FurDU returns in 2026 for "FurDU - Beyond the Beach"
FurDU invites you to our next event, Beyond the Beach!
Look forward to a beautiful escape to paradise nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast
Attendees are encouraged to explore their creativity and embrace the sub-aquatic theme. Mark your calendars for a weekend of community, creativity, and fun in one of Australia's most iconic beachside destinations.Located right next to the beautiful beach!
FurDU 2026 will be held at the Crowne Plaza Gold Coast.
Relax by the pool, Enjoy fully catered breakfast and plentiful drinks throughout the weekend.
Mere minutes walk from the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast, this event space is a perfect destination for everything you could want from a furcon!
Once tickets are booked, you will be e-mailed with a direct booking link once available
Fun Activities
DJ Nights
Fursuit Parade
Panels
Auction
Also look forward to
- A bustling Dealers Den & Artists Alley
- Guest of Honour panels and meet-and-greets
- Fursuit dance competitions and games
- Dedicated tabletop and video gaming room
- Special Interest Group meetups
- Workshops for art, writing, and performance
- A relaxing Headless Lounge for our fursuiters
- ...and much much more!
Guests of Honour
Every year FurDU invites amazing guests from around the world to join us in celebrating the furry fandom. We are thrilled to announce our Guests of Honour for FurDU 2026:
Savaj
Savaj has been a dedicated member of the furry fandom for over 25 years, ever since he first discovered the magic of anthropomorphic characters. Hailing from the United States, this chaotic furry artist is the creator of a widely recognisable bunny character featured in his many comics and illustrations.
His artwork, known for its fun and relatable humor, has always been a vehicle for his true passion: spreading positivity, love, and friendship. Joining him is his fox persona, Savajay, as he makes his way to Australian soil. As FurDU’s Guest of Honor, Savaj is excited to celebrate the fandom he has grown up with and connect with many new friends.
Astris
Astris is an Australian fursuit maker hailing from the small island state of Tasmania. She began making fursuits in 2018, being unable to buy one from a maker herself. Over the years she made more for herself and her friends and also began studying fashion design and technology to improve her construction skills. Astris now makes fursuits full time to help bring your characters to life!
She brings a toony and fun style to her suits with a lot of expression! Her suits have traveled the world from the US to the UK. She also has a dedicated local fursuit family here in Australia too! Astris is honoured to be asked to join you all as the local Guest of Honour for FurDU 2026 and connect with you all.