Businesses, community organisations and individuals with links to Wynnum and Manly have been recognised in the annual Bayside Community Awards.
Queensland Theatre’s first season programmed by Artistic Director Daniel Evans will include world premieres, award-winning works, reimagined classics and collaborations with Queensland artists.
Queensland Ballet’s first season curated under artistic director Ivan Gil-Ortega will be presented at QPAC and the Thomas Dixon Centre, offering a potential cultural outing for Wynnum-Manly residents.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 Feel Every Note season at QPAC will combine well-known classical works, contemporary Australian music, film scores and video game soundtracks.
Melt Festival will bring more than 100 Queer arts and culture events to over 70 Brisbane venues from 21 October to 8 November 2026, including a River Pride Parade featuring a 15-metre pink Rubber Duck.
Community groups, schools and not-for-profits in the Wynnum Manly Ward can request short-term loans of event equipment from Councillor Alex Givney’s office.
SAGS is a relaxed pursuit-style yacht racing program held on most Sunday afternoons in Moreton Bay, with sign-on and briefing at 11:00am.
Residents researching Wynnum-Manly people, places and events can seek assistance at the Wynnum-Manly Historical Society Resource Centre on weekday mornings.
The free, family-friendly Brisbane Kite Festival will be held at Tingalpa Model Aero Club on Sunday 23 August.
Residents researching local people, places and events can seek assistance from the Wynnum Manly Historical Society’s Resource Centre on weekday mornings.