2026 S2 Brisbane Freshers Welcome Event
About this Event
Brisbane Freshers Festival – 2026 S2
UQ × QUT × Griffith
Short Summary
Brisbane’s largest Freshers Festival is back! Meet new friends, explore useful student resources and enjoy giveaways, activities and lucky draws.
About the Event
Starting a new semester in a new city can feel exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Where do you meet people outside your classes? How do you find reliable local services? And how can you settle into university life more quickly?
The 2026 S2 Brisbane Freshers Festival brings new students, current students, local businesses and community organisations together for an afternoon of connection, activities and discovery.
Now in its sixth edition, the festival is designed especially for students from The University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Griffith University.
Whether you have just arrived in Brisbane or have already been studying here for a while, you are welcome to attend. Come with friends, invite your classmates or join on your own—you will have plenty of opportunities to meet people during the event.
Admission is completely free, but advance registration is recommended as capacity is limited.
What You Can Expect
Meet Students from Brisbane’s Three Major Universities
Connect with new and current students from UQ, QUT and Griffith.
The festival offers a relaxed environment where you can meet people from different universities, courses and backgrounds. It is a great opportunity to make friends beyond your own classroom and expand your student network in Brisbane.
Business and Community Booths
Explore booths from participating businesses, service providers and community organisations.
You will be able to discover products, services and resources that may be useful during your time in Brisbane, including support related to student life, local living and community connections.
Giveaways and Event Benefits
Participating exhibitors will provide a variety of giveaways, promotional gifts and student benefits throughout the event.
Visit different booths, speak with exhibitors and discover what is available on the day. Gifts and offers may vary depending on the participating organisations and available quantities.
Interactive Games and Activities
Take part in casual games, booth activities and social challenges designed to make it easier to meet other students.
You do not need to arrive with a group. The activities provide natural opportunities to start conversations, join a team and connect with new people.
Lucky Draws
Registered attendees will have opportunities to participate in lucky draws during the event.
A range of prizes and surprise gifts will be available. Further information about prize categories, draw times and participation rules will be provided through the official event page or announced at the venue.
Who Should Attend?
This event is suitable for:
- Students beginning their studies in Brisbane in Semester 2
- New international students from UQ, QUT and Griffith
- Current students who would like to meet more people
- Students looking for local services and community resources
- Anyone interested in games, giveaways and lucky draws
- Students attending alone or together with friends
You do not need to be a first-year student to participate. Current students and senior students are also welcome.
Why Attend?
University life is about more than attending classes. Building friendships, finding a supportive community and understanding the city can make a big difference to your experience in Brisbane.
At the Brisbane Freshers Festival, you can:
- Meet students from different universities and courses
- Build your social network outside the classroom
- Discover useful student and local resources
- Connect with businesses and community organisations
- Join interactive activities in a relaxed environment
- Receive giveaways and explore student benefits
- Participate in lucky draws
- Start the new semester with new connections
Event Details
Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
Time: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Venue: Market Square, Sunnybank
Address: 341 Mains Road, Sunnybank QLD 4109
Admission: Free
Capacity: Up to 1,000 attendees
Registration Information
This is a free event, but places are limited.
Please register in advance to secure your ticket and receive the latest event updates. Keep your Eventbrite confirmation email or digital ticket available for check-in on the day.
Giveaways, activities and lucky draws are subject to availability and may have separate participation requirements.
Come and Join Us
Bring your friends, invite your classmates or come along on your own.
Spend the afternoon meeting new people, exploring student resources, joining activities and celebrating the beginning of a new semester in Brisbane.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 6th Brisbane Freshers Festival!
Organised by JR Academy
Official event information:
https://jiangren.com.au/events/6a616fb6bbc08a65e1586c71?source=Angela
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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