Events and Festivals

Here's a list of some of Brisbane's (and QLD's) upcoming events and festivals and where you can find out more:


The Brisbane Festival - 3-24 September 2011 

My goal this year is to check out as many weird and wonderful events happening at the Spiegeltent. Did you know Frente will be playing!? "Accidentally Kelly Street..."
More on Brisbane Festival!









Swell Sculpture Festival - September 9 - September 18

Experience a wondrous display of 50 sculptures built by artists from Australia and abroad. Currumbin Beach, free event. Take me to the swell!









Surf inspired art show - on until 24 September 

One True Religion: Peter Walker Surfboards
Check out this great exhibition of superbly crafted wooden surfboards. Artisan Gallery - 381 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Find out more here.









Granite Belt Primavera Festival - throughout Spring

Primavera (Italian for Spring) offers an array of cultural and gastronomic events and new wine vintage releases. The Program is filled with music events, workshops, cooking classes and of course wine tastings! While you're there, why not organise a hike through Girraween National Park!

The Polo at Doomben Racecourse - Sunday 25 September 2011

The Australian Open Final is being held on Sunday 25 September, but sadly Prince Harry won't be attending ladies! But Doomben are putting on a great show and if you want to do it in style, check out the Peroni Polo Lounge or even more glamorous - The Bollinger Pavilion - la de da! Take me to the Polo!