Festival Village, South Bank

From first light to after dark, the city's beating heart.

Experience the best of Brisbane from sunrise to last call at Festival Village, South Bank.

Start the day with First Nations–led Sunrise Ceremonies, and enjoy dawn choirs, yoga classes, river walks, and morning fitness. Explore dance workshops in the Town Square Pavilion, discover roving performers and pop-ups, and sing it loud and proud at the Giant Singalong.

Throughout the day, a mix of free and ticketed experiences lets everyone find their rhythm, from family-friendly activities to headline performances in the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent.

As night falls, Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the river into a dazzling water-and-light spectacle, creating a full-day celebration of connection, play, and unforgettable moments.

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The Art of Wellbeing

Village Highlights

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Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

3 - 26 Sep

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The Choir of Man

4 - 26 Sep

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Bright Nights by ANZ

Explore the Village

From first light to late night, Festival Village pulses with free experiences that invite the city to gather, participate and connect.

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Art of Feeling Good

Ease into the morning with a series of wellness experiences designed to nourish the mind and body. Through movement, breath, music and moments of reflection, these gatherings invite audiences to slow down, reset and begin the day together.

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Dance with Us

Loose, lively and open to everyone, these free dance sessions are all about giving things a go. Whether you’re stepping in for the first time or dancing like nobody’s watching, the dance floor is open.

Make, See & Do

A place for curiosity, creativity and connection. Across the day, the Village invites audiences of all ages to get hands-on, discover new skills, share stories and experience moments of play, participation and imagination together.

Village on Show

The Festival Village, South Bank comes alive each afternoon with a rolling program of movement, music and spectacle. Expect bursts of energy, unexpected encounters and performances that spill out across the precinct, transforming the Village into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.

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Night Vibes

When the sun goes down, the Village lights up! Live music, DJs and late-night energy keep the atmosphere buzzing, with plenty of reasons to stay for one more drink, one more song and one more dance.