Changes to Redcliffe KiteFest

The Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest will adopt a stripped-back format when it returns this year, with free entry and a focus on kites rather than stage entertainment and rides.

The event will be held at Clontarf’s Pelican Park on September 20 and 21.

It will feature food trucks and children’s activities including a public fly zone and kite making workshop, and a focus on what made the event iconic - some of the world’s largest kites in a show of colourful acrobatics in the sky.

Visit Moreton Bay CEO Luke Edwards says the stripped-back format offers the “perfect opportunity for a relaxed weekend away in Moreton Bay”.

“This year marks a fresh chapter for KiteFest, one that’s all about celebrating community, connection, and the simple wonder of watching the sky come alive with movement and colour,” he says.

“We’re thrilled to bring KiteFest back to the locals and visitors alike - with no entry fee, just space to experience the magic that made this event so special in the first place.”

Families are invited to roll out their picnic blankets, settle in along the foreshore, and look up. From giant inflatable kites to traditional and artistic designs from around the world, the festival will feature breathtaking displays by some of the world’s best kite flyers.

“There’ll be plenty of room to watch and wonder - with an emphasis on inclusivity and ease, allowing more people than ever to enjoy the event in their own way. This year is about getting back to the heart of KiteFest,” Luke says.

The festival had evolved to be a ticketed event with stage shows, ticketed rides and a plethora of food and drink stands.

Luke says “pairing things back to ensure the spotlight is on the kites and their expert flyers, was a deliberate move to offer families a free day out with their families”.

EVENT DETAILS

When: September 20 and 21, 2025

Where: Pelican Park, Clontarf

Entry: Free