What is the Mayo Arts Festival?
The Mayo Arts Festival is a free, family friendly community event, celebrating the arts and offering something for everyone to enjoy. Explore vibrant displays of students' visual artworks, enjoy dramatic performances and be entertained by our musicians.
The festival is named in honour of St Margaret’s Old Girl Daphne Mayo MBE (1908), who was a leading Australian female artist most prominently known for the sculptured tympanum above the entrance to Brisbane City Hall. Celebrating artistic endeavour in all its forms, the Mayo Arts Festival lends itself to a particular focus on three-dimensional art in alignment with Daphne Mayo's legacy.
What to expect?
Rides
Food and Beverages
Some of the best food trucks in Brisbane will line up to serve a delicious array of food.
Market Stalls
Shop artisan market stalls selling homewares, artworks, jewellery, ceramics and more.
Performances
Enjoy music, drama and dance performances by our St Margaret's students.
Sponsorship
Download our 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF 6.2MB) to learn more about the event and partnership opportunities.