Brisbane’s iconic shopping strip, Queen Street Mall, is celebrating its 40th birthday this year – and we’re all invited to join the party! On Friday August 26, the mall will transform into a vibrant day-long street party, featuring live entertainment from some of Brisbane’s most-loved performers, night markets, style workshops, pop-up bars and much more.

The fun kicks off at 10:00 am, with party goers set to enjoy live entertainment throughout the entire day, a pop-up champagne bar (located at Jimmy’s on the Mall) and roaming surprise giveaways – all you have to do is be in the mall! The Queen Street Mall Stage will be fashion central, with ambassador Annabel Falco hosting the Spring Style Sessions from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. You’ll get all of the inspo you need for the coming season with everything from beauty masterclasses through to spring-trend styling sessions, as well as curated edits and workshops to carry you from desk to dinner and work to weekend.

Queen Street Mall’s 40th celebrations really amp up from 4:00 pm, with visitors invited to indulge their taste buds at an exclusive Friday night markets in Reddacliff Place. There will be tantalising eats and top-tapping beats to keep the market party going until 9:00 pm. Down in the mall, there will be fashion runways showcasing the latest spring/summer collections throughout the evening from 5:00 pm, as well as headline performers adding to the celebratory vibe. Homegrown superstars Vanessa Amorosi and Kate Ceberano will both be playing on the evening, with Kate serenading audiences from 5:30 pm and Vanessa taking the stage at 6:30 pm. To keep the party sparkling all night long, the champagne pop-up bar will be continuing until 11:00 pm.

Can’t make it to the party? For the month of August you can take a stroll down memory lane to celebrate Queen Street Mall’s 40-year milestone. From August 9–26, the mall will house a photo display chronicling the precinct’s rich history, as well as historical markers to signify special occasions and locations.