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13 September\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-58ac1b20bb49ab9071953b0c-crafted-beer-festival\"\u003ECrafted Festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003EGold Coast\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E12-Sep\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/endurance-events/ironman-sunshine-coast\"\u003EIRONMAN 70.3\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E13-Sep\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-697ab57ff16367dd25615e57-bridge-to-brisbane\"\u003EBridge to Brisbane\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003EBrisbane\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E13-Sep\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5e1f8cbc34d5d8b44a6f1bcd-toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers\"\u003EToowoomba Carnival of Flowers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003EQueensland Country\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E18 September - 5 October\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Queensland Football Series\" aria-label=\"Queensland Football Series\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/queensland-football-series\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EQueensland Football Series\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003ETownsville & Brisbane \u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E25-29 September\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-6865e953e53ae1600cea0ec2-bleach-arts-festival\"\u003EBLEACH* Festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003EGold Coast\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E1 - 11 October\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-64241f4300f43814159bbce6-savannah-in-the-round\"\u003ESavannah in the Round\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003ETropical North\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E8 - 11 October \u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5fb7560caa71b69a1877d5a3-groundwater-country-music-festival\"\u003EGroundwater Country Music Festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003EGold Coast\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E16 -18 October \u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-6577adb2faaec413365d2625-melt-festival\"\u003EMelt Festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003EBrisbane\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E21 October 7 November \u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-673bea47609ef08f6a53c419-2026-boost-mobile-gold-coast-500\"\u003EBoost Mobile Gold Coast 500\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003EGold Coast\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E23 - 25 October\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-581be47d2a153a2a7ada9a18-noosa-triathlon\"\u003ENoosa Triathlon Festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E28 October - 1 November\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-56b262992880253d74c4b619-airlie-beach-festival-of-music\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca id=\"football\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Airlie Beach Festival of Music\" aria-label=\"Airlie Beach Festival of Music\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-56b262992880253d74c4b619-airlie-beach-festival-of-music\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAirlie Beach Festival of Music\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E6 - 8 November \u003Ca id=\"rugby\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd height=\"23\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-692e21665dc9436967837e86-2026-rugby-league-world-cup--final-double-header\"\u003ERugby League World Cup Finals\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003EBrisbane\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003Ctd\u003E15-Nov\u003C/td\u003E\r\n\u003C/tr\u003E\u003C/tbody\u003E\u003C/table\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EQueensland Football Series – Townsville\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1224026908_cop":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/QFS_Brazil.jpeg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/QFS_Brazil.jpeg","alt":"The Brazil Football team playing.","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/spring-upcoming-events/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1224026908_cop.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1784608915380/qfs-brazil.jpeg","uuid":"e3a6b9e8-a06d-4a24-b76f-1c569c45a61d","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Brazil Football Team",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_307189371":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 25 September\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFresh from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, five-time world champions \u003Ca title=\"Brazil v Socceroos\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-6a3fb1117d70cadd17eb183c-australia-v-brazil-queensland-football-series-townsville\"\u003EBrazil will take on the CommBank Socceroos\u003C/a\u003E at \u003Ca title=\"Queensland Country Bank Stadium\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-64db1582844b47413b0ac3ef-queensland-country-bank-stadium\"\u003EQueensland Country Bank Stadium\u003C/a\u003E in Townsville. Experience the electric atmosphere as one of football's greatest nations returns to Australia for an unforgettable night of international football.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Things to do in Townsville\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-townsville\"\u003EThings to do in Townsville\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Where to stay in Townsville\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/discover-townsville-accommodation\"\u003EWhere to stay in Townsville\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"best bars and places to eat in Townsville\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/townsville-restaurants\"\u003EBest restaurants and bars in Townsville\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EQueensland Football Series – Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 29 September\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Queensland Football Series continues in Brisbane as the \u003Ca title=\"Socceroos v Brazil\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-6a3fb3ca848a775e35bd9d19-australia-v-brazil-queensland-football-series\"\u003ECommBank Socceroos face Brazil\u003C/a\u003E at \u003Ca title=\"Suncorp Stadium\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f802cbcbe7073ad942c-suncorp-stadium\"\u003ESuncorp Stadium\u003C/a\u003E. Don't miss your chance to see the five-time FIFA World Cup champions in action as world-class football returns to one of Australia's most iconic sporting venues.