Hampton Court Apartments puts you within easy reach of Brisbane’s biggest events. From Brisbane Festival and Riverfire lighting up the river to world-class theatre at QPAC and a month of Oktoberfest cheer, Clayfield is your base for the city’s most exciting spring programme. Stay close, arrive relaxed, and get back without the traffic.
Upcoming events near Clayfield
The Book of Mormon
Now showing until 4 October 2026 | Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC, South Brisbane
The nine-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical runs for a full season at QPAC’s Glasshouse Theatre. If you’re planning a trip to Brisbane through to early October, this is the event to build your stay around. Wickedly funny and brilliantly staged.
Oktoberfest at the Brisbane German Club
Weekends throughout October 2026 | Brisbane German Club, Kangaroo Point
The Brisbane German Club hosts its traditional Oktoberfest every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October, opposite the Gabba at Kangaroo Point. Bavarian bands, traditional food and a proper bierhalle atmosphere, with a unique programme each day across the month.
Brisbane Writers Festival
8-11 October 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
More than 200 Australian and international authors gather for four days of conversations, ideas and performances at the Brisbane Powerhouse and city venues. From fiction and crime to food, history and politics, there is a session for every kind of reader. New Farm is 4.7km from Hampton Court.
Good Food and Wine Show Brisbane
23-25 October 2026 | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Three days of tastings, chef sessions and producers from across Australia at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Graze your way through hundreds of exhibitors, then make a night of it at the nearby South Bank restaurants before heading back to Clayfield.
Past Events
Brisbane Festival
4-26 September 2026 | South Bank and venues across Brisbane
Riverfire
Saturday 5 September 2026 | Brisbane River, South Bank
Royal Queensland Show (Ekka): 150th Anniversary
8-16 August 2026 | Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Brisbane’s most beloved annual event celebrated its 150th year with nine days of agricultural showcases, sideshow alley, fireworks and the iconic strawberry sundae.
Night Feast
29 July – 23 August 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
A month-long celebration of food, art and performance at the Brisbane Powerhouse on the river.
Dolphins v Broncos (NRL Round 24)
Saturday 8 August 2026 | Suncorp Stadium, Milton
The Dolphins hosted the Broncos in a Queensland NRL derby at Suncorp Stadium.
Clancestry: First Nations Festival
30 July – 8 August 2026 | QPAC and Cultural Forecourt, South Bank
One of Australia’s most significant First Nations cultural festivals, with music, dance, storytelling and community celebration at QPAC and the South Bank Cultural Forecourt.
BIG Live Dracula (Ballet International Gala)
28 July – 2 August 2026 | Lyric Theatre, QPAC, South Brisbane
A gothic full-length ballet production from Ballet International Gala at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre. Dracula reimagined through contemporary ballet, visually striking and dramatically intense.
Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights (NRL Round 22)
Saturday 1 August 2026 | Suncorp Stadium, Milton
The Broncos hosted the Newcastle Knights in Round 22 at Suncorp Stadium.
Australasian Dance Collective: THREE
15-18 July 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Three choreographers, three contrasting works, one electrifying programme at the Brisbane Powerhouse.
Wallabies v France (Rugby Union Nations Championship Test)
Saturday 11 July 2026 | Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Australia’s Wallabies hosted France in a Nations Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium.
Stay nearby
Hampton Court Apartments is your Clayfield base for everything Brisbane has on in 2026. Self-contained studios, one and two bedroom apartments, and a penthouse suite, all just 15 minutes from the CBD and the airport. Travelling with the family? Our Brisbane Airport Family Accommodation is ideal for families arriving by air. Book direct for the best available rate.
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