Festival Garden Australian Retirement Trust

Brisbane Festival’s favourite playground returns, proudly sponsored by Australian Retirement Trust

There is nothing more quintessentially Brisbane than Festival Garden. An inner-city wonderland nestled amongst the lush parklands along the river, Festival Garden is where friends mingle with strangers, and pre and post show conversations abound.

Festival Garden returns as your grand entry to Brisbane Festival. With bars, delectable eats, captivating installations, inspiring artists and free performances, there is always something for everyone, day or night across the Festival.

Opening hours

Mon Closed

Tue – Thu 5pm – 11pm

Fri 4pm – midnight

Sat 12pm – midnight

Sun 12pm – 11pm

Family Free Interactive Installation Music Visual Art

IMB Sip and Science

Last year’s popular Sip and Science returns to Australian Retirement Trust Festival Garden, South Bank. The University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience presents a series of panel conversations that spotlight the intersection of art and science in our world. Grab your drink on entry and enjoy a guided conversation between IMB researchers and Festival artists.

Sun 3, 10 & 17 Sep 3pm – 4pm

See website for details

BRISBANE FESTIVAL AND THE INSTITUTE FOR MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE PRESENT