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Things to do in Brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/30-of-the-best-things-to-do-in-and-around-brisbane\"\u003ETop things to do in Brisbane\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Where to stay in Brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/brisbane-accommodation\"\u003EWhere to stay in Brisbane\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Best restaurents in Brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/best-restaurants-brisbane\"\u003EBest restaurants and bars in Brisbane\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_359257592":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003ERugby League World Cup\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1084890776":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2023_TSV_QueenslandCountryBankStadium_SportsEvents_@queenslandcountrybankstadium.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2023_TSV_QueenslandCountryBankStadium_SportsEvents_@queenslandcountrybankstadium.jpg","alt":"Colourful fireworks during event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/spring-upcoming-events/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1084890776.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1782274622724/2023-tsv-queenslandcountrybankstadium-sportsevents--queenslandcountrybankstadium.jpeg","uuid":"ad3188a6-f913-44f0-85bd-5f1d6c26bb5a","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville. Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/queenslandcountrybankstadium/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@queenslandcountrybankstadium\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1322286298":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThis is the big one. The best rugby league nations on the planet are touching down in Queensland, and they're not picking just one city, they're taking over three. Group-stage thrillers, upsets in the making, and a finals Sunday that'll have an entire state off their seat. World-class footy in three knockout destinations, and the kind of atmosphere you can only get when Queensland turns it on. Grab your seats before they're gone.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBrisbane\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-692e1bc7135945ae290ac4aa-2026-rugby-league-world-cup-round-2--australia-v-fiji\"\u003EAustralia v Fiji (Men's)  - Sunday 25 October \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-692e21665dc9436967837e86-2026-rugby-league-world-cup--final-double-header\"\u003EMen's + Women's Grand Finals double-header  - Sunday 15 November\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhile you're in town\u003C/b\u003E:\u003C/i\u003E Cool off at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-5773737f10b7b6c858c53528-streets-beach\"\u003EStreets Beach\u003C/a\u003E, the only inner-city beach in the country, clamber up the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25f7c2880253d74c47816-story-bridge-adventure-climb\"\u003EStory Bridge Climb\u003C/a\u003E for the best view in Brisbane, graze your way through \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-619db66df42875ab24145499-howard-smith-wharves\"\u003EHoward Smith Wharves\u003C/a\u003E, then hop on a ferry across to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/north-stradbroke-island\"\u003EMinjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)\u003C/a\u003E for a dose of sand between games.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGold Coast - Saturday 31 October\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-692e1e6ec357a9de77ea5a74-2026-rugby-league-world-cup-round-3--triple-header\"\u003ENew Zealand v Fiji (Men's) \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-692e1e6ec357a9de77ea5a74-2026-rugby-league-world-cup-round-3--triple-header\"\u003EFiji v France (Women's) \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-692e1e6ec357a9de77ea5a74-2026-rugby-league-world-cup-round-3--triple-header\"\u003ENew Zealand v PNG (Women's) \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhile you're there:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/i\u003E Surf or laze in the sun at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/surfers-paradise\"\u003ESurfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/burleigh-heads\"\u003EBurleigh Heads\u003C/a\u003E, chase your inner kid through \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d48aeeeaaf773cef324-australias-sea-world\"\u003ESea World\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4a7b935fbe730db9d2-warner-bros-movie-world\"\u003EMovie World\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4b2cbcbe7073ad68bd-dreamworld\"\u003EDreamworld\u003C/a\u003E, escape up to the rainforest and waterfalls of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane/things-to-do-tamborine-mountain\"\u003ETamborine Mountain\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/springbrook-national-park\"\u003ESpringbrook\u003C/a\u003E, and keep an eye on the horizon, spring is peak \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-in-queensland#gc\"\u003Ewhale-watching season\u003C/a\u003E. \u003Ci\u003EBonus\u003C/i\u003E: the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-673bea47609ef08f6a53c419-2026-boost-mobile-gold-coast-500\"\u003EBoost Mobile Gold Coast 500\u003C/a\u003E roars through Surfers Paradise the weekend before (23 to 25 October), so you can stack V8s and footy in one trip.