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Brisbane Festival

Sep 4-26, 2026 Brisbane

Ongoing

The Brisbane Festival 2026 is a major arts and culture celebration taking place across Brisbane, Australia, from September 4 to 26. Under the inaugural program of Artistic Director Ebony Bott, the festival...

Arts Festival Music +6

Billabongs Not Silos: Beyond Symbolism

Jun 18 - Sep 21, 2026 Bendigo

Ongoing

An exhibition titled "Billabongs Not Silos: Beyond Symbolism," led by La Trobe University, challenges institutions to rethink their relationships with Indigenous cultural material. Launching on June 18, 2026, at Djaa Djuwima gallery...

Exhibition Indigenous Culture +7

Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington

Jul 4 - Nov 4, 2026 Newcastle

Ongoing

This free exhibition at Newcastle Museum celebrates the legacy of Norman Hetherington, the creator of the iconic Australian children's television program Mr Squiggle and Friends. Visitors can view over 800 items from...

Exhibition Puppets +6

Mission Arts 15th Anniversary Awards Exhibition

Aug 14 - Sep 22, 2026 Mission Beach, Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Ongoing

The Mission Arts 15th Anniversary Awards Exhibition is a celebratory showcase held at the Mission Beach Community Arts Centre. Running from August 14 to September 22, 2026, the event features a diverse...

Exhibition Art +5

Bright Nights by ANZ

Sep 4-26, 2026 Brisbane

Ongoing

Bright Nights by ANZ is a free water, light, and sound installation that illuminates the Brisbane River as part of the annual Brisbane Festival. The spectacle features floating fountains, animated water features,...

Cultural events Light Installation +6

Don Dunstan: 100 Years

Sep 5 - Nov 7, 2026 St Peters, City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters

Ongoing

A major exhibition and diverse program of events, "Don Dunstan: 100 Years," celebrates the centenary of the birth of former South Australian Premier Don Dunstan. Held from September 5 to November 7,...

Exhibition Centenary +7

Darwin International Film Festival

Sep 10-20, 2026 Darwin

Ongoing

The 17th annual Darwin International Film Festival is scheduled to run for 11 days from 10 to 20 September 2026 in Darwin, Australia. Featuring its biggest program ever, the festival will showcase...

Film Festival Cinema +3

Bendigo Fashion Series

Sep 12-20, 2026 Bendigo

Ongoing

The Bendigo Fashion Series is a new regional fashion festival in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Running from September 12 to 20, 2026, this nine-day event features 31 unique activities. It expands the PayPal...

Fashion Festival +10

Narrandera Koala Festival

Sep 19-20, 2026 Narrandera

Starts today

The Narrandera Koala Festival is a conservation-themed community event held at Brewery Flat Reserve. It celebrates the successful re-establishment of the local koala population with a weekend of educational activities, wildlife encounters,...

Wildlife Conservation +6

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

Sep 19, 2026 Jimboomba, Logan

Starts today

The FLAME BBQ & Music Festival is a large-scale community event held at Jimboomba Park in Logan, Queensland. Scheduled for September 19, 2026, the festival combines a barbecue theme with live music,...

Bbq Music +5

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Sep 19-27, 2026 Toowoomba

Starts today

The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, running from Saturday, September 19 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, will feature the popular Spring Bluff heritage shuttle train service. This service offers scenic rail journeys from...

Flower Festival Heritage Rail +3

Art Exhibition 'Life in All Its Fullness'

Sep 18-24, 2026 Hopetoun

Ongoing

The Southern Mallee Cooperative Parish presents its fourth annual art exhibition, "Life in All Its Fullness," at the Hopetoun Powerhouse Arts Studio. The event showcases a diverse range of mixed-media works from...

Art Exhibition +7

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