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QLD Day Parties

Get ready to celebrate our state on Saturday 6 June, with events all around Queensland.

Wherever you live across our great state, search for an event near you or simply register your own event.

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QLD Day Party
Cairns edition

Cairns Regional Council

Arts and culture

Entertainment

Family friendly

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 5–9:30pm
Eastern Event Lawn
The Esplanade, Cairns

Far North and North Queensland

Celebrate QLD Day in Cairns at a free, family-friendly event on the Eastern Events Lawn. Enjoy watching the QLD Day Mega Round on the Big Screen including the Cowboys vs Dolphins at 5:30pm and Broncos vs Titans at 7:35pm. Experience free entertainment, a sausage sizzle, pop-up bar, food vendors, and interactive activities that celebrate Queensland.

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QLD Day Party
Landsborough edition

Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Arts and culture

Entertainment

Family friendly

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 3–9pm
Landsborough Museum
4 Maleny Street, Landsborough

Sunshine Coast

Celebrate QLD Day at Landsborough Museum on Saturday 6 June 2026, from 3–9pm. Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly evening with history, community and local pride. Experience free activities, face painting, an inflatable obstacle course, live music, food, and watch NRL Mega Round with the Cowboys vs Dolphins at 5:30pm.

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Queensland’s Best Art Tour

Queensland Art Gallery

Arts and culture

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11:15am–12pm
Queensland Art Gallery
Stanley Place, South Brisbane

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day by joining a free, volunteer-guided tour celebrating standout works by Queensland artists across our collection.

Please meet at the Stanley Place entrance information desk, Queensland Art Gallery (entrance closest to the State Library).

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Queensland’s Best Modern Art Tour

Gallery of Modern Art

Arts and culture

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 1:15–2pm
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley Place, South Brisbane

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day by joining a free, volunteer-guided tour that highlights standout works by Queensland artists across the Gallery of Modern Art.

Please meet at the GOMA Information Desk.

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QLD Day at The Wellshot

Wellshot Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12–8:30pm
Wellshot Hotel
20 Main Avenue, Ilfracombe

Toowoomba and Darling Downs

Celebrate QLD Day with a free Pool Table and Jukebox, plus meal and drink specials!

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Lockyer Hotel QLD Day

The Lockyer Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–3pm
The Lockyer Hotel
52 Victoria Street, Forest Hill

Brisbane and surrounds

This QLD Day we’re celebrating all things maroon at the Lockyer Hotel!

Join us as we celebrate the great state we call home with cold drinks, hearty feeds and good country hospitality.

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Ben’s Chicken Racing

Ben’s Chicken Racing

Entertainment

Family friendly

1–6 June 2026 | 5–6pm
Royal Carrangarra Hotel
33 Stopford Street, Baralaba

Western Queensland

Join us for our iconic Chicken Racing comedy show, running 7 nights a week in Western Queensland.

Each night, we’re raising funds for Little Windmills, supporting regional kids and communities. Celebrate QLD Day and cheer on your favourite racing chicken while giving back to the community.

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Queensland Museum Cobb+Co guided tour

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

Arts and culture

Family friendly

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–12pm
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co
27 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba

Toowoomba and Darling Downs

Learn about our state’s rich natural and cultural history with a free guided tour highlighting Queensland Stories at Queensland Museum Cobb+Co on QLD Day.

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Blacksmithing Demonstrations

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

Arts and culture

Entertainment

Family friendly

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 9am–4pm
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co
27 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba

Toowoomba and Darling Downs

Celebrate QLD Day at Cobb+Co with red-hot metal shaping that keep Queensland’s heritage trades alive plus live blacksmithing demonstrations by Australian Champion Blacksmith Terry Drennan. Free admission.

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Parkwood Village Proudly, Loudly Queensland

Parkwood Village

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 1:30–10pm
Parkwood Village
76/76-122 Napper Road, Parkwood

Gold Coast

On QLD Day, tee off from 1:30pm, feast on laneway food, and enjoy live music from 3pm. Compete for best dressed, then cheer on the Titans from 7:35pm on the big screens. Go in the draw to win meat trays and great prizes.

