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For two weeks in January, this beach-side city transforms into a world of glitz and glamour for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/magic-millions\" title=\"Magic Millions Carnival Gold Coast\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Magic Millions Carnival Gold Coast\"\u003EMagic Millions\u003C/a\u003E as it plays host to the most prestigious horse racing carnival in Queensland.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nSet your sights on an action-packed week: kicking off with the Magic Millions Gold twilight meeting, there's polo and showjumping, the famous yearling sale, a thrilling barrier draw along the sands of Surfers Paradise, and the main event - The Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"A guide to the Magic Millions Carnival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/magic-millions-gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"A guide to the Magic Millions Carnival\"\u003EA glamorous guide to the Magic Millions Carnival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_610079677":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2027 AACTA Festival | Gold Coast\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003ETBC February 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_1984159271":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2024_GC_AACTAAwards_ArtsCultureEvents_ChrisHyde.jpeg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gold-coast/blog-images/2024_GC_AACTAAwards_ArtsCultureEvents_ChrisHyde.jpeg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-66cfc046f0872d4d42c991ad-2025-aacta-festival","alt":"Actor Margot Robbie on the red carpet at 2024 AACTA Awards Ceremony Presented By Foxtel Group. Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images for AFI","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1984159271.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1788134363582/2024-gc-aactaawards-artscultureevents-chrishyde.jpeg","uuid":"4eb8aa73-3c50-4c1f-a7e2-26fd7c036351","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Actor Margot Robbie on the red carpet at 2024 AACTA Awards Ceremony, Gold Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_310373110":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EQueensland’s answer to Hollywood is set to roll out the red carpet when the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Festival comes to Queensland in 2027.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe stars will be shining on the glitter strip as some of the biggest Australian and international actors descend on the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast\" title=\"Gold Coast\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Gold Coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003C/b\u003E\u003Ca title=\"A guide to the AACTA Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/aacta-awards\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"A guide to the AACTA Festival\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELights, camera, action! Everything to know about the AACTA Awards Festival\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_1922236671":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMooloolaba\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETriathlon Festival | Sunshine Coast \u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 13-14 March 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAustralia’s second largest triathlon event comes to the \u003Ca title=\"Sunshine Coast\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Sunshine Coast\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E every March with the annual Mooloolaba Triathlon.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe main event is the Olympic-standard Triathlon. It starts with a swim off the famed \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25db42880253d74c451cf-mooloolaba?redirect=sc-content\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Mooloolaba Main Beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Mooloolaba Main Beach\"\u003EMooloolaba Main Beach\u003C/a\u003E, before a cycle down the slick, fast roads of the Sunshine Coast motorway, finishing with a two-lap running course with stunning views out over the Pacific Ocean. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event caters for all triathletes, whether you’re an amateur shooting for a PB, a pro aiming for overall glory, or a rookie taking on the half-distance ‘Sprint Triathlon’. Want to take it easy? Join the thousands of spectators cheering from the sidelines.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_591908138":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003ECMC Rocks QLD | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E19-21 March 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image743dc252-e94f-42fc-b865-1980c7061f7a":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2024_BNE_CMCRocks_1.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2024_BNE_CMCRocks_1.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-65f761b3b7e13d6c42dd6f7f-cmc-rocks-qld-2025","alt":"A crowd infront of the CMC Rocks Stage ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image743dc252-e94f-42fc-b865-1980c7061f7a.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1788134363646/2024-bne-cmcrocks-1.jpeg","uuid":"6195fc22-ef42-44da-a605-3d9a2bd005b7","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"CMC Rocks, Brisbane",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_51451452":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECountry music fans have a lot to be excited about when they pull on their boots, hats and big buckles for \u003Ca title=\"CMC Rocks QLD\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-65f761b3b7e13d6c42dd6f7f-cmc-rocks-qld-2025\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"CMC Rocks QLD\"\u003ECMC Rocks QLD\u003C/a\u003E. The country music festival is known for bringing superstars like Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett, and Zac Brown Band to the festival grounds at Willowbank, Ipswich.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe event always promises non-stop music throughout the three days of the festival, a pumping campground atmosphere and a whole lot more.