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.
18October
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.
27October
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