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Dino Dance Party

Queensland Museum Tropics

Family friendly

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10:15am–12pm
Queensland Museum Tropics
70-102 Flinders Street, Townsville

Far North and North Queensland

Celebrate all things Queensland by checking out the state fossil, Muttaburrasaurus, alongside other Age of the Dinosaurs highlights. Learn, craft and dance with us in a fun, family-friendly experience celebrating Queensland’s unique prehistoric heritage and vibrant spirit.

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QLD Day Celebrations

The Courty Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12pm–2am
The Courty Hotel
120 Gill Street, Charters Towers

Far North and North Queensland

Celebrate QLD Day in style with a barbecue lunch in The Courty Hotel’s beer garden, with drink specials, raffles, and a thong throwing competition! Stick around for karaoke fun until 2am and catch all the action on the big screen with live sport streaming all day.

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QLD Feddy Day

The Federal Hotel

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–6pm
The Federal Hotel
71 Churchill Street, Childers

Wide Bay

Childers celebrates QLD Day with a barbecue lunch and Bogan Bash! Enjoy snags on bread, cold drinks, and plenty of laughs. Cheer on the toad races, show off your style in the Best Dressed Bogan comp, or flaunt your locks in the Best Mullet contest. Grab your mates for a ripper arvo!

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Banyo and Districts QLD Day Celebrations and Citizenship Ceremony 2026

Banyo and Districts Community Group

Arts and culture

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12–4pm
Nudgee Showground Park
61 Hayden Street, Nudgee

Brisbane and surrounds

Kick off QLD Day with a welcome for new Australians at a special Citizenship Ceremony at 10am. Then enjoy live music, dance performances, local products, and showcases from our schools, artists, and community groups. Come along and celebrate culture, connection, and the vibrant spirit of our community!

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Ultimate QLD Day Party

North Burleigh Surf Club

Entertainment

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12–5pm
North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Supporters Club
293 The Esplanade, Miami

Gold Coast

Celebrate QLD Day with live music, a barbecue feast, cane toad racing, raffles, prizes, and a Queensland Legends Sports Lunch. Gather your mates and join the fun as we honour the Sunshine State with great food, entertainment, and community spirit.

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QLD Seafood Tower

Grand Hotel Childers

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6–7 June 2026 | 11:30am–2pm
Grand Hotel Childers
110 Churchill Street, Childers

Wide Bay

Enjoy Queensland’s finest with a seafood feast to remember – think Seafood share tower, macadamia-crusted barramundi, Moreton Bay bugs, and more. Gather your crew, savour the best of the reef and regions, and make it an unforgettable QLD Day experience.

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QLD Day the Adavale way

Adavale Outback

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12–2pm
General Store, Adavale (Adavale Pub)
Lot 704 Shepherd Street Adavale, Adavale

Central Queensland

Come and commemorate QLD Day with a free sausage sizzle and community catch-up to celebrate our state with good food, great company, and plenty of Queensland pride.

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Flagstone Tavern QLD Day

Redcape Hospitality

Entertainment

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–11:59pm
Flagstone Tavern
242 Homestead Drive, Flagstone

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day at Flagstone Tavern on Saturday June 6 with a full day of live entertainment, great food and local community spirit.

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QLD Day at Hound and Stag

Hound and Stag Brewing Co

Entertainment

Family friendly

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12pm–Late
Hound and Stag Brewing Co
13 Wrights Place, Arundel

Gold Coast

Round up your mates, bring the family, and enjoy a laid-back Sunday at your local brewery. We will have live music from 1pm, cold craft beers pouring, delicious food, and good vibes all afternoon. Whether you are stopping by for lunch or a family afternoon out, we would love to see you there to celebrate!

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QLD Day Party

Beach Hotel Broadbeach

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–Late
The Beach Hotel Broadbeach
50 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

Gold Coast

Join us on QLD Day at the Beach Hotel Broadbeach on Saturday 6 June with a full-day celebration of Queensland’s best food, local beers, live music and Sunshine State culture.

Expect premium local produce, iconic Queensland beverages and all-day entertainment from 11am until late.

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QLD Native Foods Saltwater Dreaming Festival

IITOQ

Arts and culture

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 8am–2pm
Ronnie Long Park Tallebudgera Surf Club
1505 Gold Coast Highway, Tallebudgera

Gold Coast

Celebrate QLD Day with an unforgettable morning of Indigenous food, culture, and community at Saltwater Dreaming where celebrity Indigenous chefs, cultural tours, and vibrant markets GATHAA come together at one of the Gold Coast’s most beautiful beachside locations.

