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"Pique-nique" French-style at Roma Street Parklands this July!Are you ready for Brisbane's biggest French 'pique-nique'Baguettes, blankets, baskets, and bérets... Indulge your senses with the smell of flaky, buttery croissants and melting cheese wafting through the air, the sound of clinking glasses and French joie-de-vivre, accompanied by fabulous French melodies for the perfect 'pique-nique à la française'.We'll have you covered with all you need to enjoy a 'pique-nique' in the park the French way, including a perfect picnic box you can pre-order online - so join us for the 'pique-nique' of the year!Awaiting you will be:hours of entertainment live on-stagea bustling French market where you can stroll and enjoy the flavours, aromas, and colours of Francespecially curated Masterclasses to take a deep dive into French culture through the lenses of cuisine, oenology, perfect pairing...a children's corner to keep our littlest Francophiles busy all day longa French bar to keep your glasses topped up (we can't have a French festival without Champagne!)a few other surprises...So, what do you say? Are you ready to discover more?Whether you are café-croissant or Champagne-charcuterie, you will find the ingredients for your perfect 'pique-nique' at Le Festival 2026!About the festival:Le Festival is a three-day annual French festival that brings together the best of France to Brisbane, including Live Entertainment, French Cuisine, Wines and Champagnes, Masterclasses, and much more. Since 2010, Le Festival has become the most iconic French Festival in south-east Queensland, offering a unique French rendez-vous for Brisbane locals and wider communities, and all the Francophiles out there, to immerse themselves in an authentic French and Francophone cultural experience.
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Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City
Roma Street Parkland, 1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City
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Le Festival 2026
"Pique-nique" French-style at Roma Street Parklands this July!Are you ready for Brisbane's biggest French 'pique-nique'Baguettes, blankets, baskets, and bérets... Indulge your senses with the smell of flaky, buttery croissants and melting cheese wafting through the air, the sound of clinking glasses and French joie-de-vivre, accompanied by fabulous French melodies for the perfect 'pique-nique à la française'.We'll have you covered with all you need to enjoy a 'pique-nique' in the park the French way, including a perfect picnic box you can pre-order online - so join us for the 'pique-nique' of the year!Awaiting you will be:hours of entertainment live on-stagea bustling French market where you can stroll and enjoy the flavours, aromas, and colours of Francespecially curated Masterclasses to take a deep dive into French culture through the lenses of cuisine, oenology, perfect pairing...a children's corner to keep our littlest Francophiles busy all day longa French bar to keep your glasses topped up (we can't have a French festival without Champagne!)a few other surprises...So, what do you say? Are you ready to discover more?Whether you are café-croissant or Champagne-charcuterie, you will find the ingredients for your perfect 'pique-nique' at Le Festival 2026!About the festival:Le Festival is a three-day annual French festival that brings together the best of France to Brisbane, including Live Entertainment, French Cuisine, Wines and Champagnes, Masterclasses, and much more. Since 2010, Le Festival has become the most iconic French Festival in south-east Queensland, offering a unique French rendez-vous for Brisbane locals and wider communities, and all the Francophiles out there, to immerse themselves in an authentic French and Francophone cultural experience.
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Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
So, you want to storm a trench?
Attend a free talk on Australia's involvement in World War I trench warfare, discussing tactics, technologies and the human experience.Few things are more central to our popular memory of the Western Front in World War I than the trench. Trench warfare, with its mud and men going 'over the top', is frequently depicted in photography, cinema, games and literature about the war. Yet, the planning and engineering that shaped the battlefields is often simplified or omitted from such media.The trenches were muddy and rat-infested, but they were also a prepared and layered warren of crenelations, hard points, listening posts and bunkers. Likewise, battlefield advances involved highly detailed firing plans of creeping and box barrages, observation and strafing by aircraft, and grenadier teams.This talk draws on archival material, published histories and personal stories to explore the practical realities of trench warfare on the Western Front in World War I. It will cover how the design of trenches developed over the war alongside methods for assaulting them.How soldiers were equipped and trained for trench warfare, and how they described their experiences. And it will shed light on why the Western Front was so deadly, despite tactical and mechanical innovations aimed at breaking the stalemate.So, if you've ever wanted to storm a trench, this is the guide for you.After the talk, visitors can stay to explore the Memorial Galleries - embarking on an interactive journey from the First World War to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands.Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is located at 285 Ann Street, Brisbane. Entry is through the double brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance.
Sunday guided walks - City Botanic Gardens
Come and explore the magnificent City Botanic Gardens and find out about what makes the City Botanic Gardens so unique within the Australian landscape.Sunday guided walks are led by City Botanic Gardens volunteer guides. Requirements: Wear a hat, enclosed walking shoes, and be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen. Meeting point: Meet at the Visitor Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology's Main Drive pathway).Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane's Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors.Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size.Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre.Walk duration: Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Bands in Parks: Scarf Up and Swing
Bands in Parks performs at New Farm Park.Come down to beautiful New Farm Park and experience the irresistible energy of big band jazz, brought to life by swinging brass, smooth saxophones, and powerhouse vocals. From upbeat jive rhythms to sultry jazz classics, it's the perfect afternoon to relax on the grass, dance with friends, and soak up the vibrant sounds of Brass Roots Live.Food trucks will be trading so bring the family and friends for an afternoon in the park.
Pruning fruit trees
Bookings essential. Pruning doesn't have to be intimidating. Learn the key pruning rules to keep your fruit trees healthy and bursting with fruit and understand how trees respond to cuts, how to shape for strength and airflow, and how to work with the tree's natural growth patterns. You'll have hands-on experience in the community garden's food forest so you'll know exactly when, where and how to prune to get the best from your fruit trees year after year. (The techniques taught can be applied to any tree).
Bub and me aqua
Bookings essential. Enjoy an aqua work-out designed for you- the Parent, grandparent or carer. This is your time to move, strengthen and recharge in the water while bub is with you, securely placed in a flotation seat. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating mat work into the session.
Murder and Mayhem!
Join us for a chilling night-time journey through true tales of crime, tragedy, and twisted fate in the original Murder and Mayhem cemetery tour.Beneath the quiet headstones of South Brisbane Cemetery lie stories that once shocked a city. On this gripping after-dark walk, we delve into the real-life dramas of those caught up in scandal, violence, and heartbreaking loss - all based on thoroughly researched historical records.This tour will take you deep into the shadows of Queensland's criminal past, where nothing is quite as it seems.Prepare to hear about:a betrayal that shattered a family from withina suspicious death... and a husband under the microscopethe gallows execution that went terribly wronga decades-old case that embarrassed the Queensland Policea mother and baby child's final, frozen night.Led by engaging storytellers, including award-winning cemetery historian Tracey Olivieri, this unforgettable experience is a safe and atmospheric way to explore one of Brisbane's most historic burial grounds under the cover of darkness - dare to walk among the departed, discovering the real stories behind the stone.All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.
Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane's Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors.Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size.Walk times: Walks depart at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday.Walk duration: Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre.Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.