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Historical, educational long-weekend event built around steam engine trains, with stalls, activities and a miniature railway. Ideal for steampunk costumes; single-day and three-day passes available.
Long-running celebration of steam history and industry, with vintage train rides, market stalls and live entertainment. Costumes are encouraged, making it a popular steampunk dress-up weekend. Low entry fee; children under 16 free.
Large arts festival marking the birth of steel in Australia, drawing steampunk, goth, medieval and alternative crowds. Features artists, performers, historical reenactments and jousting. Recognised by the NSW government as an event of state significance.
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Meet an eagle? Cheer for warriors? Selfies with a unicorn? Find out what to do at Winterfest.
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From warriors on the battlefield to unicorns and mermaids, there is something for everyone at Winterfest.
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Annual picnic and a staple for Brisbane-area goth, Lolita, steampunk, rockabilly and alternative-style enthusiasts. Free (BYO food), with prizes for best-dressed. Registration required for a wristband. Details via Facebook events.
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Primarily Australia's largest medieval event (30,000+ visitors), but attendees are encouraged to wear steampunk, medieval and alternative costumes. Includes costumed reenactors, performances, food and handmade stalls.
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Community goth, Lolita and steampunk festival in a historic goldfields town, drawing on local history of spiritualists, secret societies and bushrangers. Free entry, with costume parades and craft stalls.
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RejectaCon returns for an even bigger and more immersive weekend celebrating horror, villains, Halloween and pop culture. RejectaCon 2 is more than a convention—it's a complete horror festival designed for collectors, cosplayers, families, thrill seekers and fans of everything dark and unusual. What Awaits You
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Queensland's largest single-day pop culture event, with cosplay, special guests from TV, film, comics and gaming, and a strong steampunk presence. Family friendly across all fandoms.
Family-friendly maker market with stalls, live-action role-playing, costume designers and workshops where attendees can learn to make their own steampunk accessories. Free entry.
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Prepare the canons, the Newcastle Medieval Festival is returning for the third time, bigger than ever. Come see the midday Canon firing, Medieval combat, Buhurt tournament, and even some LARP
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A day of fun in the mountains in the historic village of Mount Victoria
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Audiences will have four opportunities to step into the world of Brassworks and experience this imaginative take on a beloved classic. With its inventive design, talented cast, and spirited musical direction, this Mikado is set to be one of Opera Hunter’s most memorable productions. If you love Gilbert & Sullivan, steampunk style, or simply great theatre, this is a show you won’t want to miss. Fri 16th Oct – 7.30pm Sat 17th Oct – 2pm & 7.30pm Sun 18th Oct – 2pm
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Steampunk Goulburn is a chance to travel through time, as it never was. Steampunk mixes the industrial age with futuristic imaginations or how the future might have been imagined in the past.
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Showcasing prop makers, doll creators, photographers, filmmakers, authors, digital artists, painters, visual artists, musicians, performance artists, installation creators, makeup and special effects artists, and collectors.
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Showcasing prop makers, doll creators, photographers, filmmakers, authors, digital artists, painters, visual artists, musicians, performance artists, installation creators, makeup and special effects artists, and collectors. The convention features stalls, fashion shows, prop-making workshops, the best dark genre/horror tattoo show, and performances. Prizes for best-dressed attendees, but the outfit must be their own creation, not a known character. We want to celebrate the unique creations within Australia; people can wear others' work.
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Hunter Valley Steamfest is a vibrant annual festival celebrating steam, heritage and history in Maitland. Visitors can enjoy spectacular steam train displays and rides, the famous Great Train Race, vintage machinery, classic cars, live entertainment, markets, food stalls and family-friendly activities. A popular feature of the festival is the Steampunk precinct, where Victorian-inspired fashion meets imaginative science fiction. Expect creative costumes, unique displays, artisan stalls and interactive experiences that add a fun and colourful twist to the celebration of steam. Whether you're a railway enthusiast or simply looking for a great day out, Steamfest offers something for everyone.
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Each June the Queensland Steam and Vintage Machinery Society, have a weekend of steam and diesel machinery.
Billed as South Australia's main steampunk gathering — two days of markets, costume competitions, bands, a radio play, morris and belly dancers, a tavern, tea house and tea duelling. Last confirmed run was 2022; contact 0413 586 513 or Facebook (adelaidesteampunkaetherfest).
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Hunter Valley Steamfest is a vibrant annual festival celebrating steam, heritage and history in Maitland. Visitors can enjoy spectacular steam train displays and rides, the famous Great Train Race, vintage machinery, classic cars, live entertainment, markets, food stalls and family-friendly activities. A popular feature of the festival is the Steampunk precinct, where Victorian-inspired fashion meets imaginative science fiction. Expect creative costumes, unique displays, artisan stalls and interactive experiences that add a fun and colourful twist to the celebration of steam. Whether you're a railway enthusiast or simply looking for a great day out, Steamfest offers something for everyone.
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BYO-computer LAN and gaming convention run under a steampunk theme, with gaming tournaments, a cosplay competition, and tabletop and fighting games. Held at UNSW Sydney; around $10 general entry, free for UNSW students and staff. 2026 dates listed as the 21st-22nd (month unconfirmed).
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Perth-based non-profit association running steampunk events and soirees — Western Australia's main steampunk organiser. Runs periodic gatherings rather than one fixed annual festival; see Facebook (GSPAevents) for current dates.
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Transforms the historic railway town of Dimboola into a 19th-century carnival, with art exhibitions, theatrical performances, live music, short films and immersive experiences. Not running in 2026; expected to return around April 2027.
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