Events
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Australia Day
How do you celebrate Australia Day?
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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 Day
Queensland Day is a celebration of Queensland’s birthday and its official separation from New South Wales.
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2016 Queensland Government precinct at the Ekka
The Ekka, one of Queensland's biggest annual events, is held in August each year at the RNA Showgrounds
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Queensland Multicultural Month
This month will be celebrated for the first time in August 2016, and is the state’s largest celebration of our multiculturalism.
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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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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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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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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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Northern Queensland Economic Summit 2015
The Northern Queensland Economic Summit was the first event of its kind to bring together international and domestic investors, held in Cairns on 4 to 6 November 2015.
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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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Community Cabinet
Community Cabinet meetings are a way for people to talk directly with ministers about a variety of issues. Meetings are held throughout the year.
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Royal visits to Queensland
Find out more about Royal visits to Queensland, including the visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in April 2014.
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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.