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SWELL Sculpture Festival

Currumbin Beach to Flat Rock, Tugun

10 days of sculpture on the beach! SWELL Sculpture Festival is for everyone! Come and see for yourself! Up to 100 large-scale sculptures along beautiful Currumbin Beach which is transformed into an outdoor sculpture park. Connecting people, art and place, SWELL transforms public spaces into family-friendly outdoor sculpture galleries! The annual SWELL Sculpture Festival is celebrating its 25th year as a free and all-inclusive 10-day outdoor sculpture exhibition by the people for the people. A celebration of narratives and stories spoken through the artworks produced by local, national and international artists. This September you are invited to immerse at your own level and pace with the sculptures set amongst the natural landscape. Delve deeper into the unique artistic elements programmed each year by attending artist talks, guided walks, sculptural workshops and masterclasses. SWELL connects with younger artists through the SWELL Kids Elements program. SWELL Fringe Festival includes morning beach meditations, to live music, DJs, workshops, artist panels and more - there's always something happening. Visit Pop-Up Exhibitions that complete the SWELL compass. There is something for everyone at SWELL!
Sculpture: The Visitor by John Vanderkolk, Mark George & Jeremy Sheehan
Sculpture: Dandelion Series by Al Phemister
Sculpture: Dream Rider by Michael Brown
Totem by Ivan Lovatt, chicken wire sculptor of the Gold Coast with Luther Cora
Sculpture: A Day At The Beach by Charlie Trivers
Sculpture: No Colour in War by Emryn Ingram-Shute
Person taking a picture of a large-scale sculpture on the beach
Sculpture: SHIFA by Clayton Blake
Prickles the Unhuggable Bear by Dion Parker and Andrew Cullen, QLD, SWELL 2019, Currumbin Beach.
Sculpture: Storm's Hearald by Chainsaw Newton
When
10 September, 2027
Venue
Currumbin Beach to Flat Rock, Tugun
Social
Location and DirectionsPacific Parade Currumbin Queensland 4223 Australia
Ticket Prices
Free
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
  • Exhibition and Shows
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Pet Friendly - Enquire
  • Pop Up Wine Bar
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Dates
  • Friday 10 September, 202708:00 - 21:00Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 11 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 12 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Monday 13 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Tuesday 14 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Wednesday 15 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 16 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Friday 17 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 18 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 19 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 19 September, 2027 - Confirmed Event