Schoolies Music Festival at Doug Jennings Park – 26 November 2025

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Doug Jennings Park will host the Schoolies music festival on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

The event is being held within a fenced and ticketed area of the park. Doug Jennings Park remains open to the public, and people can continue to access all areas outside of the event footprint.

Access and Traffic

  • The Doug Jennings Park ring road will stay open during the event.
  • Vehicles and pedestrians can still access all parts of the park outside the music festival area.
  • Temporary fencing, staging, event vehicles and lighting towers will be in place.
  • Visitors are asked to follow signage and directions from event staff and traffic controllers.

What to Expect

  • Event set-up and sound checks will take place throughout the day.
  • The music festival will run into the evening, with event pack-down occurring after the event.
  • Increased traffic and pedestrian movement is expected around Seaworld Drive and The Spit.

Staying Safe and Informed

We are working with event organisers, Queensland Police and emergency services to ensure the event is safe and well managed for both festival attendees and the wider community.

Please plan your visit accordingly, take care around pedestrians and event vehicles, and allow extra travel time if you are accessing the park on the day.

 

 

 

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