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Noosa Pengari Children’s Festival

Noosa Pengari Children’s Festival

Aug 23, 2026 Doonan

The Noosa Pengari Children’s Festival is an annual event held at the Noosa Pengari Steiner School in Doonan, Australia. On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary with...

Children S Festival Community +6

The Addams Family School Edition

Aug 21, 2026 Ayr

Ayr State High School students bring the macabre and comedic world of the Addams family to the stage in this school-adapted edition of the hit musical. The performance takes place at the...

Musical Theater +4
Charolais World Congress

Charolais World Congress

Aug 5-17, 2026 Brisbane

The Charolais World Congress is an international gathering for cattle breeders returning to Australia in 2026 for the first time in over three decades. Running from August 5 to August 17, the...

Cattle Breeding Agriculture +8
Cosplay Market

Cosplay Market

Aug 16, 2026 Eagleby, Logan

The Cosplay Market is a large-scale community event held at Distillery Road Market in Eagleby, Logan, featuring over 70 artist and second-hand stalls, workshops, panels, competitions, and activities. The market emphasizes sustainability...

Cosplay Market +8
Graceville Arts Festival

Graceville Arts Festival

Aug 13-16, 2026 Nambour

The Graceville Arts Festival is a community-focused celebration of creativity held in Nambour, Queensland. It invites local artists and artisans to display their work, compete for prizes, and engage with the public...

Arts Community +6
Cairns Japan Bon Dance Festival

Cairns Japan Bon Dance Festival

Aug 15, 2026 Cairns

The Cairns Japan Bon Dance Festival is an annual, free community event held at Fogarty Park in Cairns, Australia. Hosted by the Japanese Society of Cairns, it celebrates Japanese culture with traditional...

Japanese Culture Bon Odori +7
RRR Ukefest

RRR Ukefest

Aug 7-9, 2026 Biboohra

RRR Ukefest is a retro-themed three-day ukulele festival held at Kydobi Country Park near Biboohra, featuring workshops, performances, and communal jam sessions.

Music festival Ukulele +4
Australian UFO Festival

Australian UFO Festival

Aug 6-9, 2026 Cardwell, Cassowary Coast

The Australian UFO Festival returns to Cardwell on Queensland’s Cassowary Coast from 6 to 9 August 2026. The four-day programme combines UFO-themed talks, markets, live music, waterfront activities and family entertainment, with...

Ufo Folklore +6
Goodline Weipa Bowls Festival

Goodline Weipa Bowls Festival

Aug 1-9, 2026 Weipa

The Goodline Weipa Bowls Festival is a multi-day lawn bowls event held annually at the Weipa Bowls Club in Weipa, Australia. The festival features key tournaments such as the Weipa Ladies Classic...

Lawn Bowls Sports Festival +3