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.

Brisbane Irish Festival

4MARCH

Brisbane Irish Festival

  • 1 - 22 March 2026
  • Various Locations Brisbane QLD

The Brisbane Irish Festival is a long-standing series of special events that promote and celebrate the occasion of St Patrick's Day, Irish culture and its contribution to the state of Queensland.

The Festival highlight is the St Patrick's Day Parade, which is held amidst the streets of Brisbane city since 1989, flooding the inner-city district with a colourful convoy of floats, paricipants and displays representing Irish culture that provide free community-oriented entertainment for all ages.

Bluewater Festival

2APRIL

Bluewater Festival

  • 2-3 April 2026
  • Foreshore & Moora Park Shorncliffe QLD

The Bluewater Festival is held on the scenic foreshore at Shorncliffe in conjunction with the annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. It's a perfect vantage point to watch the start of this iconic race plus an opportunity to see the Multihull Yacht race start up close off the Pier..

Moora Park, Shorncliffe is jam packed with entertainment through the day with live bands, kids workshops, rides, food and markets all culminating into a beach party and fireworks in the evening.

What's Happening Around Brisbane

Gold Coast Festival Of Color Holi
7 March, 2026

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

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Broadwater Parklands Southport Qld
The Glennie Fair
8 March, 2026

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

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Herries St Toowoomba Qld
Brisbane St Patrick's Day Parade
14 March, 2026

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.

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Brisbane City Brisbane Qld
Brisbane Cycling Festival
16 March - 12 April, 2026

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.

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Various locations Brisbane Qld
CMC Rocks Qld
20-22 March, 2026

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
Brisbane Holi Festival
21-22 March, 2026

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.

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Victoria Park Barrambin Qld
Toowoomba Royal Show
26-28 March, 2026

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
World Science Festival Brisbane
20-29 March, 2026

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

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South Bank Brisbane Qld
Meatstock Toowoomba
10-11 April, 2026

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
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming
11-12 April, 2026

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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Gold Coast Convention Centre Qld
Watercress Creek Olive Festival
12 April, 2026

Watercress Creek Olive Festival

Visit the annual Watercress Creek Olive Festival for a fabulous day out and to purchase some of our scrumptious, handmade olive, fig and lime products. Check out stalls, guided tours, local produce, food, drinks and live entertainment all day

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S53 Bryces Road, Pine Mountain Qld
Suncoast Outdoor Adventure Expo
17-19 April, 2026

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, 4x4 accessories, and so much more.

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Nambour Showgrounds Nambour Qld
Gold Coast Running Festival
26 April, 2026

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
Buddha Birth Day Festival
1-3 May, 2026

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
Kalbar Sunflower Festival
1-3 May, 2026

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
Planes Trains and Autos
2-4 May, 2026

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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City of Ipswich Qld
Horizon Festival Sunshine Coast Qld
1-10 May, 2026

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
2-17 May, 2026

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
GourMay Mary Valley Festival
3 May, 2026

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
14-17 May, 2026

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
Hampton Festival
16-17 May, 2026

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
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
21-24 May, 2026

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
22-24 May, 2026

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
Brisbane Paniyiri Festival
23-24 May 2026

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
Sustainable BNE Festival
24 May, 2026

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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Roma Street Parklands Brisbane Qld
Darra Community Festival
24 May, 2026

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
Chrome St Fiesta Brisbane
30 May, 2026

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
Let's Go Caravan & Camping Super Show
3-7 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
Cooly Rocks On
3-7 June, 2026

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
Jandowae Timbertown Festival Qld
4-7 June, 2026

Jandowae Timbertown Festival

Experience the timber milling history of Jandowae and celebrate our outback culture at the Jandowae Timbertown Festival. Enjoy market stalls showcasing regional produce, local artisans, the grand parade and plenty of live entertainment

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Various locations Jandowae Qld
Brisbane Marathon Festival
7 June, 2026

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
Noosa Eat & Drink Festival
11-14 June, 2026

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
Sunshine Coast Show
12-14 June, 2026

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
Oxley Community Festival
13 June, 2026

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
RACQ MotorFest
14 June, 2026

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
Greater Springfield Community Festival
27 June, 2026

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
Scenic Rim Winter Harvest Festival
27 June, 2026

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
27-28 June, 2026

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
Sandstone Point Hotel Bonfire Night
4 July, 2026

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
10-12 July, 2026

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
Samford Show
11-12 July, 2026

Samford Show

The Samford Show is a full-on weekend with plenty to see and do, including gum boot throwing, woodchop, sheep shearing, helicopter flights, the Great Samford dog jump, live bands, fireworks, rides, dedicated Kids Zone and more. Gates open 8am daily.

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Showgrounds Dr Samford Qld
Somerset Rail Trail Classic
12 July, 2026

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
16-26 July, 2026

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
17-26 July, 2026

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
Killarney Bonfire Night
18 July, 2026

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
Brisbane Open House
18-19 July, 2026

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
LUMINOUS Lantern Parade
31 July, 2026

LUMINOUS Lantern Parade

Come and celebrate our diversity and welcome all new Queenslanders at the LUMINOUS Lantern Parade! Highlights include the Lantern Parade, multicultural Market Stalls, International Food, Entertainment, Displays, Activities and much more.

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South Bank Parklands Brisbane Qld
GreazeFest Brisbane
31 July - 2 August, 2026

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
31 July - 2 August, 2026

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
Gold Coast Botanical Bazaar
1 August, 2026

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
Royal Queensland Show
8-16 August, 2026

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
14-16 August, 2026

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
Brisbane Backyard Bonanza
23 August, 2026

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
28-30 August, 2026

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
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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.