What's on in Brisbane

18 January, 2025

Pongal Festival

Not to be missed this 'FREE', fun-filled event, which includes authentic food stalls, multi-cultural events, DJ, cooking demo, floor art, painting competitions, traditional sports, free activities for kids and much much more.

New Farm Park Brisbane Qld

7-9 February, 2025

Let's Go Gold Coast Caravan & Outdoor Expo"

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.

People First Stadium Gold Coast Qld

8 February, 2025

Moreton Bay Lunar New Year

The Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year event is once again bringing the vibrant celebrations of the East to Caboolture. It is sure to be a jam-packed, family-fun evening to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year!

Town Square Caboolture Qld

14-16 February, 2025

Moreton Bay Expo

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.

Redcliffe Showgrounds Redcliffe Qld

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.

Showgrounds Toowoomba Qld

9 March, 2025

Moreton Kids Festival

Kids, get ready for five worlds of FUN at Moreton Kids Festival. After purchasing your tickets, families will be treated to free rides, live stage shows, kids activities, workshops, educational display, food trucks, market stalls, and much more!

Pine Rivers Park Strathpine Qld

9 March, 2025

The Glennie Fair

Don't miss all the fun of this year's Glennie Fair, including non-stop entertainment and performances on the main stage, market stalls, fashion parades, arts and craft, delicious food, high tea, the Glennie Gift, carnival rides, games, attractions and more

Herries St Toowoomba Qld

15 March, 2025

Brisbane St Patrick's Day Parade

The Brisbane Irish Festival celebrates everything Irish featuring the Brisbane St Patrick's Day Parade, where there will be fun for the whole family with over 700 participants and 40 floats drive right in the centre of Brisbane City.

Brisbane City Brisbane Qld

15 March, 2025

Broadwater Parkland Gold Coast Qld

Gold Coast Festival Of Color Holi is back bigger and better then ever .. Let's color every one with lots color through, multicultural dance performances, kids color fun run, Live DJ, food trucks, stalls and much more

Broadwater Parklands Southport 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.

Willobank Ipswich Qld

21 March - 13 April, 2025

Brisbane Cycling Festival

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.

Various locations Brisbane Qld

22-23 March, 2025

Brisbane Holi Festival

Holi is an annual event for the wider communities of Brisbane and Queensland to come to a single platform, to color each other, dance and have fun together. Brisbane Holi is attended by thousands of people from all walks of life.

Victoria Park Barrambin Qld

22-30 March, 2025

World Science Festival

Get ready for five exciting days that will see Brisbane's cultural heart transform into a hub of delight and awe, where some of the world's leading scientific and creative minds will explore the brave new ideas helping to shape the world of tomorrow

South Bank Brisbane Qld

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.

Showgrounds Toowoomba Qld

29 March, 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.

Oxley Bowls Club Oxley Qld

4-6 April, 2025

Suncoast Outdoor Adventure Expo

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.

Nambour Showgrounds Nambour Qld

12-13 April, 2025

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

Gold Coast Convention Centre Qld

Date 17-18 April, 2025

Bluewater Festival

The Bluewater Festival is held in conjunction with the annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. Highlights include live entertainment, kids workshops, rides, food and markets all culminating into a beach party and fireworks in the evening

Lower Moora Park Shorncliff Qld

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

Various Locations Gold Coast Qld

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.

56 Warumkarie Rd Kalbar Qld

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

Chung Tian Temple - Priestdale Qld

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.

Workshops Rail Museum Ipswich 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.

Various Locations Sunshine Coast Qld

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

Brisbane City Brisbane Qld

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!

Herbert Street Allora Qld

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.

464 Oxley Rd Sherwood Qld

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

Town Square & Rail Park Imbil Qld

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..

Various Locations Broadbeach Qld

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

Robelle Domain Springfield Qld

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!

757 Gympie Road, Lawnton Qld

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.

Musgrave Park South Brisbane Qld

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.