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ETownsville - Saturday 31 October\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-692e2066f11888556737223c-2026-rugby-league-world-cup-round-3--australia-v-cook-islands\"\u003EAustralia v Cook Islands (Men's) \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhile you're up north\u003C/b\u003E:\u003C/i\u003E Catch the ferry to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/magnetic-island\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E and hang out with the wild koalas and rock wallabies, stroll \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e712cbcbe7073ad7f21-the-strand\"\u003EThe Strand\u003C/a\u003E foreshore, conquer the pink granite of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260ae7b935fbe730e0344-castle-hill\"\u003ECastle Hill\u003C/a\u003E at sunrise, and remember, Townsville is your gateway to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/great-barrier-reef-from-townsville\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef.\u003C/a\u003E \u003Ca id=\"brisfest\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKeen to get in on the action? Here’s your ultimate \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/your-ultimate-guide-to-the-2026-rugby-league-world-cup\"\u003ERugby League World Cup guide.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1177157667":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EBrisbane Festival - Brisbane \u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1965204180":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/BrisFestVillage.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/events/BrisFestVillage.jpg","alt":"Festival Village at Brisbane Festival ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/spring-upcoming-events/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1965204180.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1782275894044/brisfestvillage.jpeg","uuid":"94627c8f-3d62-46f2-a19c-c8729dde2cfe","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Brisbane Festival, Brisbane",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1899946315":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen\u003C/b\u003E: 4 - 26 September 2026\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThree weeks. One city. Zero chance of standing still. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E becomes the main character as every street, stage and riverbank comes alive with light, sound and late-night energy. Expect world premieres, global acts, riverside entertainment and surprise performances that spill long into the night. From first light to last call, this is the city switched all the way on.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere’s what not to miss.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe big-ticket spectacles\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERiverfire by Australian Retirement Trust  - Saturday 5 September: \u003C/b\u003EThe festival opens with a bang as the skyline erupts in fireworks launched from bridges, barges and rooftops, topped off with a thundering RAAF flyover. Free, iconic, unmissable.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBright Nights by ANZ  - Nightly, free:\u003C/b\u003E The Brisbane River turns into a canvas of lasers, floating fountains and water jets firing up to 80 metres high, set to an exclusive soundtrack by The Veronicas \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Festival Village (South Bank) \u003C/b\u003EThe beating heart of it all, a riverside takeover of the South Bank Cultural Forecourt that nods to the Athlete's \u003Ca id=\"melt\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E Village ahead of Brisbane 2032. Open from first light to late.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDon’t miss a moment. Explore the ultimate \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/your-must-read-guide-to-this-years-brisbane-festival\"\u003EBrisbane Festival guide.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1082605505":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EMelt Festival - Brisbane\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2024_BNE_Melt_RiverPrideParade_ArtsCultureEvents.png","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2024_BNE_Melt_RiverPrideParade_ArtsCultureEvents.png","alt":"Performer Courtney Act to lead River Pride Parade at Melt Festival Brisbane","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/spring-upcoming-events/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.png/1782278501555/2024-bne-melt-riverprideparade-artscultureevents.png","uuid":"56dd918b-ed3f-47ce-a316-53ef3a57630b","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Melt Festival, Brisbane",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1138754844":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen\u003C/b\u003E: 21 October - 7 November 2026\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBrisbane turns the glitter dial all the way up. Produced by \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-66b068e739265e9a1ba87716-brisbane-powerhouse\"\u003EBrisbane Powerhouse\u003C/a\u003E and running since 2015, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/melt-festival-brisbane\"\u003EMelt\u003C/a\u003E is one of Australia's biggest celebrations of Queer arts and culture. Over three dazzling weeks experience the best in drag, dance, cabaret, theatre, music, parties and unapologetic self-expression. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHeadliners\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECourtney Barnett - 4 November:\u003C/b\u003E The ARIA-winning singer-songwriter brings her sharp, laconic indie rock to Melt.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMelanie C - 14 November: \u003C/b\u003EYes, Sporty Spice herself, live and loud.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEvent Staples\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERiver Pride Parade: \u003C/b\u003EThe Brisbane River flows rainbow as a flotilla of boats sails from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse. One of the festival's most-loved moments.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDrag in every form: \u003C/b\u003EDrag brunches, drag king workshops, drag Shakespeare, and headline sets from some of Australia's most celebrated queer performers.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECabaret and comedy \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDance floors and pool parties \u003Ca id=\"gc\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReady to dive into the rainbow? