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Open Day

Oct 4, 2026 Kelso

Upcoming

Kelso High School will host an Open Day on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as part of its 50-year anniversary celebrations. The event, running from 9am to 4pm, will feature school tours, displays...

Open Day School +4

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert

Oct 7-8, 2026 Sydney

Upcoming

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert is a cultural event held in Sydney, Australia, on October 7 and 8, 2026. It features a live symphony orchestra,...

Cultural events Live music +5

Redlands Seniors Expo

Oct 9, 2026 Cleveland

Upcoming

The inaugural Redlands Seniors Expo, a free community event, will be held on Friday, October 9, from 9am to 2pm, at the Redland Performing Arts Centre in Cleveland. It will showcase services,...

Seniors Expo +6

The Rangebow Festival is a vibrant 10-day arts and culture event scheduled for October 9 to 18, 2026, across the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. It promises diverse and unexpected performances, including sunrise singing,...

Arts Festival Cultural events +5

DINGO Festival

Oct 10, 2026 Bangalow

Upcoming

The DINGO Festival is an inaugural music event featuring a performance by the unconventional electronic pop group Tralala Blip. It is set to occur at the Bangalow RSL on Saturday, October 10.

Music festival Electronic Music +1

G’day Little Queenslanders event

Oct 11, 2026 Ipswich

Upcoming

The G’day Little Queenslanders event is a free family gathering held on October 11 at Sutton Park in Brassall, Ipswich. Designed for young children and their families, the event features the Bluey...

Family Event Children S Entertainment +4

Ipswich Old Courthouse tenants unite for arts event

Oct 16-25, 2026 Ipswich

Upcoming

A combined arts event, "Ipswich Old Courthouse tenants unite for arts event," will showcase the diverse talents of all groups residing in the historic Ipswich Old Courthouse. Running from October 16 to...

Arts Exhibition +5

Patchewollock Music Festival

Oct 16-18, 2026 Patchewollock

Upcoming

The 12th annual Patchewollock Music Festival is a three-day celebration of "true blue Aussie bush culture" held in Patchewollock, Australia. From Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, 2026, the family-friendly event...

Music festival Bush Culture +9

Festival of Stories

Oct 16-18, 2026 Moama

Upcoming

The Festival of Stories is an inaugural cultural event set to take place from October 16 to 18, 2026, in the Echuca-Moama region of New South Wales, Australia. This three-day festival aims...

Cultural Festival Storytelling +6

Buderim Garden Festival

Oct 17-18, 2026 Buderim

Upcoming

The Buderim Garden Festival is a long-standing annual spring event in Queensland, scheduled for mid-October 2026. This edition marks the 80th anniversary of the Buderim Garden Club, celebrating eight decades of local...

Gardening Horticulture +6

Blue Mountains Writers' Festival

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026 Blue Mountains

Upcoming

The Blue Mountains Writers' Festival is a three-day literary celebration held in New South Wales, featuring a diverse program of over 50 events. The 2026 edition, scheduled from October 30 to November...

Literature Writing +6

Benalla Festival

Oct 31 - Nov 8, 2026 Benalla, Benalla Rural City

Upcoming

The Benalla Festival is a multi-weekend community celebration of culture and creativity held in Benalla and its rural townships, Australia. Spanning from October 31 to November 8, 2026, the festival features a...

Community festival Cultural events +7

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