Frequently Asked Questions

At the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, in Brisbane. For car park maps, car park deals, public transport options and more click here.

Saturday 1st March 2025: 9.30am – 5pm
Sunday 2nd March 2025: 9.30am – 5pm

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To celebrate our first Cat Lovers Festival in Brisbane we have decided that all dog owners, who also love cats, can enter the Brisbane Cat Lovers Festival with the same ticket!

That’s 2 great Festivals for the price of 1.

Please note you must enter both Festivals on the same day.

We love all Dogs but as this is a partly indoor event, unfortunately we are unable to allow visitors to bring their dogs into the Festival. But when you get home they will be so happy to see you, as you’ll be loaded with treats & toys for them. You’ll also know so much more about him/her!  For more information regarding this policy, please click here.

Yes, visitors with accredited Assistance Dogs are welcome and able to bring their dogs to the Festival, however they will just need to show verification at the door.

Tickets for the 2024 Dog Lovers Festival are on sale now!

Fetch your discount tickets online by clicking here.

Tickets are under a no-refund policy and will only be refunded if there has been a technical error (such as a duplicate purchase)

Please note: Transaction and Credit Card fees apply to all tickets purchased online. However, no transaction fees are charged for tickets purchased on-site at the door, only standard credit card charges. 

Yes, Companion and Carers Cards are accepted.

Please present your card to ticketing or security staff at the door.

You’ll just need to purchase a ticket for the person in your care.

Please check back here for up to date parking information, closer to the event in 2024. Thank you.

Yes, ATM machines are located within the BCEC. Most Exhibitors will be selling and launching an extensive range of fantastic New Products and Services at the event with Festival Specials and great offers exclusive to the Dog Lovers Festival!

All the features at the event are free upon entry including the Main Arena shows, Main Stage presentations, the DockDogs, Insta-Pooch red carpet, Dog Adoption Zone, Breed Showcase, Ask-A-Breeder Stage, Dog Adoption Stage, Pat-A-Pooch, Perfect Match, Funny Photo Wall and Face Painting. View a list of everything you can see and enjoy here.

Please note that there are limited seats for the Main Arena, Main Stage and Ask-A-Breeder and Dog Adoption Stage sessions so we recommend you arrive early as spots will be allocated on a first-in-best-dressed basis.

Head on over from the Dog Lovers Festival to the Cat Lovers Festival next door to be face-painted by some of Brisbane’s most talented artists. Choose from a range of fantastic dog and cat breed designs!

Absolutely! It’s like a huge Doggy supermarket with 150+ Exhibitors showcasing and selling all the latest and greatest toys, treats, food and services to reward your pooch and stock up your K9 stockings! Click on the following links for details on Exhibitors, Festival Specials and New Products.

You can view the 2024 Festival Map online here.

We are governed by the Queensland Animal Care and Protection Act, which states that under no circumstances are we permitted to have any Dog adopted and/or sold at the event.  However all the information will be on hand to ensure you are very well informed on the best options.

The Breed Showcase is proudly presented by Dogs Queensland and visitors will be able to meet and compare a wide range of breeds at the Festival. Click here to find out more! There will also be a wide range of other breeds throughout the event in the Pat-A-Pooch area, PEDIGREE Adoption Zone, on the Ask-A-Breeder stage, on Exhibitor stands and in presentations at the VitaPet Arena and Advance Stage.

Timetables will be available on each Attraction page.

If you have a business that dog owners or lovers would love to know about, or know of a business you’d like to see at the Festival, please contact us at: [email protected] 

Or click here to visit the Book a Stand page of the website for details.

For any additional enquiries not covered on the website please contact the Pet Projects International team on 1300 889 655 or email your query to: [email protected]

Applications for our volunteer program are now open. Click here to see details on the program and for additional queries email [email protected].