Picnic at Pemberley

Sunday 11 May 2025 | 12:00 PM

Surfers Paradise

An afternoon of Regency music and dancing, a delectable afternoon tea, games and other diversions, to be held on the manicured lawns of HOTA.

Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy requests the pleasure of your company at Picnic at Pemberley.

Don your best Regency costume and find accessories at the pop-up Abbey Shoppe on the day. Regency guests will have the opportunity to:

Enjoy afternoon tea and an array of delicious delicacies
Learn and participate in Regency dancing
Enjoy character performances by Mr Darcy, the Bennet family and others
Play Regency era games such as the Game of Graces, Pall-Mall and Shuttlecock
Enjoy a guided tour of the Writers Revealed exhibition at HOTA Gallery (exhibition ticket valid 10am to 4pm, 11 May)

Regency Dance Workshop

There will be instructors, courtesy of Dance Kaleidoscope, to explain the importance of dance during the Regency period and you will have the opportunity to learn a few different dances. As Regency dances were not physically arduous (a lady would never exert themselves to the state of perspiring) you will still have plenty of energy to see you through the rest of the day’s activities.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.

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