Join the family-friendly fun at the St Lucia Block Party this September 2026. Held at The University of Queensland’s Great Court, this Brisbane Festival event features live music, museum tours, food trucks, and hands-on workshops, giving local parents and kids a wonderful afternoon of community connection on Father’s Day.
St Lucia Block Party 2026
A family-friendly party on the peninsula!
The University of Queensland’s green and leafy Great Court in St Lucia will play host to a big afternoon Block Party full of family-friendly entertainment, exploration and community connection.
Visitors can roll out a blanket, craft a feast from a range of food and drink trucks, and soak in the tunes of Feelin’ the Groove with the UQ Saxophone Ensemble, folk-pop duo Cali Rd, and the captivating Sue Ray, all performing live on the Brisbane Festival Stage. The schedule includes a Welcome to Country, followed by performances from the UQ School of Music, Sue Ray, and Cali Rd.
There’s also plenty to explore, with tours on offer including the UQ Art Museum, Anthropology Museum, RD Milns Antiquities Museum, Fryer Library and more. Hands-on demonstrations and a range of workshops give visitors the chance to explore their creative side, making it a great option for Father’s Day.
Family-friendly activities throughout the day include enjoying the large grassed areas of the Great Court and the performances on the Brisbane Festival Stage, playing on the interactive artwork DEMOS (Sandstone) by Andreas Angelidakis, dropping in on multiple workshops for adults and children across the Great Court and museums, and joining in on drop-in drawing on the Great Court.
Plan your visit
When: Sunday 6th September 2026, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Great Court, The University Of Queensland, 63 Mansfield Pl, St Lucia 4067
More information and free ticket registration here
