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.
18NOVEMBER
If you enjoy taste testing your way through a boutique festival, the Stanthorpe Berry Festival is just for you!!
Indulge in an iconic strawberry ice-cream, feast on freshly picked produce, take part in the berry delicious journey in the Jamworks Marquee, explore the boutique market patch and food stalls, kick back with live music on the Strawberry Field, Festival BBQ crew and more!
31DECEMBER
Brisbane plays host to a festive New Year's Eve celebration for the whole family.
The evening features two spectacular fireworks shows - one at 8:30pm for kids and another at midnight. See the skies over Brisbane light up, along with great entertainment and food options for all ages. The event is alcohol-free and free to attend.
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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With lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer, everyone can get into the spirit of the season at this year's North Lakes Christmas Carols. This fabulous event will feature plenty of free activities, twilight markets, roving performers and FUN!
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This year's Mayors Carols will offer free family entertainment and delicious food trucks along with all of your favourite carols performed by a fantastic line-up of local entertainers, plus a spectacular fireworks finale at 8.30pm!!
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Join us as we celebrate the festive season and sing-along to your favourite Christmas songs at the Caboolture Christmas Carols. There will be lots of family-friendly entertainment on offer, twilight markets, free activities, workshops and more.
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Jingle All The Bay transforms Sandgate Town Centre into a hype of free festive fun featuring the iconic Christmas Street Parade, Market stalls, Delicious food stalls, live music, dancers and local groups, along with rides, amusements and more.
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Bring along a rug for your picnic setting and enjoy a festive evening with family and friends at this year's City of Logan Christmas Carols. Enjoy all your all-time favourite Christmas Carols, pop up food trucks and other amazing entertainment.
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Bring your family, meet up with friends, bring a rug or a chair, and enjoy some festive cheer at this year's Hills Community Carols. Join us for an amazing afternoon of entertainment, rides, food stalls and more.
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The whole family is invited to join in for an afternoon of tasty treats, live music, arts & crafts, and rides leading into an evening of Christmas carols. The event begins at 3.00pm with a program full of activities, entertainment and sing-a-long carols.
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The annual Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols will showcase some of Australia's biggest and brightest talents. Bring the family and enjoy some of your favourite Christmas songs and carols at this joyous and magical celebration of Christmas.
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Join us for a FREE family-friendly event celebrating diversity and community! Activities include free kid's face painting, petting zoo, kid's games, jumping castles, raffle draw, street food, live performances and so much more!
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The whole community is invited to the Northern Gold Coast Carols! A FREE family event with pre-show entertainment, Santa, food vans, fireworks, live entertainment, Carols and more.
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Pack a picnic blanket and jingle your way down to the Redcliffe for a truly MAGICAL evening. There's activities for everyone including Christmas Carols, A visit from Santa, Kids Christmas themed activities, Markets, Food Trucks and Fireworks Finale.
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Bring your best caroling voice, and your holiday spirit to Pine Rivers Park for a night that's simply MERRYvelous. We've got a stocking full of activities to make your Christmas dreams come true.
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Bring your picnic rugs, camping chairs, glow sticks, and prepare for a wonderful night of celebrating Christmas together with the rest of the community! Enjoy music, food trucks, rides for he kids, and Carols on the main stage
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Have a tree-mendous time enjoying the food stalls, Christmas Markets, fireworks, live music, kids rides, entertainment and visit from Santa! Then, get ready for a not-so silent night singing all of your favourite Christmas carols.
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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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Browse and compare the latest caravans and camper trailers, holiday destinations, boating and fishing, vehicle accessories & camping gear. A wide range of local and national companies will be on show, plus daily entertainment, major prize draws and more.
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Browse and compare the latest caravans and camper trailers, holiday destinations, boating and fishing, vehicle accessories & camping gear. A wide range of local and national companies will be on show, plus daily entertainment, major prize draws and more.
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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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From the elite right through to mass participation events there is something for every cyclist of all abilities. The citywide celebration of cycling will come together again at various locations in Brisbane.
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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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Your next adventure awaits, thanks to the ultimate outdoor adventure event of the year. See the latest caravans, camper trailers, vehicles, marine & camping equipment, 4×4 accessories, and so much more.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
