15 Ways to Spend the Australia Day Public Holiday in Brisbane

Join a protest, count down the Hottest 100 and get amongst one of our favourite summer music festivals.
Sarah Ward
January 24, 2017
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    Laneway Festival 2017

    Thursday, January 26, 2017

    Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

    Tame Impala leads a huge lineup for the festival's 12th year.

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    Invasion Day March

    Thursday, January 26, 2017

    Queensland Parliament, Brisbane City

    Rallying for the many concerns that come with Australia's national day of celebration.

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    The Triffid's Third Annual Hottest 100 Party

    Thursday, January 26, 2017

    The Triffid, Newstead

    Count down with the rest of the nation in Brisbane's go-to music haven.

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    Pineapple Throwing at the Pineapple Hotel

    Tuesday, January 26, 2016

    The Pineapple Hotel, Kangaroo Point

    Who doesn't want to fling some tropical fruit around?

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    Hottest 100 and Big Smokey Barbecue Party

    Thursday, January 26, 2017

    Southside Tea Room, Brisbane

    Try a new local beer collab in the 'burbs.

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    Palace Centro's $5 Australia Day Long Weekend

    Thursday, January 26 - Sunday, January 29, 2017

    Palace Centro Cinema, Fortitude Valley

    Spend your Australia Day at the flicks for a fiver.

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    The Foundry Unofficial Laneway Party

    Thursday, January 26, 2017

    The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

    Looking for the Laneway afterparty? This one doesn't require an invite.

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    Australia Day Seafood Festival

    Thursday, January 26, 2017

    Gasworks Precinct, Newstead

    The only event where you'll hear actual Australians come slightly close to saying something even similar to "shrimp on the barbie".

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    Chur Burger's Cheeseburger Eating Competition

    Thursday, January 26, 2017

    Chur Burger Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley

    How many can you eat?

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    Brunswick Hotel's Triple J Party

    Thursday, January 26, 2017

    Brunswick Hotel, New Farm

    Get comfy and start counting down.

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    We Can Bacon That Workshop

    Thursday, January 26, 2017

    Wandering Cooks, South Brisbane

    Get really, really into your bacon with Shank Brothers.

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    Beacon Birthday Bash

    Thursday, January 21 - Tuesday, January 26, 2016

    Green Beacon Brewing Co, Teneriffe

    Because every birthday needs beer.

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    MELT Festival 2017

    Wednesday, January 25 - Sunday, February 5, 2017

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    Brisbane's celebration of queer arts and culture is back for its third year.

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    Great Australian Bites 2017

    Thursday, January 26 - Saturday, January 28, 2017

    River Quay Green, South Bank

    This is Australia.

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    Lion

    Thursday, January 19 - Wednesday, March 1, 2017

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    This incredible true story is packed to the brim with emotion.

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