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Brisbane Event Calendar

Brisbane is home to a variety of live music and entertainment in a number of venues across the city, along with some major festivals, carnivals, sporting and community events that everyone will enjoy. To see what's on in Brisbane this month, browse through the list of events below. You can skip ahead to view events that are held later in the year, and can see what's happening this month by clicking Calendar View.

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Showing events that fall on 12 July 2018

1 March - 21 October

Showcasing a range of State Library of Queensland’s rare and restricted collection items, Lifestyle explores how Queenslanders live and play in the sunshine state. Participatory and thought-provoking, it explores the myriad of ideas and identities that are quintessentially Queensland.

26 March 2018 - 31 March 2019

Discover the courage, compassion and dedication of Sister Constance Keys, one of Queensland’s most decorated and beloved First World War nurses. Trace her remarkable five-year journey of war service through her diaries, photographs and the many fascinating mementos she sent home to her family.  Loved and admired by those for whom she car...

16 April - 20 July

Artists currently residing in Queensland outside of the Brisbane City Council boundary are eligible to enter the Queensland Regional Art Awards. ... The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) is an annual visual arts prize and exhibition for established and emerging artists living in regional and remote Queensland. The program aims to provide a...

23 June - 15 July

Grand Central Hotel is fending off the winter chills with its hearty mid-year menu. In anticipation for the upcoming Winter Festival, in King George Square commencing on June 23, Grand Central Hotel has also created a Winter Cocktail reminiscent of snow-capped mountains and ski-slopes. The cocktail – Ice Pick – has made its debut at the...

4-7 July

American Chamber of Commerce is celebrating American patriotism on July 4 with the 2018 Ice Hockey Classic. Famous rivals USA and Canada will battle it out, and with three consecutive years of victory the Canadian team will be fighting fierce to defend its title. To get into the July 4 spirit, some of Brisbane’s iconic locations, such as King...

5-28 July
Occurs every week on Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Christmas cheer comes early with Kookaburra Showboat’s Xmas in July cruises. ... Eat, drink & be merry on board the iconic Kookaburra Queen paddle wheelers this July. ... Get into the festive spirit with a scenic cruise on the Brisbane River, live entertainment and let’s not forget a delicious Christmas buffet feast. ... Indulge in...

7 July

In celebration of the most delicious day of the calendar - WORLD CHOCOLATE DAY - CADBURY will be surprising Australians across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane by giving away blocks of CADBURY DAIRY MILK milk chocolate and encouraging them to SHARE THE TASTE with friends and family. Free chocolate? YES PLEASE! ...   ... This World Chocolate Day,...

11 July

Maroon mania is set to hit Grand Central Hotel on 11 July when they screen the final State of Origin game. With food specials involving a rump steak, chips, salad, and beer for $25, plus big screens throughout the venue, Grand Central Hotel is the ideal place to enjoy the excitement of the final annual Origin game. Kick-off is at 8pm so there will...

14 July

Why wait until December to visit Santa, when the whole family can enjoy Christmas in July at Seasons Caloundra on Saturday July 14. ... The Golden Beach aged care community will open its gates to the public for an afternoon of fun from 1pm to 4pm. ...   ... The kids will be well entertained with free face painting, petting zoo and pony rides...

20-22 July

The Australian Tattoo Expo is coming to Brisbane for the very first time, hitting the Sunshine State this July for a massive weekend of tattoos, art and entertainment. Proudly presented by Australian Tattoo Events, the Expo is heading to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for its long-awaited debut from 20th – 22nd J...

20 July

Brisbane’s business and philanthropic leaders will pit their wits against each other for a good cause on Friday, July 20 at the Hilton Brisbane. ...   ... Adam Spencer will MC the 2018 Redkite Corporate Quiz, a unique event that sees friendly but fierce competition for the title of Queensland’s smartest company. ... The event is an...

20-22 July

Fire up your engines for the Coates Hire Ipswich SuperSprint, racing into Ipswich from 20 – 22 July 2018. ... Jam packed with entertainment and non-stop thrills, this family-friendly event is set to be one of the most exciting races of the year.   ... Get up close to the action with premier vantage point viewing around the track, an...

20 July

Compassion - the supreme emotion ... In this public talk by Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe - one of the most highly qualified and revered buddhist masters in Australia - you will learn how to be the best version of yourself through developing compassion, which is a combination of empathy and reason. Empathy is like a very honest person, and reason is like...

29 July

Climb your way up, down and around the bays of the iconic Gabba in this 5,000-stair challenge. There will be rest stops (pick a seat!), drink stations and music playing to keep you focused and pumped. Get ready Brisbane! ... Stadium Stomp returns to the Gabba on Sunday 29 July. ... In 2018, there are course options for everyone – full course...