Beyond the Sand Art Festival, Brisbane

For the past nine years, Surfers Paradise has played host to the Sand Safari Festival. If you’re fond of elaborate, super-sized sandcastles, you’ve probably attended. In 2021, however, the event is getting a revamp — and hitting the Gold Coast from Saturday, March 13–Sunday, March 21 as the all-new Beyond the Sand Art Festival.

Sand fans, relax. You will indeed still see big sand sculptures, including featured pieces along the beach, plus the best and brightest creations on offer at the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships. But, you’ll also check out eight large-scale installations, and see artworks on display as part of a beachside art gallery, with the fest setting up its base on the Esplanade from 10am–9pm daily.

The big…