Bluewater Festival

09/04/2026

Thanks for your support 99.7 Bridge FM and Sandgate Guide for spreading the word far and wide for the Bluewater Festival 2026 and helping to spread the fun at this years Festival 💙💙💙

07/04/2026

🌊🎉 THANK YOU to the Full Moon Hotel for bringing the Easter Bunny and Bayfire Fireworks display to the Bluewater Festival 2026.

You're support brought a lot of smiles to this years event and we couldn’t have done it without you 🙌

07/04/2026

🌊🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Elvy's Cafe for being the 2026 Platinum Sponsor of the Bluewater Festival!

Your incredible support has helped bring this year’s event to life, and we couldn’t have done it without you 🙌

05/04/2026

A HUGE thank you to the incredible volunteers from our community and the amazing LOCAL businesses who helped bring the Bluewater Festival to life this year! 🎉

Special thanks to Adam from Pier Point Lending - Mel from Cactus Consulting - Sue from Sugar rose tea party hire - - Johnston - Stapleton for your help! 💙

05/04/2026

That's a wrap on the Bluewater Festival for 2026 - a huge thank you to everyone who joined us!!! A big shout out to the amazing musicians thanks to Gateway Entertainment , food and drink markets and side show alley ride operators. And of course our 2026 sponsors, supporters and volunteers who make it all possible!

Sponsors
Brisbane City Council
🏆 Platinum Sponsor
☕ Elvy's Cafe
🎆 Easter Bunny & Fireworks Sponsor
Full Moon Hotel
🎡 Side Show Alley Sponsor
Councillor Jared Cassidy
🚂 Train Sponsor
Pete Vance Music
🥈 Silver Sponsor
Kartia Designs
💪 Bronze Sponsors
PrimeBody Physiotherapy
St Patrick's College
Bisma Asif MP
Anika Wells MP

Media partner
99.7 Bridge FM

03/04/2026

RIDES and Sideshow Alley today only at the Bluewater Festival Get the adrenaline pumping one last time at side Show Alley sponsored by Councillor Jared Cassidy 🎡✨ 12-8pm TODAY ONLY!!
🎉 ENJOY:
• Dodgem Cars
• Mini Ferris Wheel
• S**t Ride
• Bluey obstacle
• Showbags
• Laughing Clowns 🤡
• Tea Cup Ride
• Slushie Shack 🥤
🗓 Operating Hours:
📍 Saturday 4 April — 12pm–8pm

Note there are no markets or food trucks on Saturday. 🎠🎈

02/04/2026

01/04/2026

🌊Here's your guide to this years Bluewater Festival - what's on and when, how to get there, and more!

🗓️ Thursday 2 April | 4–8pm
For festival goers looking for a ‘less crowded’ and ‘quieter’ experience - Enjoy a relaxing afternoon by the water with:
🚚 Food trucks
🎠 Rides and Side Show Alley (brought to you by Cr Jared Cassidy)
🎶 Pop-up choir performances

🗓️ Friday 3 April | 9:30am–8pm (MAIN DAY!) 🎉🔥
The festival is in full swing with:
🛍️ Markets and food trucks
🎵 Official opening and live music from 11:30am on the Elvy's Cafe Main Stage
🐰 Easter Bunny visit from 11:30am (brought to you by the Full Moon Hotel)
🎯 Rides and Side Show Alley
✨ The Bayfire Full Moon Hotel Fireworks display at 7:30pm

➕ Extend the fun!
🗓️ Saturday 4 April | 12–8pm
🎠 Rides and Side Show Alley

🚗 Getting There
🚆 Public Transport: Train and Bus - Catch a train to Sandgate Station and hop on the bus route 'R346' - catch the bus from Sandgate Station to Park Pde near Swan St (bus stop) near the event entry.
Check Translink on the Day for updated information.
🅿️ Street parking in the surrounding area (5–15 min walk) is available, though parking nearby is limited.
🚂 Mini Train: The crowd-favourite trackless train, kindly sponsored by Pete Vance Music, runs from 10:30am–5:30pm on Good Friday. For a 🪙 gold coin donation, catch the return train from the start of Lovers Walk (Corner of Cliff Street and Flinders Pde) in Sandgate and hop on/off at the Shorncliffe Pier.
♿🚖 Disabled & Limited Mobility and Taxi Drop-Off Area: Located just off Park Parade near the Shorncliffe Pier car park entry.
📲 Follow the event page at www.facebook.com/bluewaterfestival for the latest updates and event maps.

01/04/2026

🎉Thank you Brisbane City Council for you ongoing support of the Bluewater Festival. Your annual support helps bring this much loved event to life each year!

31/03/2026

Get the adrenaline pumping and the fun flowing over 3 BIG DAYS at this year’s Side Show Alley — proudly brought to you by Councillor Jared Cassidy 🎡✨

🎉 ENJOY:
• Dodgem Cars
• Mini Ferris Wheel
• S**t Ride
• Bluey obstacle
• Showbags
• Laughing Clowns 🤡
• Tea Cup Ride
• Slushie Shack 🥤

🗓 Operating Hours:
📍 Thursday 2 April — 4pm–8pm
📍 Friday 3 April — 9:30am–8pm
📍 Saturday 4 April — 12pm–8pm

Bring the family, bring your friends, and don’t miss out on all the fun! 🎠🎈