With the country commemorating the Anzac Centenary between 2014 and 2018, Friday 25 April will mark one of the most important national occasions on our calendars this year. At South Bank, we are honouring this day with a week of free family-friendly events in the parklands.
Film screenings at Rainforest Green
Free movie screenings will be held nightly at Rainforest Green between Tuesday 22 and Sunday 27 April from 6:30pm. The movies have been chosen to reflect the theme ‘A World at War’ and include The Great Escape and War Horse. Pack a picnic blanket and enjoy the evening with your loved ones. No bookings required.
Tribute Exhibition: Love in Wartime
The Tribute Exhibition will feature poignant photographic and literature based on the theme ‘Love in Wartime.’ This free display will be set up outside The Courier-Mail Piazza from Tuesday 22 to Sunday 27 April.
ANZAC Eve Concert at the Piazza
Queensland Symphony Orchestra and RSL (Queensland Branch) unite to present a free community ANZAC Eve Concert on Thursday 24 April at The Courier-Mail Piazza to honour current and ex-serving men and women, remembering those we have lost in past and present wars. The concert starts at 6:30pm and will also be streamed live on the Rainforest Green big screen. No bookings required.
War Stories at the Piazza
War Stories includes a range of free entertainment such as story-telling, music, a reading area and postcard station where you can write a message to a loved one. This event takes place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 April from 10am to 3pm in The Courier-Mail Piazza. No bookings required.