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Events in Brisbane
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On Australia Day (26 January), Kangaroo Point hosts the cockroach races. Brisbane's major festival of the arts, the outdoor Brisbane Festival, is held over two weeks in mid-September. The Royal National Agricultural Show (the 'Ekka') is held at the Exhibition Grounds in mid-August. There's also a 12-day international film festival in August, the Livid alternative rock festival in October, an international comedy festival in April and a biennial music festival every second June (odd years).
New Year's Day official holiday 1 Jan
Australia Day official holiday 26 Jan
Easter official holiday Good Friday Easter Monday (Mar/Apr)
Anzac Day official holiday 25 Apr
Labour Day official holiday 1st Mon in May
Queen's Birthday official holiday 2nd Mon in Jun
RNA Show Day official holiday Aug
Christmas Day official holiday 25 Dec
Boxing Day official holiday 26 Dec
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