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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Sep 19-27, 2026 Toowoomba
Recently ended

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
Bright Nights by ANZ

Bright Nights by ANZ

Sep 4-26, 2026 Brisbane
Recently ended

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
Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival

Sep 4-26, 2026 Brisbane
Recently ended

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
Graeme's Solo Exhibition

Graeme's Solo Exhibition

Aug 11 - Sep 26, 2026 Atherton
Recently ended

Graeme's Solo Exhibition features paintings in the Fauvism style, inspired by the artist's sketchbooks of Tablelands landscapes. The exhibition will be held at the Old Post Office Gallery in Atherton, Australia, running...

Art Exhibition +5

Morning Melodies: What’s New Pussycat

Sep 23, 2026 Ayr
Recently ended

Morning Melodies: What’s New Pussycat is a 1960s-themed musical performance, presented in a cabaret style, at the Burdekin Theatre in Ayr. This "feel-good" show features iconic hits, soaring vocals, and cheeky humor,...

Musical Cabaret +3
Bushy Creek Makers’ Fair

Bushy Creek Makers’ Fair

Sep 19-20, 2026 Julatten

The inaugural Bushy Creek Makers’ Fair is a volunteer-led grassroots festival celebrating local creativity and community life at Geraghty Park Hall in Julatten. This two-day event brings together more than 70 makers,...

Community festival Makers +7