What's On
From music festivals and caravan shows for 30,000+ people to sporting expos and fashion warehouse sales, the Brisbane Showgrounds host more than 250 Brisbane events each year.
07 Mar
Performance Pulse Expo
The BIGGEST car show in Brisbane is BACK and it’s going to be even bigger and better than ever!
21 Mar
The Brazilian Carnival 2026
Brisbane turns into Brazil for one unforgettable night — samba, percussion, dancers, live performances, DJs, Brazilian food, and a crowd that comes dressed to express.
28 - 29 Mar
Fashion Thrift Society 2026
Australia’s biggest curated fashion market returns to Brisbane!
03 - 04 Apr
Easter Extravanganza - Antique, Collectable, Record & Coin Fair
Join us for our spectacular Easter Extravaganza at the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds – John Reid Pavilion, bringing together over 60 specialist dealers for a premium indoor shopping experience across the Easter weekend.
18 - 19 Apr
Brisbane Illustration Fair 2026
The Brisbane Illustration Fair (BIF) is a market-style fair showcasing emerging and established illustrators for the general public.
23 Apr - 03 May
Footloose: The Musical
Get ready to cut loose! The ’80s sensation Footloose is storming into Brisbane - bigger, bolder, and more explosive than ever.
19 - 21 Jun
Brisbane Sake Festival
The Brisbane Sake Festival is a refreshed Japanese sake experience, bringing together premium sake, food, and culture in a relaxed and welcoming setting at the Brisbane Showgrounds.
17 - 19 Jul
Brisbane Gin Festival 2026
The Brisbane Gin Festival will be back in 2026 with a tasty mix of Aussie craft gin distillers keen for you to sample their latest batch of hand-crafted gins.