Brisbane, QLD · Spring
Brisbane Festival
First three weeks of September, closing with Riverfire
Brisbane Festival fills the first three weeks of September with theatre, dance, circus, music and large-scale public art across the city, timed for the start of the subtropical spring. South Bank and the river are the festival's heart, and it closes with Riverfire, the biggest fireworks show in Australia.
Counting Riverfire's crowds, attendances top a million. The program balances headline international work with Brisbane-made shows and a wide free strand along the river. September evenings in Brisbane are about perfect for outdoor events, which the festival uses to full advantage.
- Arts & Literature
- Major Event
- When
- First three weeks of September, closing with Riverfire
- How often
- Every year
- Venue
- South Bank and venues citywide
- Crowd
- Estimated 1,000,000+ including Riverfire crowds
- Entry
- Free + ticketed
- Setting
- Mixed
Dates shown follow the event's typical pattern; exact dates change each year, so confirm on the official site before booking travel.
Getting there by bus
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