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23 & 24 May 2026
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Paniyiri 50th Anniversary
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW | 23 & 24 May 2026 | Paniyiri 50th Anniversary |
50 years.
One iconic celebration.
In 2026, Paniyiri celebrates its 50th year of bringing Brisbane together through the heart, soul, and spirit of Greece. What began in 1976 has grown into one of the country's most loved cultural festivals.
To mark this golden anniversary, Paniyiri 2026 will be our biggest and most spectacular yet, with special guests, new experiences, and unforgettable surprises.
Join us on May 23 & 24, 2026, for one celebration you won’t want to miss.
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Paniyiri is the longest running cultural festival in Queensland, the largest Greek festival in Australia, and a global celebration of culture and community.
about our history
Started in 1976 by a group of passionate Greek Australians who wanted to share their culture and cooking with the wider community, Paniyiri; a not-for-profit event, has grown from a simple Sunday picnic in Musgrave Park, into an extraordinary two day and night festival that attracts up to 50,000 people for a weekend of cultural discovery, dining and dancing.
After the success of their inaugural year, the Paniyiri committee decided it was their musicians and dancers who would bring this celebration of Greek culture to life! Which led to the creation of Brisbane’s first Hellenic dance club.
The Hellenic dancers performed for the first time in 1978, showcasing traditional dances in traditional costumes from the various regions of Greece, and have participated at every Paniyiri Festival since! Their passionate performances, supported by the stirring and soulful traditional Greek music, now a huge drawcard for this deeply authentic festival.
And the incredible food on offer that Paniyiri is famous for, showcases not only Greece’s incredible culinary history which has evolved over thousands of years, but offers a lesson in Greek life where food is as important as family.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship is critical for Paniyiri to survive and thrive, and creating bespoke experiences and activations for our sponsors has allowed this extraordinary event to evolve each year. If you or your company would like to know more about sponsoring Paniyiri and connecting with our highly engaged and passionate community, send an email requesting a sponsorship proposal document to sponsorship@paniyiri.com