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"CMC Rocks Australia\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals/cmc-rocks-country-music-festival\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"CMC Rocks Australia\"\u003EYour go-to guide to CMC Rocks QLD, Australia's premier country music festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_458488487":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EWorld Science Festival Brisbane\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E TBC March 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1091364487":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/industry/events/event-images/Curiocity 2.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/industry/events/event-images/Curiocity 2.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-67566adfd6403ed962d61547-world-science-festival-brisbane","alt":"A family enjoying the huge bubbles at World Science Festival Brisbane","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1091364487.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1788134363717/curiocity-2.jpeg","uuid":"e98ef076-6a26-47d0-b4b3-ca71f8839166","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"World Science Festival Brisbane",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_75035611":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFor five delightful days, the World Science Festival will celebrate the beauty, complexity, and importance of science. Dive into a hub of historical wisdom, exciting new ideas, and fascinating specimens presented by Queensland Museum's expert scientists, curators, researchers and conservators.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThink interactive artistic installations, workshops and conversations with world-class artists that will transform the way you perceive the world.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Guide to World Science Festival Brisbane\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/brisbane-world-science-festival\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Guide to World Science Festival Brisbane\"\u003EGet your Einstein on at Brisbane's World Science Festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"text_1045167911":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003ENRL Magic Round | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E TBC May 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe blockbuster NRL Magic Round is rolling back into \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\" title=\"Brisbane\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Brisbane\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E in 2027 bringing with it a stacked showcase of back-to-back games over three action-packed days in May.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECome see 16 teams descend on Queensland's home of rugby league for a festival of football like no other. There’s nothing more thrilling than soaking up the action at Brisbane’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f802cbcbe7073ad942c-suncorp-stadium\" title=\"Suncorp Stadium\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Suncorp Stadium\"\u003ESuncorp Stadium\u003C/a\u003E and its bustling surrounds.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Guide to the NRL Magic Round\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/nrl-magic-round-\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Guide to the NRL Magic Round\"\u003EYour guide to the NRL Magic Round at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_714905004":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EHorizon Festival | Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003ETBC May 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imageca2337e8_d20a_4":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2022_HorizonFestival_DawnAwakening_NicMorley.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2022_HorizonFestival_DawnAwakening_NicMorley.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5b921685f1fc0fd65afcec83-horizon-festival","alt":"Indigenous performers on the beach at Horizon Festival","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageca2337e8_d20a_4.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1788134363787/2022-horizonfestival-dawnawakening-nicmorley.jpeg","uuid":"26cc5ea6-78d6-43b1-b23a-1cb5c33a8dff","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Horizon Festival, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_580171684":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Sunshine Coast isn’t devoid of an arts event or two either, case in point? The Horizon Festival. Imagine 10 days (and nights) of visual art, music, theatre, dance, words, film and creative workshops, all in an ode to the wonders of the surrounding Sunshine Coast (Kabi Kabi and Jinibara country).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_184823339_copy":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EBlues on Broadbeach | Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E13-16 May 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EReturning to Broadbeach in 2027, experience live rhythm and blues like never before at \u003Ca title=\"Blues on Broadbeach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5fc743f2ec915dfe33f18a2b-blues-on-broadbeach\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBlues on Broadbeach\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFeaturing an electrifying non-ticketed lineup each year, Blues on Broadbeach welcoms over 65 international and homegrown artists for four jam-packed days of live entertainment.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere's everything you \u003Ca title=\"Blues on Broadbeach guide\" aria-label=\"Blues on Broadbeach guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals/catch-world-class-performances-at-blues-on-broadbeach-\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eneed to know\u003C/a\u003E to make the most of the event.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_419194450":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003ENoosa Food and Wine Festival | Sunshine Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 17-20 June 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca title=\"Noosa Food and Wine Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-6499f9193195336511d684e3-noosa-eat-and-drink-festival\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Noosa Food and Wine Festival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa Food and Wine Festival\u003C/a\u003E returns with 75 plus events over four mouth-watering days. From a new-look Festival Village to a new long lunch destination (or two…), beach events like no other and restaurant events in every corner of the region, it's an unmissable \u003Ca title=\"Noosa\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/sunshine-coast/noosa\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENoosa\u003C/a\u003E weekend. Take a closer look at the event \u003Ca title=\"Noosa Food and Wine Festival guide\" aria-label=\"Noosa Food and Wine Festival guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/food-and-drink/noosa-eat-and-drink-festival\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ehere.