2026 Buddha Birth Day Festival
Highlights
- Experience vibrant cultural celebrations at Chung Tian Temple, surrounded by glowing lanterns and joyful atmosphere.
- Join in high-energy Chinese Lion Dances and a multicultural parade, showcasing diverse performances throughout the festival.
- Participate in the traditional Bathing the Buddha ritual, fostering a sense of peace and community connection.
- Savour authentic vegetarian cuisine and over 150 free activities, perfect for families and cultural enthusiasts alike.
Experience one of Queensland’s most vibrant and uplifting cultural celebrations at the 2026 Buddha Birth Day Festival, held at the magnificent Chung Tian Temple.
This spectacular three-day festival transforms the temple grounds into a sea of glowing lanterns, colourful performances and unforgettable cultural experiences. Presented by Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple, Buddha’s Light International Association of Queensland and Chung Tian Chinese School, the event attracts thousands of visitors from across Australia.
Expect high-energy Chinese Lion Dances, a vibrant multicultural parade, live music under the stars and over 150 free activities across the weekend. Families love the heartwarming Baby Blessing Ceremony, interactive children’s workshops and hands-on cultural experiences. Visitors can take part in the traditional Bathing the Buddha ritual, enjoy authentic vegetarian cuisine and witness beautiful temple ceremonies.
With more than 1,000 volunteers bringing the festival to life, the atmosphere is welcoming, joyful and inclusive.
Proudly an accredited climate-friendly event, the festival also promotes sustainable living and community wellbeing.
Celebrate culture. Discover tranquillity. Share the joy.
The 2026 Buddha Birth Day Festival is not to be missed.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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