The Beenleigh Cane Festival and Parade is the Rotary Club of Beenleigh’s big May event in central Beenleigh, with an afternoon parade, a family festival and a laser show to finish. It is held in May and raises money for local causes.
The next date has not been announced yet. The last edition was on Saturday 9 May 2026, and the Rotary Club holds the event in May, so that is the month to watch for.
Beenleigh Cane Festival dates
The latest festival was on Saturday 9 May 2026. The Rotary Club of Beenleigh has not announced the next one yet, so no date is given here until it does.
The weekend has two parts. The parade and festival run on the Saturday afternoon, and a gala ball follows a week later. The last gala ball was on Saturday 16 May 2026.
The Cane Parade
The parade is a procession of colourful floats, marching bands and local organisations. The last edition’s route started on George Street at the Zander Street roundabout and finished on Main Street at the corner of Bellew Street, then the parade returned to Beenleigh Showgrounds.
Routes and start times are set by the organiser each time, so check before you pick your spot on the footpath.
The festival and laser show
After the parade the festival carries on at Beenleigh Showgrounds with family activities, local talent, and food and drink. The last edition finished with a laser show at 6 pm.
The event celebrates the area’s community and its cane country spirit. You can read more about the town in our Beenleigh guide.
The gala ball
The Rotary Club of Beenleigh also holds a gala ball a week after the parade (Saturday 16 May 2026 for the latest edition), with live music, a gourmet dinner using local produce and dancing, starting as the sun sets. Venue and ticket details are set each time, so look on the organiser’s page.
Where the money goes
The Rotary Club of Beenleigh puts the funds raised towards local causes that support community, families, youth and wellbeing. Each edition names a charity partner on the organiser’s page.
Getting there
Beenleigh is about 35 km from the Brisbane CBD, about 35 minutes by car without traffic. The parade goes through the middle of town and finishes at Beenleigh Showgrounds, so expect busy streets on the day. The organiser publishes updates on its Cane Parade page.
Nearby
- Beenleigh – parks, the historical village and the rum distillery in town.
- Beenleigh Historical Village – the town’s heritage buildings.
- Beenleigh Rum Distillery – tours and tastings, the other half of the town’s cane story.
- Doug Larsen Park – the duck park, an easy stop with kids.
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Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Quick answers
When is the Beenleigh Cane Festival?
It is held in May. The latest one was on Saturday 9 May 2026, and the next date has not been announced yet.
Who runs the Beenleigh Cane Parade?
The Rotary Club of Beenleigh. Funds raised go to local causes supporting community, families, youth and wellbeing.
Where is the Beenleigh Cane Parade route?
The last route ran from George Street at the Zander Street roundabout to Main Street at Bellew Street, then back to Beenleigh Showgrounds.
Is there a gala ball?
Yes. The Rotary Club of Beenleigh holds a Cane Gala Ball a week after the parade, with live music, dinner and dancing.
Is there anything after the parade?
Yes. The festival continues with family activities, local talent and food, and the last edition ended with a laser show at 6 pm.
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