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What's On in Brisbane in July

2026

Bonfire Night at Sandstone Point Hotel

Updated: Jun 30, 2026

From Video Games concert, International Cake Show and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to art tours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Jetty2Jetty and Bonfire Night, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in July:

Italian Serenatas
Orchestra performing overview
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra returns to Brisbane this July with Italian Serenatas, a vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy
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GreazeFest 2026
GreazeFest 2026
GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture
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The Films of John Cassavetes
The Films of John Cassavetes
The Films of John Cassavetes is a landmark retrospective of the actor, director who introduced a new kind of realism to American cinema
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International Cake Show Australia
Adrian Zumbo and host
The world’s greatest Baking & Sugar Craft Carnival is set to take over Brisbane for their historic 10th Anniversary
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QAGOMA’s Drawing Festival
Two people drawing
QAGOMA’s Drawing Festival returns for an unmissable free weekend of creativity and fun
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The Music of Video Games
QSO dress up characters
Gamers and music buffs, grab your controller - or, rather, your tickets - when QSO brings The Music of Video Games to Concert Hall, QPAC
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Brisbane Open House 2026
The Princess Theatre Brisbane Open House
For one weekend only, Brisbane Open House gives you the keys to unlock your city to take a peek behind the curtains
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Night Feast
Entry to Night Feast
Brisbane’s dazzling culinary festival Night Feast is shifting seasons this year, marking a bold new chapter for the iconic event
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Ravel & MacMillan
QSO Ravel & MacMillan
Experience an extraordinary evening of musical colour, rhythm and emotion at QSO's Ravel & MacMillan
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International Cake Show Workshops & Mini Classes
Class - Learn Make & Take Mini Class
Are you interested in baking or decorating? Regardless of experience, there's a workshop or mini class for you
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The Red Dress
Lekazia Turner_Embroiderer originally from Jamaica
Museum of Brisbane and Warwick Art Gallery exhibit The Red Dress, an award-winning global community art project by Kirstie Macleod
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Carlos Bárcenas & John Woods: Alma Latina!
CarlosBarcenas
Prepare for a night of passion and rhythm as well-known tenor Carlos Bárcenas brings to life the vibrant soul of Latin music
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Queensland Garden Show
Gardens close up
The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour this weekend for its 42nd year
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Albion Antique & Collectables Fair
Wares on display at Albion Antique & Collectables Fair
Albion Antique & Collectables Fair follows up the success of its past fairs with another 3-day extravaganza
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Jumpers & Jazz in July
crowd at Jumpers and Jazz
Jumpers and Jazz in July is Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival featuring stunning visual arts, live jazz music and so much
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A Bee Story
Lead actors in A Bee Story
It’s a sticky situation, and things never quite go to plan… A Bee Story by ARC Circus is the perfect family entertainment
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Open Studios Sunshine Coast
Flying-Porky-Studios-Jim-Cox
Open Studios Sunshine Coast offers a unique road trip through some of the region’s most beautiful hinterland and coastal landscapes
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Peaks To Points Festival 2026
Peaks To Points Festival 2026
Discover the beauty in Brisbane’s backyard at the Peaks to Points Festival, with over 50 family-friendly events
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Jetty 2 Jetty
Aerial view of Jetty2 Jetty
Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run, Jetty 2 Jetty, returning to Moreton Bay on July 19
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QCDA Cake Show
Cake set up
Witness some of Queensland's best cake decorators' competition work, wedding, special occasion, novelty cakes and
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SPARK Ipswich
Light show SPARK Ipswich
SPARK Ipswich returns this winter, transforming the city into a vibrant festival playground for five days and nights
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Hamlet
Dancer in tutu Hamlet
Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet — a tragedy retold as a gripping dance drama by international choreographer Leo Mujić
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Rusalka
Lady sitting under the water - Rusalka Opera Queensland