\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ECairns Airport Ironman Asia-Pacific Championships | Cairns & Great Barrier Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E13 June 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"text_1894108560":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EUp for a challenge? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-580444ee446d961e7371be84-cairns-airport-ironman-cairns\" title=\"Cairns IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Cairns IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship\"\u003EIronman\u003C/a\u003E returns to the tropics so you can test your limits where two World Heritage-listed icons touch – the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef Queensland\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Great Barrier Reef Queensland\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2629fd5f1565045da657c-wet-tropics-rainforest\" title=\"Wet Tropics Rainforest\"\u003EWet Tropics Rainforest\u003C/a\u003E. With a backdrop as breathtaking as the course, there are more than a few reasons why it’s become known as IRONMAN in Paradise.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDive head first into the balmy waters of one of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/most-beautiful-beaches-in-queensland\" title=\"Beautiful beaches Queensland\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Beautiful beaches Queensland\"\u003Ethe most beautiful beaches in Queensland\u003C/a\u003E for a 3.8km swim. Cycle the spectacular 180km Captain Cook Highway hugging the coastline from Cairns to Port Douglas. Then cross the finish line after a run along the stunning Cairns boardwalk to the heart of the city.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n Learn more:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Guide to Cairns Triathlon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-580444ee446d961e7371be84-cairns-airport-ironman-cairns\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Guide to Cairns Triathlon\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7 reasons why IRONMAN Cairns is the most beautiful triathlon on the planet\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"spacer_471599765_cop":{"cq:isCancelledForChildren":true,":type":"wcm/msm/components/ghost"},"deal_holiday_small_p_1211598623":{"cq:isCancelledForChildren":true,":type":"wcm/msm/components/ghost"},"spacer_471599765_cop_1698210768":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"text_964122831":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EASICS Gold Coast Marathon\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 3-4 July 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFeaturing eight races over two days, the \u003Ca title=\"Gold Coast Marathon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-66a986cc070af4bf778684bd-asics-gold-coast-marathon\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Gold Coast Marathon\"\u003EGold Coast Marathon\u003C/a\u003E features a fast and flat course following the magnificent Gold Coast Broadwater, the golden beaches of the Gold Coast from Main Beach to Burleigh Heads. It starts and finishes in the iconic Southport Broadwater Parklands.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen to runners of all abilities, including two kilometres and four kilometres junior dash events, the five-kilometre Fun Run, the ten kilometre Run, the Half Marathon (21.1kilometres) and the Gold Coast Marathon (42.195 kilometres)\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003ELearn more:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Gold Coast Marathon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/endurance-events/gold-coast-marathon\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Gold Coast Marathon\"\u003EGet ready to race in this year's Gold Coast Marathon.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio_2130415283":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EPacific Airshow Gold Coast\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E TBC August 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPacific Airshow Gold Coast is a three-day weekend event featuring heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations by the world’s finest aviators, VIP meet-and-greet events, family fun, and more. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Pacific Airshow\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/pacific-airshow\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHere's everything you need to know about Australia's biggest airshow. \u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EBirdsville Races | Outback Queensland\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 3-4 September 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageca2337e8-d20a-465c-8fc5-6eb69c623ee9":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2020_OUT_Birdsville_SpectatorSport_133385.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/outback-queensland/blog-images/hero-banner/2020_OUT_Birdsville_SpectatorSport_133385.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-56b261c12cbcbe7073adc0dd-birdsville-races","alt":"Jockeys riding their horses at the Birdsville Races","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageca2337e8-d20a-465c-8fc5-6eb69c623ee9.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1788134363965/2020-out-birdsville-spectatorsport-133385.jpeg","uuid":"1601dc08-ee70-4262-9344-4f0280bae4f7","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Birdsville Races, Outback Queensland",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_453527188":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EForget the race that stops the nation, this equally-iconic outback race is near Queensland’s huge organic cattle station (we’re talking three-million-hectares-huge). Experience a weekend at \u003Ca title=\"Birdsville Races\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-56b261c12cbcbe7073adc0dd-birdsville-races\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Birdsville Races\"\u003EBirdsville Races\u003C/a\u003E with a good dose of outback character. This small one-pub town swells to a population of thousands to watch the action, and a spot to sleep is hot real estate – with some people camped out under their planes each evening.