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Please note: Event details can change, and events may be cancelled or postponed. Please check the official event website before making plans or purchasing tickets.
SEP
4-26
Brisbane Festival 2026
Brisbane Festival returns this September with 25 days of theatre, music, dance, spectacle and celebration across the city. From first light to after dark, discover world premieres, Australian exclusives, free events and unforgettable experiences from artists from Queensland, Australia and around the world.
South Bank and various Brisbane locations.
Various (check websites)
Some events require tickets
Photo opportunities
★★★★★
SEP
11-20
Swell sculpture festival
Queensland's biggest outdoor sculpture festival. Featuring over 80 full scale contemporary sculptures on display from Currumbin Beach ocean walkway to Flat Rock Tugun.
Approx an hour drive from Brisbane, but highly recommended and one of our favourite events to photograph.
PHOTO TIP : Avoid the crowds, aim for sunrise or stay for sunset for the best light.
Currumbin Beach to Flat Rock, Tugun
24 hours
Free event
Photo opportunities
★★★★★
VentSpace 23 Glenelg St, South Brisbane
6pm - 9pm
$20
Photo opportunities
★★★★★
SEP
19-20
Redcliffe KiteFest
A fun free event featuring massive international and domestic giant inflatable kite displays, a public fly zone, kite-making workshops, live entertainment, market stalls, and amusement rides.
PHOTO TIP : Use a polarising filter for vibrant skies, colours and for reducing glare.
Pelican Park, Clontarf
10am - 4pm
Free entry
Photo opportunities
★★★
SEP
26
Moon festival 2026
Chinatown mall and the surrounding streets of Fortitude Valley come alive with colour, music, dance and tradition as the Moon Festival returns. Spectacular lion and dragon dances, lanterns, interactive performances and fire breathing will provide plenty of photo opportunities.
Fortitude valley, Brisbane.
12 - 8:3-pm
Free event
Photo opportunities
★★★★
OCT 21
- NOV 8
Melt festival 2026
Melt Festival is an annual open-access festival of queer arts and culture staged across Magandjin / Brisbane. A showcase of queer art, artists, allies, icons, sports and ideas staged at the Brisbane Powerhouse. Lots of photo opportunities including the Pride march, exhibitions, live events, river parade, visuals and much more.
The Powerhouse and various Brisbane locations.
Varies
Some events require tickets
Photo opportunities
★★★★
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