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Irish Film Festival 2026

Friday 16 October 2026 – Monday 19 October 2026, all day at The Barracks, Brisbane City, Petrie Terrace. See website · Suitable for all ages · Non-Council venue · Films.

The Barracks, Brisbane City on the isometric map of Brisbane

Getting to the venue

🚆 9 min walk from Roma Street station
🚌 10 min walk from Brisbane Coach Terminal busway
⛴️ 15 min walk from Cultural Centre terminal
🅿️ Public car park — 8 min walk (paid)
🅿️ Public car park — 12 min walk (paid)

Details

Where: The Barracks, 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City
When: Friday 16 October 2026 – Monday 19 October 2026, all day
Cost: See website
Ages: Suitable for all ages
Bookings: Bookings required via the <a href="https://irishfilmfestival.com.au/brisbane-screenings/" target="_blank" dir="ltr">Irish Film Festival website</a>.

Official listing on brisbane.qld.gov.au →

Within a short walk of the venue

Black Hide SteakhouseRestaurants · 36 Caxton StreetCaxton HotelPubsSummit MigrationLawyers · 342 Upper Roma Street7 Nights Convenience StoreConvenience storesAbbra KebabraFast foodAlbert Park Flexible Learning CentreSchoolsArmy Museum South QueenslandMuseums · 80-86 Petrie TerraceAussieway BackpackersHostels · 34 Cricket StreetBanana Bender BackpackersHostels · 118 Petrie TerraceBig Bird Backpacker HostelHostels · 11 Eagle Terrace

About this event

Screening at Palace Barracks in Brisbane and online throughout Australia, the Irish Film Festival 2026 brings you star-studded, award-winning features, shorts and documentaries showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Ireland, its culture, language, music and history. IFF is proud to present its biggest event in 12 years. With a focus on the Irish/Australian connection, it includes laugh-out-loud comedies, gripping psychological thrillers, intimate portraits of political icons, musicians, artists, change-makers and everyday people. Enjoy Q&As with filmmakers and stars that take you behind the scenes, plus the famous Brisbane opening night party, which is not to be missed! For more information visit the Irish Film Festival website.

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