Where to join the celebrations

Join in the celebrations for Queensland's 166th birthday! Discover where you can be part of the action.

We're hitting the road! We'll be popping up in surprise locations across Queensland – keep an eye out and celebrate with us. If you see the QLD Day Kombi, snap a photo and share where you saw it then scan the QR to vote for Queensland's best. Step inside for the ultimate photo studio experience. Strike your best pose, capture the moment, and receive your digital photo instantly.

Blues on Broadbeach

Saturday 17 May 2025

Kurrawa Beach Park

Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach

Pop-up time: 10am - 5pm

Featuring a wide array of international and homegrown artists performing across multiple indoor and outdoor stages, Blues on Broadbeach is one of Australia’s largest non-ticketed music festivals now in its 24th year.

Find out more about Blues on Broadbeach at www.bluesonbroadbeach.com

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Festival of Outback Opera - Sing Sing Sing

Sunday 18 May 2025

The Drovers Place

69 Ilfracombe Road, Longreach

Pop-up time: 7am - 11am

Unlike any music event you've experienced, the Festival of Outback Opera features a series of concerts in iconic outback locations. Held on the last day of the Festival, Sing Sing Sing is a fun-filled session of music making and merriment for singers of all levels of experience and ability.   This event is going to be a little different! No Kombi? No worries! Snap the QR code to vote for Queensland's best, and go in the draw to win a prize!

Find out more about Festival of Outback Opera at www.oq.com.au

Port Douglas Carnivale - The Tin Shed's Family Beach Day

Saturday 24 May 2025

Four Mile Beach

Port Douglas

Pop-up time: 9am- 3pm

Port Douglas Carnivale celebrates the very best of Tropical North Queensland from the bounty of the sea, abundant fresh produce and world class wines to talented local artists, musicians and performers. The Tin Shed's Family Beach Day is all about the fun of the beach. The day includes a family Sand Sculpting Competition, beach activities, dancing, music fun and colour.

Find out more about Port Douglas Carnivale at www.carnivale.com.au

State of Origin Game 1

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Suncorp Stadium

Castlemaine Street, Milton

Pop-up time: 6pm - 8pm

See the Queensland Maroons take on the New South Wales Blues. This iconic sports event is an excellent platform to celebrate Queensland's heritage, especially given the historical rivalry with New South Wales. Queenslander!

Find out more about State of Origin Game 1 at www.nrl.com

Noosa Eat & Drink Festival - Festival Village

Saturday 31 May 2025

Noosa Woods

Claude Batten Drive, Noosa

Activation time: 11am - 5pm

The Festival Village is the hub of Noosa Eat & Drink Festival, bringing together Noosa's latest and greatest restaurants, drinks, world-class chefs, producer pop-ups, and interactive demonstrations.

Find out more about the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival at www.noosaeatdrink.com.au