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SUMMARY:Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover inspiring outdoor artwork at the Brisbane Sculpture Festival starting this August 2026. Held at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens\, this event showcases incredible works from local artists. It offers Brisbane kids and parents a wonderful opportunity to explore a scenic sculpture trail and enjoy hands-on art demonstrations together. \nBrisbane Sculpture Festival 2026\nMt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens will come alive with creativity as the Brisbane Sculpture Festival returns\, turning the gardens into an inspiring outdoor gallery the whole family can enjoy. \nPresented by Sculptors Queensland\, the free event features both indoor and outdoor exhibitions showcasing works by some of Queensland’s most prominent sculptors\, from bold and contemporary to whimsical and thought-provoking. Every piece is available for purchase\, and visitors are encouraged to vote in the People’s Choice award for their favourites. A gold coin donation or raffle ticket purchase is appreciated. \nThe indoor exhibition is held at the Mt Coot-tha Auditorium from 1st to 9th August (open daily 10am to 4pm)\, where visitors can view works up close and speak directly with the sculptors. \nThe outdoor sculpture trail winds through the beautiful botanic gardens from 1st August to 30th October (open daily 10am to 4pm)\, with sculptures of all shapes and sizes tucked among the greenery. \nSculpture demonstrations will be held on selected dates throughout the festival\, and small group tours of the outdoor trail are available by appointment. Free parking is available in the gardens’ main carpark\, with overflow parking accessible via Ada Street. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: \n\nOutdoor Exhibition Saturday 1st August until Friday 30th October 2026 during the Garden opening hours (10am – 4pm);\nIndoor Exhibition Saturday 1st August to Sunday 9th August 2026 (10am – 4pm)\n\nWhere: Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens & Mt Coot-tha Auditorium\, 170 Mt Coot-tha Road\, Mt Coot-tha \nCost: Free Admission. Gold coin donation or purchase of raffle tickets appreciated for this exhibition with fabulous sculptural and other prizes available. \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/brisbane-sculpture-festival/
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CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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SUMMARY:rubber duck
DESCRIPTION:Welcome a giant 15-metre hot pink Rubber Duck as it floats down the Brisbane River this October and November 2026. Perfect for local families\, this world-famous public art installation leads the River Pride Parade\, bringing immense joy\, playful photo opportunities\, and memorable moments along the water for kids of all ages. \n\n\nrubber duck\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the first time\, Brisbane welcomes the much-loved 15-metre-tall Rubber Duck to the Brisbane River/Maiwar. \nThe iconic Rubber Duck\, a large-scale public artwork by internationally acclaimed Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman\, arrives in a special Brisbane-exclusive hot pink edition\, a first for the famous global art installation. The duck will make its way from the CBD\, eventually settling near the Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm. \nA global phenomenon\, Rubber Duck has captivated millions of people around the world\, with hundreds of thousands gathering to experience the artwork in cities including Sydney\, Hong Kong\, Seoul\, Osaka\, Amsterdam and São Paulo. Friendly\, familiar and universally recognisable\, it knows no borders\, its soft\, playful and welcoming presence has a remarkable ability to dissolve tension and bring people together through moments of shared curiosity\, delight and joy. \nA highlight of the season will be the River Pride Parade on Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, when the giant duck takes to the water to lead a flotilla of party boats down the river. \nFloating proudly on the Brisbane River / Maiwar\, Rubber Duck transforms an everyday object into an extraordinary public artwork\, free and open for everyone to experience. \nWhen: floating from October 21st to November 8th\, 2026\, as a centrepiece of the Melt Festival. \nWhere: Multiple Locations Along The River\, Brisbane \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/rubber-duck/
LOCATION:Brisbane River
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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