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Brisbane has a great events calendar with plenty of international festivals and shows, some amazing sporting events, outdoor theatre, and lots of activities based on and around the river.

The major events for the year are highlighted in the calendar below. If you think there's a big Brisbane event we should be telling the world about please e-mail us at admin@brisbane-australia.com, or you can submit your Brisbane Events to WotToDo.com.au

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May

  • Stitches and craft show — Stock up on your hobby and craft provisions, check out the latest in what’s hot in jewellery, home décor and fashion or pick-up a great last minute gift for Mother’s Day at the Brisbane Stitches & Craft Show. 

June

  • Rugby League State of Origin Final, Suncorp Stadium — 16thWinter Sound System
  • AAMI Stradbroke Day - Race Day + Myer Fashions on the Field — 8 - 13th
  • Winter Sound System - The first Brisbane  Winter Sound System - Prepare to enter a world of musical magic and wonderment as the 2010 Winter Sound System takes you on an unforgettable futuristic journey along the yellow brick road and deep into the rabbit hole this June. With all of the colour, excitement and fun you’ve come to expect from this amazing event, this year’s installment promises to be the futuristic wonderland you’ve been dreaming of and searching for... - 13th
  • Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Spectacular - Two of Porsche’s most famous long-distance race-winning cars will make a high profile pit stop at the Shannons Sports & Muscle Car Spectacular at Queensland Raceway on June 26-27. The legendary Porsche 935, winner of the World Constructors Championship in 1976 and 1977 and the GT1 road-version of the triumphant 1998 Le Mans 24 Hour winner will be amongst 300 fast and famous vehicles gathering at the circuit for a series of races, demonstrations and displays  — 26th - 27th

July

August

  • The Ekka (Royal Queensland Show) — 5 -14th 50th Anniversary International Gala - Qld Ballet
  • 50th Anniversary International Gala - What better time than in Queensland Ballet’s 50th anniversary year to truly celebrate the glorious spectacle of dance? The Company's annual International Gala will feature the work of acclaimed international choreographers, including the stunning piece, Fearful Symmetries by Nils Christe, & David Dawson’s Reverence and Giselle pas de deux - 6 - 8th
  • JUNIOR BASKETBALL COACHING CLINIC - for 8 to 12year olds, Sunday 8 August, 8.30am to 12pm at Beenleigh Arena. Cost $15. Contact kstoyko@optusnet.com.au - 8th
  • Brisbane International Film Festival
  • Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival
  • Brisbane Walk Against Warming - On the last weekend before the 2010 election you could be the tipping point for a cooler Australia. An Australia with an effective climate change policy for a healthy environment, healthy new business opportunities in clean tech and transport, healthy individual choices for local fresh food, fitness and greener consumer choice. This is a free event, to be held at King George Square at 11am - 15th
  • The Good Guys HeartKids Qld Gala Charity Ball - 14th
  • Daffodil Day - It’s a day for all of us to give hope for a brighter, cancer-free future for ourselves, and for those we love. Daffodil Day merchandise is on sale throughout August, and you can donate to Daffodil Day at anytime - 27th

September

October

  • Brisbane Festival
  • Oktoberfest Brisbane - 8th - 10th & 15th - 17th
  • Queensland's Biggest Bike Ride - Ride it hard or take it easy. Choose a pace and choose a distance. With 100km and 60km options, the Wilson HTM Brisbane to the Gold Coast – 100km and Wilson HTM Logan to the Gold Coast – 60km Cycle Challenge is a fully supported event offering something for everyone. If you are an occasional rider you can do this event. If you have a moderate fitness level you can do this event. Southbank, Grey Street 5:15am & Maurice Park, Logan 8am - 10th
  • Pink Ribbon Day - Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day aims to help raise awareness about breast cancer, as well as raise funds towards research, education and patient support programs - 25th
  • Centrepoint Alliance Golf Day - Chicks in Pink Charity Golf Day - The Brisbane Golf Club - 28th

November

  • GreenHeart Fair - 8th - Creating and inspiring Australia's most sustainable city.

December

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