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QLD Day at Archive Beer Boutique

Archive Beer Boutique

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12pm–12am
Archive Beer Boutique
100 Boundary Street, West End

Brisbane and surrounds

Join us for a day of fun and celebration! Enjoy a BBQ from 12pm, live local music at 7pm and beverage specials. Wear your favourite Queensland gear, win meat tray raffles, and embrace the spirit of our state.

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QLD Day at Carrollee Hotel

CQ Hotels Group

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12pm–4pm
Carrollee Hotel
4 King Street, Kingaroy

Sunshine Coast

Celebrate QLD Day at Carrollee Hotel with raffles, live music, trivia, games, chef’s specials, and don’t forget to wear maroon!

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QLD Day Party!

The Straddie Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–Late
The Straddie Hotel
158 East Coast Road, Point Lookout

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day at The Straddie Hotel! Enjoy QLD-inspired food and drinks, live music, giveaways, family-friendly fun and Best Dressed prizes – all set in island paradise while supporting our local Surf Life Savers and celebrating the Queensland community spirit.

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QLD Day Celebration

Broncos Leagues Club

Entertainment

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 1:30–5:30pm
Broncos Leagues Club
98 Fulcher Road, Red Hill

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day at Alfie’s Bar with live music, QLD-themed food and drinks, giveaways, meat tray raffles, and a Best Dressed competition. Dress in your best Queensland gear and enjoy a free afternoon full of true-blue Queensland spirit at the Broncos Leagues Club!

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QLD Day at The Marine Hotel

Marine Hotel

Entertainment

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12:30pm–6pm
Marine Hotel
59 Victoria Street, Cardwell

North Queensland

Celebrate QLD Day at the Marine Hotel! Enjoy Cardwell Lions raffles from 12:30pm to 1pm, followed by live music from Craig Phelps from 2pm to 6pm. Plus, don’t miss the free sausage sizzle starting at 2pm. Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of fun, food, and entertainment!

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QLD Day at Gracemere Hotel

Gracemere Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–12am
Gracemere Hotel
Old Capricorn Highyway, Gracemere

Central Queensland

Celebrate your Queensland pride in style! Dress to impress for our best‑dressed competition, enjoy exciting giveaways, and soak up the atmosphere with music that every Queenslander will love. Kick things up a notch with karaoke from 8pm, and treat yourself to delicious Queensland‑inspired meals served hot and fresh from the kitchen!

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OASIS Saturdays QLD Day Celebration | Afternoon Boat Party

Oasis Brisbane

Entertainment

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12:30pm–5pm
Boarding City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice Street, Brisbane City

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate Queensland Day onboard OASIS — Brisbane’s ultimate floating playground. Cruise into the weekend with sunshine, cocktails, DJs, river views and feel-good vibes as we celebrate everything we love about Queensland. Gather your crew and experience the city’s favourite Saturday escape. Ticketed event. Prices from $23.80 per person.

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QLD Day at Club Parkview!

Club Parkview

Entertainment

Family friendly

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–Late
Club Parkview
32 Woogaroo Street, Goodna

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day with rugby league live & loud on our BIG screen, as all four Queensland teams take the field. Enjoy Queensland-themed food, great footy, cold drinks, club atmosphere and live entertainment all day at Club Parkview.

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QLD Day at the Railway

Railway Hotel Calliope

Entertainment

Family friendly

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12pm–6pm
Railway Hotel Calliope
41 Stirrat Street, Calliope

North Queensland

Join the family fun day at Railway Hotel Calliope. Sports on the big screen, pub cricket, sausage sizzle & live tunes. There will also be a prize for best dressed bogan!

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QLD Day at Club Macleay

Club Macleay

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–8pm
Club Macleay
28 Benowa Street, Macleay Island

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day at Club Macleay. Three Queensland inspired meals will be available throughout lunch and dinner!

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QLD Day – Slipstream’s 9th Anniversary Party

Slipstream Brewing

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11:30am–7pm
Slipstream Brewing
94 Wilkie Street, Yeerongpilly

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day at Slipstream’s event, proudly crowned Queensland’s Best Pub in 2025! We’ve got a day packed with locally brewed beers, live music, face painting, mini golf, brewery tours (tickets via Eventbrite) and a Whole Hog BBQ. Support local & raise a glass to Queensland hospitality, food and beer!

