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.

Junction Park State School Fete

4May

Junction Park State School Fete

  • 4 May 2025
  • Waldheim St Annerley QLD

The annual Junction Park State School Fete is back again this year, bringing you more fun and frivolity than ever before. The whole community is invited to join us for a fabulous day of family fun to delight the young and young at heart!

This promises to be a magical day with all your favourite stalls from second-hand books, vintage clothing, crafts, and plants, to face-painting, great international food, fairground rides and art spaces.

Brisbane Paniyiri Festival

17 MAY

Paniyiri Greek Festival

  • 17-18 May 2025
  • Musgrave Park Edmondstone St, South Brisbane QLD

Over four decades Paniyiri has grown to become Queensland's signature celebration of all things Greek and the state's largest cultural festival as well as the country's longest running Greek festival.

Over the years, almost two million festival-goers have devoured well over five million honey puffs, rivers of thick sweet coffees, over four million Souvlaki, 25 tonnes Haloumi and countless calamari and Dolmades. Only Zeus knows how many high kicks have been performed! Brisbane's love of its famous Greek Festival knows few bounds!

What's Happening Around Brisbane

Australian Heritage Festival QLD
18 April- 18 May, 2025

Australian Heritage Festival QLD

An annual celebration of natural, historic and Indigenous heritage places and activities across Qld featuring exhibitions, walking tours, films, expert talks, workshops, food fairs, ceremonies, tours of historical sites, demonstrations and so much more.

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Various locations 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
Buddha Birth Day Festival
2-4 May, 2025

Buddha Birth Day Festival

The Buddha Birth Day Festival celebrations provide visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in a wide range of ceremonies and activities such as vegetarian food, tea meditation, Buddhist talks, a Baby Blessing and multicultural performances

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Chung Tian Temple - Priestdale Qld
Planes Trains and Autos
Date 2-5 May, 2025

Planes Trains and Autos

Looking for an adrenaline charged weekend? Join us for a celebration of all things aviation, rail and autos. Enjoy access to all museum exhibitions and kid's activities, Car and motorcycle displays, Drag cars, Aviation displays, flypasts and more.

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Workshops Rail Museum Ipswich Qld
Horizon Festival Sunshine Coast Qld
2-11 May, 2025

Horizon Festival

The Sunshine Coast's leading contemporary multi-arts festival, presenting 10 days and nights of visual art, music, theatre, dance, words + ideas, film and creative workshops; inspired by the stories and beauty of the Sunshine Coast.

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Various Locations Sunshine Coast Qld
Brisbane Street Art Festival
3-18 May, 2025

Brisbane Street Art Festival

The Brisbane Street Art Festival is an annual 15-day public art festival that provides a platform for local emerging and established artists to contribute to the vibrant and diverse arts and cultural experiences South East Queensland has to offer

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Brisbane City Brisbane Qld
Stones Corner Festival
4 May, 2025

Stones Corner Festival

Join us for the Stones Corner Festival featuring live music, craft beer, cider & wine, food trucks, crafts people and local designers. This family-friendly street festival features the unique aspects of this popular pocket of Brisbane

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Logan Rd Greenslopes Brisbane Qld
Allora Autumn Festival
4 May, 2025

Allora Autumn Festival

Plenty to see and do including vintage and custom vehicles, art displays and demonstrations, a variety of stalls, food trucks, local dining, museums and heritage displays, rides and entertainment for the kids, competitions and much more!

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Herbert Street Allora Qld
John Paul College Mayfair
9 May, 2025

John Paul College Mayfair

Mayfair at John Paul College is a major community event featuring a fantastic afternoon and evening of fun, rides, food and festivities. The event is a cultural food fest that culminates with a spectacular fireworks display.

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John Paul Dr, Daisy Hill Qld
Sherwood State School Fete
10 May, 2025

Sherwood State School Fete

Come along and experience food, fun and festivities! The Sherwood State School Fete is an old fashion fair with a community feel featuring great food, drinks, heaps of stalls, children's performances and entertainment, bar, raffle rides and more.

