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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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 • 4–6PM 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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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