What’s on in Queensland in August 2026

138 events listed in Queensland in August 2026: sport, music, festivals, arts, food and film.

• Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival 2026

  1 Aug 2026 · Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Maleny

• Cairns Relay for Life 2026

  1 Aug 2026 · Cairns Showgrounds

• Throwback Social @ The Rock Noosa

  1 Aug 2026 · The Rock Noosa, Noosa Heads

• Cairns Regional Markets - August

  1 Aug 2026 → 31 Aug 2026 · Cairns City Market Locations

• Cotton Tree Markets

  1 Aug 2026 → 26 Dec 2026 · King Street, Cotton Tree

• The Big Chillout | Motown Spectacular

  1 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Cairns Markets - August

  1 Aug 2026 → 31 Aug 2026 · Cairns City / Esplanade

• Lost Boys X Taste Club

  1 Aug 2026 · 60 Currumbin Creek Rd, Currumbin

• Laurel Hill at Cooly Hotel

  1 Aug 2026 · Cooly Hotel

• AFCM Families' Concert

  1 Aug 2026 · Bulmba-ja

• GreazeFest

  1 Aug 2026 · Redland Showgrounds

• Comedy Underground

  1 Aug 2026 · Gold Coast

• Laurel Hill Live

  1 Aug 2026 · Cooly Hotel, Coolangatta

• Ladbrokes Ladies Day

  1 Aug 2026 · Cluden Park

• Cairns City Markets - August

  1 Aug 2026 → 31 Aug 2026 · Cairns CBD / Esplanade

• Bingo Loco

  1 Aug 2026 · The Star Gold Coast

• Riverside Billy Cart Derby, Family Fun Day

  2 Aug 2026 · Riverside Park

• Training Wheels to Two Wheels (Pimpama)

  2 Aug 2026 · Pimpama Sports Hub

• Carrara Markets Car Boot Sale

  2 Aug 2026 · Carrara Markets

• McDonalds Townsville Running Festival

  2 Aug 2026 · The Strand

• The Thrift Yard X Matso’s Sunshine Coast Brewery Market

  2 Aug 2026 · Matso's Sunshine Coast Brewery, Eumundi

• Caloundra Street Fair

  2 Aug 2026 · Bulcock Street, Caloundra

• Mt Carmel Community Fete

  2 Aug 2026 · Mt Carmel Loreto Hill

• Secret Garden

  2 Aug 2026 · Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Tanawha

• Darkcide Emporium Alternative Market

  2 Aug 2026 · Townsville Showgrounds

• Brisbane Winter Sessions Festival 2026

  2 Aug 2026 → 16 Aug 2026 · Various Venues, Brisbane

• Macedonian Ilinden Festival

  2 Aug 2026 · Brisbane City

• Laufey - Bewitched: The Goddess Tour

  3 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Laufey - Bewitched Tour

  3 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Morning Melodies 2026 - Rocketman Flying Solo

  3 Aug 2026 · CPAC Theatre

• Laufey (Beware of the Moon Tour)

  3 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Laufey

  3 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter

  5 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Top Dog Film Festival World Tour Townsville

  5 Aug 2026 · Townsville

• Jim Jefferies

  5 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• A Taste of Ireland 2026

  5 Aug 2026 · CPAC Theatre

• Aura Fresh Twilight Markets

  6 Aug 2026 · Aura (Banya/Nirimba)

• Strait To Jamaica 2026 Movie Premiere

  6 Aug 2026 · Elixir Music House

• Massive Attack

  6 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Massive Attack live in Brisbane

  6 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Mind Your Own Wellness Workshop

  6 Aug 2026 · Gold Coast

• Mamma Mia!

  6 Aug 2026 → 8 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Northern Lights Gala: 30 Years of Rising Brilliance

  6 Aug 2026 · Gold Coast

• Frozen the Musical

  6 Aug 2026 → 16 Aug 2026 · Townsville Civic Theatre

• Massive Attack 2026

  6 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Taste Port Douglas

  6 Aug 2026 · Port Douglas (various venues)

• Enchanting Kirtan: Sacred Music & Meditation Experience

  7 Aug 2026 · Townsville City Council Hall

• SUNSET ROOFTOP PARTY

  7 Aug 2026 · Mooloolaba Marina

• Gold Coast Seniors Lunch - Seniors Got Talent!

