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SUMMARY:Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood
DESCRIPTION:Catch the world premiere of a rambunctious modern fable with Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood at QPAC this September 2026. Presented as part of Brisbane Festival\, this whimsical story features original music and illustrations\, offering local Brisbane families and children a delightful\, creative day out at the theater. \n\n\nBetsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood\nSee the world premiere of a rambunctious modern fable at QPAC this Brisbane Festival. \nWelcome to the island of Helium where Betsy lives with her balloon-factory-owning family. \nThey’re cheerful\, a bit money-mad and life is on the up. But when the world turns against balloons\, their world pops and Betsy must start a new life in a faraway city with her eccentric uncle\, Hercules Snark\, an inventor of mostly half-finished things. \nUnfortunately\, Snark has problems of his own. In his city\, it never stops raining. The streets are flooding. And things\, quite literally\, are starting to sink. \nBetsy Balloon is a rambunctious modern fable presented with original music and illustration based on a story by Bill Manhire. Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood is part of Brisbane Festival. \nAudio Described and Auslan Interpreted are on Friday at 11am. \nplan your visit\nWhen: Wednesday 23rd – Saturday 26th September 2026; 2pm – 3pm plus 11am sessions on Friday and Saturday. \nWhere: Cremorne Theatre\, Queensland Performing Arts Centre\, Melbourne St\, South Brisbane 4101 \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/betsy-balloon-and-the-very-great-terrible-flood/
LOCATION:QPAC\, Cremorne Theatre\, Melbourne St\, South Bank \, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events,Featured Events,Indoor Events,Kids Shows
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
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SUMMARY:Brisbane Festival: Family Fun Day at South Bank
DESCRIPTION:Take the whole family down to South Bank for a memorable weekend out at the Brisbane Festival Family Fun Day this September 2026. Held at the Green in Festival Village\, this free three-hour event offers local kids and parents non-stop entertainment\, live performances\, exciting prizes\, giveaways\, and delicious food stalls. \nBrisbane Festival: Family Fun Day at South Bank\nFamily Fun Day supported by Brisbane Airport \nGet ready for take-off! \nPack your sunscreen\, grab the kids and head to the Green in Festival Village for a fun-filled day of free family friendly performances\, entertainment and activities. \nFamily Day is a relaxed\, welcoming event for all ages. It is a chance for families to spend quality time together in the heart of the festival\, exploring\, playing and connecting. \nThere will be fun activities\, prizes\, giveaways and surprises throughout the day. You do not need to pack snacks either\, as there are plenty of food and drink options in Festival Village. Just bring yourselves and enjoy the ride. \nGet up\, up and away to Family Day! The fun runs for 3 hours. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Sunday 20th September 2026\, 10am – 1pm \nWhere: Festival Village\, Clem Jones Promenade\, South Bank \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/brisbane-festival-family-fun-day-at-south-bank/
LOCATION:Clem Jones Promenade\, Southbank\, The Parklands\, Southbank\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260827T075851Z
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SUMMARY:Pasifika Made
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in Pacific and First Nations culture at Pasifika Made at Festival Village in South Bank this September 2026. Local families can explore a cultural marketplace\, enjoy authentic Pacific food\, watch traditional craft demonstrations\, and experience multi-arts live performances showcasing both ancestral traditions and contemporary arts. \nPasifika Made 2026\nWhere Ancestral Knowledge Meets Contemporary Pacific Arts \nPasifika Made returns to Brisbane Festival in 2026\, bringing together Pacific and First Nations artists\, cultural practitioners and community across a program of cultural and contemporary live performance\, workshops\, artist talks\, knowledge sharing\, live demonstrations and a cultural marketplace experience. Transforming Festival Village into a gathering place for art\, culture and connection\, Pasifika Made presents Pacific arts through both ancestral practice and a contemporary lens. \nAcross multiple stages and activation spaces\, audiences can experience multi-arts live performances alongside conversations\, workshops and spaces for knowledge sharing. The Island Marketplace weaves through the precinct with Pacific food\, craft\, design\, weaving and live cultural demonstrations presented by artists\, makers and community\, creating an immersive experience that reflects the diversity and evolution of Pacific arts and cultural practice today. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 19th September 2026\, 3:30pm – 8:30pm \nWhere: Festival Village\, Clem Jones Promenade\, South Bank 4101 \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/pasifika-made/
LOCATION:Festival Village\, South Bank\, Cultural Forecourt\, South Bank\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity,Markets
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260816T082533Z
