The LUMINOUS Lantern Parade at South Bank gives a very warm Welcome to new Queenslanders.

This year, the LUMINOUS program includes events in Toowoomba, Rockhampton, and local neighbourhoods across Brisbane as part of LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood.

2021 LUMINOUS Program

LUMINOUS Lantern Parade | Friday 4 June | Brisbane

The spectacular LUMINOUS Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands, featuring a free World Concert in the South Bank Piazza.

LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood | May - June | Brisbane, Rockhampton and Toowoomba

Our highly successful LUMINOUS in the Neighbourhood program will continue in 2021, bringing neighbourhoods together across Brisbane and Queensland at local events that celebrate the many cultures that call this place home.

Stay tuned for event details!

Lantern Making Workshops | May - June | Brisbane, Rockhampton and Toowoomba

Multicultural Australia is partnering with local Welcome Hubs, community centres and regional partners to deliver lantern making workshops that encourage cultural connections and a celebration of our rich cultural diversity.

Stay tuned for event details.

Giant Kookaburra Regional Queensland and Brisbane Tour | May - June

The world-famous Giant Kookaburra was built by Dr Faravardin Daliri OAM in the height of Brisbane’s COVID-19 lockdown as an
icon of unity and resilience. The massive sculpture was featured internationally on CNN, Buzzfeed and many more.

In 2021, The Giant Kookaburra will embark on a tour of regional Queensland, including stops at Toowoomba and Rockhampton, concluding its tour at South Bank as part of the LUMINOUS Lantern Parade on 4 June 2021.

Share your photos on our LUMINOUS Photo Wall

Light up your homes and neighbourhoods with your lanterns, take a photo and share them with us on our LUMINOUS photo wall.