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QLD Day at Nerang RSL!

Nerang RSL

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Sporting

6–7 June 2026 | 9am–4am
Nerang RSL & Memorial Club
69 Nerang Street, Nerang

Gold Coast

Celebrate QLD Day at Nerang RSL & Memorial Club on Saturday 6 June! Brunch from 9am, Meat Tray Raffles at 12pm & 3pm, live music from 4:30pm, AFL & NRL live and loud, late night cash draws from 8pm, all-day dining, Chef’s Specials & courtesy bus available.

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Bites & Beats QLD Day

Mount Isa City Council

Arts and culture

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 5pm
Mount Isa City Council
Centennial Place and Miles Street, Mount Isa City

North Queensland

Celebrate QLD Day at the “Bites & Beats” event! Enjoy live music, free kids’ activities, an open-air cinema, vibrant markets, and delicious food and drinks. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day of entertainment and community spirit. Don’t miss this fantastic celebration of all things Queensland!

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QLD SUNSET + DJ + DRINKS

Southport Yacht Club

Entertainment

Cocktails

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 4pm–9pm
Southport Yacht Club
1 Macarthur Parade, Main Beach

Gold Coast

Gather your Queensland mates together and settle in for a proper Gold Coast Saturday afternoon at the Southport Yacht Club, Quaterdeck Bar. With free entry, Saturday Sun-Sets is all about kicking back on the waterfront & live DJ tunes from 4pm to 7pm. Good tunes. Sunset drinks. Salty air. Great people. That’s Queensland!

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QLD Celebrates all things Aussie

Surf Club Palm Cove

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12pm–5pm
Surf Club Palm Cove
135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove

North Queensland

Celebrate all things Queensland with a free sausage sizzle, thong throwing competition, even watch the Cairns Surf Lifesaving March Pass throughout the day.

Live Footy on the big screen all out in our Garden Bar, with merchandise giveaways.
Best dressed Queensland dogs always welcome.

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Club SOPO Celebrates QLD Day

Club SOPO Southport

Entertainment

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 9:30am–4am
Club SOPO Southport
36 Scarborough Street, Southport

Gold Coast

Celebrate QLD Day at Club SOPO with live music, icy cold drinks, wall-to-wall sport and our legendary QLD Day Croc Burger. Gather your mates, wear your maroon proudly and spend the day soaking up the atmosphere at your favourite local!

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Club Paradise QLD Day Celebration

Club Paradise

Entertainment

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–2am
Club Paradise
Level 1, 9 Beach Road, Surfers Paradise

Gold Coast

Celebrate QLD Day at Club Paradise, Surfers Paradise, with Queensland-inspired menus with local produce, cold drinks, and wall-to-wall live sport on the massive 3.9m screen. Bring your mates, wear your maroon proudly, and enjoy a huge day of atmosphere, food, and sport in the heart of the Gold Coast.

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QLD Day at The Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel Gladstone

Entertainment

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–12am
The Queens Hotel Gladstone
125 Goondoon Street, Gladstone

Central Queensland

Join us at The Queens Gladstone for a MEGA Day in Sport this QLD Day – Saturday 6th June!

Catch all the action LIVE & LOUD in our Sports Lounge with a huge day of sport on the big screens, great atmosphere, cold drinks and your favourite game day feeds.

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Relish Food & Wine Festival

Fraser Coast Tourism & Events

Arts and culture

Entertainment

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Celebrity chef

Live Music

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–5pm
Queens Park & Surrounding Parklands, Maryborough

Brisbane and surrounds

Indulge in the best of food, wine, and entertainment when Maryborough’s signature event, the Relish Food & Wine Festival arrives June 6th for QLD day! Relish promises an unforgettable experience featuring live music, gourmet food, drink vendors, exclusive ticketed sessions, and so much more.

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QLD Day at Gilligan’s

Gilligan’s Hotel and Resort

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–Late
Gilligan’s
57-89 Grafton Street, Cairns City

North Queensland

QLD Day at Gilligan’s – Celebrate the best of the Far North at the iconic Gilligan’s this QLD Day! We’re bringing together everything Queensland is famous for cold beers, sunshine, live music, poolside vibes, and a classic sausage sizzle done right.

