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Festivals bring us the very best in performance, discussion, creative arts, food, wine, live music and cultural experiences, and Brisbane festivals are no exception. Our entertainment calendar is punctuated with world-class festivals. Read our guide to Brisbane's best festivals, and take a look below at what Brisbane festivals are coming soon.

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Tastes of Gold Coast 2008

Feast your senses at Tastes of Gold Coast, the Gold Coast’s annual showcase of local seasonal produce from the Gold Coast and the hinterland region… more

prawn meal
Dates Fri 22 August 2008 - Sun 7 September 2008
Venue Various venues, across, Gold Coast
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Riverfestival 2008

Brisbane’s iconic Riverfestival is set to ignite the city for ten dynamic days of celebration from Friday 29 August to Sunday 7 September 2008.… more

Brisbane River
Dates Fri 29 August 2008 - Sun 7 September 2008
Venue South Bank Parklands, Little Stanley Street, South Bank

Redlands Spring Festival

The Festival is a premier event for the Redland Shire, and a weekend of fantastic fun for your whole family (yes, that means grandparents too!) In… more

Strawberries
Dates Fri 5 September 2008 - Sun 7 September 2008
Venue Cleveland Showgrounds, Smith Street, Cleveland

Valley Fiesta

Brisbane's biggest street party! From Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September 2008 you will be able to experience first hand why Brisbane is considered… more

valley feista artwork
Dates Fri 12 September 2008 - Sun 14 September 2008
Venue Brunswick Street Mall, Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
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Brisbane Writers Festival

Queensland’s premier literary event is back again, for the 12th year running. The Brisbane Writers Festival is more than a Festival for writers,… more

Brisbane Writers Festival imagery
Dates Wed 17 September 2008 - Sun 21 September 2008
Venue State Library of Queensland, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane

Oktoberfest Brisbane

The band is warming up, the beer is brewing and the pretzels are baking – preparations are well underway for the 2008 Oktoberfest Brisbane. Held… more

German Stein
Dates Fri 19 September 2008 - Sun 28 September 2008
Venue RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
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Parklife 2008

From small beginnings in 2000, Parklife has evolved into a national institution renowned for delivering cutting-edge line-ups of incredible talent… more

Parklife artwork
Dates Sat 4 October 2008
Venue River Stage, City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street, Brisbane CBD
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Greenfest, a place for fresh energy!

Greenfest is Brisbane's free green festival, a place for fresh energy and leadership to win the race against climate change. We are inviting fresh… more

Dates Fri 10 October 2008 - Sun 12 October 2008
Venue South Bank Parklands, Little Stanley Street, South Bank
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Sounds of Spring

Spring brings new life to Brisbane’s music scene with the birth of the inaugural Sounds of Spring Festival featuring 40 rock, hip-hop, electro,… more

Sounds of Spring artwork
Dates Sat 11 October 2008
Venue RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
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Redcliffe Seafood Festival

Enjoy at great weekend of fun and fishy entertainment for the little nippers at The Redcliffe Seafood Festival - without putting the bite into the… more

Dates Sat 11 October 2008 - Sun 12 October 2008
Venue Scarborough Boat Harbour, Bird of Passage Parade, Redcliffe
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