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Brisbane Festival

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

Laneway Festival

Feb 13, 2027 Brisbane
Upcoming

Laneway Festival returns to the Brisbane Showgrounds on Saturday, February 13, 2027, as part of its annual touring circuit across Australia and New Zealand. The 22nd edition of the music event features...

Music festival Indie +4
Bright Nights by ANZ

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
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Sep 19-27, 2026 Toowoomba
Ongoing

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
Travelling Film Festival

Travelling Film Festival

Nov 6-9, 2026 Cairns
Upcoming

The Travelling Film Festival returns to Cairns from November 6 to 9, 2026, hosted at Event Cinemas Cairns Central. This long-running national touring event showcases a curated selection of award-winning Australian and...

Film Festival Cinema +4

The Romantic Tour

Feb 28, 2027 Brisbane
Upcoming

Bruno Mars brings his global "The Romantic Tour" to Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia on February 28, 2027. The concert will feature special guests Tyla and Anderson .Paak (as DJ Pee Wee).

Music Concert +4