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Wynnum Manly Juniors QLD Day

Wynnum Manly Junior Rugby League Club

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12pm–10pm
Wynnum Manly Junior Rugby League Club
57 Stradbroke Avenue, Wynnum

Brisbane and surrounds

Come down on QLD Day to the Wynnum Manly Juniors on Saturday 6 June with a full-day celebration with games of footy, food and beers. Let’s celebrate being a Queenslander in the Sunshine State! Wear maroon, cheer your team on and let’s enjoy the beers. Meat raffles and Live Music from 4pm.

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QLD Day at Bramble Bay

Bramble Bay Bowls Club

Entertainment

Family friendly

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–5pm
Bramble Bay Bowls Club
6 Victoria Avenue (Cnr Hornibrook Esplanade), Woody Point

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day at Bramble Bay with free Barefoot Bowls from 11am to 5pm. Bring a mate to celebrate – no shoes, no worries! Register online for your free two-hour bowls session. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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Enjoy being a LARRIKIN!

The Larrikin Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–Midnight
The Larrikin Hotel
69 Herbert Street, Bowen

Brisbane and surrounds

Enjoy great food at great prices for lunch and dinner, including the best $25 300g rump in QLD! Catch all the racing and sports on our screens, try your luck with TAB and Keno, and join the fun with karaoke from 8pm to 11pm. Don’t miss out!

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Palmy Hotel QLD Day

Palmwoods Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–Late
Palmwoods Hotel
28-34 Main Street, Palmwoods

Sunshine Coast

Celebrate QLD Day Weekend at Palmwoods Hotel! Saturday, 6 June Enjoy the M7 Band live from 8:30pm. Watch all the action LIVE & LOUD with Broncos v Titans, Cowboys v Dolphins, Suns v Lions, Firebirds v Lightning, and the QLD Day Stakes. Don’t miss the excitement!

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QLD Day at Beerwah Hotel

Beerwah Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–12am
Beerwah Hotel
53 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

Sunshine Coast

Celebrate QLD Day Weekend at Beerwah Hotel! Saturday, 6 June Enjoy the Drive Time Band live from 8:30pm, playing all your favourite party hits. PLUS, catch all the Queensland Day games LIVE & LOUD Broncos v Titans, Cowboys v Dolphins, Suns v Lions, Firebirds v Lightning, and the QLD Day Stakes!

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QLD Day at Os

Osbourne Hotel

Entertainment

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–9pm
Osbourne Hotel
766 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane and surrounds

QLD Day at Os with a day dedicated to all things Queensland. We’re bringing together live sport, food, drinks and live music for one massive Saturday session. Whether you’re backing your team, or making a day of it with mates, expect big screens, great atmosphere and Queensland pride all day long!

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QLD Day at Pimpama Pavilion

Pimpama Pavilion

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–Late
Pimpama Pavilion
5 Dixon Drive, Pimpama

Gold Coast

Celebrate QLD Day at Pimpama Pavilion, your go-to spot for live sport on the big screen, quality dining, drinks, and good times. Bring your mates and family for a relaxed afternoon filled with delicious food, cold drinks, and great vibes. We’d love to celebrate with you!

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Grab a Slice of Queensland on QLD Day

North Shore Tavern Townsville

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–12am
North Shore Tavern Townsville
37 Main Street, Burdell

Brisbane and surrounds

Join us on Saturday, 6 June, to celebrate QLD Day! Enjoy free cake from 11:30am to 2pm (while it lasts) and groove to live music by Luke Beau from 2pm. Cake, burgers, beers, music, and state pride await!

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QLD Day at The Queens Arms

The Queens Arms Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–Late
The Queens Arms Hotel
133 Queen Street, Southport

Gold Coast

Celebrate QLD Day at The Queens Arms with an afternoon of great hospitality, great company, and all your game-day action live on the screens. Gather your mates and bring the family down to enjoy hearty meals, cold drinks flowing, and an atmosphere perfect for celebrating everything Queensland.

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Celebrate QLD Day

Clayfield Electorate Office

Arts and culture

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 9am–11am
Melrose Park
Cnr Rose Street and Roseleigh Street, Kalinga

Brisbane and surrounds

Bring the whole family and celebrate QLD Day. Enjoy a morning packed with a sausage sizzle, jumping castle, free face painting, sensory play, along with other fun activities. Meet local heroes from Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Police and soak up the festive community vibe.

