Planning an event at UQ
A range of events are held at UQ campuses each year, including concerts, performances and movie nights. There are a number of outdoor spaces available at St Lucia that you can book for your next event, including:
- the Forgan Smith Lawns
- the Grassy Knoll
- the UQ Art Museum lawn.
For a full list of available sites, view the map of outdoor locations (PDF, 2.8 MB). You can also book other venue spaces at UQ.
BBQ sites (PDF, 1.9 MB)operate on a first-in, first-served basis and cannot be booked in advance.
1. Check if you need approval
If you'd like to host an event at a UQ location, you may need approval. Types of events that need approval include:
- concerts, performances and other ticketed events
- movie nights
- public forums and conferences
- events for students like Open Day and market days
- events by external organisers
- events held at any of the sites on the map of outdoor locations (PDF, 2.8 MB).
Other activities don't need approval. These include:
- teaching and learning activities (e.g. lectures, tutorials, labs, practicals)
- staff training
- morning and afternoon teas
- student induction and orientation events critical to the enrolled program
- events organised at external venues
- using the BBQs
- visiting the community gardens.
If you are unsure if your event requires approval, contact the Events Approval Team at seo@pf.uq.edu.au before you apply.
Forms and guides: