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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 Ladies’ Classical Concert

‘The Ladies’ Classical Concert

Oct 3, 2026 Montville
Upcoming

‘The Ladies’ Classical Concert is an afternoon of classical music presented at Lucas Parklands in Montville, Australia. It features high-achieving female musicians performing works by composers such as Camille Saint-Saëns, Chopin, Tchaikovsky,...

Classical Music Concert +3

Rangebow Festival

Oct 9-18, 2026 Queensland
Upcoming

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
Buderim Garden Festival

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
Montville Wellness Expo

Montville Wellness Expo

Oct 3, 2026 Montville
Upcoming

The inaugural Montville Wellness Expo is a community health event held in the village centre of Montville. Organized by the Montville Chamber of Commerce, the fair brings together local practitioners, interactive workshops,...

Wellness Health +6
Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival

Oct 8-11, 2026 Brisbane
Upcoming

The Brisbane Writers Festival is a major literary celebration scheduled for October 8–11, 2026, primarily centered at the Brisbane Powerhouse. This four-day cultural event features more than 200 Australian and international artists...

Literary Writing +7