Good Vibes. Great Music. No Tickets Required. Southport is about to throw one hell of a street party.

Your winter plans? Sorted. On Saturday 18 July, Southport is throwing one of the Gold Coast’s biggest street parties, and the best part? It won’t cost you a cent.

Back for its third year, Sundown has quickly become one of the Gold Coast’s favourite live music events, even earning a finalist spot for People’s Choice Festival of the Year at the Queensland Music Awards. And judging by this year’s lineup, it’s only getting bigger.

If your ideal Saturday involves live music, a buzzing crowd and discovering a new fave band with mates, this one deserves a spot in your calendar.

Headlining Sundown this year is indie rock outfit Pacific Avenue, fresh off the release of their latest album Lovesick Sentimental. Expect a set packed with the infectious indie anthems that have made them one of Australia’s fastest-rising live acts.

Joining the lineup are Letters to Lions, The Colliflowers, and Gold Coast locals Laurel Hill, Yours to Keep and HAEL, celebrating emerging homegrown talent that’s expected to draw a crowd of Aussie music lovers. Trust us, you’ll want to get there early.

And there’s plenty happening between sets…

Artists from SURFACE Festival will bring the precinct to life with bold street art installations, while the merge Laneway Takeover will keep crowds moving in the laneway with a curated showcase of emerging Australian producers from 6pm to 8pm.

When hunger strikes, you’ll find plenty of street eats from local food vendors alongside drinks from Miami Booze Traders, Carafe Wine and Precinct Brewing Co.

Not ready for the night to end? Head for Sundown kick-ons at Mr PPs, Last Night on Earth or Vinnies, giving you every excuse to stay out long after the final set.

The festival kicks off from 3.30pm. With free entry, no tickets and no age restrictions (Under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult), round up your crew, discover your next favourite band and soak up the Sundown atmosphere as Southport comes alive.

SUNDOWN

📅 Saturday 18 July, 3.30pm-8pm
📍 Nerang Street, Southport
🎸 Free entry. All ages. No tickets. No excuses.

Your guide to the Sundown lineup:

Whether you’re into indie rock anthems, alternative gems or discovering your next favourite local act, this year’s Sundown lineup is packed with artists worth adding to your Spotify rotation.

PACIFIC AVENUE

Hailing from the NSW South Coast, Pacific Avenue have quickly become one of Australia’s most exciting indie rock acts. Their ARIA-nominated debut album Flowers debuted as the country’s No. 1 Australian album, cementing their reputation for blending classic rock influences with infectious indie hooks and heartfelt ballads. Fresh off the release of their sophomore album Lovesick Sentimental, the band continues to build on that momentum with fan favourites including Something Good and Someday Soon. With more than 10 million Spotify streams, Pacific Avenue have become one of Australia’s must-see live acts.

LETTERS TO LIONS

Letters to Lions are an indie-rock band from Sydney known for their raw energy, hooky guitars and sing-along choruses. After carving out a cult following on the local scene, they’ve returned with new music that’s connecting with fans around the world. Known for tracks like Mushrooms and Following, their nostalgic yet fresh sound is the perfect soundtrack for late nights, long drives and festival singalongs.

THE COLLIFLOWERS

Hailing from just down the road in Byron Bay/Northern Rivers, The Colliflowers effortlessly blend elements of indie rock and pop to create the perfect anthemic, feel-good sound. Known for their catchy melodies and high-energy live shows, they’ve built a dedicated fan base across Australia, touring with The Rubens, DICE and The Vanns, and appearing at festivals like Rolling Sets, Groovin The Moo and Spaced Out. Fresh off the release of their latest single Reruns, The Colliflowers are showing no signs of slowing down.

LAUREL HILL

Gold Coast indie rock outfit Laurel Hill craft music that feels like sun-soaked coastlines, long drives and salt in the air. Blending jangly guitars with weighty hooks and textured production, their immersive, coastal-tinged sound is equal parts nostalgia, movement and escape. Following a breakout 2025, including opening the triple j Main Stage at Rolling Sets Festival, the band has continued to build momentum with their upcoming self-titled EP and a string of emotive, high-energy live shows that have earned them a growing fan base.

YOURS TO KEEP

Local indie rock band Yours to Keep are quickly making a name for themselves with gritty, emotionally charged alt-rock built for packed rooms and festival stages. Blending surf-soaked indie with raw garage energy, their sound pairs driving guitars, gritty distortion and emotionally raw vocals with cathartic singalong hooks. With four singles already released and a debut EP on the way, Yours to Keep are rapidly gaining momentum as a rising indie act.

HAEL

Gold Coast DJ HAEL is known for her high-energy sets, blending disco, house, UKG and commercial favourites into feel-good mixes that keep dance floors moving. With a knack for reading the crowd, HAEL seamlessly combines fresh tracks with timeless classics, earning a reputation for bringing fun, energy and infectious vibes.

STREAM THE SUNDOWN PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY

For more info, RSVP on Facebook right here.

Sundown is presented by City of Gold Coast.