Events

Brisbane’s favourite event is back, bigger and brighter than ever! Riverfire, the spectacular opening night of the Brisbane Festival, will set the city ablaze with one of Australia’s most dazzling fireworks displays on Saturday, 6 September 2025. As the iconic Brisbane skyline lights up, thousands will gather along the riverbanks for an unforgettable evening of excitement and celebration.

Featuring an extraordinary collection of books, magazines, comics, and posters from Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, this vibrant display takes you on an adventure through the imaginative universe of science fiction.

Get ready for the biggest and most vibrant winter celebration in the Southern Hemisphere! Winter Pride 2025 is set to take over Queenstown from 15 – 24 August, bringing together the LGBTQ+ community and allies for ten days of skiing, parties, and pride-filled festivities.

The New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon presented by ASICS is an annual running festival set in the stunning Queenstown Lakes district on Saturday, 15 November 2025.