Alliance Française Gold Coast

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Le Festival at Roma Street Parklands in Brisbane has something for everyone. 🇫🇷

Le Festival Brisbane 2026 is officially ON. 🇫🇷

Roma Street Parkland has flipped into full French summer mode, colours everywhere, picnic blankets rolling out, music floating through the gardens, and that warm, feel‑good festival vibe Brisbane loves.

🎶 All‑weekend entertainment: music, dance, workshops, a Daft Punk tribute, jazz, roaming performers — the whole park alive with French energy.

🥖 Over 50 French Market stalls: crêpes, cheeses, pâtisserie, picnic favourites — plus a dedicated artisans’ tent filled with creators and handmade treasures.

👧 Kids’ Corner: crafts, games, face painting, characters, movies, disco, colouring wall, bouncy castle — a full world just for little festival‑goers.

✨ Masterclasses to taste, learn and create; wellness sessions with pilates and sound healing for a slow, sunny pause in the middle of the festival.

Three days of flavours, sunshine, culture and a full French summer escape right in Brisbane.

See you there! 👇
📍 Roma Street Parkland
📅 24–26 July 2026
🎟 Tickets on‑site or online — LINK IN BIO ☝

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HOTA CINEMA – FRENCH MOVIE – THE ICE TOWER from 10 JULY

THE ICE TOWER | HOTA Events A runaway teenage orphan Jeanne (the sublime Clara Pacini in her feature debut) finds refuge inside a film studio where The Snow Queen is being shot. There, she

DENDY CINEMA - FRENCH MOVIE on Tuesday, July 14 Celebrate Bastille Day with our special screenings of the iconic French rom-com gem, AMELIE starring Audrey Tautou in the role that launched her career.
Tuesday 14th July at 10:30am and 6:15pm
https://southport.dendy.com.au/amelie--bastille-day-screenings

CANCELLATION OF BASTILLE DAY PARTY
Due to the number of guests who have responded to our Bastille Day invitation being much lower than expected, we have had to cancel the event.
We are really disappointed that it’s been necessary to take this action.
We hope to organise another event later in the year, but at this stage we are unable to provide any details.

FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE – 21 JUNE
The annual French festival dedicated to music in all its forms.
Created in France in 1982, La Fête de la Musique is celebrated every year on 21 June, the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
The event brings together professional and amateur musicians who perform free concerts in streets, parks, cafés, and public spaces, sharing the joy of music with everyone.
Today, La Fête de la Musique is celebrated in more than 120 countries around the world, promoting cultural exchange, creativity, and community spirit through music.
Whether you enjoy classical, jazz, rock, pop, or traditional music, this special occasion reminds us of music’s power to bring people together.
Bonne Fête de la Musique à tous !

✨ ✨ 2026 - FESTIVAL DE CANNES from 12 May to 23 May The Riviera is shimmering, the cameras are flashing, and the red carpet has never looked more dazzling.
🎬🌟 The Festival de Cannes begins — a world where cinema meets pure magic, elegance, and bold artistic brilliance.
Here’s to unforgettable premieres, breathtaking talent, and the timeless glamour of Cannes.

MAY 1st IN FRANCE 🌿
Today, France celebrates Labour Day, a special day dedicated to workers and their rights. It’s also a lovely tradition to give lily of the valley, a symbol of happiness and good luck 🍀
Take this time to rest, enjoy moments with loved ones, and appreciate the simple things in life.
Happy May 1st to everyone! 🇫🇷

FRENCH MOVIES AT HOTA AND DENDY CINEMAS

THE STANGER – starts 16 April
https://hota.com.au/whats-on/live/cinema/the-stranger
The superb new film from multi-award winning writer/director François Ozon THE STRANGER is a gripping adaptation of Albert Camus’ landmark novella about a detached young expat under trial for murder in French-colonised Algeria. Genre : Crime/ Drama - Warnings: Strong nudity and s*x scenes Cast: Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant, & Swann Arlaud Languages: French - English Subtitles

JEAN VALJEAN – starts 23 April
https://hota.com.au/whats-on/live/cinema/jean-valjean
The always-terrific Grégory Gadebois for a poignant new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece Les Miserables, charting the origin story of Jean Valjean, the beloved tale’s iconic protagonist. 1815. Provence, France. In the peaceful village of Digne, there’s a rumour that a dangerous man has entered the area………
Genre: Drama. - Warnings: Mature themes and violence.
Cast: Grégory Gadebois, Bernard Campan, Alexandra Lamy, & Isabelle Carré.
Languages: French - English Subtitles

CONNEMARA – 25 April only 2 sessions: 2:30pm DENDY CINEMA SOUTHPORT 6:15pm HOTA, Home of the Arts
https://gcff.com.au/program/connemara/
Hélène's burnout leads her back to rural France. There, she reconnects with Christophe, her high school crush, now representing a life she once left behind….
Genre: Drama
CAST: Nicolas Mathieu, Alex Lutz, Amélia Guyader.
Director: Alex Lutz
Language: French