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/melt-festival-brisbane\"\u003EStart with the guide\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1963531260":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EBoost Mobile Gold Coast 500 - Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1061664860":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2022_GC_BoostMobileGoldCoast500.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2022_GC_BoostMobileGoldCoast500.jpg","alt":"Aerial of Supercars on a scenic race track","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/spring-upcoming-events/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1061664860.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1782279470886/2022-gc-boostmobilegoldcoast500.jpeg","uuid":"10c0940d-b53a-4f75-8059-02044b71bf46","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_80798399":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen\u003C/b\u003E: \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E23 - 25 October 2026\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce a year the beachfront streets of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/surfers-paradise\"\u003ESurfers Paradise\u003C/a\u003E transform into a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-673bea47609ef08f6a53c419-2026-boost-mobile-gold-coast-500\"\u003E3km street circuit\u003C/a\u003E, and around 200,000 fans pour in to watch Australia's best throw V8s wheel to wheel at up to 265km/h, just metres from the sand. In 2026 the stakes crank up another notch: This is Round 12, the race that launches the Repco Supercars Finals. Ten drivers still in title contention roll into town, and only seven walk away still in the fight. The title chase starts here.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat to expect:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe full race-weekend format: \u003C/b\u003EFriday practice, then Saturday and Sunday qualifying plus the nail-biting Top Ten Shootout for pole.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAfter-race concerts\u003C/b\u003E: When the chequered flag drops, the party gets going. The 2026 headline line-up is still to be announced, and concert entry is included with your event ticket.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBeachside festival vibes: \u003C/b\u003EThe Boost HQ zone turns trackside into a full-blown party\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBring the kids:\u003C/b\u003E General admission is free for kids 12 and under so it is a \u003Ca id=\"flowers\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E genuinely family-friendly weekend.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFrom trackside thrills to after-dark fun, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/gold-coast-500-guide\"\u003Ehere’s your guide.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1404933131":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EToowoomba Carnival of Flowers - Queensland Country\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1969008616":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2025__QC_Toowoomba_ToowoombaCarnivalOfFlowers_QueensPark_DemiGavin_157109.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/southern-queensland-country/blog-images/2025__QC_Toowoomba_ToowoombaCarnivalOfFlowers_QueensPark_DemiGavin_157109.jpg","alt":"An annual event in September celebrating spring.","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/spring-upcoming-events/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1969008616.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1782280108263/2025--qc-toowoomba-toowoombacarnivalofflowers-queenspark-demigavin-157109.jpeg","uuid":"37d72d2d-0412-4298-a700-9d9f40cf0080","imageRatio":"actual","imageCropPosition":"center","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Queensland Country",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_860224331":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen\u003C/b\u003E: 18 September - 5 October 2026 \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5e1f8cbc34d5d8b44a6f1bcd-toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers\"\u003EAustralia’s longest-running floral festival\u003C/a\u003E is back for its 77th year, and it’s blooming big. Think 40 million petals, more than 80 events and a city transformed into a sea of colour. A scenic two hour drive from Brisbane, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/long-weekend-at-the-toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers\"\u003EToowoomba\u003C/a\u003E is home to one of spring’s most spectacular shows, making it the perfect excuse for a road trip.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere’s what’s happening across all three flower-filled weekends:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWeekend 1 (18 - 20 Sep): In Bloom\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFloral Friday - 18 Septembe\u003C/b\u003Er: Kicks the whole thing off in full colour.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGrand Central Floral Parade - 19 September: \u003C/b\u003EMore than 30 flower-covered floats wind through town and into Queens Park. Bring a picnic rug and grab a spot near the finish line \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETwilight garden tours: \u003C/b\u003EThe gardens after dark, lit up and lovely.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWeekend 2 (26 - 27 Sep): FEASTival\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EA two-day food fest under the canopy of Queens Park, with live cooking demos, local produce, boutique drinks and live music. Celebrity chef Miguel Maestre brings the flavour, and the stalls cover everything from sweet to savoury. Family-friendly and picnic-perfect.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWeekend 3 (2 - 5 Oct): Long lunches and four-legged stars\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWeekend Table - 2 - 5 October:\u003C/b\u003E Twelve curated dining experiences in dreamy regional spots. Think lakeside yoga and breakfast, bottomless brunch or a five-course Wagyu dinner\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPaw Parade - Sunday 4 October: \u003C/b\u003EQuite possibly Queensland's cutest event. 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