Scarborough Sounds is a free Australia Day afternoon of live music, food trucks and activities at Scarborough Beach Park, on the Redcliffe Peninsula. It runs from 2 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday 26 January and is presented by City of Moreton Bay.
Bring a rug and settle in for the afternoon beside the bay.
Dates, times and tickets for Scarborough Sounds
The event 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
Scarborough Beach Park is at 52 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough, on the Redcliffe Peninsula.
What’s on
The organiser lists live music and entertainment, local food trucks and free activities. It has not published a line-up or schedule, so the acts and times are not known yet.
- Live music and entertainment
- Local food trucks
- Free activities
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.
- Mobility: mobility devices and aids are allowed.
- Not allowed: electric scooters, skateboards and bikes, plus weapons, large tents or shade structures, pepper spray, fireworks and flares.
- Rain: the event goes ahead in the rain unless there is a safety issue. Any cancellation is posted on the Whats On Moreton Bay Facebook page.
- First aid: trained first aid is on site.
- Toilets and accessibility details: not published by the organiser, so check before you go.
Tips for the day
With no line-up published, treat Scarborough Sounds as a relaxed drop-in afternoon rather than a show with a set start. Arrive early, claim a spot with your rug and chair, then wander over 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 nearby streets, 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 a bowl of water. Leave bikes, skateboards and electric scooters at home, as they are banned at the event.
Check the organiser’s page again in the week before for any program announcement, as the acts have not been named yet.
About Scarborough Beach Park
The park sits on the bayside foreshore. Facilities include:
- Electric barbecues, tables, seating, a shelter, a water fountain and viewing decks
- Accessible toilets
- Sealed pathways and wooden ramps
- A fenced playground with two themed areas (Railway Place and Pirate Place), a basketball half court, a jumping pillow and a large chess set
- Cotton tree shade in the playground area
- Beach swimming (no patrol times are listed)
The jumping pillow is open 7 am to 6 pm from October to March, but it closes when the temperature is over 35 degrees or the site is wet.
Getting there and parking
Scarborough is about 45 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD. Plan public transport on the Translink journey planner.
The park has a car park with two accessible bays, but 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
- Redcliffe Beach, Jetty and Lagoon – the peninsula’s main seaside stop.
- Redcliffe Botanic Gardens
- Redcliffe Peninsula Christmas Carols
- More things to do on the Redcliffe Peninsula
- 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 Scarborough Sounds free?
Yes, entry is free and no tickets are required.
What time is Scarborough Sounds?
It runs from 2 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday 26 January.
Where is Scarborough Sounds held?
At Scarborough Beach Park, Landsborough Ave, Scarborough.
Where do I park?
Only limited street parking is available. Do not block driveways, and walk if you live nearby.
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, beach essentials and a chair. You can bring your own food and drinks, but not alcohol or glass. Bikes, skateboards and electric scooters are not allowed.
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