Chapman Park Hampton Qld

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.

Railway St Mudgeeraba Qld

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.

Sanctuary Cove Gold Coast Qld

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

Victoria Park Herston Brisbane Qld

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.

Various locations Noosa Qld

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!

Surfers Paradise Gold Coast QLD

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.

George Willmore Park Ferny Hills Qld

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.

Various locations Brisbane CBD Qld

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

Algester State School Algester Qld

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.

Various Locations Coolangatta QLD

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!

Brisbane Showgrounds Bowen Hills Qld

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.

Nambour Showgrounds Nambour Qld

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.

19 Cripps St, Salisbury, QLD

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

Brisbane Showgrounds Bowen Hills Qld

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.

26 Carter Rd Aratula QLD

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.

Mudgeeraba Rd, Mudgeeraba Qld

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

Various Locations Stanthorpe QLD

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!

South Bank Brisbane Qld

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.

1-63 The Abbey Place, Caboolture QLD

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.

Somerset region Qld

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

Various locations Brisbane Qld

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.

Various Venues Warwick Qld

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.

Various Venues Noosa Qld

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.

Pelican Park Clontarf Qld

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!

Cliveden Ave Corinda Qld

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!

Redland Showgrounds Cleveland Qld

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!

Pine Rivers Showgrounds Lawnton Qld

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!

High St Southport Gold Coast Qld

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!

Country Paradise Parklands Nerang 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 !!

10 Hardy Rd Birkdale Brisbane Qld

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.

Brisbane Showgrounds Brisbane Qld

15-17 August, 2025

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast

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.

Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Qld

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.

Apex Park Woody Point Qld

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.

Broadwater Parklands Gold Coast Qld

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.

Various venues in Brisbane Qld

12-21 September, 2024

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.

Currumbin Gold Coast Qld

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!

Pelican Park, Clontarf Qld

What's On In Brisbane

Brisbane Irish Festival

What's Happening Around Brisbane

Pongal Festival

Let's Go Gold Coast Caravan & Outdoor Expo"

Moreton Bay Lunar New Year

Moreton Bay Expo

Meatstock

Moreton Kids Festival

The Glennie Fair

Brisbane St Patrick's Day Parade

Broadwater Parkland Gold Coast Qld

CMC Rocks

Brisbane Cycling Festival

Brisbane Holi Festival

World Science Festival

Toowoomba Royal Show

Oxley Community Festival

Suncoast Outdoor Adventure Expo

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming

Bluewater Festival

Gold Coast Running Festival

Kalbar Sunflower Festival

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Planes Trains and Autos

Horizon Festival

Brisbane Street Art Festival

Allora Autumn Festival

Sherwood State School Fete

GourMay Mary Valley Festival

Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival

Greater Springfield Community Festival

Pine Rivers Garden and Plant Fair

Paniyiri Festival

Hampton Festival

Mudgeeraba Street Party and Parade

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Sustainable BNE Festival

Noosa Eat & Drink Festival

Seafire Gold Coast

Hills Carnivale

Brisbane Marathon Festival

QLDay Family Fun Day

Cooly Rocks On

Let's Go Caravan & Camping Super Show

Sunshine Coast Show

Salisbury State School Funfair

RACQ MotorFest

Scenic Rim Winter Harvest Festival

Mudgeeraba Show

Snowflakes in Stanthorpe

Le Festival

Abbey Medieval Festival

Somerset Rail Trail Classic

Brisbane Open House

Jumpers and Jazz in July

NOOSA alive! Festival

Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run

Corinda State School Festival of Nations

GreazeFest Brisbane

Pine Rivers Show

St Hilda's School Fete

Gold Coast Botanical Bazaar

St Mary MacKillop Primary School Fete

Royal Queensland Show

Pacific Airshow Gold Coast

Moreton Bay Food + Wine

Gold Coast Show

Brisbane Festival

SWELL Sculpture Festival

Redcliffe KiteFest

What's On In South East Qld