  7 Aug 2026 · Southport Sharks

• Nu Nu x Matt Stone

  7 Aug 2026 · Nu Nu Restaurant

• Echoes of Pink Floyd - 60 Years of Pink Floyd

  7 Aug 2026 · Townsville

• Meet an Author: Stacey McEwan

  7 Aug 2026 · Robina Library

• The Great Island Trek

  7 Aug 2026 · Magnetic Island

• Mamma Mia!

  7 Aug 2026 → 9 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Enchanting Kirtan Experience

  7 Aug 2026 · Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre

• FESTURI Buderim Multicultural Music and Dance Festival

  7 Aug 2026 · Buderim

• The Great Island Trek

  8 Aug 2026 · Magnetic Island

• PAW Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure"

  8 Aug 2026 → 9 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue

  8 Aug 2026 → 9 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Gladiator in Concert

  8 Aug 2026 · BCEC

• Ministry of Sound - Sunshine Coast 90s Testament

  8 Aug 2026 · 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina

• PAW Patrol Live!

  8 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Ekka | Royal Queensland Show

  8 Aug 2026 → 16 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

• Coffee + Pilates Rave

  8 Aug 2026 · Gold Coast (Location TBD by ticket)

• The Winning Plate

  9 Aug 2026 · Sunshine Coast Turf Club, Caloundra

• EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival

  9 Aug 2026 · Alexandra Headland

• QUPEX Luncheon

  10 Aug 2026 · The Westin Brisbane

• Experience Alcove | International Coworking Week

  10 Aug 2026 · 70 Eagle St

• Straddie Arts Trail

  12 Aug 2026 → 15 Aug 2026 · North Stradbroke Island

• Progressive Dining Experience

  12 Aug 2026 · The Star Gold Coast

• North Queensland Elite Rodeo

  13 Aug 2026 → 15 Aug 2026 · Townsville

• CraftAlive Townsville

  13 Aug 2026 → 15 Aug 2026 · Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre

• Valentina Restaurant and Bar presents Airshow Lounge

  14 Aug 2026 → 16 Aug 2026 · Valentina Restaurant and Bar

• Watch The Pacific Airshow from Accor's First Class Sky Deck

  14 Aug 2026 · Accor First Class Sky Deck

• Lawrence Mooney - Full Moon Party

  14 Aug 2026 · Noosa J, Noosa Heads

• Bingo Loco

  14 Aug 2026 · The Star Gold Coast

• The Umbilical Brothers | Speedmouse

  14 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Passport to Malt and Mayhem Winter 2026

  14 Aug 2026 · Various Breweries, Sunshine Coast

• North Queensland Elite Rodeo

  14 Aug 2026 → 16 Aug 2026 · Townsville Showgrounds

• BIEBERCHELLA @ FLNDRS

  14 Aug 2026 · FLNDRS Bar & Nightclub

• Bangarra Dance Theatre | Horizon

  14 Aug 2026 · CPAC Theatre

• Lawrence Mooney - Full Moon Party - Noosa

  14 Aug 2026 · Noosa J, Noosa Heads

• Rugby Union: Wallabies v Japan

  15 Aug 2026 · Queensland Country Bank Stadium

• RizeUp 2026 Gala Ball

  15 Aug 2026 · The Star Gold Coast

• Maroochydore Moonlight Markets

  15 Aug 2026 · Maroochydore

• Family Fun Market by The Happy Market Cairns

  15 Aug 2026 · Cairns Jockey Club - Silks Pavilion

• Wallabies v Japan: The Flight Centre Series

  15 Aug 2026 · Queensland Country Bank Stadium

• David Campbell | Good Lovin’ & More

  15 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Broadwater Pavilion Markets

  15 Aug 2026 · Broadwater Parklands, Southport

• Passport to Malt and Mayhem Winter 2026

  15 Aug 2026 · Various Breweries, Sunshine Coast

• Bingo Loco Townsville

  15 Aug 2026 · FLNDRS Bar & Nightclub

• The Iconic India Day Fair 2026

  15 Aug 2026 · Roma Street Parkland

• Faulty Towers Dining Experience 2026

  15 Aug 2026 · Check listing for venue details

• Ministry of Sound - Sunshine Coast 90s Testament

  15 Aug 2026 · 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina

• NaturallyGC Bushtucker of the Gardens

  15 Aug 2026 · Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, Benowa

• Japanese Bon Festival 2026

  15 Aug 2026 · Cairns Esplanade

• Jon Stevens | The Noiseworks & INXS Collection ’26 Tour

  16 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Dracula's: Abyss - Dinner and Show

