Community Events Calendar

Brisbane City Council’s official What's On portal allows users to search thousands of markets, festivals, and community events by keyword, date, venue, or type.

The listing comes at a point when multiple free and ticketed gatherings are set for the second half of July 2026. Residents and visitors use the portal to plan attendance around work and family schedules without relying on scattered social media posts.

July gatherings listed on official sites

Brisbane Open House runs July 18-19, 2026, and opens nearly 100 of the city’s buildings to the public. The James Street Food + Wine Trail follows on July 26, 2026, as a free culinary event that highlights local venues and chefs. Night Feast begins July 29 and continues through August 23, 2026. Clancestry starts July 30 and ends August 8, 2026, at QPAC with concerts, workshops and theatre performances.

These dates appear on Eventbrite community listings and Brisbane City Council event pages. The events sit within a broader pattern of council-supported activities that run throughout the year.

Using the portal for planning

Users reach the portal at brisbaneca.gov/Calendar.aspx and enter dates or keywords to filter results. Additional listings sit on brisbane.qld.gov.au and Eventbrite community pages for the Brisbane area. Checking these sites provides the most direct route to confirmed times, venues and any registration steps before heading out.