14 July 2025: The annual Vietjet Redcliffe KiteFest will return to Pelican Park on 20 and 21 September, with a fresh new format that puts the spectacle in the sky front and centre. Entry is completely free, and visitors are invited to bring a picnic rug, settle in, and enjoy the giant-sized kites flying high over the Redcliffe Peninsula.
The two-day event will feature food trucks and kids’ activities, including a public fly zone and kite-making workshop, whilst the focus is firmly back on what made the event iconic – some of the world’s largest kites in a show of colourful acrobatics in the sky.
“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,” said Luke Edwards, CEO of Visit Moreton Bay.
“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.”
Across two spring days, 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,” said Edwards.
The festival had evolved into a ticketed event with stage shows, ticketed rides and a plethora of food and drink stands. 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 together.
Edwards said the stripped-back format offers the perfect opportunity for a relaxed weekend away in Moreton Bay.
“Come for the kites, but make a weekend of it. Whilst here, catch the end of the whale watching season and the start of the strawberry picking season. Stay in one of our many hotels or holiday homes and dine out on fresh and local seafood at some of our many seaside restaurants.”
Vietjet has also returned as the naming rights sponsor of the event in a celebration of Vietnamese kite flying culture and the airline’s commitment to direct flights between Brisbane Airport and Vietnam.
Event details:
- 20 and 21 September 2025
- Pelican Park, Clontarf – Redcliffe Peninsula
- Free entry for all
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