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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 
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LOCATION:Various Brisbane locations\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events
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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:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
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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: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:20260923
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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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