What is the Mayo Arts Festival?

The Mayo Arts Festival is a 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. 

Entry to the event is free. 

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.

Thank you to our event sponsors

Supporting Sponsor

Mayo Supporters

Stall Sponsors

Cohen Handler

TeamKids

Moreton Hire

Nu Water

Clear Insurance

H.A.Reed Locksmiths

Patona Property 

Footpoint Podiatry 

SHC Heavy Industry

Download our 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF 6.2MB) to learn more about the event and partnership opportunities.