Friday 23 October 2026, 7:30pm – 9:45pm at South Brisbane Cemetery, Dutton Park. See website · Suitable for ages 12+ · General Council venue · Tours.
Getting to the venue
🚌 5 min walk from Dutton Park Place station busway 🚆 5 min walk from Dutton Park station ⛴️ 13 min walk from UQ St Lucia terminal 🅿️ Public car park — 7 min walk (paid) 🅿️ Public car park — 10 min walk (paid) 🅿️ Public car park — 12 min walk (paid)
Details
Where: South Brisbane Cemetery, 185 Annerley Road, Dutton Park When: Friday 23 October 2026, 7:30pm – 9:45pm Cost: See website Ages: Suitable for ages 12+ Bookings: Bookings required via the <a href="https://fosbc.au/tours/folklore-cemetery-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">South Brisbane Cemetery website</a>.
Step beyond the veil and into the mystical world of death, legend, and lore on our Folklore, myth and magick tour - a special night-time experience like no other. Under the moonlit sky, we'll journey through the real history behind centuries-old superstitions, ancient rituals, and eerie cemetery symbolism from cultures around the world. By torch light, uncover the fascinating beliefs that shaped how societies honored the dead, protected the living, and explained the unknown, including:Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead)the 'White' & 'Black' Ladies of cemetery urban legendthe folklore behind cemetery symbols and symbolismthe Egyptian Book of the DeadSamhain, spells of protection and a mixed bag of myths. This tour is the perfect way to explore the cemetery safely after dark - while uncovering the strange and spellbinding stories woven through its history. All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.