Calendar of Events

Queensland’s ideal climate, stunning beaches, exciting cities and character-filled outback towns are the perfect setting for a number of events, and Queensland’s event calendar is filled with diverse and interesting festivals and celebrations. One things for sure, there’s bound to be an event to suit your own style and taste.

See some of the world’s top athlete’s gruel it out for the top sporting crowns. Watch everything from AFL (Aussie Rules), rugby league, rugby union, cricket, tennis, football, golf, motor racing and swimming. Queensland also plays host to a number of international sporting events as well as major Australian events such as the Gold Coast Indy, Noosa Triathlon, Birdsville Cup and Brisbane’s Winter Racing Carnival.

Enjoy life to its fullest at food and wine festivals that simply provide an excuse to indulge. Whether it be part of a mass dining in the city or country wine and produce festivals, you are sure to savour in some of the mouthwatering flavours of Queensland.

There are the rural-meets-city shows in each of the major centres and festivals all about good music, great food and spectacular fireworks. Participate in one of the many fishing or outrigging competitions around the Great Barrier Reef and then celebrate your victories in the evening with street parades and live bands. Or immerse yourself culturally in film, music, live arts and theatre festivals held throughout the state.

Browse through Queensland’s exhibitions festivals, performing arts and sporting events, where you can search for an event by location and date.