Jacaranda Festival Magic – Experience the new Two-Day Extravaganza

A Two-Day Celebration of Community, Colour, and Culture

The beloved Goodna Jacaranda Festival is back in 2025 with a fresh new twist – this year, for the first time, the festival will run over two vibrant days, making it bigger and better than ever before. Mark your calendars for Friday, 24 October and Saturday, 25 October, as Evan Marginson Park transforms into a spectacular celebration of springtime, community spirit, and, of course, the iconic jacaranda bloom.

A New Era for the Goodna Jacaranda Festival

For decades, the Goodna Jacaranda Festival has been a must-visit event in South East Queensland, attracting thousands of visitors to marvel at the blooming jacaranda trees and soak in the family-friendly entertainment, food, and culture. In 2025, the festival enters a new chapter with its extended two-day format, designed to offer even more for locals and visitors alike.

Kicking off at 4PM on Friday 24 October, the festival will welcome guests with a lively opening night featuring live music, market stalls, amusement rides, and delicious food trucks under the purple canopy of jacaranda blossoms. The Friday evening program will offer a relaxed atmosphere perfect for after-work catchups and twilight family fun.

The excitement continues into Saturday, 25 October, with a full day of entertainment including live performances, cultural displays, community showcases, artisan markets, kids’ activities, and much more. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor, the new two-day format means there’s more time to enjoy everything the Goodna Jacaranda Festival has to offer.

Why You Can’t Miss This Jacaranda Festival

The Goodna Jacaranda Festival stands out for its deep community roots and inclusive, family-oriented atmosphere. With free entry and a huge range of activities for all ages, it’s no wonder the event continues to grow year after year.

In 2025, the two-day schedule provides more flexibility for festival-goers to plan their visit – whether you want to drop by after work on Friday or make a full weekend of it. The extended format also gives more local artists, performers, and businesses the opportunity to take part and shine.

What to Expect at the 2025 Festival

Friday Night Launch (24 Oct, from 4PM): Live music, night markets, food trucks, community performances, and the perfect purple backdrop for stunning sunset photos.

Saturday Full-Day Program (25 Oct): Cultural showcases, amusement rides, art and craft markets, food vendors, stage entertainment, kids’ zones, and more.

Whether you’re there for the food, the music, the markets, or simply to stroll beneath the jacaranda trees in full bloom, the Goodna Jacaranda Festival 2025 is set to be an unforgettable experience.

Plan Your Visit

Stay tuned to goodnajacarandafestival.com and follow our social channels and be sure to like the Jacaranda Festival Facebook Page for the latest updates on performers, schedules, and stallholder announcements. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting new chapter in the story of the Goodna Jacaranda Festival.

Come for the blossoms, stay for the fun – see you in October at the Goodna Jacaranda Festival 2025!