Government House 2026 Brisbane Open House

Brisbane Open House is a flagship cultural event that invites the public to discover the hidden stories, spaces, and structures that shape our city. Each year, tens of thousands of visitors enjoy free, behind-the-scenes access to some of Brisbane’s most iconic and innovative buildings—celebrating architecture, engineering, urban design, and the rich history of our built environment.

Queensland’s Government House, also known as Fernberg (German for distant mountain), is a working vice-regal residence – a unique combination of private residence, busy office, public symbol of the State’s prestige, guardian of important traditions, and proud protector of the State’s history and heritage. The property has changed hands multiple times during its lifetime but has been the official residence and workplace of Queensland Governors for more than a century.

‘Fernberg’ was one of the first houses built in Brisbane’s Paddington area and since 1910, has been the home and workplace of Queensland Governors. As a heritage-listed, State-owned residence surrounded by 12 hectares of Estate, it is an important Queensland landmark steeped in historical, cultural and environmental significance.

Brisbane Open House will return on 18 and 19 July 2026.

Visit Government House and discover more about this significant piece of Brisbane’s heritage.