Landers Pocket QLD DAY

4 Pines Landers Pocket

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–10pm
Landers Pocket
40 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport

Brisbane and surrounds

It’s QLD Day! Celebrate at Landers Pocket with cold 4 Pines, great food, and good mates. There’s no better spot to show your Queensland pride. Join us on 6 June.

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Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

Queensland Museum

Arts and culture

Entertainment

Family friendly

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 9:40am–4pm
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Corner of Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane

Brisbane and surrounds

Free tickets for QLD Day on Sat, 6 June! Explore Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends and uncover the 130-million-year history of crocodiles. Get up close to stunning models, fossils and First Nations stories in this all-ages, interactive world-first exhibition. Limited tickets available, book now!

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Daily Discoveries Queensland: Australia’s Most Biodiverse State

Queensland Museum

Arts and culture

Family friendly

STEM

Science

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 9:30am–5pm
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Corner of Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day at Queensland Museum Kurilpa!

On Sat 6 June, join Daily Discoveries and explore why Queensland is Australia’s most biodiverse state. Chat with Queensland Museum experts and discover the incredible plants, animals and ecosystems that make our state unique. Free entry!

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Queensland Highlights Tour: Discover Queensland Stories

Queensland Museum

Arts and culture

Tours

Family friendly

STEM

History

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 9:30am–5pm
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Corner of Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane

Brisbane and surrounds

On Sat 6 June, explore Discover Queensland Stories at Queensland Museum with a FREE highlights tour. Learn about our state’s rich history and heritage, with a special nod to the significance of QLD Day. Don’t miss this one-day-only themed tour! Tickets limited, book now!

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Queensland Icon Night

Torquay Hotel

Entertainment

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 8pm–2am
Torquay Hotel
421 Esplanade, Torquay

Wide Bay

Come and celebrate QLD Day with us by dressing up as your favourite Queenslander! There will be a DJ, delicious food, and refreshing drinks.

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QLD Day Caxton Street

Lord Alfred Hotel

Entertainment

Sporting

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 3pm–7pm
Lord Alfred Hotel
68 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City

Brisbane and surrounds

Join us for the pre-event before QLD Day Mega Round at Suncorp Stadium. Steak Sandwiches and Chicken Burgers available on the street directly outside Lord Alfred.

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QLD Day at QLD’s Oldest Licensed Pub!

Grand View Hotel

Sporting

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–12am
Grand View Hotel
49 North Street, Cleveland

Brisbane and surrounds

Cold drinks, bay views, live music & live sport — there’s nowhere more Queensland than this. Celebrate at QLD’s oldest licensed pub with a special Queenslander Burger, NRL & AFL on the TVs and good vibes all day.

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QLD Day at Kirra Beach Hotel

Kirra Beach Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–12am
Kirra Beach Hotel
2 Marine Parade, Coolangatta

Gold Coast

Come celebrate QLD Day with us and soak up the good vibes—think icy cold drinks, seafood raffles, delicious Chef’s specials, your favourite footy team on the big screens, live entertainment from 7pm, or simply kicking back with a cocktail watching the waves roll in.

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Official PBR After Party

Homestead Tavern

Entertainment

Bull Riding

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10pm–2am
Homestead Tavern
114 Zillmere Road, Boondall

Brisbane and surrounds

PBR Origin hits Brisbane on June 6, and the Homestead Tavern is proud to be the home of the official PBR afterparty. Straight after the dirt settles, join us from 10pm until late for live music, a mechanical bull, and exciting giveaways. Don’t miss the action!

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QLD Day at The Commie

The Commonwealth Hotel Townsville

Sporting

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–12am
The Commonwealth Hotel Townsville
44-46 Allen Street, South Townsville

Brisbane and surrounds

QLD Day at The Commie! Enjoy cold drinks, delicious food, and all-day dining to celebrate our great state. Plus, take advantage of our shuttle bus to the Cowboys game. Come dressed in your best Queensland gear and let us take care of the rest. See you in your best QLD get up!

