During German Week Australia the iconic bridges across the Brisbane River are lit up in the German national colours black, red and gold – Image: German Week Brisbane
The 10th anniversary of Brisbane German Week this year will be the highlight of Australia’s growing love affair with all things German. The Brisbane German Week from 1 – 17 October in Queensland’s capital also coincides with German Unification celebrations on 3 October 25 and the Munich Octoberfest.
Other German Weeks around the country are planned for 21 to 28 September in Adelaide (South Australia), from 17 to 25 October in Australia’s capital Canberra (ACT), from 20 to 26 October in Melbourne (Victoria) and also in Perth (Western Australia), t. b. c.
According to the organizing team from the Brisbane Office of the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Brisbane German Week offers something for everyone – from language and trivia lovers, science buffs to business professionals and Oktoberfest fans. Brisbane German Week is a series of events showcasing the rich spectrum of collaborations between the two countries.
This much-loved new-age festival showcases Germany’s vibrant culture, language, innovation, business and community to the heart of Brisbane. The 2025 program kicks off on Wednesday, 1 October, with a Gala Reception (sold out) marking a triple milestone.
“Brisbane German Week provides unique opportunities to explore and enjoy a variety of bridges we have built between Queensland and Germany. We very much look forward to welcoming you to these events,” says Michael Rosemann, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Brisbane.
Michael Rosemann, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Queensland and Claudia Luettringhaus, Head of Consular Service and Cultural Affairs in Brisbane – Image: German Week Brisbane
“We are delighted to present you the highlights across education, business and economy, science and innovation, arts, culture – but most of all news, connection and networking,” according to the organizing team.
“We will bring you established events such as the Science and Innovation Day with the latest updates on joint research outcomes as well as the Business Day featuring the German-Australian Chamber (AHK), iGABA – innovative German Australian Business Alliance and GABWA – the German-Australian Business Women Alliance.”
“The Arts Evening has made space for an exploration of the positive impacts of artificial intelligence on learning a foreign language and bilingualism while the crowd pleasing Oktoberfest will showcase you our mini Bavaria experience,” say the organizers.
A language competition will take a new format this year with the support of the Goethe-Institute Australia. The German Kino Club will be there to satisfy the cravings of German cinephiles and the three of Brisbane’s iconic bridges will be lit up in the colours of the German flag on 3 October.
“We can’t wait to welcome you to Brisbane German Week, celebrating the special ties Germany and Queensland share through culture, community, language, and learning,” Claudia Luettringhaus, Head of Consular Service and Cultural Affairs in Brisbane, points out. More info here. (NAN 16-09-25)
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