Ignite QMJC –ย
August 2026
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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!ย
๐ฅIgnite QMJC – Australia’s biggest Modern Jive event, hosted by the warm, sunny beaches of Australia’s party capital – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.

ย Highlights in 2026
๐๏ธ Once again, being hosted on the sunny beaches of Australia’s party capital – Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.
๐ After 7 long years, we’re back at the Mantra on View!
โ Australia’s biggest Modern Jive event, with 220+ dancers from across Australia, NZ, and beyond, attending in 2025.
๐กย 4 x National & International teaching couples, andย 8ย x Workshops, over 2 days.
๐ย Performances from some of Modern Jive’s most accomplished dancers!
๐ย Private classes available with all your favourite Ignite teachers! Limited slots available.
๐ Introduction of the AMJR – see amjr.dance for more details.

When & Where
๐ August 28th-30th, 2026
Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
๐ The Mantra On View
22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast.

Ignite QMJC Passes
โ Weekender Pass – includes access to ALL competitions, dance parties and workshops. Tiered pricing: Get in quick to get the hottest deals!
โ International Weekender Pass – includes access to ALL competition, dance parties and workshops (locked in price!)
โ Beginner Weekender Pass – includes access to ALL competitions, dance parties and workshops (heavily discounted!)
โ๏ธ Social Pass – includes access to all dance parties and social dancing, and QMJC spectating. No workshops, no competitions.
โ๏ธ Workshop Pass – includes access to all Ignite pro workshops.
๐ฅธ Spectator Pass – includes spectator access to competition events and performances on a single day (QMJC).
๐ 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!