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QLD Day at Landsborough Pub

Landsborough Pub

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–10pm
Landsborough Pub
32 Cribb Street, Landsborough

Sunshine Coast

Join us for a Best Dressed Maroon competition, a chance to win a $500 prize, a free sausage sizzle, delicious food, and cold drinks. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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QLD Day at Black Hide Caxton St

Black Hide Caxton St

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 3pm–7pm
Black Hide Caxton
36 Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day at Black Hide Steak & Seafood on Caxton Street this 6 June. Savour premium steaks, fresh seafood, and flowing drinks while enjoying the renowned Gambaro Group hospitality. Immerse yourself in the vibrant game-day atmosphere as the Broncos take on the Titans at nearby Suncorp Stadium.

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QLD Day at Sette Pizza

Sette Pizza

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 3pm–7pm
Sette Pizza
36B Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day at Sette Pizza on Caxton Street this June 6. Enjoy woodfired pizzas in the heart of Caxton. Soak up the precinct’s game-day atmosphere as the Broncos take on the Titans at Suncorp Stadium just moments away.

QLD Day Celebration

Flinders Street Wharves

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–12am
Flinders Street Wharves
108 Flinders Street, Townsville City

North Queensland

Waterside since 1895—this QLD Day, celebrate the great State we call home at Flinders Street Wharves!

Join us at The Docks for meal and drink specials, music and unbeatable waterfront views. Bring your mates and your maroon and soak up the Townsville vibes.

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The Great Queensland Backyard Party at Harrup Park

Harrup Park

Sporting

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 12pm–Late
Harrup Park
89 Juliet Street, Mackay

North Queensland

Celebrate QLD Day at The Great Queensland Backyard Party at Harrup Park! Indulge in BBQ classics and show your state pride by competing in the Queensland Trivia Championship before settling into an evening of live music and sport—watch all the NRL action on the big screen and AFL in the main bar.

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QLD Day Trivia, Footy & Raffles

King Reef Resort Hotel

Arts and culture

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 4pm–10pm
King Reef Resort Hotel
73 Jacobs Road, Kurrimine Beach

North Queensland

Join us at King Reef for a fantastic afternoon and evening celebrating QLD Day! Kick things off with Queensland Trivia, then cheer on your team during the all-Queensland NRL clashes: Broncos vs. Titans and Cowboys vs. Dolphins. Enjoy giveaways and prizes throughout the afternoon, along with raffles, drink specials, and delicious Queensland-inspired food.

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QLD Day at the Pav

Robina Pavilion

Sporting

Entertainment

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11:30am–2am
Robina Pavilion
229 Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina

Gold Coast

Celebrate QLD Day at Robina Pavilion! Enjoy a delicious lunch on our stunning lakeside terrace, and catch all the action of Mega Round in The Public House sports bar. It’s the perfect way to celebrate our great state and amazing local community!

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QLD Day at Leyburn Royal Hotel

Leyburn Royal Hotel

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–8:30pm
Leyburn Royal Hotel
71 MacIntyre Street, Leyburn

Darling Downs

Celebrate QLD Day at the historic Leyburn Royal Hotel! Join us at Queensland’s longest continuously licensed pub, lovingly restored by Leyburn local and Broncos legend Shane Webcke. Enjoy an open pool table, delicious food specials, and a complimentary drink for anyone dressed in true Queensland style, whether it’s your best maroon outfit or a creative take on an iconic Queenslander.

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QLD Day Celebration

O’Shea’s Royal Hotel

Sporting

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 1pm–10pm
O’Shea’s Royal Hotel
48 Marshall Street, Goondiwindi

Darling Downs

Come on down to O’Shea’s Royal Hotel on QLD Day for an incredible day of fun and mateship as we honour our great state! Enjoy entertainment, fundraising raffles, exciting sports action, and cap off the day with some Aussie-themed karaoke!

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QLD Day at The Southern Hotel

The Southern Hotel

Sporting

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 7:30am–Late
The Southern Hotel
839 Ruthven Street, Kearneys Spring

Darling Downs

Celebrate QLD Day at The Southern Hotel with great food, live NRL on the big screens, free fun in the Drop Bears play area and live music from Victoria Q. Settle in with a cold drink and celebrate the state we’re proud to call home.

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QLD Day at The Full Moon Hotel

Full Moon Hotel

Sporting

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 7am–1am
Full Moon Hotel
118 Eagle Terrace, Sandgate

Brisbane and surrounds

Join us for a full day of QLD Day festivities at The Full Moon Hotel! Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with Queensland pint specials flowing all day. Catch all the action of Mega Round, streamed live and loud in Jim’s Bait and Tackle, and stick around for live music. Round up your mates and raise a glass to the Sunshine State in Sunny Sandgate!