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464 Oxley Rd Sherwood 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
Ipswich Show
16-18 May, 2025

Ipswich Show

There's so much in store for you at the Ipswich Show with a huge variety of new and exciting attractions, along with some classic family favourites, animal displays, sideshow alley, great entertainment, competitions, food, fireworks and more.

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Ipswich Showgrounds Ipswich Qld
St Michael's College Fair
17 May, 2025

St Michael's College Fair

The annual St. Michael's College Fair promises to be a fantastic day out with something for everyone including delicious food, live performances and entertainment, awesome carnival rides, local business displays, fun games, stalls, prizes and fireworks!

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The Abbey Place Caboolture Qld
Greater Springfield Community Festival
17 May, 2025

Greater Springfield Community Festival

The Greater Springfield Community Festival is a celebration of multicultural Queensland, bringing together diverse cultures of the world. Highlights include kids amusement rides, fireworks, Multicultural Performances and food, stalls and more

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Robelle Domain Springfield 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
Hampton Festival
17-18 May, 2025

Hampton Festival

Set in the unique atmosphere of a high country village, the Hampton Festival is a food and cultural extravaganza featuring a vibrant celebration of local food production, regional artisans, artisan brewers and distillers and live music.

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Chapman Park Hampton Qld
St Andrew's Fair
18 May, 2025

St Andrew's Fair

Come, join us at the St Andrew's School Ferny Grove Fair, and enjoy a fun packed family day. There's a great line-up of stalls planned, along with rides, Food Court, local muscians and school-based performances, sideshow alley and much more.

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Hogarth Rd, Ferny Grove Brisbane Qld
Mudgeeraba Street Party and Parade
18 May, 2025

Mudgeeraba Street Party and Parade

The Mudgeeraba Street Party is back! For everything from market stalls to interactive displays, inflatable fun to competition challenges, art exhibitions to wildlife education stalls, live music and much much more, Mudgeeraba is the place to be.

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Railway St Mudgeeraba Qld
St Elizabeth's Fete
18 May, 2025

St Elizabeth's Fete

get ready for an action-packed day of excitement, community spirit, and non-stop fun! Enjoy wonderful food, live entertainment and student performances, carnival rides for all ages, cakes, sweets, raffles, games and more.

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Effingham St Tarragindi 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
MOULD - A Cheese Festival Brisbane
23-25 May, 2025

MOULD - A Cheese Festival

Australia's favourite cheese festival, MOULD, is going big with more cheese and more producers. MOULD brings together the best artisan producers from across the country for a day of cheese, wine, masterclasses and more

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Brisbane Showgrounds Bowen Hills Qld
St Agnes Primary School Fete
25 May, 2025

St Agnes Primary School Fete

Come along and enjoy all the fun, festivities and community spirit of an epic day out, including Live entertainment, fabulous food, market stalls, sideshow games, cakes and sweets, monster raffles, funfair rides and more

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Tudor St Mt Gravatt Qld
Sustainable BNE Festival
25 May, 2025

Sustainable BNE Festival

Brisbane's favourite sustainable living festival features leading sustainability organisations, community groups, artisans, foodies, green-thumbs, conservationists, businesses and eco experts along with heaps of fun activities and entertainment

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Victoria Park Herston Brisbane Qld
Darra Community Festival
25 May, 2025

Darra Community Festival

Come and celebrate at the Darra Community Festival. There's fun and excitement for the whole family including live music, on-stage entertainment, performances, activities, market stalls, multicultural food, carnival rides and more

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Ducie Street Park Darra Qld
Noosa Eat & Drink Festival
29 May - 1 June, 2025

Noosa Eat & Drink Festival

It's time to celebrate. Spread over four mouth-watering days, Noosa Eat & Drink Festival is an annual love affair of great food, drinks and entertainment in one of Australia's favourite foodie destinations on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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Various locations Noosa Qld
Brisbane Life Festival
31 May, 2025

Brisbane Life Festival

Brisbane Life Festival is a community celebration that promises to be a great day out for the whole family with exciting rides, tasty street food options, art gallery, Market Stalls and engaging local live entertainment!

