th, when the annual Burleigh Block Party returns to the Burleigh Town Hotel on the Gold Coast.
There, The Jungle Giants will join the lineup for a DJ set alongside Bag Raiders, Josh Butler and Switch Disco.
The event follows three recent sold-out editions of Burleigh Block Party, which have featured the likes of Sneaky Sound System, Lime Cordiale (DJ set) and Will Sparks.
Tickets for both events are on sale now, strictly 18+.
By the Sea – Sunshine Coast
Saturday, December 26th, 2026
Marina Mooloolaba (formerly Pier 33)
Lineup: Bag Raiders, Josh Butler (UK), Switch Disco (UK), plus local DJs across three stages.
Burleigh Block Party – Gold Coast
Sunday, December 27th, 2026
Burleigh Town Hotel
Lineup: The Jungle Giants (DJ set), Bag Raiders, Josh Butler (UK), Switch Disco (UK).
