Mo’s Desert Clubhouse kicks off 2026 with stacked gigs

Mo’s Desert Clubhouse launches 2026 with live music, carpark festivals, and touring acts across January and February.

What’s happening?

The new year is firing up at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, with a packed run of live music through January and February 2026.

From laid-back Sunday sessions to loud carpark festivals, the Burleigh Heads venue is rolling out all-ages shows, 18+ gigs, DJ nights, and major touring acts.

It is shaping up as a big summer stretch for locals and visitors chasing live music, cold drinks, and good food.

Why it matters

Mo’s continues to be one of the Gold Coast’s key live music spaces, giving local bands, tribute acts, and international artists the same stage.

The mix of all-ages and 18+ events keeps the scene open and community-driven, while still delivering late-night energy.

Local impact

Mo’s proudly presents Double Baked on Saturday, 24 January.

The much-loved carpark festival returns with two live stages, food trucks, games, and nonstop live music.

Under-18s are welcome until 6 PM with parental supervision, before the night shifts to an 18+ crowd.

It runs from 2:00 PM to 11:50 PM, with tickets priced at $40.

For regulars, it is one of the venue’s loudest and most social days of the year.

By the numbers

• 12 events across January and February will run at Mo’s, ranging from Sunday afternoons to late-night dance sessions.

• $15 to $55+BF covers the ticket range, keeping shows accessible while hosting major touring artists.

• Two all-ages afternoons in January include Double Baked and Gold Coast Women in Blues, opening the door for younger music fans.

January 2026 highlights

• The Battle for Seattle
  Sunday, 18 January, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, $20
  Pearl Jam and Nirvana tributes with extended live sets.

• Satellite Mile album launch
  Thursday, 22 January, 7:00 PM, $25
  Launch of The Water’s Edge with Nightshade and the Fates plus Astrid.

• Faith No More and Rage Against the Machine Tribute
  Friday, 23 January, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, $30
  High-energy tribute sets with Dreams of Indigo opening.

• The Alanis Morissette Experience
  Sunday, 25 January, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, $25
  Celebrating 30 years of Jagged Little Pill with support from The Karens.

• After Hourz SZN3
  Friday, 30 January, 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM, $20
  Late-night house, techno, and electronic music.

• Gold Coast Women in Blues
  Saturday, 31 January, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, $15
  A daytime blues showcase celebrating female artists.

Looking ahead, February at Mo’s

• Someone Else to Call single launch
  Sunday, 1 February, 7:00 PM, $20
  Bianca Jay launches her first single with Jazlyn and Alanah Stone.

• Summer Sizzler
  Friday, 6 February, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, $25
  Friends with the Enemy, Global Asset, and Heatstroke with market stalls and an early sausage sizzle.

• Ty Segall
  Thursday, 26 February, 7:00 PM, $50
  The US psych rock artist hits the Gold Coast on a high-energy Australian tour.

• TOPS and SMERZ
  Saturday, 28 February, doors 7:00 PM, $55+BF, 18+
  Montreal’s TOPS and Norwegian duo SMERZ share the stage for an introspective pop night.

Check events HERE.

Zoom in

January leans heavily on community events and tributes, while February brings international touring acts and punk-heavy lineups.

Zoom out

Mo’s Desert Clubhouse continues to anchor the Gold Coast live music calendar, balancing local support and global names.

What to look for next

More sold-out shows are expected as summer rolls on, with Double Baked and Ty Segall already drawing strong interest.