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Brisbane Christian College salisbury QLD
Seafire Gold Coast
31 May, 2025

Seafire Gold Coast

SeaFire is returning with a BANG! Some of the world's best pyrotechnics will light up the sky in a spectacular international fireworks competition. There's street performers, entertainers, drummers, dancers, performers and more!

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Surfers Paradise Gold Coast QLD
Hills Carnivale
31 May, 2025

Hills Carnivale

The annual Hills Carnivale is a free entry event with a whole host of activities for all ages. For one day only, enjoy a jam-packed entertainment program, amusement rides, workshops, games, markets, food stalls and fireworks finale.

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George Willmore Park Ferny Hills Qld
St Sebastian's School Fete
31 May, 2025

St Sebastian's School Fete

Mark your calendars and save the date for a jam-packed day of family-friendly fun, rides, games, stalls, food and drinks at the St Sebastian’s Fete! Invite your family and friends, and share in this celebration of our school community

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Kadumba St Yeronga Brisbane Qld
Chrome St Fiesta Brisbane
31 May, 2025

Chrome St Fiesta

This exciting and colourful Chrome St Fiesta is on again. Join our community as we celebrate the culture, food and arts of the Salisbury and surrounding area with entertainment, music, performances, market stalls, displays and amazing food.

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Chrome St Salisbury Qld
Brisbane Marathon Festival
1 June, 2025

Brisbane Marathon Festival

The Brisbane Marathon Festival features a full marathon and half marathon, along with 10km & 5km fun runs and kids a 1km mini marathon through the heart of beautiful Brisbane City, past historical landmsarks and over our many iconic bridges.

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Various locations Brisbane CBD Qld
QLDay Family Fun Day
1 June, 2025

QLDay Family Fun Day

Join us and celebrate " All Things Queensland" Family Fun Day featuring live performances, entertainment, market stalls, delicious food options, displays, rides for children of all ages, rock climbing wall, trackless train and more

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Algester State School Algester Qld
Logan Eco Action Festival
1 June, 2025

Logan Eco Action Festival

Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) celebrates everything eco. See main stage and workshop interactive presentations, eco-exhibitors, plant sale, sustainable cooking demonstrations, hands-on workshops, eco-markets and fun kids' activities.

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68 University Dr, Meadowbrook Qld
Cooly Rocks On
4-8 June, 2025

Cooly Rocks On

Cooly Rocks On is Australia's largest nostalgia festival celebrating the motors, music and lifestyle of yesteryear. See over 900 incredible cars, live swing, rock 'n' roll and rockabilly music, a Pin-up Pageant + much more.

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Various Locations Coolangatta QLD
Let's Go Caravan & Camping Super Show
4-8 June, 2025

Let's Go Caravan & Camping Super Show

Spanning six MASSIVE days, the SUPERSHOW will feature over 1000 caravans, motorhomes, campervans, camper trailers, tent trailers, recreational products and accessories! There's interactive seminars, live demonstrations and more!

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Brisbane Showgrounds Bowen Hills Qld
Holland Park State School Fete
7 June, 2025

Holland Park State School Fete

The biggest event of the school year and SO MUCH FUN. The HPSS Fete is a great day packed with entertainment, performances, carnival games, fairground rides, stalls, cakes & sweets, activities, yummy food and all sorts of treats.

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Abbotsleigh Rd Holland Park Qld
Bardon State School Mayfair
8 June, 2025

Bardon State School Mayfair

Join us for a day filled with amazing entertainment, stalls and food at this year's Bardon State School Mayfair. See crafts, gourmet burgers, home-baked delights, drinks, activities, carnival rides, main stage performances and so much more!

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330 Simpsons Rd Bardon Brisbane Qld
Oxley Community Festival
8 June, 2025

Oxley Community Festival

Bring the family for a great day out at the Oxley Community Festival. There's free rides and activities, face painting, lot's of great food and drinks, live music on the main stage, giant splash pool, fireworks mand much more.