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003C/b\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Things to do at Birdsville Races\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/sports-events/things-to-do-at-the-birdsville-races\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Things to do at Birdsville Races\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUnforgettable things to do while you're at The Birdsville Races\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EToowoomba Carnival of Flowers | Queensland Country\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E18 September - 5 October 2026\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image9408a416-c5af-4bb3-b070-17233c6425b2":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/news-images/Toowoomba_Carnival_of_Flowers_2021.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/news-images/Toowoomba_Carnival_of_Flowers_2021.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25dadaeeeaaf773cefc27-toowoomba","alt":"Group of friends sitting in Laurel Bank Park","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image9408a416-c5af-4bb3-b070-17233c6425b2.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1788134364009/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-2021.jpeg","uuid":"97c24c6d-66ee-4b22-bf6d-96e8e68bf80e","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Queensland Country",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_2123311422":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EStop and smell the roses (and orchids and geraniums) at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. The city’s gardens burst with colour during this month-long floral fiesta that celebrates spring – and pulses with the energy of the thousands of people each day who flock to see it. Beyond the flower power, there’s a food festival, sideshow alley, grand parade and line-up of live entertainment to enjoy.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Guide to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/toowoomba-carnival-of-flowers-guide\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Guide to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers\"\u003EWhy you need to visit Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers this year\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGroundwater Country Music Festival | Gold Coast\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E16-18 October 2026\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"social_video_player":{"type":"youtube",":type":"teq/components/social-video-player","videoId":"https://youtu.be/M67UedpGtCc?si=qnKT-6CMltj_RP-D"},"spacer_559270451":{":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"text_1563758496":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGrab your beach towel, pack your togs and put on your cowboy boots—some of the hottest acts in country music are coming to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gold Coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Gold Coast\"\u003EGold Coast\u003C/a\u003E for the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5fb7560caa71b69a1877d5a3-groundwater-country-music-festival\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Groundwater Music Festival\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Groundwater Music Festival\"\u003EGroundwater Country Music Festival\u003C/a\u003E. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis three-day festival of boot scootin’ fun is held in the streets, parks and venues of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gold-coast/broadbeach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Broadbeach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Broadbeach\"\u003EBroadbeach\u003C/a\u003E, just metres from the surf. Best of all, it’s entirely free.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGold Coast 500\u003C/b\u003E | Gold Coast\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E 23 - 25 October 2026\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s one weekend of the year where the Gold Coast is better known for supercars than its surf. \u003Cspan\u003EGet set for the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-673bea47609ef08f6a53c419-2025-boost-mobile-gold-coast-500\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Gold Coast 500\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Gold Coast 500\"\u003EGold Coast 500\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E: when beachside streets transform into a world-class track, and you get a front-row seat to watch internationally acclaimed drivers as they skid by, burning rubber and winning hearts. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWalk the Surfers Paradise street track, find your favourite spot and settle in to watch the V8 Supercars, Hot Wheel Utes and Super Trucks do what they do best. The high-octane atmosphere continues off-track with meet-and-greets, a huge music festival lineup and helicopter tours.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Gold Coast 500 guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-673bea47609ef08f6a53c419-2025-boost-mobile-gold-coast-500\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Gold Coast 500 guide\"\u003EYour guide to the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENoosa Triathlon | Sunshine Coast\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E28 October - 1 November 2026\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_477866162":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/web-images/2-11-2025_NoosaTri_Sunday_NoosaTraithlon__Polizzi Studio - Alex Polizzi_Polizzi Studio_385920.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/web-images/2-11-2025_NoosaTri_Sunday_NoosaTraithlon__Polizzi Studio - Alex Polizzi_Polizzi Studio_385920.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-581be47d2a153a2a7ada9a18-noosa-triathlon","alt":"Athletes riding bikes at Noosa Triathlon","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_477866162.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1788134364064/2-11-2025-noosatri-sunday-noosatraithlon--polizzi-studio---alex-polizzi-polizzi-studio-385920.jpeg","uuid":"88042afc-21c2-446e-89c6-cd2fb0596450","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Noosa Triathlon, Sunshine Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_278435373":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ENoosa’s sun-drenched Main Beach and its lush, rolling hinterland provide the scenic course for the annual \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-581be47d2a153a2a7ada9a18-noosa-triathlon\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Noosa Triathlon\"\u003ENoosa Triathlon\u003C/a\u003E, Australia’s largest and oldest triathlon.