Brisbane Events

Cockroach Racing World Championships
January
Celebrate Australia Day at the quirky and hugely popular 'cocky races'.
The Story Bridge Hotel
Website: www.cockroachraces.com.au

Chinese New Year
January/February
Brisbane's Chinatown explodes with firecrackers and lion dances.
Fortitude Valley

Queensland Winter Racing Carnival
April
Major horse-race meets held every weekend until late July.
Doomben & Eagle Farm Racecourses
Website: www.racingqueensland.com.au

'Ekka' (The Royal Queensland Show)
August
Queensland's largest annual event celebrates the state's industry and heritage with animal parades, agricultural displays and more.
Brisbane Exhibition Ground
Website: www.ekka.com.au

Ambiwerra Festival
August
Food festival featuring dishes from Brisbane's best restaurants plus boutique and big name Australian wines.
Corinda
Website: www.ambiwerra.com

Brisbane Festival
September
Australia's biggest arts festival takes over Brisbane's theatres, parks and streets for three weeks.
Various venues
Website: www.brisbanefestival.com.au