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Engadine Street Festival

Aug 30, 2026 Engadine, Sutherland Shire

The Engadine Street Festival is an annual community event held in Engadine, Sutherland Shire, Australia. The festival, which took place on Sunday, August 30, attracted an estimated 50,000 attendees with a diverse...

Community festival Street Fair +4

Hot Wheels Legends Tour

Aug 30, 2026 Sydney

The Australian leg of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour takes place on August 30, 2026, at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney. This free public event features a live judging competition to select...

Car Show Automotive +4

Burdekin Water Festival Garden Competition

Aug 30, 2026 Ayr, Burdekin

The Burdekin Water Festival Garden Competition is a historic local tradition in Ayr that celebrates regional horticulture and community pride. In 2026, the competition concludes with a public celebration known as Morning...

Gardening Horticulture +4

Tiny Home Expo

Aug 28-30, 2026 Cleveland, Redlands

The Tiny Home Expo returns to the Cleveland Showgrounds for its sixth year, offering a comprehensive look at the tiny living movement and off-grid solutions. Held from August 28 to 30, 2026,...

Tiny Houses Sustainable Living +6

JazzConnect

Aug 28-30, 2026 Scarborough, City of Stirling

JazzConnect is an annual three-day jazz festival held at the Scarborough Beach Foreshore in Scarborough, City of Stirling, Australia. Taking place from August 28 to 30, it features over 20 events across...

Jazz Music festival +6

Murwillumbah: Tales of the Tweed

Aug 28-30, 2026 Murwillumbah

Murwillumbah: Tales of the Tweed is a multi-venue cultural weekend running from 28 to 30 August 2026 across Murwillumbah CBD. Celebrating the history and identity of Murwillumbah and the Tweed Valley, it...

Cultural events Film +7

A Taste of Italy Griffith

Aug 24-30, 2026 Griffith

A Taste of Italy Griffith is a week-long celebration of Italian heritage, cuisine, and wine in regional New South Wales. Held annually in August, the festival features a diverse program of community...

Food & drink Wine +6

Splash!

Aug 20-30, 2026 West Perth

Splash! is a free indoor sculpture exhibition held in West Perth, marking the official launch of the arts organization Sculpture West. The showcase features diverse works from over 40 contemporary artists from...

Sculpture Art exhibition +4

10 Nights in Port Festival

Aug 20-30, 2026 Fremantle

The 10 Nights in Port Festival is Fremantle, Australia's winter arts festival, scheduled from August 20 to 30, 2026. Presented by the City of Fremantle, it transforms the city into a vibrant...

Arts Festival Winter Festival +7

2026 Burdekin Water Festival Long Lunch

Aug 29, 2026 Burdekin

The Burdekin Water Festival Long Lunch is a community celebration held at Populin's Hall in Queensland, serving as the grand finale for the festival's Junior and Senior Ambassador programs. Taking place on...

Burdekin Water Festival Ambassador Program +6

Festival of Stories

Aug 22-29, 2026 Townsville

The Festival of Stories is an annual week-long celebration in Townsville dedicated to storytelling, creativity, and the joy of reading. Held across various Citylibraries branches, the event features a diverse program of...

Literature Storytelling +7

War and Police

Aug 28, 2026 Queensland

The Queensland Police Museum hosts "War and Police," an exhibition exploring the stories of Queensland Police officers who served in World War I. Opening on August 28, 2026, and continuing through until...

Exhibition History +5

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