Stay for the festival

Hotels in Brisbane around 4 to 26 September 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Know before you go

EntryFestival Village at South Bank is free to enter, with free daily programs; theatre, circus and cabaret shows are ticketed (2026 edition)
Running since1996

Good to know

  • Riverfire fireworks open the festival (Sat 5 Sep 2026); in 2027 Riverfire is on Saturday 4 September
  • On Riverfire day South Bank is alcohol free: no glass, opened bottles, pets, bikes or drones; gates to the fenced area open 9am
  • Bright Nights by ANZ, a free water and light show on the river, ran nightly 4 to 26 Sep 2026
  • The Village spans the Village Green, South Bank Town Hall and the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent

Sources: brisbanefestival.com.au/festival-village-south-bank · brisbanefestival.com.au/festival-info/faqs · brisbanefestival.com.au/festival-info/about · brisbanefestival.com.au/

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Eat your way around Brisbane while you are in town

Brisbane Festival runs 4 to 26 September. These are the food tours and tastings in Brisbane to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: South Bank Cultural Forecourt, 74A Stanley St, South Brisbane QLD 4101

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