Elevate the summer fun at The Star Gold Coast from Friday December 1, when Italian hotspot Cucina Vivo kicks off Cin Cin from 5:00 pm until late. New to the concept of Cin Cin? Let us fill you in. For centuries, Italians have said ‘Cin Cin’ – aka cheers – over drinks and appetisers in the early evening hours between work and dinner. An ideal post-work activity if you ask us. Experience this for yourself every Wednesday to Sunday until January 31, as Cucina Vivo opens up a balcony bar serving balmy summer spritzers and Italian bites like antipasti, calamari, arancini and woodfired pizzas while DJs spin on the decks. If your ideal summer night is spent sipping on cocktails and dancing until your feet hurt, head to Live on The Lawn at Garden Kitchen & Bar from December 14 to January 14. From 5:00 pm until late, you’re invited to shake your tail feather to a line-up of live acoustic acts and DJs every night of the week.

Prefer to sip your sundowners sky-high? Level up your afternoon spritzer and head to Isoletto Pool Club, which is open to the public throughout this summer for a limited time only. Here you can sit at Isoletto Pool Club and enjoy exclusive sunset views while sipping Aperol spritz and snacking on fresh oysters, chips, olives and other delicious nibbles. This open-aired dining and cocktail experience will be open daily for free from 4:00 pm until late between December 15 and January 26. Finally, if you’re keen to head inside for a break from the balmy night air, Gold Coast’s most iconic party destination, Atrium Bar, is levelling up your summer evenings with seven nights of live and free entertainment. From December 18 until January 9, Atrium Bar will be open from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am daily and each night brings a new free experience for you to enjoy. Think throwback music and cocktails on Mondays, Rockaoke (karaoke on steroids) on Tuesdays, Comedy Club with Based Comedy on Wednesdays and live entertainment enjoyed in luxury booths from Thursday until Sunday. If you’re in need a serious feed to fuel up before you get the party started, you can fill your belly with flavoursome fare from The Star Gold Coast’s selection of top-notch eateries.

All of The Star Gold Coast’s funner summer activities are free to attend. Head online for more information or to reserve a table.

This article was created in partnership with our pals at The Star Gold Coast. The Star practises the responsible service of alcohol. Guests must be 18 years or over to enter the Casino and Atrium Bar. BET WITH YOUR HEAD, NOT OVER IT.