Nine Brisbane Festivals to Attend Over the Labour Day Long Weekend

Celebrating the latest public holiday with a feast of festivals.
Sarah Ward
Published on May 02, 2018
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    Big Gin Festival

    Sat, 5 May - Sun, 6 May 2018

    Welcome to Bowen Hills, Bowen Hills

    A two-day festival celebrating the opening of Brisbane's newest gin bar.

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    Stones Corner Festival 2018

    Sun, 6 May, 2018

    Stones Corner Hotel, Greenslopes

    Local legends Custard headline the free street fest, which will also feature an even bigger beer garden.

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    Studio Ghibli Film Festival

    Multiple single dates

    The Elizabeth Picture Theatre, Brisbane City

    Make like a moving castle and enjoy movies at their most magical.

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    Buddha Birthday Festival 2018

    Fri, 4 May - Sun, 6 May 2018

    South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane

    The biggest annual celebration of Buddha’s birthday in the world.

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    Cinco de Mayo Mexican Festival 2018

    Sun, 6 May, 2018

    Riverlife, Kangaroo Point

    A celebration of Mexican culture, cuisine, cocktails and music.

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    Scenario: the Newstead Hip Hop Festival 2018

    Sat, 5 May, 2018

    The Triffid, Newstead

    12 hours of free beats and rhymes comes to Newstead.

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    Hothead Chilli Fiesta

    Sun, 6 May, 2018

    The Caxton Hotel, Brisbane City

    Spicing up the long weekend with a one-day chilli fest.

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    Spanish Film Festival 2018

    Thu, 26 Apr - Sun, 13 May 2018

    Palace Cinemas Brisbane, Brisbane

    This year's 25-film program features Guillermo del Toro's previous Oscar winner and Javier Bardem as Pablo Escobar.

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    Bayside BBQ & Beer Roadshow

    Sat, 5 May, 2018

    Cleveland Showgrounds, Cleveland

    Serving up more than 20 different barbecue food vendors and 100 different beers.

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