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Caxton Street Party!

The Caxton Hotel

Sporting

Entertainment

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 11am–3am
The Caxton Hotel
38 Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace

Brisbane and surrounds

There’s no better way to celebrate our state than by heading to The Cacko! We’re bringing back the good old days with live music and bars on Caxton Street. The Queensland spirit will continue in the car park, with the Broncos vs Titans game streamed live on the big screen. Come and soak up iconic Caxton Street vibes this QLD Day!

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Burleigh’s Biggest QLD Day Party!

Club Burleigh

Sporting

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10am–Late
Club Burleigh
1640 Gold Coast Highway, Burleigh Heads

Gold Coast

Join us for QLD Day at Club Burleigh! Celebrate our state with footy, food and good vibes. Catch the Queensland Mega Round NRL games live and loud on the big screen, grab a feed with our food specials and settle in with your mates. Get down to Club Burleigh and make a day of it!

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QLD Day – Caxton Street Party Pop Up

Caxton Street Brewing Company

Entertainment

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 3pm–7pm
Caxton Street Brewing Company
Corner of Caxton Street and Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace

Brisbane and surrounds

Celebrate QLD Day on Caxton Street this Saturday 6 June! The street will be a hub of excitement with live entertainment including Lee Kernaghan, Kita Alexander, The Steele Syndicate and Will Day. We’ll be setting up a little tin bar right on Caxton Street that will be slinging our house brewed beers alongside QLD’s iconic XXXX.

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QLD Day

Boardwalk Tavern

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

Sporting

5–7 June 2026 | 10am–12am
Boardwalk Tavern
Shopping Centre, 8 Santa Barbara Road, Hope Island

Gold Coast

Celebrate QLD Day at the Boardwalk Tavern on 6 June! Dress as your best bogan for a chance to win a retro QLD jersey (drawn 7.30pm), enjoy a King Wally Burger, plus Queensland-inspired food specials available all weekend. Round up your mates and join the fun!

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QRL City v Country

Sunshine Coast Council

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 10:30am–3:30pm
Sunshine Coast Stadium
31 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina

Sunshine Coast

Celebrate QLD Day with the 2026 edition of QRL City v Country! The best community level Rugby League players from City and Country regions face off this Saturday at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Come join us in the sunshine and support some local footy!

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Cowboys v Dolphins Tailgate Party

Watermark Townsville

Entertainment

Family friendly

Sporting

Saturday 6 June 2026 | 4:30pm–7:30pm
The Watermark Townsville
72-74 The Strand, North Ward

North Queensland

Big screens. Cold schooners. Wings flying out of the kitchen all game. Lock in the Kick-Off Combo and settle in from pre-game to full time. Loud crowd, cold beers, stadium atmosphere without the pricey seats. Catch every hit, try, and moment live and loud. Home game tables fill fast, book early

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Queensland Classics

Porter’s Plainland Hotel

Entertainment

Family friendly

Food and BBQ

5–7 June 2026 | 5pm–8:30pm
Porter’s Plainland Hotel
66 Laidley-Plainland Road, Plainland

Brisbane and surrounds

Enjoy Queensland inspired meals, featuring a BBQ platter (with a chance to win an Akorn smoker on July 1), exclusive weekend specials (see our socials), along with all your pub favourites from Queensland’s best regional bistro.

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Celebrate QLD Day!

Cowboys Leagues Club

Entertainment

Family friendly

Sporting

5–7 June 2026 | 10am–Late
Cowboys Leagues Club
335 Flinders Street, Townsville City

North Queensland

Join us for an exciting QLD Day celebration when the Cowboys take on the Dolphins! Be part of the famous Cowboys Stampede and march united to QCB Stadium! Enjoy great value dining and live entertainment on Saturday 6 June when we celebrate everything that’s great about the sunshine state!

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Cheers to Queensland – A Spotted Cow Celebration

The Spotted Cow

Entertainment

Food and BBQ

Sporting

6 June 2026 | 10am–11pm
The Spotted Cow
296 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba

Darling Downs

This QLD Day, The Spotted Cow is turning up the pride with a full‑venue celebration dedicated to the best of Queensland food, drinks and culture. From ice‑cold brews to premium Darling Downs beef and a massive venue voucher giveaway.

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