Queensland’s 2025 events calendar is tipped to inject more than $1 billion into the state’s economy this year.
State Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said more than 177 events had so far been locked in by Tourism and Events Queensland for the next 12 months.
“Queensland is a globally renowned event destination and in the golden runway to the Olympic and Paralympic Games,” Minister Powell said.
He said there would something for everyone this year, from from Bluey’s World in Brisbane to the Pacific Airshow on the Gold Coast.
“Sporting fans can enjoy the roar of a crowd at the NRL Magic Round or the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium.”
Minister Powell said locals and visitors alike could boot-scoot to a music festival from the beach to the outback with Savannah in the Round and Birdsville’s Big Red Sunset Concert, or savour a variety of arts and cultural events from the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art at QAGOMA to the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.
“Unique events like the Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival, Jumpers and Jazz in July and the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular will showcase our region’s offerings, along with the return of iconic events like the Magic Millions Carnival on the Gold Coast.”
He said business events were also growing in popularity with showstoppers like the Brisbane Truck Show.
“Queensland’s playlist of events continues to grow with our 2025 events calendar now worth $1 billion,” Minister Andrew Powell said.
“With the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, we’re strongly focused on ensuring Queensland is the events hub of Australia.”
Tourism and Events Queensland’s Group Executive Events Richard Clarke said events played a pivotal role in not only attracting visitors to the state, but getting them to stay longer and generating a significant economic return for communities across Queensland.
“Our events also celebrate Queensland’s unique and diverse story which raises the profile of our destinations and keeps people coming back for more.”
View the full list of events at Queensland.com.