A shimmering fairytale of love, sacrifice and longing is coming to Brisbane, with Opera Queensland presenting the breathtaking opera Rusalka.
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Saplings
Actor on stage Saplings QPAC
Saplings is a powerful, funny and deeply human work drawn from real stories of young people who have experienced the youth justice system
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QAGOMA Winter Design Market
QAGOMA Winter Design Market ceramics stall
Brisbane’s favourite bi-annual winter market returns to the QAGOMA Forecourt for one whole weekend
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360 Allstars
Performers on stage 360-ALLSTARS
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more is what can be expected for the return of international smash hit 360 ALLSTARS
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Where do I belong? Our birds through art
Bird exhibition Logan Art Gallery
A captivating contemporary exhibition celebrating the beauty, wonder and vulnerability of Australia's native birds is now on at Logan Art Gallery
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Football for Fans
Westfield Mt Gravatt is bringing all the football excitement to Brisbane with a month-long celebration packed with free entertainment, live screenings, activities and giveaways
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Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends
3 crocodile heads on blocks
The jaw snapping exhibition focused on one of the most formidable predators on Earth is now showing at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
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Dearly Departed
Dearly Departed State Library of Queensland
Dearly Departed is a fascinating free exhibition featuring the often-taboo subjects of death and dying at State Library of Queensland
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Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
Wuthering Heights
Channel your inner Kate Bush and dress up in red for a real life re-enactment of the famous Wuthering Heights film clip
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Sorcerers from Bohemia: Picasso’s Saltimbanques
Pablo Picasso / Téte de Femme: Madeleine (from 'La Suite des Saltimbanques' series) 1905
Picasso’s first experiments in print reveal a young artist in transition at an exhibition showing at Queensland Art Gallery
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Through Mununjali Eyes
Photojournalist Wayne Coolwell for the "Through Mununjali Eyes" Exhibition
Trailblazing broadcaster Wayne Coolwell is celebrated at State Library of Queensland for the Through Mununjali Eyes exhibition
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Bonfire Night
Bonfire at Sandstone Point Hotel
This extraordinary event features a sensational duo of bonfires, mesmerizing flame shows, dazzling pyrotechnics, captivating fire twirlers
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Lifeline Bookfest
Lifeline Bookfest, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Lifeline Bookfest will return to the Brisbane Convention Centre for 9 huge days including an epic comic-fest section
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James St Food & Wine Trail
Aerial view of James Street Food & Wine Trail
The annual James Street Food & Wine Trail returns for a fabulous foodie day out dedicated to showcasing James Street's celebrated dining scene
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Milton by Moonlight Market
Aerial view of Milton by Moonlight
Spend a magical night out under the moonlight with delicious street food, local artisan gifts and stalls, a popup bar & live music
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Winter Igloo & Fire Pit Experience
Igloo at Lina Rooftop
Embrace the cooler season at Lina Rooftop, where you can warm up in private heated igloos or around the fire pit tables
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Experience three days of world-class equestrian sport
Jul 31 - Aug 2
Ashton's Great Australian Circus Browns Plains

Ashton's Great Australian Circus

Step inside the big top as Ashton's The Great Australian Circus returns
Jul 31 - Aug 9
GATHAA First Nations Markets South Bank

GATHAA First Nations Markets

Experience the creativity, culture and community of First Nations makers
Aug 1-2
Dami Im performing live

Queensland Fringe Festival

Queensland Fringe hits the road this August with music, art, food and adventure.
Aug 1–7
Rogue Chef Queensland Fringe Festival

Rogue Chef

Chef Anthony Healy brings bold flavours and unforgettable dining to Queensland Fringe.
Aug 1-7
Crowd

On the Green 2026

On the Green at Clayfield College is back and bigger than ever, headlined by iconic Australian artist Ben Lee
Aug 2
Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Experience the beauty, wit and timeless brilliance of Bach
Aug 5
Second Coming La Boite Theatre

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation
Aug 6-22
Vanessa Amorosi

Final Night Show - Queensland Fringe Festival

Australia’s biggest voices come together for Queensland Fringe’s spectacular Final Night.
Aug 7
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GreazeFest 2026

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MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia
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