Australia Day is a day for all Australians to reflect, respect and celebrate what it means to be Australian. Throughout our Region, on 26 January, various events are held to celebrate and acknowledge our history. Australia Day awards are presented on 26 January, usually at one of the events.
Below is a list of confirmed 2026 Australia Day events in our Region. Watch this space as more events are added closer to the day.
Australia Day 2026 - Toowoomba City
Date: Monday 26 January
Time: 8am - 11.30am
Location: Picnic Point, 162 Tourist Road, Toowoomba
Australia Day 2026 - Cambooya
Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Location: Cambooya Recreation Grounds, 11 Lucy Street, Cambooya
Australia Day 2026 - Clifton
Time: 7am - 10am
Location: Pioneer Park, 99 King Street, Clifton
Australia Day 2026 - Crows Nest
Time: 3.30pm - 7pm
Location: Centenary Park, Crows Nest, William Street, Crows Nest
Australia Day 2026 - Highfields
Location: Highfields Library, Community Court, Highfields Place, Highfields
Australia Day 2026 - Jondaryan Woolshed
Time: 8.30am - 1.30pm
Location: Jondaryan Woolshed, 264 Jondaryan Evanslea Road, Jondaryan
Australia Day 2026 - Millmerran & Cecil Plains District
Time: 8am - 11am
Location: Lions Park, Cnr Edward & Margaret Sts, Millmerran.
Australia Day 2026 - Oakey
Time: 7:30am - 10:30am
Location: Oakey Cultural Centre, 62 Campbell St, Oakey QLD 4401
Australia Day 2026 - Pittsworth
Time: 7:30am - 11am
Location: Pittsworth Centenary Park, Yandilla Street, Pittsworth
Australia Day 2026 - Rosalie
Location: Yarraman Memorial Hall
All 2026 award recipients and past Australia Day award winners are available on the Australia Day Award recipients page.
Nominations are open for the Australia Day awards all year. Instructions on the process are available on the Australia Day awards nominations article.