Australia Day in Moreton Bay is rarely about one central stage. It’s marked locally — along the foreshore, at community venues, neighbourhood pools and familiar clubs — often just a short drive from home.
From live music by the water to family fun days, pool parties and an afternoon out on the bay, this guide brings together Australia Day events happening across the Moreton Bay region, arranged geographically so you can see what’s on near you.
This Australia Day cruise departs Redcliffe Jetty aboard Eye Spy, a purpose-built catamaran operated by Brisbane Whale Watching. The three-hour cruise runs across Moreton Bay, offering seated indoor and outdoor deck space and steady cruising rather than a fast or activity-led experience.
Boarding begins from 1:00pm, with the vessel departing shortly after for an afternoon on the bay. The cruise is timed to run through the hottest part of the day, making it an alternative to park-based events for those who prefer time on the water. Food and drinks are available for purchase onboard, as outlined in the booking details.
Where: Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe, Greater Brisbane, City of Moreton Bay
When: Monday 26 January, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $99 per person
Bookings: Required — book here.
Scarborough’s Music in the Park offers a relaxed Australia Day option, with live music and free family fun in a foreshore park setting. It’s laid back and casual, with a bring-a-rug-and-folding-chairs atmosphere popular with local families.
Where: Scarborough Beach Park, Landsborough Ave, Scarborough
When: Monday 26 January, 1:00-6:00pm
Cost: Free
The Belvedere at Woody Point will mark Australia Day across the long weekend, with food, drinks and entertainment spread over multiple days at its waterfront venue.
Where: The Belvedere, Woody Point
When: Australia Day long weekend (Saturday 24 – Monday 26 January)
Cost: Venue pricing
Brighton Roosters JRL will host a full Australia Day family fun day at their home ground, combining free entertainment with rides, games and food stalls. The program includes the sixth running of the Australia Day Mud Crab Races and concludes with a twilight fireworks display.
Where: Brighton Roosters JRL, 10th Avenue, Brighton
When: Monday 26 January, from 11:00am
What’s on: Family games, rides, food stalls, mud crab races, fireworks (7:00pm)
Cost: Free entry (kids’ ride armbands available)
Lawnton Aquatic Centre will host an Australia Day pool party with free entry, offering a simple, close-to-home option for families to cool off and spend part of the day together.
Where: Lawnton Aquatic Centre, Gympie Rd, Lawnton
When: Monday 26 January, daytime
Cost: Free entry
Music in the Park returns to Bribie Island with live music in a bayside park setting, making it a popular Australia Day option for families and picnic-goers on the island. Check out the children’s activities and food trucks, with plenty of space for picnic rugs and folding chairs along the foreshore. The main stage program begins with a Welcome to Country, followed by local performers scheduled across the afternoon. Organisers note the program is subject to change and encourage attendees to come prepared with water, sunscreen and shade.
Where: Brennan Park, Bongaree, Bribie Island
When: Monday 26 January, 1:00-5:00pm
Cost: Free
Sandstone Point Hotel’s Australia Day program includes a large slip ’n’ slide that’s bigger and better this year — more speed, more splash, across four lanes! Bring your own inflatables (must be under 1m wide) or go body-surfing from mid-morning, alongside music and family-friendly activities on the lawn.
Where: Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point
When: Monday 26 January, from 10:00am
Cost: Free entry (slide pass pre-booking available here)
Cactus Jack’s Redcliffe will lean into Australia Day with an all-day bar atmosphere, opening from 11am and building into live music from mid-afternoon. Local musician Luke Dickens takes the stage from 2pm, setting the tone for a relaxed but lively afternoon. It’s a walk-in, no-frills kind of event — drinks flowing, music on, and plenty of familiar faces. Expect it to be busy, noisy in a good way, and very on-brand for the venue.
Where: Cactus Jack’s Redcliffe
When: Monday 26 January
Cost: Venue pricing
Eatons Hill Hotel will mark Australia Day with a full long-weekend program running from Saturday through Monday.
The weekend begins with Triple J’s Hottest 100 in the beer garden on Saturday, followed by DJs in the nightclub later that night. Sunday features live music through the afternoon before the venue shifts back into party mode in the evening. On Australia Day itself, the focus turns to live music and classic Aussie games, with activities designed to suit both families and groups of friends.
Entry is free, with the beer garden and main bar open to all ages until 8pm. Menu and activities here.
Where: Eatons Hill Hotel, Eatons Hill
When: Australia Day long weekend (Saturday 24 – Monday 26 January)
Cost: Varies by event
Source: https://www.moretondaily.com.au/events/australia-day-long-weekend-party-at-eatons-hill-hotel
The Peninsula Camera Club Redcliffe will be spending the day at the Caboolture Historical Village to celebrate all things Australian through photography. You’re encouraged to photograph Australia Day as you see it, capturing the many different ways the day is observed.
This month’s official outing is an open competition to allow for a wide range of Australia Day interpretations. Any Australiana images captured on 26 January 2026 will be eligible for the end-of-year competition.
Where: 280 Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture
When: Monday 26 January, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: Entry fee payable upon arrival
Caboolture Historical Village will host a relaxed Australia Day celebration, supporting Caboolture & District Woodcrafters Inc. The event will be focused on local heritage, history and hands-on displays. The program includes food and drink stalls, live music from Blarney Stone Folk Band, kids’ activities and bush poetry, alongside working demonstrations of vintage machinery and classic cars. Visitors can explore more than 70 historic buildings across the village, with Skywind Falconry also appearing during the day for flight demonstrations and photo opportunities.
Where: 280 Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture
When: Monday 26 January 2026, 9:00am – 2:00pm (Parade at 1:00pm)
Cost: Adults $15 | Children 6–16 yrs $5 | 5 yrs & under free
Parking: Gold coin donation
Choosing Your Australia Day, Near You
Australia Day in Moreton Bay isn’t about doing everything. It’s about finding something local that fits — a foreshore concert, a pool day, a club event or a few hours out on the bay.
This list brings together what’s happening across the region, so you can choose how to spend the day without travelling far.
Event details may change closer to January 26. Check organisers’ official pages before heading out.
Published 21-January-2026
