Find Festivals Around North Lakes & Beyond

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Celebrating seasonal events and festivals around North Lakes is like getting a front-row seat to our area’s incredible culture and community spirit. With our fantastic weather and love for the outdoors, there’s no better way to enjoy all that makes North Lakes special than through these fun gatherings.

From markets packed with local crafts and fresh produce to energetic music and dance performances that highlight our diverse heritage, there’s always something happening with these seasonal events. Whether it’s the thrill of summer carnivals, the cosy vibes of winter fairs, or the colour and excitement of spring parades, these festivals around North Lakes are all about bringing people together and having a great time.

Here is a list of all of our favourite festivals in and around North Lakes and surrounding northern suburbs of Brisbane, by month!

January Festivals

Burpengary Beers and Beats

Get your taste buds ready and groove to the rhythm at Beers & Beats Burpengary. This family-friendly event offers plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained!

Music in the Park Scarborough

  • Date: Sunday 26 January, 2026
  • Location: Scarborough Beach Park, Scarborough
  • Event link: Music in the Park

Celebrate Australia Day with friends. Take a picnic rug, fold-up chairs, water, sunscreen, and shade. Enjoy M

Australia Day on Bribie Island

Brennan Park and Chamber of Commerce Park play host to a cracking stage program of live music, there will be games, a few food trucks, market stalls and a good ole’ community sausage sizzle.

February Festivals

Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year

The Moreton Bay Region Lunar New Year event brings vibrant celebrations of the East to Caboolture. It’s a family-fun evening to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year.

March Festivals

Caboolture Foodfest -1

  • Date: Sunday 15 March, 2026
  • Location: James Street Precinct, Caboolture
  • Event link: Caboolture Foodfest

Get ready to explore a wide variety of culinary delights and indulge in a feast for the senses. From mouthwatering burgers to delicious coffee and sweet treats, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Brisbane Cycling Festival

The Brisbane Cycling Festival features a line-up of rides, races, events, expos, and entertainment for cyclists of all abilities.

April Festivals

Bluewater Festival

  • Date: Thursday 2 and Friday 3 April, 2026 
  • Location: Moora Park, Shorncliffe
  • Event link: Bluewater Festival

The famous Bluewater Festival at Shorncliffe Pier offers food, markets, entertainment, live bands, kids’ activities, and fireworks in conjunction with the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.

This annual Easter community event features rides for kids, show bags, animals, market stalls, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Pride Fest

  • Date: Saturday 18 April 2026, 10am – 4pm
  • Location: Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine
  • Event link: Find out more here.

Get ready to strut your stuff, sparkle brighter, and celebrate louder because Moreton Bay PrideFest 2026 is here to slay!

PrideFest Moreton Bay is bringing the vibes with a killer entertainment program! From 2pm, the Ausbuild Main Stage will slay, the One Love Zone will pump with a DJ stage, workshops, and support stalls, plus a silent

May Festivals

The Hills Festival

  • Date: Throughout May, 2026
  • Multiple locations
  • Event link: Hills Festival

The Hills come alive with fireworks, rides, entertainment and workshops for the month-long program of Hills Festival. Events are held in Arana Hills, Bunya, Draper, Everton Hills, Ferny Hills and Albany Creek.

Moreton Bay Multisport Festival

Held in May, the festival in Clontarf features twilight running conditions on Saturday and a triathlon on Sunday, raising funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Moreton Bay Anywhere Theatre Festival

This festival brings art and performance together in a range of performances across Moreton Bay and Brisbane.

June Festivals

Caboolture Show

  • Date: Friday 5 June – Sunday 7 June, 2026
  • Location: Caboolture Showgrounds
  • Event link: Caboolture Show

Caboolture Show has rides, food, entertainment and family fun. Held over three days in June, there’s something for everyone. We wrote about the Caboolture Show here.

Moreton Kids Festival

Moreton Kids Festival celebrates the wonder and boundless enthusiasm of youth, featuring a jam-packed program of family-friendly entertainment.

Redcliffe Show

  • Date: Friday 26 June – Sunday 28 June, 2026
  • Location: Redcliffe Showgrounds
  • Event link: Redcliffe Show

Enjoy three days of rides, shows, animals, entertainment, and games at the Redcliffe Show.

Where We Belong Festival

Redcliffe’s biggest music festival at Picnic Hill features a showcase of headline and local bands, food trucks, merch stands, and a beer garden. This year’s headliners are The Screaming Jets.

July Festivals

Bonfire Night

  • Date: Saturday 4 July, 2026
  • Location: Sandstone Point.
  • Event link: Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night at Sandstone Point Hotel features food trucks, fire twirlers, marshmallow roasting, campfire singalongs, live entertainment, flame shows, and pyro displays.

