Events
From food and wine festivals and art exhibitions to action-packed cycling and running marathons, Australia’s Green Cauldron has a packed showcase of events. Numerous festivals and events express the spirit, creativity and diversity of the unique character and lifestyles of villages and communities that play their part in staging entertainment throughout the year.
January
Wildlife Week at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat – Lamington National Park
Stinson Memorial Walks – Lamington National Park
Byron Falls Festival – Byron Bay
March
Bleach Festival – various locations across the Gold Coast
April
Bluesfest – Byron Bay
May
Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival – Broadbeach
June
Eat Local Week – Scenic Rim
Broadbeach Country Music Festival – Broadbeach
Old and Gold Festival – Brunswick Heads
July
Splendour in the Grass – Byron Bay
Stinson Memorial Walks – Lamington National Park
Winter Harvest Festival – Aratula
August
Stinson Memorial Walks – Lamington National Park
Botanical Bazaar Gold Coast Gardening Expo – Currumbin
Byron Bay Writers Festival – Byron Bay
Bangalow Music Festival – Bangalow
September
Springtime on the Mountain – Tamborine Mountain
Swell Sculpture Festival – Currumbin Beach
Murwillumbah Murals Free Guided Walks – Murwillumbah
Off the Beaten Track – Canungra
Gold Coast Multicultural Festival – Bundall
Gold Coast Folk Festival – Nerang
Opera on the Park – Broadbeach
Sample Food Festival – Bangalow
October
Scarecrow Festival – Tamborine Mountain
Boomerang Festival – Byron Bay
Byron International Film Festival – Byron Bay
Murwillumbah Country Roots Festival – Murwillumbah
Tweed Fusion Weekend – Tweed
V8 Supercars Castrol Gold Coast 600 – Surfers Paradise
November
Bonjour French Festival – Southport
Bird Week – Lamington National Park
Mullum Music Festival – Mullumbimby
December
Sounds in the Clouds – Tamborine Mountain
Tweed Food Fest – Tweed
Byron Falls Festival – Byron Bay
Useful links to search for events and activities to enjoy during your visit:
Wildlife and Natural Events Calendar
