Brisbane Festivals & Events

Brisbane is the capital of Australia and it is also the most populous city of the country. The city boasts of a diverse culture and the cultural scenario of the city bustles with activity throughout the year. Brisbane Festivals and Events are an integral part of the culture of the city. Numerous festivals and events are celebrated with a lot of fanfare and enthusiasm in Brisbane.

One of the major festivals of Brisbane is the Brisbane Fine Wine Festival, which is celebrated in the month of July in Queensland. The festival is celebrated for three days and during the festival, you can get a taste of the best quality wines produced by Australia. A visit to the Chelsea Ballroom at the Mercure Hotel, which is the venue for the festival, will enhance your knowledge of wine and winemaking. The festival allows you to savor over 600 wines, avail wines at discounted prices and also meet with the winemakers.

River Festival is another significant festival of Brisbane. The festival celebrates water and promotes environmental sustainability. It is extremely popular in the city and has achieved iconic status. River Festival is held at the end of August and continues for a period of ten days. The festival features a wide array of activities that include spectacular fireworks, extravagant outdoor feast, local music and performance and an international conference on river management.

One of the major festivals and events of Brisbane is the Brisbane Festival, which is being celebrated ever since the city came into existence. In the 2006 edition of the festival, a colorful program was held that showcased the finest talents from all over the world. During the festival, a wide spectrum of activities were held, which included theatre, dance, opera, circus, music, multimedia, comedy, cabaret, visual art, fringe theatre, conversation, political satire, an exclusive program of free community events and a seminar on resource management and sustainable development. The next Brisbane Festival will be held in the year 2008.