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Pack your appetite and your passport! Dreamworld on the Gold Coast has officially confirmed the return of its fan-favourite Street Food Festival for 2026.
Transforming the park’s Main Street into a bustling global food market, the festival is set to bring "bigger, bolder, and tastier" flavours to the Gold Coast this April.
Running daily from April 4 to April 19, 2026, the event coincides perfectly with the autumn school holidays, offering families a culinary journey around the world.
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Get ready to step back in time for a night of glitz, glamour, and giving. Dreamworld has announced the return of its signature fundraising event, A Gatsby Soirée, held in support of the Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation (DWF).
Taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, this special evening promises an unforgettable blend of 1920s elegance and world-class wildlife conservation.
The gala will feature two of the park’s most immersive precincts, the iconic Tiger Island and the newly developed Rivertown. Guests are invited to don their finest Roaring 20s attire for a whole night dedicated to protecting Australia’s most vulnerable species.
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While not a traditional theme park, the annual Moomba Festival transforms central Melbourne into a carnival playground each March.
From 5-9 March 2026, more than 30 rides and attractions will operate as part of the Moomba Festival, giving thrill-seekers and families alike plenty to explore along the Yarra River.
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Families visiting Dreamworld can look forward to a special live entertainment experience as The Wiggles perform two shows inside the Dreamworld Exhibition Centre on Friday 6 March 2026.
Included with standard theme park admission, the performances offer young guests a chance to sing, dance and enjoy one of Australia’s most recognisable children’s entertainment acts as part of a full day at the park on the Gold Coast.
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Sydney’s iconic harbourfront amusement park is set to host its first-ever Pride Celebration event, with a colourful evening of performances and attractions planned for Friday 27th February 2026.
The event marks a brand-new addition to the park’s entertainment calendar, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community with live entertainment, themed experiences, and optional unlimited rides.
Luna Park Sydney's special event takes place a day before the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 28th February 2026.
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Australia’s amusement, leisure and recreation industry event is set to make its return to Queensland this April, bringing together professionals from across the country.
AALARA26 will be the 31st Australian Amusement Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) Conference & Trade Show, and is taking place from 20-22 April 2026 at The Star Gold Coast.
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Celebrate the beginning of the Lunar New Year in blockbuster style at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, with the seasonal celebration running from 17 February to 3 March 2026.
This spectacular annual event brings rich cultural performances, festive characters and family fun to one of Australia’s most popular theme parks.
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Dreamworld on the Gold Coast is gearing up to celebrate Lunar New Year in style, welcoming the Year of the Horse with special festivities for guests of all ages.
On the 16 and 17 February 2026, Dreamworld will host another vibrant Lunar New Year celebration event featuring live performances, colourful cultural entertainment and plenty of atmosphere as part of their overall theme park experience.
