Anzac Day services held across the Lockyer Valley on Saturday, April 25, 2026, will see residents and communities across the region gather to honour the courage, sacrifice and service of the men and women who have served our nation.
From dawn services and marches to commemorative ceremonies, the Lockyer Valley is encouraged to pause, reflect and pay their respects to the generations of Australians and New Zealanders who have sacrificed to defend the freedoms we enjoy today.
With everything from dawn and morning services scheduled at various locations throughout the region, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan encouraged the community to observe Anzac Day in their own unique way.
This year, an Auslan interpreter will be on hand at Laidley’s mid-morning service.
All current and ex-service men and women, as well as people representing ex-service personnel, schools, sporting and community clubs are invited to participate in any of the marches. It is preferred uniforms are worn.
The following services will be held across the region on Anzac Day:
Forest Hill
Assembly for the Forest Hill Anzac Day march will be at 9am on the corner of Church and Victoria streets, leading to Memorial Park for a 9.15am start to the service.
Gatton
Dawn Service – 4.20am for a 4.25am start at Anzac Memorial Park, Littleton Park, Gatton.
March and Service – The march will form outside the Council office in North Street, Gatton at 10am for a 10.30am start. The march will lead to the Boer War Memorial then to Littleton Park for the 11am service.
Grantham/Ma Ma Creek
The service will begin at 7.30pm at the Ma Ma Creek Community Hall, followed by a light supper. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Hatton Vale
The Anzac Day service, wreath laying and ceremony will be held at 7.30am at the Hatton Vale Memorial, corner Australia II Drive and Thallon Road.
Helidon
Assembly for the Anzac Day march and service is at Helidon Railyard at 12.15pm for a 12.30pm start to the service, wreath laying and ceremony. Following the ceremony, the community is invited to the Helidon RSL and Community Centre for a luncheon and refreshments.
Laidley
Dawn Service – 4.20am for a 4.25am start at Anzac Memorial Park, Patrick Street, Laidley. There will be a Gunfire Breakfast at the QN Hotel following the dawn service.
March and Service – March assembly will be outside the Anglican Church, Ambrose Street, Laidley from 10.20am for a 10.40am start. An Auslan interpreter will be on hand at Laidley’s mid-morning service.
Murphys Creek
The Anzac Day dawn service will begin at 5am at the Murphys Creek Grounds. The main service will be held at 10am, also at the Murphys Creek Grounds, to be followed by light refreshments.
Withcott
Meet at 7.45am at the Withcott Memorial, Meadows Road, Withcott for an 8am start for the Anzac Day service, wreath laying and ceremony. Following the ceremony, the community is invited to the Steve Jones Community Centre for refreshments.
