Special Events
South Bank is the place where Brisbane comes to celebrate. Thousands of people enjoy this public space for fireworks and the atmosphere of celebrating together, as a city.
Some of the special annual events include Christmas, Street's New Year's Eve and Australia Day celebrations. You can also take part in Buddha's Birthday, the bi-annual Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF), the Brisbane Festival, Riverfestival and the Brisbane Writers Festival.
Below are a listing of upcoming special events.
The Courier-Mail The Sunday Mail Home & Design Show is a ‘treasure trove’ of ideas and innovation for the home builder / renovator.
On… more
| Dates |
Wed 8 October 2008 - Sun 12 October 2008 |
| Venue |
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane |
Greenfest is Brisbane's free green festival, a place for fresh energy and leadership to win the race against climate change.
Amongst the music,… more
| Dates |
Fri 10 October 2008 - Sun 12 October 2008 |
| Venue |
South Bank Parklands, Little Stanley Street, South Bank |
Wilson HTM Brisbane to the Gold Coast Cycle Challenge
Join Queensland’s BIGGEST bike ride and raise money for Diabetes Australia (QLD) and the… more
| Dates |
Sun 12 October 2008 |
| Venue |
South Bank Parklands, Little Stanley Street, South Bank |
Get ready to play your way through the history of videogames at the international blockbuster exhibition Game On at the State Library of Queensland.… more
| Dates |
Mon 17 November 2008 - Sun 15 February 2009 |
| Venue |
State Library of Queensland, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane |
Singer-songwriter Ben Lee joins The Queensland Orchestra to perform songs from his new album Ripe together with favourites such as Gamble Everything… more
| Dates |
Sun 23 November 2008 |
| Venue |
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane |