Ignite QMJC –
August 2026
Our 2026 event is just around the corner – hosted at a NEW venue for some, and a REPRISING venue for others – join us from August 28th-30th at the Mantra on View!
🔥Ignite QMJC – Australia’s biggest Modern Jive event, hosted by the warm, sunny beaches of Australia’s party capital – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Highlights in 2026
🏖️ Once again, being hosted on the sunny beaches of Australia’s party capital – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
🛖 After 7 long years, we’re back at the Mantra on View!
✅ Australia’s biggest Modern Jive event, with 220+ dancers from across Australia, NZ, and beyond, attending in 2025.
💡 4 x National & International teaching couples, and 8 x Workshops, over 2 days.
💃 Performances from some of Modern Jive’s most accomplished dancers!
📈 Private classes available with all your favourite Ignite teachers! Limited slots available.
🏅 Introduction of the AMJR – see amjr.dance for more details.
When & Where
📆 August 28th-30th, 2026
Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
📌 The Mantra On View
22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
Ignite QMJC Passes
✅ Weekender Pass – includes access to ALL competitions, dance parties and workshops. Tiered pricing: Get in quick to get the hottest deals!
✅ International Weekender Pass – includes access to ALL competition, dance parties and workshops (locked in price!)
✅ Beginner Weekender Pass – includes access to ALL competitions, dance parties and workshops (heavily discounted!)
☑️ Social Pass – includes access to all dance parties and social dancing, and QMJC spectating. No workshops, no competitions.
☑️ Workshop Pass – includes access to all Ignite pro workshops.
🥸 Spectator Pass – includes spectator access to competition events and performances on a single day (QMJC).
👀 Our Local Classes
If you’re staying a little longer, make sure you check out our local classes for some extra fun on the dancefloor!