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Oxley Bowls Club Oxley Qld
Sunshine Coast Show
13-15 June, 2025

Sunshine Coast Show

The Sunshine Coast Show hosts a huge range of exhibitions and demonstrations as well as heaps of fun things for the kids featuring fairground rides, carnival games, showbags horse events, V8 Ute demonstrations and fireworks each evening.

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Nambour Showgrounds Nambour Qld
Salisbury State School Funfair
14 June, 2025

Salisbury State School Funfair

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at this year's Salisbury State School funfair. There's plenty of family activities including raffles, fun fair games, stalls, food trucks, school & community performances, carnival rides, art & craft & more.

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19 Cripps St, Salisbury, QLD
Good News Fete
14 June, 2025

Good News Fete

Come along to the Good News Fete and enjoy a great day out for all ages! We have exciting rides and attractions, book sale, petting zoo, plant stall, cake stall, lots of yummy food, sweets and treats, games, Rock Climbing Wall and much much more!

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Horizon Dr Middle Park Qld
Oakleigh State School Fete
14 June, 2025

Oakleigh State School Winter Fest

Join us as our school transforms into a winter wonderland filled with Market Stalls, Live Performances, Carnival Games & Rides, Great food, and Spectacular Fireworks. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day for all ages!

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Buxton St Ashgrove Qld
Chapel Hill State School Festival on the Hill Qld
14 June, 2025

Chapel Hill State School Festival on the Hill

Treat the family along to a great night at this year's Chapel Hill State School Festival on the Hill! There will be much to see and do for all ages including Carnival Rides, live performances, Stalls, Fabulous Food, Activities and Fireworks!

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20 Ironbark Rd Chapel Hill Qld
St Martins Valley Fiesta
15 June, 2025

St Martins Valley Fiesta

Lock in your calendars our FUNNEST Family Event of the Year!!! Join us for an awesome day of live entertainment, food & drink stalls, petting zoos and reptile encounters, rides, rides, rides and much, much more!

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Mayfield Rd Carina Qld
RACQ MotorFest
15 June, 2025

RACQ MotorFest

The fun, atmosphere and excitement of RACQ MotorFest returns with wonderful prestige, vintage, unique and collector vehicles, as well as the latest in vehicle technology. Enjoy roving entertainment, market stalls, kids' rides & food stalls

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Brisbane Showgrounds Bowen Hills Qld
Albany Creek State School Winter Carnival
21 June, 2025

Albany Creek State School Winter Carnival

Join us as we celebrate 150 years of our amazing school with a fun-filled Winter Carnival! This special event will bring the community together for a day of festivities, laughter, and memories featuring Rides, food, stalls, entertainment & more!

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696 Albany Creek Road, Albany Creek Qld
Monster Machinery Day
22 June, 2025

Monster Machinery Day

Head on over to Broadwater Parklands to check out everything that digs, scoops, cleans, and beeps! This free family event features free activities, live machinery demonstrations, entertainment, displays, food trucks and more!

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Broadwater Parklands Gold Coast Qld
Redcliffe Show
27-29 June, 2024

Redcliffe Show

The Redcliffe Show is good value for money and a fun day out. There's horse judging and showjumping, rides, showbags, arts and crafts, schoolwork displays, horticultural, animal nursery, feeding and shearing, fireworks and more.

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Redcliffe Showgrounds Redcliffe QLD
Northey St City Farm Winter Solstice Festival
28 June, 2025

Northey St City Farm Winter Solstice Festival

Enjoy a full program of great live music, dancing, yummy food, ceremony, a lantern parade, educational workshops and activities. At sunset, everyone comes together for the Solstice ceremony and bonfire, before dancing the night away.

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Victoria Street, Windsor Brisbane Qld
Scenic Rim Winter Harvest Festival
28 June, 2025

Scenic Rim Winter Harvest Festival

The Winter Harvest Festival is a fabulous, relaxed day out for families and food lovers. Taste the food, meet the producers, watch the cooking demonstrations and feast from the Scenic Rim's smorgasbord of fresh produce.

