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Cooktown Orchid Festival

Sep 12-13, 2026 Cooktown

The annual Cooktown Orchid Festival will feature a two-day bowls competition held at the Cooktown Bowls Club on September 12 and 13, 2026. This gender-inclusive tournament brings together teams from across Far...

Festival Sports +5

Cardwell Volksfest

Sep 11-13, 2026 Cardwell

Cardwell Volksfest is a multi-day festival in Cardwell featuring automotive displays and community activities. Held from September 11 to September 13, 2026, the event offers all-day programming for residents and visitors in...

Automotive Community festival +3

Laidley Spring Festival

Sep 11-13, 2026 Laidley, Lockyer Valley

The Laidley Spring Festival is a three-day regional celebration held in Queensland's Lockyer Valley, primarily in the towns of Laidley and Forest Hill. Running from September 11 to 13, 2026, the event...

Traditional Festival Flowers +8

Big Love Festival 2026

Sep 11-13, 2026 Eudlo

The Big Love Festival 2026 is a three-day annual cultural event held at the Chenrezig Institute in Eudlo, Sunshine Coast, Australia, from September 11-13. It blends Tibetan culture, contemporary live music, food,...

Cultural Festival Buddhist Festival +6

Galvanized Festival of Heritage

Sep 4-13, 2026 Ipswich

The Galvanized Festival of Heritage is a 10-day event in Ipswich, Queensland, celebrating the city's history through tours, exhibitions, and re-enactments. The festival features more than 30 activities held across various landmarks,...

Heritage History +5

St Clare’s School Fete

Sep 12, 2026 Tully

St Clare’s School Fete is a traditional school fair featuring community stalls and entertainment, held at St Clare’s School in Tully, Australia, on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

School Fete Community Event +2

Noosa Country Show

Sep 11-12, 2026 Pomona, Noosa Shire

The Noosa Country Show is a traditional agricultural event held annually at the Pomona Showground in the Noosa hinterland. Scheduled for September 11–12, 2026, the show features classic attractions such as equestrian...

Agricultural Show Equestrian +6

Mission Beach All Stars Art Exhibition

Sep 11, 2026 Mission Beach

The Mission Beach All Stars Art Exhibition is a one-day event held at Bingil Bay Cafe, showcasing the creative talents of 22 local artists and artisans from the Mission Beach area. The...

Art exhibition Local Artists +3

Mission Beach Markets

Sep 6, 2026 Mission Beach

The Mission Beach Markets are a monthly community market event held at Ulysses Park in Mission Beach, Australia. They take place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 7am to 12pm.

Markets Community Event +1

Riverfire event

Sep 6, 2026 Brisbane

Riverfire is a spectacular annual fireworks display in Brisbane, Australia, serving as a major highlight of the Brisbane Festival. The event features an extensive pyrotechnic show launched from the city's bridges, skyscrapers,...

Fireworks Cultural events +4

Cairns Festival

Sep 4-6, 2026 Cairns

Cairns Festival is a 10-day cultural celebration in Cairns, Australia, featuring live music, theatre, visual arts, and family entertainment. The 64th edition in 2026 coincides with the city’s 150th anniversary and concludes...

Arts Music +7

Eco Markets

Sep 5, 2026 Capalaba, Redland City

The Eco Markets is a popular sustainability fair held at Redlands IndigiScapes Centre in Capalaba, Australia. It features over 50 eco-friendly stalls, hands-on workshops, live music, and family activities, offering practical ways...

Sustainability Markets +7

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