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Olympic-distance triathlon (featuring a 1.5k-kilometre ocean swim, 40-kilometre bike ride and 10k-kilometre run) is the main event but this multi-sports extravaganza also includes ocean swims, fun runs, cycling and kid’s events.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEither join in on the action yourself or join more than 30,000 spectators cheering on the superhuman competitors—head to the finish line where the race ends and the party starts.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more: \u003Ca title=\"Noosa Triathlon\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/endurance-events/noosa-triathlon-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003EYour guide to the Noosa Triathlon\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EBrisbane International Film Festival | Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen:\u003C/b\u003E TBC November 2027 (paused in 2026)\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECalling all movie buffs, the \u003Ca title=\"Brisbane International Film Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-6903148c8ab19b3812fcd65a-brisbane-international-film-festival\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Brisbane International Film Festival\"\u003EBrisbane International Film Festival\u003C/a\u003E (BIFF) returns for \u003Ca title=\"Your ultimate guide to the 2025 Brisbane International Film Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/arts-and-culture/brisbane-international-film-festival-guide\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Your ultimate guide to the 2025 Brisbane International Film Festival\"\u003Efour action-packed days\u003C/a\u003E, with 60 screenings, featuring Cannes, Venice and Sundance favourites, local premieres and thought-provoking documentaries. Get the rare chance to hear directly from directors and creatives during live Q&As, and dive into epic activations - from a \u003Ci\u003EBring It On!\u003C/i\u003E screening (complete with a cheerleading preformance) at The Star to a Jeff Buckley tribute concert led by incredible Aussie musicians.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1063375936":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWoodford Folk Festival | Brisbane \u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen: \u003C/b\u003E27 December 2026 – 1 January 2027\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_68759641":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2024_BNE_WoodfordFolkFestival1.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/2024_BNE_WoodfordFolkFestival1.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals/woodford-folk-festival-guide","alt":"Lady dancing in the crowd at Woodford Folk Festival","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/queensland-events-not-to-miss/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_68759641.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1788134364106/2024-bne-woodfordfolkfestival1.jpeg","uuid":"694c3d65-91c8-4fe6-89dc-dd87fb04c5f6","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Woodford Folk Festival, Brisbane",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1288455426":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EEvery year between Boxing Day and New Year, Woodfordia—a regenerated former dairy farm in Jinibara Country—turns into a sprawling village to host the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-56b264102cbcbe7073ade337-woodford-folk-festival\" title=\"Woodford Folk Festival\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Woodford Folk Festival\"\u003EWoodford Folk Festival\u003C/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAustralia’s largest gathering of performers brings together over 2,000 musicians, dancers, artists, comedians, poets and more for over 400 shows across 35 different venues. Come for the music, stay for the Woodfordia lifestyle where you can unleash your inner bohemian and swim in Lake Gkula, meditate on the lawn, or admire spectacular art installations throughout the festival site. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt all culminates in the spectacular New Year’s Day Fire Event, which gives festivalgoers the chance to farewell the year just gone and welcome the new one with a lantern parade and bonfire.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELearn more:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca title=\"Woodford Folk Festival\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals/woodford-folk-festival-guide\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Woodford Folk Festival\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9 reasons why you should explore the Woodford Folk Festival\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_1084658059":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESearching for more events? \u003Ca title=\"Queensland's top festivals\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/music-and-festivals/top-upcoming-festivals\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Queensland's top festivals\"\u003ECheck out Queensland's top upcoming festivals\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"spacer":{"spacerType":"whitespace","paddingSize":"small",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"masonry_grid_article":{"title":"Explore more events in Queensland","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","notch":false,"clipTopPadding":false,"componentID":"masonry-grid-articles_877356862","items":[{"title":"What's on this summer in Queensland","description":null,"image":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/brisbane/blog-images/155135-155135-8.jpg","alt":"Woodford Folk Festival Brisbane","link":null,"quality":60.0},"tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"link":{"href":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/things-to-do/events/whats-on-this-summer-queensland","target":""},"pid":"_content_teq_nz_en_things-to-do_events_whats-on-this-summer-queensland","date":null,"experience":{"editorialContentType":["List"],"pathToPurchase":["Planning"],"heroExperience":["Music Events","Arts and Culture Events","Participation Events","Spectator Sports"],"subExperience":["Sports Events","Galleries and Museums","Endurance Sports","Festivals"],"brand":["Community","Humanity"],"destination":["All Queensland"],"segment":["HVT Travelling with children","HVT 18 - 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