Pesta Rakyat

Pesta Rakyat is Queensland's largest annual celebration of Indonesian Independence Day, uniting thousands of Indonesian students, diaspora families and the wider Australian community in a spectacular showcase of culture, music, food and national pride.

Each year, the festival transforms iconic Brisbane locations to spread the spirit of independence far and wide. Visitors can expect a vibrant mix of traditional performances, karaoke sessions and iconic Indonesian game competitions, all wrapped in a sea of red and white across Brisbane's most iconic spots.

A standout on Queensland's multicultural calendar, Pesta Rakyat is loved for its warm community atmosphere, immersive entertainment and joyful celebration of freedom, heritage and unity.