Naval Ceremonial Beat to Quarters

Dates:

•Thu, 3 Sept 2026, 6:00 pm–6:30 pm

Celebrate the Royal Australian Navy's 125th anniversary with the Ceremonial Beat to Quarters and Ceremonial Sunset at King George Square. This practice dates back centuries to the age of sail when a ship's drums were beaten to summon men to quarters or action stations when battle was imminent.For more information, visit the Royal Australian Navy website.

Cost: Free

Bookings: No bookings required.

Categories: Family events, Featured, Free

Image credit: © Brisbane City Council 2025

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Source: Event information supplied by © Brisbane City Council 2025, CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).