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26 Carter Rd Aratula QLD
Mudgeeraba Show
28-29 June, 2025

Mudgeeraba Show

The Mudgeeraba Show is back with all of your favourites including live bands, heritage displays, Woodchop, Poultry, Equestrian, Livestock Judging, Pavilion competitions, great food, sideshow alley, and fireworks to light up the sky.

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Mudgeeraba Rd, Mudgeeraba Qld
Snowflakes in Stanthorpe
4-6 July, 2025

Snowflakes in Stanthorpe

Grab your beanies, scarves and mittens and join the fun at Snowflakes in Stanthorpe. The whole family will have a ball as the coolest town in Queensland features a massive snowfield, ice skating and tonnes of winter activities & entertainment

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Various Locations Stanthorpe QLD
Le Festival
4-6 July, 2025

Le Festival

Le Festival is the biggest French community event of the year. Delight in an array of culinary delicacies, first-class masterclasses, fine wines, champagnes, entertainment and performances, kids activities and more. There is something for everyone!

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South Bank Brisbane Qld
Sandstone Point Hotel Bonfire Night
5 July, 2025

Sandstone Point Hotel Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night is back and bigger than ever! We are igniting skies with bonfires, flame shows, fireworks, pyro displays, fire performers and more. Don't forget about the live music, food trucks, mulled wine, wood-roasted rotisserie meats and more.

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Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point Qld
Abbey Medieval Festival
11-13 July, 2025

Abbey Medieval Festival

The Abbey Medieval Festival welcomes thousands of visitors to experience life in the Middle Ages, featuring re-enactors, jousters, performers, food vendors and merchants who deliver one of Australia's premier living history events.

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1-63 The Abbey Place, Caboolture QLD
SPARK Ipswich
11 - 20 JUL 2025

SPARK Ipswich

SPARK Ipswich is an 11-day city-wide event celebrating the people, places, arts and culture of Ipswich. Music, comedy, arts, exhibitions, circus, projection, culture, cabaret, technology, collaboration and discussion will take over the City.

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Various Locations Ipswich Qld
Mary River Festival
12 July, 2025

Mary River Festival

The Mary River Festival has a huge program including drama, music, art, fun, education, environmental discussions, displays, parades and main stage live music. You will also find hot and cold foods, cold drinks, coffee and more

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Kadanga Mary Valley Qld
Somerset Rail Trail Classic
13 July, 2025

Somerset Rail Trail Classic

Participants have the choice of running or walking 3km or 8km or a 44km bike ride along the historic Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, enjoying breathtaking views of the Brisbane Valley and Brisbane River - finishing wuth celebrations at Fernvale Sports Park, Brouff Road, Fernvale.

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Somerset region Qld
Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival
17-27 July, 2025

Jumpers and Jazz in July

Vibrant music and arts festival featuring an eclectic program of workshops, exhibitions, street festivals, a giant bonfire night, static car displays, dining events, swing dance, live jazz entertainment plus over 120 trees wrapped in art.

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Various Venues Warwick Qld
NOOSA alive! Festival
18-27 July, 2025

NOOSA alive! Festival

>NOOSA alive! Festival - 10 days of music, theatre, thought and performances in a magical part of Australia, Noosa! Ignite your senses with live shows, literary events, thought provoking performances, food & wine along with family friendly activities.

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Various Venues Noosa Qld
St Bernards Primary School fete
19 July, 2025

St Bernard's Primary School 70th Anniversary Fete

The St Bernard's School is turning 70 in 2025, and to celebrate, we are holding an anniversary Community Fete with something for everyone including mouth-watering food, games, entertainment, children's performances, stalls, rides, displays and more!

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Logan Rd Mt Gravatt Qld
Brisbane Open House
19-20 July, 2025

Brisbane Open House

Brisbane Open House is a free public event that celebrates Brisbane's architecture and offers behind-the-scenes access to many residential, commercial and industrial historical and heritage-listed buildings across the city

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Various locations Brisbane Qld
Killarney Bonfire Night
19 July, 2025

Killarney Bonfire Night

Help us heat this place up! You are invited to Killarney's Winter Party with a creative fire drums exhibition, live fire performance, country rock music, fireworks, kids activities, bar, warm winter food, and of course, a giant bonfire.

