Events
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Queensland Day
A celebration of Queensland’s birthday and its official separation from New South Wales.
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Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week is from 27 May to 3 June. Join in the celebrations.
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Queensland Multicultural Month
Queensland Multicultural Month is held in August each year, and is the state's largest multicultural celebration.
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The Ekka
One of Queensland's biggest annual events, held in August at the RNA Showgrounds.
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Brisbane Festival
Held in September each year, the Brisbane Festival is renowned as one of Australia's leading international arts festivals, showcasing local and international artists.
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Anzac Centenary
Marking 100 years since our involvement in the First World War. Honouring the Digger qualities of mateship, teamwork and resilience.
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White Ribbon Day Breakfast
The White Ribbon Day Breakfast is held to support White Ribbon Day, the world’s largest male-led movement to end violence against women.
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GC2018 athletes parade
On Friday 27 April 2018, Queenslanders celebrated the achievements of the Australian Commonwealth Games team.
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Australia Day
Come together on Australia Day.
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Royal visits to Queensland
Find out more about Royal visits to Queensland, including the visit by the The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in April 2018.
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G20
The G20 Leaders’ Summit, where world leaders meet to make decisions on key economic and financial policy issues, was held in Brisbane on 15 and 16 November 2014.
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Story Bridge closure applications
Event organisers are invited to submit applications for use of the Story Bridge for event purposes (full closures only).
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Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsor events or awards that recognise, celebrate and engage with Queenslanders.
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Help with running successful events
Best practice guidelines and templates to help event organisers to run safe and successful events.
Find out more about upcoming festivals or publicise your event through the Multicultural Affairs Queensland website.
Find out more about events promoted by Tourism and Events Queensland, the state’s major events agency representing the state’s tourism and events industries.
Discover exhibitions, shows, festivals, markets, performing arts and sports happening near you on the Queensland Holidays website.