Grab your hat and your appetite — The Big Aussie BBQ is back for 2026, and this year we're doing something we've never done before: we're crossing the water and setting up in the heart of Manhattan.
After four cracking years bringing Aussies (and honorary Aussies) together, we've watched this little backyard barbecue grow into one of the biggest Australian community gatherings in New York. So for our fifth year, we're going bigger — new location, same free, family-friendly, snag-sizzling spirit.
Four years in the making
What started as a handful of homesick Australians missing a proper barbie has become an annual tradition. Every year you've shown up — with your kids, your mates, your eskies and your terrible sunburn — and turned a public park into a little slice of home.
We can't thank you enough. This one's for you.
We're heading to Manhattan
This year the Big Aussie BBQ moves to Rockefeller Park in Battery Park City — right on the Hudson River waterfront, with the water on one side and the Manhattan skyline behind you. It's easy to reach by subway, ferry and PATH, and there's loads of green space for the kids to run wild.
Same snags. Same community. A brand-new view.
Save the date
- When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 12–5pm
- Where: The Pavilion, Rockefeller Park, Manhattan
- How much: Free — but you'll need a ticket
Expect Aussie snags off the grill, live music, lawn games, cold drinks, and — as always — a chance to win flights home with Qantas. Bring the family, bring a picnic rug, bring anyone who needs a bit of Australia in their day.
Grab your free ticket
We sell out every single year, so don't leave it too late. Tickets are free, but spots are limited — lock yours in and we'll see you in the park.