Anzac Day 2025 Brisbane itinerary

Anzac Day, which began in Brisbane in 1916 to commemorate the fallen of Gallipoli, is one of Australia’s most sacred days. It is an occasion to remember and honour Australian men and women who have served during periods of conflict and peace, many of whom have paid with their wellbeing or lives. While ceremonies and traditions initially varied, Anzac Day now maintains several well-established traditions: a gunshot breakfast, dawn service and parade.

If you are in Brisbane this year, you can find information on how to attend these events, and galleries dedicated to Anzac history, below.

• Varying times, Gunfire breakfast
  A long-held Anzac Day tradition, the gunfire breakfast originates from rum-laced tea or coffee partaken by British, Australian, and New Zealand troops on the eve of battle. Today, the tradition may also be accompanied by a cooked breakfast. Usually held shortly before or after the Dawn Service at RSL clubs, the breakfast allows veterans and the community to connect, share experiences, and pay tribute to those who served. Find out more
   
• 4:28 am–6 am, Anzac Day Dawn Service
  The 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Brisbane City will commence at 04:28 am. Crowd numbers are uncertain at this time, but attendees are advised to arrive at Anzac Square no later than 3:30 am. It should be noted that road closures throughout Brisbane City will come into effect at 3 am, and vehicle parking adjacent to Anzac Square will not be available. Find out more
   
• 5:30 am–3 pm, Anzac Square Memorial Galleries
  Located below the Shrine of Remembrance, the Anzac Square Memorial Galleries honour Queenslanders who have served in conflict and peacekeeping since World War I. Across 3 chronological rooms, the space exhibits ornate plaques dedicated to Queensland units and interactive screens that provide imagery and information. Read proposal letters from Prisoners of War, view ANZACs in the trenches of Gallipoli, or write a personal note on the ‘How do you remember?’ wall. Find out more
   
• 9:45 am–12:30 pm, Anzac Day Parade
  The Anzac Day Parade takes place in the Brisbane Central Business District and is free and family-friendly. The best position to view the parade is on Adelaide Street, between George Street and Creek Street. Find out more
   
• 1:30 pm–5 pm, Queensland Museum Anzac Legacy Gallery
  Explore the objects, stories, and history of Queenslanders in World War I, both overseas and on the home front. Further, explore Mephisto, the sole surviving German A7V tank, from its capture by the 26th Battalion at Villers-Bretonneux to its arrival in Brisbane as a war trophy. Find out more