  18 Aug 2026 · Dracula's Cabaret, Broadbeach

• Dracula's: Abyss - Dinner and Show Opening Night

  18 Aug 2026 · Dracula's Cabaret, Broadbeach

• Ministry of Sound - Sunshine Coast 90s Testament

  20 Aug 2026 · 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina

• Science Night: Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

  20 Aug 2026 · SparkLab, Sciencentre, South Brisbane

• A Taste of Ireland

  20 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Handbuilt Ceramic Palette & Trinket Dish Workshop

  20 Aug 2026 · Carys Martin Ceramics

• Let's Go Sunshine Coast Caravan and Outdoor Expo

  20 Aug 2026 → 22 Aug 2026 · Nambour Showgrounds

• The Way We Were: A Celebration of Barbra Streisand

  20 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• A Taste of Ireland

  21 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership: GC Titans v Sharks

  22 Aug 2026 · Cbus Super Stadium, Robina

• 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership: Titans v Sharks

  22 Aug 2026 · Cbus Super Stadium, Robina

• NRL: GC Titans v Sharks

  22 Aug 2026 · Cbus Super Stadium, Robina

• Herman’s Hermits

  22 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2026

  22 Aug 2026 · Brisbane City

• NRL: Gold Coast Titans v Sharks + NRLW v Broncos

  22 Aug 2026 · Cbus Super Stadium, Robina

• 2026 NRL Telstra Premiership: Titans v Sharks + NRLW v Broncos

  22 Aug 2026 · Cbus Super Stadium, Robina

• Bohemian Dreams | Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra

  23 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Karan Aujla

  23 Aug 2026 · Brisbane Entertainment Centre

• Brisbane Kite Festival

  23 Aug 2026 · Minnippi Parklands

• Alex By The Sea | Day Two

  25 Aug 2026 · Buhk Park, Alexandra Headland

• Vivaldi’s Legacy

  25 Aug 2026 · Concert Hall, QPAC

• Masters of Rock – Celebrating AC/DC and Bon Jovi

  27 Aug 2026 · Brisbane

• Acoustic Guitar Spectacular

  27 Aug 2026 · The Events Centre, Caloundra

• Drag Paint and Sip Gympie

  27 Aug 2026 · Gympie

• Gympie Music Muster

  27 Aug 2026 → 30 Aug 2026 · Amamoor Creek State Forest

• SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week

  27 Aug 2026 → 2 Sept 2026 · Magnetic Island

• Masters of Rock – Brisbane

  27 Aug 2026 · Brisbane City

• SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week pupil

  27 Aug 2026 → 2 Sept 2026 · Magnetic Island

• Sunshine Coast Multicultural Jobs & Skills Expo 2026

  27 Aug 2026 · Sunshine Coast (Venue TBC)

• PBR Monster Energy Tour: Caboolture Invitational

  28 Aug 2026 · Caboolture

• Gold Coast Show

  28 Aug 2026 → 30 Aug 2026 · Southport

• Cairns Festival

  28 Aug 2026 → 6 Sept 2026 · Cairns City

• Cairns Festival 2026

  28 Aug 2026 → 6 Sept 2026 · Cairns Esplanade and various locations

• AusArmourfest 2026

  28 Aug 2026 → 30 Aug 2026 · Australian Armour and Artillery Museum

• Noosa Jazz Festival

  28 Aug 2026 → 6 Sept 2026 · Various venues, Noosa

• Faulty Towers Dining Experience 2026

  29 Aug 2026 · Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

• Trek the Trail 2026

  29 Aug 2026 → 30 Aug 2026 · Toowoomba Region

• Coffee + Pilates Rave

  30 Aug 2026 · Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta

• Brisbane Serbian Festival

  30 Aug 2026 · Brisbane

• ARCO Snr

  30 Aug 2026 · CPAC Studio

• Gold Coast King of Kings

  31 Aug 2026 → 3 Sept 2026 · Gold Coast

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