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Killarney Showgrounds Killarney Qld
Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run
20 July, 2025

Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run

The Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run takes place around the stunning Redcliffe Peninsula, offering 3km, 5km, 10km and 21km races. No matter if this is your first ever fun run, or your running the half marathon, this an event for all ages and levels.

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Pelican Park Clontarf Qld
St Kieran's Primary School Fete
20 July, 2025

St Kieran's Fete

The St Kieran's school grounds will be overflowing with family-filled entertainment with all the family favourites including rides for all ages, games, stalls, food hall, trash and treasure, farmers markets, performances and much more.

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Greenwood St Brighton Qld
Corinda State School Festival of Nations
26 July, 2025

Corinda State School Festival of Nations

A day of diverse entertainment, food, activities, rides, music, dance and so much more. Our goal is to celebrate our diverse school community....and we would love you to join us!

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Cliveden Ave Corinda Qld
Gold Coast Car Show
26-27 July, 2025

Gold Coast Car Show

See a huge display of cars, bikes, trucks & retro caravans including hot rods, muscle cars, classic cars, street cars, cruisers, drag cars, vintage, utes, 4X4, food and drinks, rides & entertainment, stalls, Monster Trucks, FMX Stunts & Fireworks.

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Mudgeeraba Showgrounds Gold Coast
Einbunpin Festival
27 July, 2025

Einbunpin Festival

The Einbunpin Festival provides an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the vibrancy and artistic talents found in the district. The day offers something for everyone including plenty of stalls, entertainment, games and activities.

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Einbunpin Parklands Sandgate Qld
GreazeFest Brisbane
1-3 August, 2025

GreazeFest Brisbane

Come along and join thousands of rockabilly and hot rod fans who roll up for a massive dose of ultra-kool kustom kulture. See cool cars, rockabilly bands, djs, fashion parades, pinups, vintage bikes, lowrider cycles, kustom art shows, markets and heaps more!

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Redland Showgrounds Cleveland Qld
Pine Rivers Show
1 - 3 August, 2025

Pine Rivers Show

Bring the family along for jam packed fun filled weekend of food, entertainment, attractions, competitions, rides and of course showbags! Huge attractions including the Rodeo and Fireworks will make this years show one not to be missed!

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Pine Rivers Showgrounds Lawnton Qld
St Hilda's Fete
2 August, 2025

St Hilda's School Fete

Join us for for a fantastic day out for the whole family. Enjoy carnival rides, St Hilda's Foundation Art Show with five exciting categories, fireworks, live entertainment, amazing stalls, delicious food & drink + SO MUCH MORE!

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High St Southport Gold Coast Qld
Gold Coast Botanical Bazaar
2-3 August, 2025

Gold Coast Botanical Bazaar

The Gold Coast Garden and Sustainability Festival where naturally wild, urban gardeners and nature lovers connect. Explore plant nurseries, garden materials and more relaxing amongst the community gardens with live music, and delicious food!

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Country Paradise Parklands Nerang Qld
Mt Carmel Community Fete
3 August, 2025

Mt Carmel Community Fete

The Mount Carmel Community Fete is one of south Brisbane's biggest annual fetes! Come and enjoy a day of fun, food and activities including stalls, multicultural food, games, junior activities zone, amazing rides, raffles, auctions, bar, live music and more!

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Norfolk St Coorparoo Qld
St Mary MacKillop Primary Fun in the Sun Fete
3 August, 2025

St Mary MacKillop Primary School Fete

Come and join the fun and festivities of the St Mary MacKillop Primary School Fete. With more rides, stalls, entertainment, games, activities and delicious food than ever before, we expect one thing - LOTS MORE FUN !!

