Expo '88 Closing Day On 30 October 1988, Expo '88 drew to a close after running for six months. Australia was approaching its bicentennial celebrations, and after Brisbane’s success hosting the 1982 Commonwealth Games, Brisbane City Council and the Queensland State Government were confident they could win the bid to hold the next World Exhibition. Brisbane … Continue reading On this day (Australia): In 1988, Expo ’88 drew to a close after running for six months