Brisbane Kite Festival is a highlight of the year for many Brisbane families! In 2025, the Brisbane Kite Festival takes place on Sunday 24th August from 10am – 3pm at Tingalpa Model Aero Club on Brisbane’s southside.
Brisbane Kite Festival!
The Brisbane Kite Festival is a celebration of all things that fly with a dazzling array of the most breathtaking kites you’ve ever seen take to Brisbane skies. During the event, you can also enjoy:
๐ฅ Preview footage from the ลtaki Kite Festival (NZ) โ expect the same colorful skies at Brisbaneโs Kite Festival on 24 August 2025!
- Food stalls
- Rides
- Face painting
- Kite workshops
- Live entertainment
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Can anyone fly a kite?
There will be professional kite fliers (try saying that three times fast) who will have a demarcated area for kite flying. There is also public space available for amateurs to get their kites up and about. Bring your own kite or purchase one from the festival!
We recommend packing a picnic blanket on the day so you can sit back and take it all in. As this is a public space, dogs are permitted at the Brisbane Kite Festival but they must be leashed and on their best behaviour at all times.
If the weather is poor on the day, the festival will be cancelled. However, that’s pretty unlikely. August is fabulous kite-flying weather!
Ice creams, hamburgers, nachos, hot dogs, hot and cold drinks, BBQ sausages, Vietnamese, waffles, seafood – a huge range of food and drink will be available to purchase on the day, or bring your own food and relax to watch the fun.
How do we get to the Brisbane Kite Festival?
Tingalpa Model Aero Club is situated 10 km southeast of Brisbane within the Minnippi Parkland, off Stanton Road West, Tingalpa.
Stanton Road West is a little tricky to find. It’s located off Wynnum Road and Graystone Street by Exit 100 of the Gateway Motorway.
What does it cost?
The Brisbane Kite Festival is free, but a gold coin donation is appreciated. The proceeds from entry fees and the market stalls go to the Rotary Clubs of Port of Brisbane, Carindale, and Balmoral.
Let’s go fly a kite!
See you there, Brisbane! Eyes to the sky and fly those kites to the highest heights! Find out the latest updates on the Brisbane Kite Festival via the event Facebook page.
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Looking for more family fun? Check out list of all the family-friendly festivals around Brisbane here.
FAQ’s:
Itโs on Sunday 24 August 2025, 10:00amโ3:00pm at Minnippi Parklands / Tingalpa Model Aero Club, Tingalpa.
Free entryโno tickets required.
Yes! Bring your own, and youโll also find kite vendors on-site.
Big-kite displays (Kites QLD), DIY kite flying, food trucks, sausage sizzle, kidsโ rides, face painting, and often kite workshops and entertainment.
Absolutelyโit’s designed for all ages with plenty of family-friendly activities.
No booking neededโjust turn up.
Hats, sunscreen, water, picnic rug or chairs, and a kite if you have one. Bring a payment method for food and rides.
The event is planned 10amโ3pm, but severe weather may affect operationsโcheck official channels for any updates.
Generally yes if on a leash and under controlโbe mindful of kites and kids. Check venue rules on the day.
Yesโon-site/nearby parking around Minnippi Parklands. Arrive early to avoid the busiest period.
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