Featured events
QLD Day at Government House
Government House Queensland
Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–3pm
Government House
168 Fernberg Road, Paddington
Brisbane
Queensland’s Best Art Tour
Queensland Art Gallery
Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11:15am–12pm
Queensland Art Gallery
Stanley Place, South Brisbane
Brisbane
Queensland’s Best Modern Art Tour
Gallery of Modern Art
Saturday 6 June 2026 | 1:15–2pm
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley Place, South Brisbane
Brisbane
QLD Day Party
Cairns edition
Cairns Regional Council
Saturday 6 June 2026 | 5–9:30pm
Eastern Event Lawn
The Esplanade, Cairns
North Queensland
QLD Day Party
Landsborough edition
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Saturday 6 June 2026 | 3–9pm
Landsborough Museum
4 Maleny Street, Landsborough
Sunshine Coast
QLD Day parkrun
parkrun
Saturday 6 June 2026
Whether you’re walking, running, volunteering or cheering, join a free parkrun near you on QLD Day! It’s a chance to connect with your community and be part of a vibrant, statewide celebration.
QLD Day Parties
No matter where you are in Queensland, there’s a party happening near you! From a QLD Day party at your local pub, club or hotel, a backyard barbecue to a community cricket match, these local events provide an opportunity for community groups, sporting clubs, schools, and other organisations to join in the festivities, host their own QLD Day event, and showcase their Queensland pride.
Mega Round
Celebrate Queensland’s love for sport at the QLD Day Mega Round on Saturday 6 June. This thrilling event features all-Queensland clashes in NRL, AFL, and Super Netball across Brisbane, Townsville, and the Gold Coast. Brisbane will also host the iconic Seven Oaks Day at Eagle Farm Racecourse, combining world-class horse racing with vibrant entertainment.
Mini Maroons
The Mini Maroons Clinics are an exciting opportunity for kids aged 5–12 to engage in rugby league activities in the leadup to QLD Day 2026. Hosted by Queensland Rugby League, these clinics are designed for children of all abilities and provide a fun, interactive environment to develop footy skills, participate in games, and meet special guests.
parkrun
Whether you’re walking, running, volunteering or cheering, join a free parkrun near you on QLD Day! It’s a chance to connect with your community and be part of a vibrant, statewide celebration.
Film Festival
This QLD Day, celebrate the stories, scenery, and spirit of our state on the big screen. The QLD Day Film Festival showcases iconic films made right here, featuring the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture that make Queensland unforgettable.
Light Up QLD
We shine maroon on QLD Day.
Landmarks across the state will light up maroon – from city centres to regional towns, Queensland’s icons will shine maroon on QLD Day to celebrate our state. Check out the landmarks near you.