Australia Day: the country’s biggest national celebration is done up in style by the Queenslanders in Brisbane. The South Bank Parklands is the place to be to enjoy free outdoor concerts, theatre, and other great performances. The whole city comes out to party on this day, so get ready to have some fun.

Brisbane Blues Festival: the best blues musicians in Brisbane come out to show their stuff at this annual single-day event. Two stages are set up so that the music never stops. Bands are scheduled so that as one finishes the next one begins, allowing music fans to catch every minute of every set.

Good Vibrations: music is the focus of this great summer festival in Brisbane. Three outdoor stages are set up in natural environments to create the best scene possible for the music. Two stages host live bands while the other is dedicated to DJ sets. The Riverstage and Botanic Gardens are the two venues for this extremely popular annual event.

Paniyiri: this Greek festival has been a feature of Brisbane since 1979, and continues to draw thousands to Musgrave Park every year. Greek food, wine, music and dancing are pushed to the limits as everyone parties Mediterranean-style. Besides the fun, Greek culture is also nicely promoted during this event.

Rosalie Cheese and Wine Festival: the charming hamlet of Rosalie Village becomes a hotbed of culture, music and good times during this popular annual event. After dark, bands from around the globe fill the air with music and the streets become lined with food stalls selling the best cheese and wine in the region. Street entertainers add another exciting element to this festive affair.

Brisbane Festival: Brisbane becomes a nexus of fun and cultural exploration during the city’s premier annual event. An excellent programme of music, dance, theatre, opera and other multimedia performances guarantees a memorable time. This is the best time to visit Brisbane, as this festival has deep roots within the local community.

Brisbane Wine Festival: more than 40 wineries converge on Brisbane to show off their best vintages. Dozens of food vendors help add nourishment to the drinking, and free seminars held by wine makers teach you how it’s done.

Brisbane International Film Festival: each August the city plays host to some of the best cinema from Australia and the world. Three different venues show interesting films from a wide range of cultures and genres. Special lectures and other events round off a very well-organised film event.

Riverfestival: the whole city comes out for this annual event celebrating the unique people, environment and culture of Brisbane. For 10 days this huge festival puts on music concerts, film screenings, art exhibitions, special lectures and other interesting cultural events. Best of all, it’s set along the banks of the river which makes the perfect backdrop.

Brisbane’s Writer’s Festival: one of Australia’s most prestigious writer’s events happens each spring in Brisbane. International and local authors converge on the city to hold workshops, give lectures and discuss everything related to books and writing. If you’re a literary fan, you may get to hobnob with your favorite author.

Oktoberfest Brisbane: Germany is the cultural theme of this annual festival, where the only goal is to have a good time. The best food, drinks, music and dancing from Germany is provided over two weekends. Naturally, beer plays a huge part in the celebrations.

Brisbane Jazz Festival: the Powerhouse venue is the place to catch some of the hottest names in jazz during this yearly event. Both local Queenslanders and international heavyweights hit the stage for a series of concerts that rarely leave the audience disappointed.

Icon Creative Summit: this two-day festival at Roma Street Parklands is designed to provide the most avant-garde, outrageous artists a place to showcase their talents. Performances in dance, music, theatre, fashion and short film are all on display by artists from across Australia and New Zealand. This is a great time to check out the local talent.