What's On In Brisbane

Wondering what's on in Brisbane and surrounds? Whether you are a local, new in town or just visiting the Sunshine State, we have plenty of special events throughout South East Queensland to choose from. Here, you'll find lifestyle expos, major shows, sports, arts, cultural, music festivals, community fairs, food and wine extravaganzas, celebrations, school fetes and much more, happening all year round.

Whether it's the spectacular good-time atmosphere of Brisbane's Paniyiri, Royal Queensland Show, Brisbane French Festival, Brisbane Irish Festival and, BrisAsia Festival, to the family-friendly experiences of the Green Heart Fair, Hills Carnivale, Redcliffe Kitefest, Goodna Jacaranda Festival, Redfest and Sherwood Festival, there's always a wide variety of fun, entertaining and interesting event happening for all ages and tastes.

Featured Event

Groundwater Country Music Festival

18October

Groundwater Country Music Festival

  • 18-20 October
  • Various Locations Broadbeach Gold Coast Qld

Enjoy a perfect weekend of non-stop country music and city vibes at the Groundwater Country Music Festival. Get ready for three days of non-ticketed live music, only steps away from the iconic golden beaches of Broadbeach.

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Featured Event

Wynnum Halloween Parade

27October

Wynnum Halloween Parade

  • 27 October
  • Bay Tce Wynnum Qld

It might be scary, it might be full of fright..... But you'll never know, if you don't show at the Wynnum Halloween Parade. Enjoy Yummy food from our local vendors & Food Trucks from 12pm, along with Market stalls, Street Entertainment, Amusement Rides, Best Dressed Competitions, Best Dressed Business and the Halloween Parade at 5.30pm.

What's Happening Around Brisbane

Groundwater Country Music Festival Qld
18-20 October, 2024

Groundwater Country Music Festival

The Groundwater Country Music Festival is a beachside event and free to attend, showcasing premier Country Music performers on a number of outdoor stages and in venues throughout the entire Broadbeach precinct.

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Broadbeach Gold Coast Qld
Buderim Garden Festival
18-20 October, 2024

Buderim Garden Festival

Buderim - the beautiful Garden Town of the Sunshine Coast invites you to the annual Buderim Garden Festival. Highlights include Twilight Plant Market, Spring Flower Show, Open Gardens, Weekend Flower Market and St. Marks Church Floral Display.

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Buderim War Memorial Hall, Buderim Qld
Oktoberfest in the Gardens
19 October, 2024

Oktoberfest in the Gardens

Gather your mates, grab your tickets, and dust off your lederhosen for an action-packed day of fun, delicious biers, authentic German delights & traditional food at Australia's BIGGEST Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Brisbane!

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Brisbane Showgrounds Brisbane Qld
Milton State School Fair on the Green
19 October, 2024

Milton State School Fair on the Green

Come along and support your local community at this year's Milton State School annual Fair on the Green. With new rides, food stalls, school student performances, live music and more, there is sure to be something for the whole family.

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Gregory Park Milton Qld
Sunnybank Community Twilight Markets
25 October, 2024

Sunnybank Community Twilight Markets

Save the date and come along to the Sunnybank Community Twilight Markets for an evening of fun, fine food and great entertainment. This family-friendly event features market and food stalls, carnival rides, performances and Fireworks at 8.00pm!

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Eddington St Sunnybank Qld
Good Food & Wine Show Qld
25-27 October, 2024

Good Food & Wine Show

Enjoy a fun day out with friends discovering new foods, new wines and latest products at the Good Food & Wine Show. With hundreds of local and international exhibitors, your new favourite food and drinks are only a sample away.

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BCEC Brisbane Qld
Goodna Jacaranda Festival Qld
25-27 October 2024

Goodna Jacaranda Festival

Enjoy a much loved community festival that celebrates the wonderfully diverse lifestyle in our region. With main stage bands, talent quest, market stalls, displays, fairground rides, carnival games and fireworks - there's something for everyone.

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59 Woogaroo St Goodna Qld
Valley Fiesta
26 October, 2024

Valley Fiesta

Valley Fiesta is one of Brisbane's biggest annual parties, showcasing the Valley's vibrant live music scene. So get ready for an epic three-day lineup of live gigs featuring more than home-grown 70 artists across 20 local music venues.

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Fortitude Valley Brisbane Qld
Wynnum Halloween Parade
27 October, 2024

Wynnum Halloween Parade

The Wynnum Halloween Parade returns this year promising another evening of family-friendly entertainment, Market stalls, Yummy food, Trick & Treat Trail, Best Dressed Competitions, Street Parade, Spook-tacular rides and more..

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Wynnum Central Wynnum Qld
Hocus Pocus Halloween
31 October 2024

Hocus Pocus

Bulimba's annual Halloween bash is back! This family friendly festival is designed for groovy ghouls and spooky funksters who are guaranteed to enjoy carnival rides, lots of family fun, amazing markets and delicious food trucks.

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Bulimba Memorial Park Brisbane Qld
Diwali Festival of Lights
1 November, 2024

Diwali

The Diwali (Festival of Lights) celebrates the Victory of Truth Over Evil and light over darkness. This mega multicultural family event is full of live music, cultural performances, authentic Indian food, kids activities, stalls, artefacts and more.

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King George Square CBD Brisbane Qld
Ironside State School Spring Fair
2 November, 2024

Ironside State School Spring Fair

The Ironside State School Spring Fair is back offering something for everyone! With thrilling rides, side show alleys and food galore it's the highlight of the community calendar. Get ready for a big day of fun and entertainment!

