Australia Day Brisbane is a Summer Day of January 26 in the Queensland capital city. Summer in Queensland is always good so to add a Australia Day public holiday is a fabulous bonus. The Brisbane River meanders thru Brisbane so you can always be close to the water where ever you go in Brisbane. And there are plenty of ideas for Australia day events at venues either close in the CBD around the SouthBank area or out a little towards Fortitude Valley party scene or even further out in the suburbs. Australia Day is about getting together with friends and family and enjoying everything that we Australian's enjoy this great country for. So make sure you plan to get together enjoy with family and friends and we have some great venues and awesome ideas around Brisbane just for you. Happy Australia Day Brisbane.
Australia Day Brisbane Ideas 2025
Brisbane's Australia Day celebrations are all about friends and family and getting together. Enjoy your Australia Day.
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Regatta Hotel
Toowong | 07 3051 7617Australia Day: Live Music
This Australia Day Long Weekend head to the Regatta for some good vibes. With LIVE music in the courtyard on Friday and Saturday Afternoon.
LIVE music in the Courtyard
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Riverland Brisbane
Brisbane | 07 3220 0555Australia Day: Live Music
Enjoy the ultimate riverside music experience this Australia Day Long Weekend at Riverside Brisbane. With LIVE music every day and breathtaking riverside views.
Local acoustic musicians live on the deck
Ideas for Celebrating Australia Day in Brisbane
Looking to spend Australia Day out and about? Check out our quick guide for some of the best dining and parties in Brisbane over the Australia Day long Weekend.
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Brisbane | Riverland Brisbane
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Celebrate Australia Day on the River | Enjoy a day out by the Brisbane River at Riverland this Australia Day. With great river views and a wide assortment of Aussie fare and beverages you sure to have a fantastic time. |
| Brisbane | Friday's Riverside
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Australia Day Dining | Dine in on Australia Day at one of Brisbane's best waterfront venues. Whether you are after exquisite modern Australian cuisine from Waterline or mouth-watering char-grilled cuts from the Terrace Grill you can have it all at Friday's. Plus panoramic views of the Brisbane River and the iconic Story Bridge. |
| Toowong | Regatta Hotel
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Australia Day Eats | Enjoy Australia Day at an Iconic location on the banks of the Brisbane River. With multiple bars and dining areas you'll find the right menu and ambiance to suit your Australia Day celebration. |
| Herston | Victoria Park
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Australia Day at the Bistro | Enjoy an Aussie meal this Australia Day at Victoria Park. It'll be fun for the whole family with loads of activities for the Kids. So celebrate Australia Day with a fun day out at Victoria Park. |
| Fortitude Valley | Cloudland
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Australia Day | Cloudland loves an occasion and for Australia Day they go all out. Enjoy all of the lavish delights awaiting you at Cloudland this Australia Day. |
| Paddington | Darling & Co
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Dine in on Australia Day | Dine at Darling an Co this Austria Day and experience it's menu of fresh, local delights. Darling and Co prides itself on it sustainable food offering and your sure to find something to impress your taste buds. |
| South Brisbane | Nostimo
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Australia Day Lunch or Dinner | Over the Australia Day Long Weekend enjoy the tastes of one of the many cultures that make up this great country. Be treated to the best in Modern Mediterranean cuisine at this award wining Greek Restaurant in Brisbane. Featuring skyline views and located just a short walk from the scenic Brisbane Southbank Parklands. |
| Woolloongabba | Brisbane Brewing Co.
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Australia Day Long Weekend | Celebrate Australia Day with a selection of the best cold beers at Brisbane Brewing Co. Get into the spirit and enjoy an Aussie Burger. Head in for the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown. |
More Australia Day ideas
Australia Day BBQ's are the essential idea for 26th Jan celebrations. Then it is a matter of just building the idea around that. Why not have some friends over for a Australia Day BBQ Breakfast! And get some gorgeous seafood like morton bay bugs to fire it up. Enjoy your Australia Day Brisbane!
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