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SUMMARY:Moorooka Block Party 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate five years of fun at the Moorooka Block Party this September 2026. Held at Peggs Park as part of Brisbane Festival\, this free community celebration features live music performances\, cultural dances\, global food stalls\, market vendors\, and interactive workshops\, giving local Brisbane parents and kids an energetic afternoon out. \nMoorooka Block Party 2026\nIt’s time to party in the park\, Moorooka Block Party is turning five! \nPart of Brisbane Festival\, Peggs Park is transforming once again into one great big celebration of culture and community\, bringing back the sounds\, flavours and stories for one of the south side’s most anticipated events of the year. \nThe day features a five-star lineup of live music\, dance and performance from some of the country’s most energetic artists representing sounds from across the globe\, from funk-driven beats and culture-filled traditions to unstoppable rhythms that will keep everyone on their feet. The schedule includes a Welcome to Country\, followed by performances from Mark Lowndes\, Footloose Fun Line Dancing\, the Ubuntu Wellness Choir\, The Steele Syndicate\, Sean Choolburra\, and Jason Heerah & The African Diaspora featuring Gervais Koffi. \nVisitors are encouraged to arrive hungry\, with the Block Party sizzling with culinary delights from a smorgasbord of global food vendors. Retail cravings can be satisfied in the mini marketplace\, buzzing with unique stalls showcasing handmade crafts\, art\, and treasures from local and international artisans. \nThere’s also plenty to keep the whole family entertained\, with interactive workshops and family-friendly activities rounding out the day. Come for the food\, stay for the sounds\, and soak up the good vibes. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 12th September 2026\, 3pm – 7pm \nWhere: Pegg’s Park\, 33 Hillview Terrace\, Moorooka 4105 \nMore information and free ticket registration here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/moorooka-block-party-2026/
LOCATION:Pegg’s Park\, Koala Rd\, Moorooka \, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
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SUMMARY:St Lucia Block Party
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSt Lucia Block Party 2026\nThe 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. \nVisitors 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. \nThere’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. \nFamily-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. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Sunday 6th September 2026\, 12pm – 4pm \nWhere: Great Court\, The University Of Queensland\, 63 Mansfield Pl\, St Lucia 4067 \nMore information and free ticket registration here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/st-lucia-block-party/
LOCATION:Great Court\, UQ St Lucia campus\, Mansfield Place\, St Lucia\, QLD\, 4072\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:Bright Nights by ANZ
DESCRIPTION:Experience a spectacular free rock-pop water and light show along the Brisbane River at Bright Nights by ANZ this September 2026. Featuring an exclusive soundtrack from The Veronicas\, lasers\, and 80-metre water jets\, this South Bank spectacle offers local parents and kids an unforgettable\, family-friendly evening out. \nBright Nights by ANZ\nA rock-pop show of water\, light\, and sound. \nFeaturing an exclusive soundtrack from Brisbane music royalty The Veronicas\, Bright Nights by ANZ turns the Brisbane River into a dazzling display of water\, light\, and sound. Floating fountains\, waterscreens\, moving water features\, and water jets shooting up to 80 metres high are lit up by a stunning laser show\, filling the Festival Village precinct with colour and energy. \nThe show has a real local feel\, adding extra emotion and a modern touch. \nIt starts with a Welcome to Country and a story about the local area\, told by Traditional Owner Yuggera and Turrbal man Shannon Ruska. Bright Nights by ANZ is a nightly celebration of Brisbane and its river. \nYou can enjoy this free\, 15-minute show with family and friends from the bridges or either side of the Brisbane River. For the best view\, head to Festival Village at Clem Jones Promenade\, South Bank. Free shows run three times a night throughout the festival\, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Please note the show is 75% visual\, with limited audio content. \nPlan your visit\nWhen: Friday 4th – Saturday 26th September\, 2026; 6pm\, 7:30pm and 8:30pm (except on the 4th September – the last session is at 9pm) \nWhere: Clem Jones Promenade\, South Bank \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/bright-nights-by-anz/
LOCATION:Clem Jones Promenade\, Southbank\, The Parklands\, Southbank\, QLD\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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SUMMARY:Brisbane Festival
