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.
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.
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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Celebrate New Year's Eve with family and friends at a free community event in Mooloolaba! From 5 pm to 10 pm, the Esplanade will come alive with family-friendly festivities, leading up to the much-anticipated 8:30 pm fireworks display.
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Coomera NYE is a family friendly event offering lot's of fun and activities for all ages including food trucks, drinks, kids sctivities, Pumping DJ finishing with dazzling fireworks display at 8pm.
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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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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.
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Come and experience Lunar New Year in the heart of the Valley and enjoy the unique flavours and vibrant culture that the Valley has to offer. Expect traditional lion, dragon dances alongside roving street performers, martial arts displays, market stalls 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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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!
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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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>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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
