Friday 31 July 2026 · Event completed

LUMINOUS LANTERN PARADE

South Bank Event Recap — 2026

The LUMINOUS Lantern Parade was held at South Bank Parklands on Friday 31 July 2026 — a free community event celebrating Multicultural Queensland Month. Explore our current South Bank dining and event guides for what is on now.

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About the Event

SOUTH BANK LIGHTS UP

The LUMINOUS Lantern Parade is one of Brisbane's most beloved free community events — a celebration of culture, colour, and connection that brings thousands of people to South Bank Parklands each year. Organised by Multicultural Australia as part of Multicultural Queensland Month, the parade fills the Cultural Forecourt with handcrafted lanterns, live performance, and community spirit.

In 2026, the parade was held on Friday 31 July. South Bank was busy across the Parklands, Little Stanley Street and the Cultural Forecourt throughout the evening.

Event Details

DateFriday 31 July 2026

LocationSouth Bank Parklands & Cultural Forecourt

TimeFrom dusk (arrive by 6–7pm)

EntryFree — open to all

Walk from Poppies5 minutes

Plan Your Evening

DINNER THEN THE PARADE

South Bank was busy on parade night in 2026. The details below record how the evening was staged; check the organiser for future-edition information.

5:00 PM

Arrive at Poppies

Cocktails on the alfresco terrace

5:15 PM

Starters

Share plates, calamari, sourdough dips

6:00 PM

Mains

Relaxed dinner before the evening begins

7:00 PM

Walk to South Bank Parklands

5 minutes through the Parklands

Dusk

LUMINOUS Lantern Parade

South Bank Cultural Forecourt

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Why Poppies

THE SMART CHOICE ON PARADE NIGHT

Steps from the Parklands

Poppies is on Little Stanley Street — a 5-minute walk from the South Bank Cultural Forecourt. No trams, no taxis, no stress.

Beat the Crowds

South Bank fills up fast on parade night. A 5pm dinner booking means you eat in comfort before the Parklands get busy.

All-Day Menu

Dinner from 4pm daily. Share plates, mains, and a full cocktail list — the ideal way to start a big South Bank evening.

Post-Parade Drinks Too

We're open until late. After the parade, come back for cocktails and dessert — we'll be ready for you.

FAQ

COMMON QUESTIONS

The LUMINOUS Lantern Parade 2026 was held at South Bank Parklands on Friday 31 July 2026. The parade route ran through the South Bank Cultural Forecourt and along the Parklands as a free community event.

Poppies on Little Stanley Street is one of the best options for dinner before the LUMINOUS Lantern Parade. We're a short walk from the South Bank Cultural Forecourt, open from 4pm for dinner, and our alfresco terrace is a great way to start the evening before heading into the Parklands.

The 2026 parade began at dusk on Friday 31 July. Check the organiser's website for future-edition details before making plans.

Yes — the LUMINOUS Lantern Parade is a free community event. It's part of Multicultural Queensland Month and is open to everyone. South Bank Parklands will be very busy, so arriving early and booking dinner in advance is strongly recommended.

Yes — Poppies is on Little Stanley Street in South Bank, a short walk from the South Bank Cultural Forecourt where the parade takes place. You can have dinner at Poppies and walk directly into the Parklands for the event.

Yes — Poppies is open every Friday evening for dinner and cocktails. On parade night, we expect to be busy, so booking in advance is essential. We open for dinner from 4pm.

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