Big Aussie BBQ 2026

The Big Aussie BBQ 2026 is the single biggest gathering of Australians in New York, and you are invited. On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the community takes over Rockefeller Park in Battery Park City for a free afternoon in the sun with your fellow Aussies, Kiwis, and the people who love them.

Presented by Qantas, this is the one day each year the whole community lands in the same place at the same time. Whether you touched down last month or a decade ago, this is where you find your people.

Celebrating its FIFTH YEAR, there is nothing else like it on the calendar. Bring a picnic rug, bring the kids, and bring a mate who has been meaning to get out and meet a few more Australians.

When and where is the Big Aussie BBQ 2026?

The Big Aussie BBQ 2026 runs on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Rockefeller Park, on the northern edge of Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan.

It is an easy trip from almost anywhere in the city. The 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, R, and W trains all drop you within walking distance, and the PATH from New Jersey lands you a short stroll away.

Entry is completely free. You only need to grab your spot in advance so the team knows how many people to expect on the day.

What happens on the day?

This is a relaxed, family-friendly day in the park built around one simple idea: getting Australians in the same place to actually meet each other.

Here is what to look forward to:

• The Qantas Backyard Games, a friendly competition with prizes on the line
• Plenty of open space to meet other Australians living all over the US
• A genuine Aussie atmosphere, from the accents to the soundtrack
• Room to spread out with the kids, a rug, and your crew for the afternoon

It is the kind of day where you arrive not knowing anyone and leave with a group chat.

Who is the Big Aussie BBQ for?

Everyone. Australians, New Zealanders, partners, parents, kids, and anyone who wants a taste of home for an afternoon. You do not need to have known the community for years, and you do not need to bring anyone with you. Turning up is the only requirement.

How to get your free spot

The Big Aussie BBQ 2026 is free, but spots are limited and they go fast every year.

Get your free tickets to the Big Aussie BBQ 2026 →

Grab yours now, add it to your calendar, and we will see you in the park on August 15.