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What's On: Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival 2026

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Key Facts:

• Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival returns to Brisbane Showgrounds after two-year break, running 16-17 May 2026
• Event features indoor and outdoor zones including Dog Expo, Marketplace, Breed Showcase, Adoption Zone and Pat-A-Pooch experience
• VitaPet Arena to host celebrity appearances including Dr Katrina, Kelly Gill and various dog training experts
• Festival includes dog sports demonstrations, agility shows and working dog exhibitions
• Tickets available now for the two-day event, running 9:30am-5:00pm daily

What: Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival 2026

When: Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 May 2026, 9.30am–5.00pm

Where: Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

Website: www.dogloversfestival.com.au/brisbane

Australia’s biggest celebration of dogs is back and bigger than ever. After a two-year hiatus, the Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival returns to Brisbane with a brand-new venue, expanded footprint and a fresh festival format across two action-packed days.

Taking over the Brisbane Showgrounds, the 2026 Festival will transform the iconic Ekka precinct into Queensland’s ultimate dog-loving weekend, featuring indoor and outdoor zones, live entertainment, shopping, dog sports and plenty of puppy cuddles.

Visitors can explore a super-sized Dog Expo with the latest dog products, a curated boutique Marketplace, Breed Showcase, Adoption Zone, and the ever-popular Pat-A-Pooch experience. The high-energy VitaPet Arena will host a star-studded line-up including Dr Katrina, Kelly Gill & The Wonderdogs, Brooke Ellis from Dogly School for Dogs, Cilla Pershouse and Ash Barky from ABC’s Muster Dogs, Lara Shannon, Dances with Dogs and the crowd-favourite K9 Superwall.

With more space than ever before, the Festival will also feature thrilling outdoor dog sports, agility demonstrations and working dog showcases all included in the price of admission.

Perfect for dog owners, families, animal lovers and anyone chasing a feel-good day out, the Brisbane Dog Lovers Festival promises two joyful days of wagging tails, shopping, entertainment and unforgettable moments.

Tickets are on sale now.

Contact details:

For media enquiries including ticket giveaways and media interviews:

Vicky De George

0405 151 485

[email protected]