January-February: Australia Day (January 26) celebrations with fireworks and events. Brisbane Festival Summer features outdoor performances.
March-April: Brisbane Festival (August actually - updated) features diverse performances, exhibitions, and events across the city.
May-June: Materiality Festival, local film festivals, and live music events throughout venues.
July-August: Winter festival season with outdoor film screenings at South Bank. Multiple theaters host performing arts.
September-November: Spring Racing Carnival, Ekka (Royal Queensland Show), outdoor markets and garden festivals.
October: Oktoberfest celebrations at various venues. Cultural festivals celebrating diverse communities.
December: Christmas festivities, carols by candlelight, New Year's Eve celebrations with fireworks over South Bank and Story Bridge. Summer season entertainment begins.