Where is the Festival being held?
The Festival is being held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Glenelg Street, South Brisbane.
The Cat Lovers Festival will take place in Hall 2.
The Dog Lovers Festival will take place in Halls 3 and 4.
For tips on getting to the Festival and where to park, click here.
What are the 2025 Festival dates?
Sat 1st March 2025: 9.30am to 5pm
Sun 2nd March 2025: 9.30am to 5pm
Does my Cat Lovers Festival ticket entitle me entry into the Dog Lovers Festival?
It sure does!
To celebrate the first Cat Lovers Festival in Brisbane we have decided that all cat owners, who also love dogs, can enter the Brisbane Dog 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.
What were the Festival opening times?
9:30am to 5pm daily
Can I bring my cat?
We love all Cats but an event such as this is not a suitable environment to allow visitors to bring their Cats. But when you get home they will be so happy to see you, as you’ll be loaded with treats and toys for them. You’ll also know so much more about them thanks to all the expert talks and presentations!
For more information regarding this policy, please click here.
Please note: It’s a fact that most cats don’t like being in big noisy places for long. Those that do are a rare breed! That said, you will find a healthy cast of beautiful cats at the Festival, just not hundreds and hundreds (unlike our Dog Lovers Festival)! We always put cat welfare first so your understanding here is much appreciated, as is your assistance in taking direction from the cat handlers at the Festival.
Thanks in advance and we can’t wait to welcome you to the Festival!
How can I purchase tickets?
Discounted tickets to the 2025 Brisbane Cat Lovers Festival will be on sale soon.
I have lost my email with my tickets? Can they be resent?
Yes they can! You can submit a request to get your tickets resent via this form. Or email tickets@lup.events
Can I change my tickets from Saturday to Sunday or vice versa?
Yes you can, just complete this online form to update your ticket order. Or email tickets@lup.events
I have a question about ticketing, who can help?
You can submit all ticketing queries to our ticketing agency here.
They will respond within 24hours. Email here: tickets@lup.events
Where can I park & what are the public transport options?
There is parking directly under the BCEC venue, however spaces are limited.
If you can, we recommend you also take advantage of the many public transport options.
For this information including other parking locations, prices and options please click here for all the information you need on getting to the Festival.
Is there an ATM in the venue?
ATM machines are located within 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 Cat Lovers Festival!
Most Exhibitors will accept cash, credit card and EFTPOS payments but we also recommend you bring cash to the event just in case!
Are there any additional costs once I’m inside the Festival?
All the features at the event are free upon entry including; the WHISKAS® Stage, Purrfect Match Zone, Breed Showcase, WHISKAS®Adoption Zone and more.
Please note that there are limited seats and group sizes for each attraction so we recommend you arrive early as spots will be allocated on a first-in-best-dressed basis. All Cafes, Food Pop-Ups and Food Trucks will require payment.
Tell me more about the Feline Face Painting and Food options for the kids!
No doubt this will be a popular feature at the festival as the Zone will be presented by one of Australia’s leading face painting companies.
The team will have a range of fantastic breed designs specifically for the Cat Lovers Festival. For more information please click here.
Can I purchase Cat products & services at the Festival?
Absolutely! It’s a huge cat-inspired festival with hundreds of Exhibitors showcasing and selling all the latest and greatest toys, food, treats, food and services for your kitty!
It’s like a giant Kitty Supermarket and the purrfect place to stock up for the entire year!
Where can I view the Festival Map?
2024 Festival Map can be viewed online here.
The 2025 Festival Map will be released later this year.
Can we purchase a Cat at the Festival?
We are governed by the Queensland Domestic Animals Act, which states that under no circumstances are we permitted to have any cat 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.
Which Breeds were showcased at the Festival?
The 2024 Breed Showcase will present more than 20 well-known and rare Cat breeds for visitors to meet and learn more about. Gather trusted, reliable information on breeds from the Feline Control Council of Queensland (FCCQ), Queensland Feline Association (QFA), Queensland Independent Cat Council (QICC) and Australian National Cats (ANCATS) all under one roof!
There will also a wide range of other breeds throughout the event, including in the Cat Adoption Zone and located on Exhibitor stands.
A list of breeds attending the festival will be avaliable closer to the event.
Where can I view all the timetables for the 2024 Brisbane Cat Lovers Festival?
You can view all the 2024 timetables and event information in our Festival Guide avaliable online here.
How do I book a stand in the Expo?
If you have a business that cat owners or lovers would love to know about, or know of a business you’d like to see at the Festival, please contact Alana at PPI on 1300 889 655 or via email at: sales@eventmi.com.au
How can I speak to someone without fur?
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: info@eventmi.com.au
Volunteer Program
Applications for our volunteer program are now open. Click here to see details on the program and for additional queries email trudi@eventmi.com.au