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10 Hardy Rd Birkdale Brisbane Qld
Royal Queensland Show
9-17 August, 2025

Royal Queensland Show

The Ekka is Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, featuring 10 wonderful days of great family entertainment, displays, rides and attractions, fine food, lifestock, fashion, arts and crafts, spectacular shows, performances and fireworks.

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Brisbane Showgrounds Brisbane Qld
Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
15-17 August, 2025

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast

Bigger! Faster! Louder! Family-friendly three-day celebration of aviation, featuring amazing aerobatic performances from the world's best civilian performers and military aviators, along with heaps of beachside entertainment, activities, food and fun.

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Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Qld
India Day Fair
17 August, 2025

India Day Fair

India Day Fair is a celebration of India's Independence. Be immersed in India culture right here in Brisbane with everyting from traditional food to dance and everything in between. So come along and experience vibrant entertainment from India.

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Roma Street Parkland Brisbane Qld
Moreton Bay Food + Wine
22-24 August, 2025

Moreton Bay Food + Wine

Get your tastebuds ready! Moreton Bay's most delectable festival is back at Apex Park on the waterfront, at Woody Point. The free festival precinct is where foodies will enjoy top-notch bites and sips, along with a jam-packed program of entertainment.

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Apex Park Woody Point Qld
Yandina Street Fair
24 August, 2025

Yandina Street Fair

Join us at the Yandina Street Fair! Enjoy a family fun filled day with music, live entertainment, great food, classic car display, community and handmade stalls, street performers, amusements for all ages and much mor.

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Yandina Qld
Brisbane Backyard Bonanza
24 August, 2025

Brisbane Backyard Bonanza

Enjoy two stages of entertainment including children's character shows, professional bands and dance groups, miniature steam train rides, kids' and youth activities, delicious food trucks, community market stalls, displays and more.

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McPherson Park Bracken Ridge Qld
Gold Coast Show
29-31 August, 2025

Gold Coast Show

Over 120,000 visitors come through the Gold Coast Show gates each year, to enjoy a mix of country and city demonstrations and displays, competitions, carnival rides, food and drink, free live entertainment, and our awesome fireworks displays.

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Broadwater Parklands Gold Coast Qld
Immanuel Lutheran College Fruehlingsfest
30 August, 2025

Immanuel Lutheran College Fruehlingsfest

Fruehlingsfest is an annual fair providing a fun-filled, entertaining evening for everyone. Come along and enjoy a celebration bringing together community, arts & entertainment. Highlights include market and food stalls, rides for all ages, performers and more.

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126-142 Wises Rd Buderim Qld
Brisbane Vegan Expo
30-31 August, 2025

Brisbane Vegan Expo

Get set for a feast of delicious vegan food and cruelty free shopping! In addition to our amazing food vendors, a wide range of retail exhibitors will also be attending with clothing, skincare, household goods, healthcare, gardening and lifestyle.

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Brisbane Showgrounds Bowen Hills Qld
Robertson State School Spring Fest
4 September, 2025

Robertson State School Spring Fest

Robertson Primary Fete Spring Fest is one event not to be missed with plenty to see and do for all ages. Multicultural food stalls, student performances, carnival rides, raffles, sideshow games, coffee, sweets and a fireworks finale!

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Musgrave Rd Robertson Qld
Brisbane Festival
5-27 September, 2025

Brisbane Festival

One of Australia's leading international arts festivals, dominating the city for three weeks in September. The festival features a line-up of classical and contemporary music, theatre, dance, comedy, opera, circus and major public events.

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Various venues in Brisbane Qld
Matsuri Brisbane
6 September, 2025

Matsuri Brisbane

Experience a real day in Japan at this year's Matsuri Brisbane. This is an annual Japanese Festival featuring Stage Performances, traditional Food and drinks, Stalls, Cultural displays, activities, workshops, handicrafts, services and more!!

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White Hill State College Brisbane Qld
Brisbane Riverfire
6 September, 2025

Brisbane Riverfire

Riverfire returns this September to ignite our skyline and wrap up three incredible weeks of Brisbane Festival for yet another year. This is one of the most electrifying displays in Australia, fired from multiple bridges, barges and city rooftops.

