Brisbane
Festivals and Annual Events
Explore the Brisbane festival and event archive. Check current dates with the organiser before planning a visit.
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A short film festival that is held nationwide, in Brisbane the festival is telecast live in South Bank in late February.
Date: March 17th Get ready to see a sea of green as Brisbane’s Irish and not-Irish go to every available pub to celebrate. A parade is also held.
Held in late April to late July, major horse racing meets happen each weekend at both Doomben and Eagle Farm Racecourses, including the Brisbane Cup in mid-May.
A Greek cultural festival held in late May at Musgrave Park in West End with dancing, food and music. Email: [email protected]
Held over 15 days in this month in odd numbered years, this is an outstanding festival involving music.
A food and music festival held in Chinatown and Brunswick St mall from mid-July.
The country comes to the city in mid-August with wood-chopping, rides and competitions. Website: www.ekka.com.au
The city’s biggest arts event of the year with buskers, performances, music and concerts held from late August to mid September over ten days. The festival is all about celebrating Brisbane’s relationship with its river while highlighting the diverse communities that live alongside it. There is a big fireworks show that kicks off the first night along with air force jets and music. Website: www.riverfestival.com.au
Showing a large selection of new releases, classics and cult films, you’ll be hard pressed to enjoy them as you take in the splendor of the City Botanic Gardens around you. Tickets go on sale in the first week on November and the season itself will last until March.
Another film festival with this one offering ten days worth of quality films.
A massive festival held during the week before Christmas at South Bank.
Held over five days from 27th December to New Year’s Eve in Woodford, 78km north of Brisbane, this festival has a diverse range of music from Irish folk, indigenous and world music. Camping grounds are also available and there are belly dancers and craft markets. Tickets usually cost $75 per day ($85 on New Year’s Eve) and must be bought in advance from the festival office (07 5496 10 66) or at the gate.