DESCRIPTION:Brisbane Festival 2026 returns in September 2026\, offering local families and kids an unforgettable spring season across Brisbane’s iconic landmarks. Launching with the spectacular\, free Riverfire fireworks display on Saturday 5 September\, the citywide celebration features a mix of ticketed and free events perfect for curious minds of all ages. \nBrisbane Festival 2026\nBrisbane Festival 2026 runs from 4 to 26 September\, filling the city’s rivers\, gardens\, and iconic landmarks with three weeks of free and ticketed spring celebrations for the whole family. \nThe festival launches on Saturday 5 September with Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust\, Brisbane’s biggest night of the year. From dusk\, the sky and river come alive with Australian Defence Force flypasts and a spectacular fireworks display from Foti Fireworks\, lighting up the skyline from the Story Bridge to South Bank. It’s completely free to watch from riverside spots\, parks\, and rooftops right across the city\, with live entertainment from around 4pm ahead of the fireworks. \nRunning every night of the festival\, 4–26 September\, is Bright Nights by ANZ – a free\, 15-minute water\, light and sound spectacular staged on the Brisbane River at Festival Village\, South Bank. Floating fountains\, waterscreens and water jets shooting up to 80 metres high are lit by a dazzling laser show\, set to an exclusive soundtrack from The Veronicas. Shown three times nightly\, it opens with a Welcome to Country from Traditional Owner Shannon Ruska and is a beautiful free way to experience the river with family and friends. \nFamilies with young children will also love Make\, Believe\, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company\, an exhibition exploring the imaginative world-building behind the Jim Henson Company\, running from 12 September at QAGOMA. \nOther free\, family-friendly favourites across the festival include the Fijian Flying Circus (4 September – 4 October)\, Family Fun Day supported by Brisbane Airport (20 September)\, the Giant Sing Along and The Knock ‘Em Downs sideshow (both running 4–26 September in Festival Village)\, Moorooka Block Party and Brisbane Serenades: St Lucia Block Party\, plus dozens of free community dance\, music and craft workshops for all ages held throughout the season. \nWith a huge mix of free spectacles\, live music\, theatre and family entertainment\, Brisbane Festival 2026 has something for everyone across the city this September. \nBrisbane Festival 2026 details\nWhen: 4th –26th September 2026 \nWhere: Various Brisbane locations \nCost: Mix of free and ticketed events \nMore information here \n 
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/brisbane-festival/
LOCATION:Various Brisbane locations\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
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SUMMARY:Skylore - Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale
DESCRIPTION:Skylore – Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale\n\nSkylore is a larger-than-life highlight of Brisbane Festival and a bright and bold celebration of our city\, celebrating Culture and place. Now in its third annual iteration\, Skylore has become a staple of the Festival.  \nBack by popular demand\, Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale returns to illuminate Brisbane’s skyline. Watch as hundreds of drones soar above the Brisbane River as Traditional Owner Yuggera and Toorabul man Shannon Ruska and Tribal Experiences retell this powerful story of Culture\, Country\, and connection to place\, with original composition by Guy Webster. \n\nSkylore – Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale event details \nWhen: 25th – 27th September\, 7:15pm\, 8:15pm and 9:15pm each night. Duration: Approx. 8 minutes \nWhere: Queen’s Wharf & South Bank \nCost: free \nMore information: Skylore – Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/skylore/
LOCATION:Queens Wharf\, 40 George St\, Brisbane City\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928
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SUMMARY:Afterglow
DESCRIPTION:Afterglow \nBrisbane’s City Botanic Gardens will come alive this September with the world premiere of Afterglow\, a breathtaking fire and light experience designed to enchant visitors of all ages. Presented by Sony Music Entertainment as part of Brisbane Festival 2025\, this immersive event will run from Friday 5th to Saturday 27th September\, offering families a rare chance to explore the gardens after dark in a truly magical way. \nAfterglow invites guests to wander through a 1.4km trail filled with candlelit installations\, fire sculptures\, dancing shadows and shimmering illusions\, all set to a calming\, atmospheric soundtrack. It’s a sensory journey through light and flame that offers moments of wonder\, stillness and surprise – perfect for families\, date nights or solo explorers looking to experience something special together. \nThe event has been carefully designed by world-renowned fire artists and local creatives to highlight the natural beauty of the gardens while delivering a safe and accessible experience. From glowing embers to light dancing through tree canopies\, every element has been thoughtfully crafted to engage and inspire. \nWith entry sessions starting every 15 minutes from 5.45pm each evening\, visitors are encouraged to move at their own pace through this captivating dreamscape\, which takes around 90 minutes to complete. The trail is fully wheelchair and pram accessible\, making it ideal for families with young children. \nThis unforgettable\, all-ages experience is set to be a highlight of Brisbane Festival 2025 and is expected to sell out quickly. \nAfterglow event details\nWhen: Friday 5th – Saturday 27th September 2025\, nightly sessions from 5:45pm \nWhere: City Botanic Gardens\, Brisbane \nCost: From (off peak) Adult $26; Family (2 Adults + 2 Children 3-12 Years) $88; Child (3-12 Years) $20; Child (0-2 Years) Free Infants (aged 0-2 years on the day of the trail visit) are admitted for free\, but still require an entry ticket; Concession $23.40. \nMore information: Afterglow
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/afterglow/
LOCATION:City Botanic Gardens\, 147 Alice Street\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
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