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Brisbane River and surrounds Qld
Chevallum Strawbfest
12 September, 2025

Chevallum Strawbfest

Strawbfest will come alive this year featuring tradition stalls, an abundance of strawberries, sweets and treats, wonderful food, LIVE music and performances, side show alley, fairground rides, our MEGA raffle and much much more!

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460 Chevallum Rd Chevallum Qld
Laidley Spring Festival
12-14 September, 2025

Laidley Spring Festival

Laidley Spring Festival is an annual celebration of all things Spring in the Lockyer Valley. Enjoy three days of events, activities, workshops, music and of course, the street parade. It's perfect for families or anyone who loves the country!

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Various Locations Laidley Qld
SWELL Sculpture Festival
12-21 September, 2025

SWELL Sculpture Festival

Come face to face with awe-inspiring sculptures by local, national and international artists. Discover a range of unique experiences; guided twilight walks and artist talks; artist led workshops; delicious food on The Green and live music.

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Currumbin Gold Coast Qld
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
12 September - 6 October, 2025

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

During September each year, over 200,000 visitors experience the colour, spectacle, fun and excitement of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. This iconic Queensland event boasts a wide range of world-class gardens, food and wine, entertainment, and events.

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Various Locations Toowoomba Qld
Gold Coast Crafted Beer Festival Qld
13 September, 2025

Gold Coast Crafted Beer Festival

The Crafted Beer Festival's line-up of brews, bands and bites is here, and boy is it heaving with hop heavy-hitters, banging beat-makers and tasty treats! Get your taste buds around the whopping 300+ delectable drops at Crafted

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Kurrawa Park Broadbeach Qld
Oz Comic-Con Brisbane
13-14 September, 2025

Oz Comic-Con

It's time to don your capes, rally your super crew and mask up for an epic weekend of pop culture. See a packed show floor featuring industry talks, free play gaming opportunities and tournaments plus exclusive pop culture merchandise.

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Exhibition Centre Brisbane Qld
Bridge to Brisbane
14 September, 2025

Bridge to Brisbane

The Bridge to Brisbane is Queensland's biggest and best annual fun run and is an opportunity for participants of all ages to celebrate Brisbane, enjoy being healthy, active, & raise funds for a charity of your choice.

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Various locations Brisbane
Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest
19-21 September, 2025

Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest

The Mitchell Creek Rock N Blues Fest is an authentic, big weekend festival featuring cracking bands, two stages offering non-stop music, multi cultural foods and free camping - all on 100 private acres in the beautiful scenic Mary Valley.

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Mitchell Creek Sunshine Coast Qld
Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating & 4×4 Expo
19-21 September, 2024

Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating & 4x4 Expo

A massive outdoor adventure showcase where visitors can view and compare the latest caravans and camper trailers, 4x4's, off-road equipment, boating and fishing gear, vehicle and camping accessories, holiday destinations and loads more.

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Redland Showgrounds Cleveland Qld
Brisbane Home Show
19-21 SEP, 2025

Brisbane Home Show

About to renovate or build? Then visit Brisbane's Home Shows to see, try and buy all the latest products for your kitchen, bathroom or interiors upgrade. There are hundreds of new ideas to renovate your house, both inside and out.

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Convention Centre Brisbane Qld
Redcliffe KiteFest
20-21 September, 2025

Redcliffe KiteFest

A celebration of colour! Redcliffe KiteFest promises one HUGE weekend of fun, boasting world-class kite displays, live performances by Emma Memma, kids activities, market stalls, amusement rides, aerobatic displays and so much MORE!

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Pelican Park, Clontarf Qld
Fairholme College Spring Fair
25 October, 2025

Fairholme College Spring Fair

The Fairholme College Spring Fair is a day that is sure to keep the big and little kids amused with rides, games, animals, show bags, lollies, and fairy floss. Plenty for the adults too with the live music, food & coffee stalls and the fashion parade.

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Wirra Wirra St Toowoomba 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 SE Qld.