The 2026 Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance begins at 4:28am.
To help you arrive comfortably, plan to be at Anzac Square by 3:30am.
Road closures will start from 3am and parking adjacent to Anzac Square will not be available.
Anzac Day in Brisbane
Join the Anzac Day Dawn Service and Parade. We remember Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
On Anzac Day, we remember all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. 25 April marks the anniversary of the first major action by Australian and New Zealand forces in World War I.
Anzac Day services
The Anzac Day Parade is held in Brisbane City and is free for all ages.
The best viewing spot is Adelaide Street, between George Street and Creek Street.
Find other ways to commemorate Anzac Day.
Visit Anzac Square Memorial Galleries
Explore the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries, open special hours from 5.30am-3pm on Anzac Day. Embark on an interactive journey from World War I to today.
A free exhibition by State Library of Queensland.
Uncover our wartime heritage - Macarthur Museum
Did you know Brisbane was home to the World War II headquarters of the Allied South West Pacific Area command? From July 1942 to October 1944, US General Douglas MacArthur commanded the war in the region from an inner-city building. Today, it is the MacArthur Museum.
The museum is in the MacArthur Chambers building on Edward Street, at the end of Queen Street Mall. Inside are wartime documents and artefacts. One highlight is the conference table used by MacArthur and his staff. The museum explores children’s wartime experiences and how restrictions affected food, fuel, clothing, and personal freedoms.
The MacArthur Museum is open from 10am-3pm (last entry at 2.30pm) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