Dayboro Show

  • Date: 4 & 5 July, 2026
  • Location: Memorial Showgrounds, Dayboro
  • Event link: Dayboro Show

A traditional country fair with side show alley, rides, kids’ entertainment, wood-chopping, rodeo, dog show displays, and more. After sunset, don’t miss the amazing fireworks display.

Abbey Medieval Festival

  • Date: Friday 10 – Sunday 12 July, 2026
  • Location: Old Toorbul Point Rd, Caboolture
  • Event link: Abbey Medieval Festival

The Abbey Medieval Festival in Caboolture features historical re-enactments, medieval banquets, jousting, and family-friendly activities.

Samford Show

  • Date: Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 July, 2026
  • Location: Samford Showgrounds
  • Event link: Samford Show

An exciting and fun-packed show for the entire family, with plenty of entertainment and events, including a freestyle motocross display and bicycle stunt show, fireworks, food stalls, rides and more.

Mac’s Bridge Classic Car and Aircraft Festival

Experience classic cars and aircraft at Mac’s Bridge. Fun for the whole family! In addition to the usual comprehensive classic car displays

Einbunpin Festival

  • Date: TBC for 2026
  • Location: Einbunpin Lagoon Parklands, Sandgate
  • Event link: Einbunpin Festival

The Einbunpin Festival is a celebration for the community, highlighting the special village atmosphere, environment, and diverse talents and cultures in the Sandgate district. We wrote about the Einbunpin Festival here.

August Festivals

Pine Rivers Show

  • Date: Saturday 31 July – Sunday 2 August, 2026
  • Location: Pine Rivers Showgrounds, Lawnton
  • Event link: Pine Rivers Show

The Pine Rivers Show features carnival rides, displays, concerts, and competitions for the whole family. We write about the Pine Rivers Festival every year.

Caboolture Gem Fest

  • Date: Saturday 1 August, 2026
  • Location: Caboolture Showgrounds
  • Event link: Caboolture Gem Fest

Discover dazzling gemstones, jewellery, and minerals at Caboolture Gem Fest. Enjoy family fun, market stalls, and demonstrations!

Caboolture Foodfest -2

  • Date: Sunday 23 August, 2026
  • Location: James Street Precinct, Caboolture
  • Event link: Caboolture Foodfest

Get ready to explore a wide variety of culinary delights and indulge in a feast for the senses. From mouthwatering burgers to delicious coffee and sweet treats, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival

This exciting festival for foodies offers cooking demonstrations, seaside pop-up bars, local produce, live entertainment, and fireworks. We wrote about it here too!

September Festivals

Redcliffe KiteFest

  • Date: Friday 19 September, 2026
  • Location: Pelican Park, Clontarf
  • Event link: Redcliffe KiteFest

Enjoy international kite displays, kids’ headline acts, live music, interactive activities, workshops, markets, and delicious food at Clontarf.

Strawberry and Dessert Festival

Sandstone Point Hotel hosts the Strawberry & Dessert Festival to celebrate the delicious and nutritious strawberry as well as support local growers.

October Festivals

Oyster & Seafood Festival

Sandstone Point Hotel’s waterfront comes alive with a fresh seafood market including prawns, bugs, sand crabs, calamari and more.

November Festivals

Caboolture Foodfest -3

  • Date: Sunday 8 November, 2026
  • Location: James Street Precinct, Caboolture
  • Event link: Caboolture Foodfest

Get ready to explore a wide variety of culinary delights and indulge in a feast for the senses. From mouthwatering burgers to delicious coffee and

Burpengary Beers and Beats

Get your taste buds ready and groove to the rhythm at Beers & Beats Burpengary. This family-friendly event offers plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained!

December Festivals

Caboolture Christmas Carnival

It’s Christmas Carnival time so go along and browse all the wonderful stalls and grab a bite to eat.

The Big Man in the Red suit will be coming along for a visit with some goodies for all the children.

Woodford Folk Festival

Experience six days and nights of music, performers, craft displays, and the showcase Fire Event, just a short drive north-west of Caboolture.

Sandstone Point Hotel Christmas Carnival

  • Date: TBC for 2026
  • Location: Sandstone Point Hotel
  • Event link: Sandstone Point

Enjoy plenty of festivities for the whole family, with Christmas markets, food stalls, fireworks, live music, kids rides, entertainment and of course a visit from Santa!

Caboolture New Years Eve Festival

Head to Caboolture Showgrounds to bring in the new year with a community festival. There’ll be food stalls and plenty of entertainment to bring in the new year.

North Lakes Festivals and Events are Awesome!

When it comes to celebrating culture and community spirit, North Lakes has it all. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s always something joyful happening that makes you feel part of the community. Check out these festivals around North Lakes and beyond for an awesome day out!

Got a hot lead about another local festival? Email JodieM@TheGuides.com.au

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Written By Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the BDM of The Guides magazines covering Caboolture, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Sandgate and Chermside.

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