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Hawken Drive St Lucia Qld
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming
8-10 November, 2024

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming

A celebration of all things Pop Culture featuring celebrity guests from anime, comic-books, manga, sci-fi, tv shows, movies, gaming, cosplay and more!!! See Supa-Star celebrities, fan-clubs, exciting exhibits, collectables, toys and four-colour fun

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Brisbane Convention Centre Qld
Sherwood Community Festival
16 November, 2024

Sherwood Community Festival

The Sherwood Community Festival is a free family event, featuring a huge variety of food stalls, market stalls, live entertainment including bands, choirs, dance troupes, children's activities, roving performers, Santa Claus and much more

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Sherwood Arboretum Sherwood Qld
Stanthorpe Berry Festival Qld
16 November, 2024

Stanthorpe Berry Festival

Enjoy all things Strawberry at the Stanthorpe Berry Festival with lots to see and do including interactive experiences, producers and makers, taste testings, competitions, demonstrations and more! This is an event you don't want to miss!

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Weeroona Park Stanthorpe Qld
Woodford Folk Festival
27 DEC - 1 JAN 2025

Woodford Folk Festival

Woodford Folk Festival features six days and nights, with over 450 acts including concerts, dance, indigenous performances, theatre, comedy, film, street performances, sustainability forums and so much more comprise a festival for everyone

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87 Woodrow Road Woodford Qld
Carnival Coastal Coutdown
31 DEC 2024

Carnival Coastal Coutdown

Join us for an evening filled with joy, laughter, and incredible memories at Harley Park this New Years Eve! Indulge in a variety of delicious treats from food trucks, while being entertained by captivating performances from talented performers. Stay for spectacular fireworks at 9.00pm!

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Harely Park Labrador Qld
Meatstock Toowoomba
7-8 March, 2025

Meatstock

Dust off your favorite fat pants, Australia's biggest barbecue and country music festival - Meatstock - is coming to Toowoomba. Enjoy a wide variety of Barbecue meats, Bands, Expo, Demos, PBR Bull Riding, Camping + so much more.

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Showgrounds Toowoomba Qld
CMC Rocks Qld
21-23 March, 2025

CMC Rocks

CMC Rocks Queensland is the biggest international country and roots festival in Australia, delivering an explosive array of international and national country music superstars, over three massive days and nights.

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Willobank Ipswich Qld
Toowoomba Royal Show
27-29 March, 2025

Toowoomba Royal Show

The Royal Toowoomba Show is an agricultural event which focuses on the primary industries of Queensland featuring livestock judging, equestrian events, animal breeders competitions, wood chopping, produce competitions and Sideshow Alley.

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Showgrounds Toowoomba Qld
Gold Coast Running Festival
27 April, 2025

Gold Coast Running Festival

The Gold Coast Running Festival isn't just a fun run, it's a fun run festival featuring five distinct race distances catering for everyone from the serious half marathon runner, to groups, schools and families who want to get out and have some fun together

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Various Locations Gold Coast Qld
Kalbar Sunflower Festival
2-4 May, 2025

Kalbar Sunflower Festival

Celebrate a day of sunshine in Kalbar at our Annual Sunflower Festival. Stroll through the 8 acre maze with over 300,000 beautiful sunflowers. Enjoy sunset dinners among the sunflowers, art workshops, food trucks and more.

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56 Warumkarie Rd Kalbar Qld
Maleny Wood Expo
3-5 May, 2025

Maleny Wood Expo

Showcasing sustainable timber production and our beautiful native timbers through the work of regional wood artisans. Smell the distinctive spicy aroma of newly milled timber and watch live demos of chainsaws, woodworking, trade tools and more.

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Maleny Showgrounds, Maleny Qld
GourMay Mary Valley Festival
10 May, 2025

GourMay Mary Valley Festival

GourMay Mary Valley Festival Day showcases local farmers, producers, and chefs/ caterers. The Festival will include - cooking demonstrations, presentations, food competitions, entertainment, KidZone and the GourMay market with food stalls

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Town Square & Rail Park Imbil Qld
Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival
15-18 May, 2025

Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival

The Blues on Broadbeach Festival boasts genuine blues music performed by both celebrity and local artists. Enjoy 20 performance areas, amazing food at local restaurants, and activities for all ages throughout the festival precinct..

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Various Locations Broadbeach Qld
Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair
17-18 May, 2025

Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair

The Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair is a garden fair for all the family including your fur baby. Highlights include competitions, prizes, entertainment, plant and garden sales, yummy food, guest speakers, display gardens and much more!

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757 Gympie Road, Lawnton Qld
Brisbane Paniyiri Festival
17-18 May 2025

Paniyiri Festival

Experience all things Greek at the Paniyiri Festival. Dance the Zorba, stomp some grapes, shop the market stalls & sample the huge variety of savoury or sweet delicacies from multiple food stalls representing the different Greek regions.

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Musgrave Park South Brisbane Qld
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
22-25 May, 2025

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

The Southern Hemisphere's premier marine event features over 300 exhibitors and 600 boats on water and land. You'll be treated to best-in-class superyachts, fishing boats, trailers, watercraft, marine tech and much more.

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Sanctuary Cove Gold Coast Qld
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What's On In South East Qld

Stay up-to-date with our non-stop calendar of special events throughout South East Queensland's regional areas.

From the of the colour and spectacle of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Woodford Folk Festival, Gold Coast Show and Sunshine Coast Show; to the rural atmosphere of the Winter Harvest Festival, Mudgeeraba Show, and Queensland Garden Expo, you will find a variety of exciting happenings throughout the state.