Brisbane's Epic Line-up of Major Events
From sporting showdowns to show-stopping live performances, exclusive art exhibitions to foodie festivals, Brisbane is buzzing with events and there’s a ticket with your name on it.
Sporting Events
Brisbane International | January
World-class tennis hits the Queensland courts at the Brisbane International. The combined WTA 500 and ATP 250 tournament is an epic showdown of Tennis’ best athletes. Watch on as they battle it out on the courts at the Queensland Tennis Centre.
Squash Australian Open | March
The Squash Australian Open brings together the world's top squash players to compete for the title of Australian Open Champion. With a festival around the precinct including kid’s activations, food, and beverage options the event will cater to sport fans and casual spectators alike.
Brisbane Cycling Festival | March - April
Experience the largest multi-discipline cycling event in the number one cycling destination - Brisbane! Join thousands of riders as they bike through the city’s iconic streets for the Tour de Brisbane or watch on as the elite compete. From the top riders right through to mass participation events there is something for every cyclist to experience with Brisbane Cycling Festival.
Women’s State of Origin | May
Game 1 of the 2025 Ampol Women’s State of Origin comes to the field of Suncorp Stadium. Watch as the best in the women’s league set the tone for a mammoth weekend of sport ahead of the NRL Magic Round.
NRL Magic Round | May
The NRL Magic Round and takes over Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium to showcase the best of the league. Experience the action up close with 16 NRL teams going head-to-head over three mammoth days of sporting glory. Cheer on your team from the stands and lean into the buzzing atmosphere that is synonymous with Brisbane on game days.
Torian Pro | May
Feel the energy as the best of the elite CrossFit athletes from Oceania compete for a spot at the CrossFit Games Final in the Torian Pro. This annual event brings together CrossFit Athletes and fans from across the region to celebrate fitness and community in an impressive display of strength and endurance.
Brisbane Marathon Festival | June
The Brisbane Marathon Festival takes you on a journey through some of Brisbane’s best and iconic features as you tear through the city on foot and race for the finish line. Feel the raw emotion as you test your body to the limits of human endurance with a full marathon and half marathon, 10km, 5km or kids’ 2km fun runs.
British and Irish Lions | July
Set over two epic games, the British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds, and British and Irish Lions vs the Wallabies, are two international sporting showdowns not to be missed. Bringing the best of the players from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland to take on local legends, these highly anticipated rugby matches will be a true spectacle of athleticism set in at Suncorp Stadium’s electric atmosphere.
Australian PGA Championships | November
The Australian PGA Championship showcases the best in golf over three massive days. Witness a stellar line up of Australian and International players as they compete for the cup.
Cultural Events
World Science Festival Brisbane | March
Luminaries of science from across the world present the beauty, complexity and importance of science through diverse, multidisciplinary programming and conversations at this stimulating event. The only city outside of New York to host this event, World Science Festival Brisbane allows you to engage in hands-on science, witness baby turtles hatching, explore the interconnection between science and art, and more!
Brisbane Comedy Festival | April - May
Laughter extravaganza, Brisbane Comedy Festival, brings to Brisbane an outrageous line-up featuring the best, brightest and funniest comedians for five big belly-laugh weeks of entertainment hosted at the city’s most iconic venues, Brisbane Powerhouse, The Tivoli and The Fortitude Music Hall.
Affordable Art Fair | May
Bringing together art lovers from across the nation, Affordable Art Fair offers you the chance to level up your décor with original pieces from established and emerging artists for sale. From sculpture to paintings and more, these works will have you transfixed and begging for more wall space at home.
Wonderstuck | May - July
From spectacular large-scale artworks to small, whimsy pieces and immersive experiences - delve into the wonder of the ordinary and the extraordinary at Wonderstruck in Brisbane’s QAGOMA.
BIGSOUND | September
BIGSOUND showcases the best in local music. With home-grown talent performing in various genres over four jam-packed days and nights, BIGSOUND shapes the future of Australian music, starting right here in Brisbane.
Brisbane Festival | September
Brisbane Festival invigorates the city with stunning international art and experiences. Kicking off with the electric Riverfire fireworks display and followed by a month of dazzling installations and performances, the Brisbane Festival connects and inspires The City and beyond.
MELT | October – November
MELT is an eclectic celebration of queer arts and culture; an unapologetic amalgamation of live performances, foodie festivals, art showcases, finished off with a vibrant pride parade taking place atop the winding bends of the Brisbane River.
QPAC Year-Round Performances
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is Brisbane’s premiere performing arts centre located in the heart in the city’s cultural centre of South Bank. With an extensive program featuring the best performing arts productions year-round from ballet to plays, musicals to comedy, there is always an enthralling show to see at QPAC.
Year-Round Live Music
From day-long music festival takeovers to international and local-grown superstars, Brisbane is no stranger to epic live performances. With world-class music venues including open-air and river front stages to the intimate, refurbished Princess Theatre and the ever-popular Fortitude Music Hall, there’s no shortage of stages or stellar acts to enjoy.
Food Festivals
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month | June
Eat your way through the region’s best produce from local farms, wineries and food stores at Scenic Rim Eat Local Month. A month-long program of farm-gate events, culinary experiences and mini-festivals brings to life a celebration of paddock-to-plate experiences just an hour from Brisbane City. Indulge in luxe long table lunches overlooking sprawling landscapes or pick your own wildflowers to arrange in an owner-led workshop, learn the art of cheese making from boutique dairy producers or kick back in the vineyards with a local drop as the sun sets over the volcanic mountain range.
Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival | August
Explore the best the region has to offer while overlooking the water and a glass of wine in hand at the Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival. Enjoy seaside cooking demonstrations, panel discussions, live entertainment, local produce and fireworks at this weekend-long celebration.
Family Friendly Events
Bluey’s World | Ongoing
Bluey’s World is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at the Northshore Pavilion in Brisbane, Queensland, where you can play the Bluey way - for real life! Embark on a brand-new immersive journey with Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad in their iconic Queenslander home, backyard and beyond. Explore your favourite rooms, play interactive games, and keep your eyes peeled for surprises around every corner…and maybe even a Longdog or two!
Abbey Medieval Festival | July
Be transported to an ancient time and far-off worlds at the Abbey Medieval Festival in Moreton Bay region. From jousting to folk dancing, archery to costume competitions – this long weekend is the perfect whimsical outing for kids and adults alike.
EKKA | August
The Royal Queensland Show (EKKA) is Queensland’s annual agricultural show, attracting the best in local produce and farming. The exhibition is the perfect family fun-filled activity, offering all sorts of entertainment from rides to wood chopping competitions, monster trucks to fireworks. Explore the best the Queensland landscape has to offer at this renowned community event.
Whether you’re a foodie, sports fanatic, culture seeker or live music fan, Brisbane’s line-up of events is sure to excite and entice. What are you waiting for? Dare you to book.
