Six Out-of-Town Autumn Events Worth Planning a Weekend Away Around

Autumn weekends are made for getting out of the city — plan a road trip around music, film and drinking wine.

Concrete Playground
Published on April 05, 2019

You never need an excuse to go away for the weekend, but having an event to plan one around really sets the wheels in motion. This autumn, regional spots across Queensland will be hosting everything from music festivals to film showcases to winery fun runs. So pick one, lock in some mates and accommodation, and you'll have a ready-made pearler on the horizon.

Image: Bleach* by Lamp Photography.

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Bleach* Festival 2019

Wed, 17 Apr - Sun, 28 Apr 2019
Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast

Because there's more to the Gold Coast than sun, surf and sand.

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Gold Coast Film Festival 2019

Wed, 3 Apr - Sun, 14 Apr 2019
Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast

Catch some of 2019's best local and international films by the water, on a boat and in a brewery.

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The Drop Festival 2019

Sat, 6 Apr, 2019
Queen Elizabeth Park, Coolangatta

The boutique festival — headlined by Client Liaison, Angus and Julia Stone and Hockey Dad — will complement the World Surf League Championships in Coolangatta.

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Easter Horror Weekend

Fri, 19 Apr - Sun, 21 Apr 2019
Yatala Drive-In, Stapylton

Swap Easter eggs for sitting in your car and watching spooky flicks.

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Grapest 5K Run 2019

Sat, 18 May, 2019
The Overflow Estate 1895, Beaudesert

Exercise and drinking combine for this wine-tasting fun run.

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The Big Pineapple Music Festival 2019

Sat, 25 May, 2019
The Big Pineapple, Nambour

Nambour's must-attend music festival returns for 2019.

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