Beach Beats is a free Australia Day afternoon of live music, food trucks and waterfront fun at Brennan Park in Bongaree, on Bribie Island. It runs from 2 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday 26 January and is presented by City of Moreton Bay.
Bring a picnic rug and make an afternoon of it beside the water.
Dates, times and tickets for Beach Beats
Beach Beats is on Tuesday 26 January 2027, from 2 pm to 6 pm. Entry is free, and the organiser lists no tickets or booking.
Where it is
The event is at Brennan Park, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree, the main township on Bribie Island. The park is near Bongaree Jetty and looks across Pumicestone Passage, with beach access.
What’s on
The organiser lists live entertainment, food truck favourites, free activities and fun by the water. No performers or timetable are published yet.
- Live entertainment
- Food truck favourites
- Free activities
- Trained first aid on site
Planning your visit
- Cost: free entry. Food truck meals are extra.
- Dogs: dogs are allowed, on a lead at all times, and owners must pick up after them.
- Food and drink: you can bring your own food and drinks, but the event is alcohol-free, glass-free and smoke- and vape-free. Fireworks and flares are banned.
- Rain: the event goes ahead in the rain, although the program may change for safety reasons.
- Mobility: mobility devices and aids are allowed.
- Suitable for: the listing tags it for adults, babies and toddlers, kids and families, and community groups.
- Toilets and accessibility details: not published by the organiser, so check before you go.
Tips for the day
With no line-up published, treat Beach Beats as a relaxed drop-in afternoon rather than a show with a set start. Arrive early, lay out your rug, then wander across to the food trucks when you are hungry.
Australia Day falls in peak summer, so bring water, sun protection and a hat. Because parking is limited to the streets around the park, allow time to find a spot and be prepared for a short walk.
If you are bringing a dog, keep it on its lead at all times and take water for it. Trained first aid is on site if anyone needs it.
Check the organiser’s page again in the week before for any program announcement, as the acts have not been named yet. Tell anyone meeting you exactly where in the park to find you.
About Brennan Park
Facilities at the park include:
- Toilets
- A playground, plus open green space for children to play
- Electric barbecues, sheltered picnic tables, seating, tables and a water fountain
- A large grassed area (80 m by 40 m) with views of Bongaree Beach and the passage
- A stage (sound shell)
- A car park (council gives no size or restrictions)
The Bribie Island Seaside Museum is a few minutes’ walk away.
Getting there and parking
Bongaree is about 70 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD. Plan public transport on the Translink journey planner.
On the day, parking is limited to street parking and the organiser asks you not to block driveways. It suggests walking if you live nearby.
Nearby
- Bongaree, Bribie Island – jetty, beach and foreshore guide.
- Red Beach, Bribie Island – dogs, walks and getting there.
- Scarborough Sounds – the same afternoon on the Redcliffe Peninsula.
- More things to do on Bribie Island
- What’s on in South East Queensland
- More things to do in Moreton Bay
Details can change, so check the organiser’s website before you go.
Quick answers
Is Beach Beats on Bribie Island free?
Yes, entry is free and no tickets are required.
What time is Beach Beats?
It runs from 2 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday 26 January.
Where is Beach Beats held?
At Brennan Park, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree, Bribie Island.
Where do I park?
Parking is limited to street parking. Do not block driveways.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on a lead at all times, and you must pick up after it.
What should I bring?
A picnic rug and beach gear. You can bring your own food and drinks, but not alcohol or glass.
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