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Spring Fair

Sep 5, 2026 Eastlakes, Bayside

The Spring Fair is an annual community festival held in Eastlakes, Bayside, Australia. Taking place on Saturday, September 5, it features a full day of family-friendly entertainment, vibrant multicultural performances, live music,...

Community festival Multicultural +8

Burdekin Water Festival Street Party

Sep 5, 2026 Ayr, Burdekin Shire

The Burdekin Water Festival Street Party is a major community celebration in Ayr, Queensland, serving as the grand finale of one of the state's longest-running festivals. Scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026,...

Street Party Parade +5

One Night Stand

Sep 5, 2026 Griffith

The iconic all-ages music festival, One Night Stand, is set to return to regional New South Wales, taking place at Griffith Showground on Saturday, September 5, 2026. This marks the festival's highly...

Music festival All Ages +3

Grenfell Show

Sep 4-5, 2026 Grenfell, Weddin Shire

The 2026 Grenfell Show is a two-day agricultural show in Grenfell, Weddin Shire, Australia, featuring rides, animal exhibitions, live performances like the OutBack Stockman, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Agricultural Show Country Fair +7

Eat Drink Nights at Kirrawee

Sep 4-5, 2026 Kirrawee, Sutherland Shire

Eat Drink Nights at Kirrawee is a two-night inaugural food and music festival held at Biddy Giles Park. Running from 5pm to 9pm on September 4 and 5, 2026, the free community...

Food Festival Street Food +5

Burdekin Art Society Art Exhibition

Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2026 Ayr

The Burdekin Art Society Art Exhibition is an annual weeklong event in Ayr, Queensland, showcasing a wide array of works from artists across the state. Held at the Burdekin Theatre foyer, the...

Art Exhibition +6

Boonah Arts Festival

Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2026 Boonah, Scenic Rim

The Boonah Arts Festival is an annual week-long celebration of creativity and community held in the Scenic Rim region. Running for over 20 years, this family-friendly event provides a platform for local...

Arts Community +8

Tully Arts & Cultural Precinct Inc. NAIDOC Community Event

Sep 4, 2026 Tully

The Tully Arts & Cultural Precinct Inc. NAIDOC Community Event is a local gathering celebrating NAIDOC Week in Tully, Queensland. Held at the Tully Masonic Centre, the event provides a space for...

Naidoc Week Indigenous Culture +4

BIGSOUND

Sep 1-4, 2026 Brisbane

BIGSOUND 2026 is a premier music festival and industry conference held in the Fortitude Valley precinct of Brisbane. The four-day event brings together artists, industry professionals, and fans for showcases and professional...

Music festival Music Industry +6

The Sun at Midnight

Sep 3, 2026 Cottesloe

The Sun at Midnight is a solo exhibition by Fremantle artist Kelsey Ashe, debuting at Linton & Kay Galleries in Cottesloe. Opening on September 3, 2026, the showcase features twenty large-scale wax...

Exhibition Art +5

Western Sydney Oyster & Seafood Festival

Aug 2-31, 2026 Rooty Hill

The Western Sydney Oyster & Seafood Festival is a month-long culinary event held at West HQ in Rooty Hill, New South Wales. Scheduled to run throughout August 2026, the festival features Australian...

Food Festival Seafood +5

Words in Winter: Daylesford and Hepburn Springs festival

Aug 1-31, 2026 Daylesford

The Words in Winter: Daylesford and Hepburn Springs festival is an independent literary and cultural celebration. Held annually in August across Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, Australia, it features a diverse program centered...

Literary Festival Cultural Festival +8

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