Upcoming Events
Discover upcoming events, activities and opportunities to connect with our community.
Events
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Cairns Pride Festival
CairnsCommunityEvent Details: • Cairns Pride Festival Please look at organiser's site for more details.
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Dinner and/or Trivia @ Come to Daddy
Come To Daddy 208 Montague Rd, West End, Queensland, AustraliaCommunityEvent Details: • Join the Team Rainbow table for dinner and trivia at Daddy, West End. • Dinner starts at 6pm and trivia starts at 7pm. • Come along for dinner and/or trivia. All welcome! • To register, email [email protected]. Date & Time: WED 14 OCT 2026 Dinner @ 6PM • Trivia @ 6:20PM Cost: Venue: Come To Daddy, West End
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GiveOUT Day
FundraiserEvent Details: • Your GiveOUT Day donation will help an LGBTQIA+ Queenslander attend Gay Games XIII Perth 2030 by funding registration, travel and accommodation. • This bursary removes financial barriers, creates belonging and builds confidence. • By sharing their journey, the recipient will inspire wider participation, visibility, pride and connection across Queensland’s diverse rainbow communities.
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Federation of Gay Games Annual General Assembly
OnlineOur AGA this year will feature: An introduction to the nominated candidates for the FGG Board of Directors: Approval of the Annual Report 2025/26: A presentation of the 2025/26 Financial Report and approval of our budget for 2026/27: A presentation by team behind Gay Games XIII Perth, Australia 2030: A time to share feedback and suggestions from Gay Games XII València 2026: Confirmation of location of AGA 2027: The vote for adding new Honorary Life Members: Bylaw amendment discussion: and finally the Board election results: ⚠️ You must register for the AGA to be able to attend.
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The start of the Melt Festival
FestivalEvent Details: • Melt Festival is an annual open-access festival of Queer arts and culture staged across Magandjin/Brisbane, Australia. • It builds on the success of its predecessor Melt, the LGBTQIA+ festival staged annually at Brisbane Powerhouse since 2015. • In a city gearing up to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032, Melt is a showcase of queer art, artists, allies, icons, sports and ideas. Date & Time: 21 OCT – 08 NOV 2026 Cost: Venue: New Farm Park Melt is guided by the Melt Reference Group, a committee of LGBTQIA+ leaders and artists.
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Fair Day 2026
New Farm Park New Farm Park, Queensland, AustraliaCommunityEvent Details: • Fair Day is Brisbane Pride’s community day. A full day outdoors with live performance on the main stage, the Rainbow Markets, food, and stalls from LGBTIQA+ organisations, services and small businesses across Queensland. Cost: Please check event organiser's website for ticket prices. Venue: New Farm Park
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Brisbane River Pride Parade
CommunityEvent Details: PAY BAR • SNACKS INCL. • LIMITED PLACES – BOOK YOUR SPOT Date & Time: SAT 24 OCT • 2:30–6PM Cost: TICKETS $85 Venue:
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Rainbow Games Opening Ceremony — Team Rainbow Recruitment
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland , New ZealandCommunityJoin Team Rainbow for the Rainbow Games 2026 in Auckland. Choose a sport, find your people, and take your place in an inclusive community. Event Details: 14 sports All levels welcome Recruitment + information session Date & Time: October 29 – November 1 Cost: Free Venue: Auckland, New Zealand Tāmaki Makaurau
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AI in the Critical Path webinar
OnlineEvent Details: You will leave with: A clear view of where your current standards stop and what they leave open A six-step approach to recovering from an AI event, from stopping it to explaining it Five questions your board should be able to answer about any AI system that makes decisions Three practical places to start, using what you already hold Date & Time: October 29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: See event site for registration. Venue: Online
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Gay Skate
Skateway Albany Creek 700 Alabany Creek, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaCommunityEvent Details: Al risk & accountability Controls & the Three Lines Model Practical governance frameworks Date & Time: November 1, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Cost: Entry: $17.50pp + Skate or Blade Hire $8.50 Venue: Upstairs 700 Albany Creek Road, Albany Creek. Brisbane QLD
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Brisbane Pride Choir
FestivalEvent Details: •The concert is presented as part of Melt Fest •The evening will feature live choral renditions of the music of Kate Bush, Hozier, Lady Gaga, and many more in a reflection of the queer community's struggles and triumphs. •The concert will also include featured individual performances spanning pop, blues, drag, and spoken word poetry. •Light food and refreshments will be available for purchase, as well as homemade preserves and honey. Date & Time: November 7, 7:00-9:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm Cost: Please see event website for ticket prices. Venue: Bulimba Community Centre
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Heatwave Festival — Port Douglas
FestivalEvent Details: HEATWAVE Festival is a bold, joyful celebration of LGBTQIA+ visibility, diversity and connection, set against the lush backdrop of Far North Queensland. Date & Time: FRI 12th Feb - SUN 14th Feb 2027 Cost: Please click on organiser's website for ticket prices. Venue: Port Douglas