About Brisbane Festivals

(Brisbane, Queensland, QLD, Australia)

Brisbane is a major Australian city, with plenty of year-round festivals and celebrations, with local newspapers providing a useful resource for festivals listings.

Popular festivals in Brisbane include the following events.

Annual Brisbane Festivals

• February: Brisbane International Motor Show, popular motor show with many impressive cars and side stalls
• June: Queensland Day Celebration, held at the beginning on the month, organised by the Queensland Performing Arts society
• June: Gay Pride Festival, major gay event, with more than 25,000 arriving in the city to take part in the endless celebrations and parades
• August: Royal National Agricultural Show, popular farming event, featuring plenty of attractions for all ages
• August: Brisbane International Film Festival, important event, where a range of Australian and international films are screened in central cinemas
• September: Brisbane Festival, large event, taking places once every two years, with endless outdoor entertainment, including concerts
• September: Riverside Festival, arts and culture event, known for its fireworks display
• October: Octoberfest, known for its local beer and general festivities, at the RND Showground

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Address: Merivale Street, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4101, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)7 3308 3000
Website: www.bcec.com.au/