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If You Love a Good Gig

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If the Night is Calling You

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If You Want to Share in the Moment

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If You Want a Hit to the Heart

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If You're Ready to be Wowed

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If You Love a Bloody Good Story

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Strong is the New Pretty

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FreeFamilyCommunityMost Hyped

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust 2026

Brisbane is set to erupt in colour with the spectacular Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust.

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Queensland PremiereCabaretMusicMusicalDanceMost Hyped

The Choir of Man

Welcome to the best pub in the world!

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Australian PremiereCircusDancePhysical TheatreMost Hyped

ESCAPE

A boundary-breaking fusion of human movement and physical structures.

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Queensland PremiereTheatreFamilyInteractiveMost HypedDrama

Mama Does Derby

A hilarious and heartfelt mother-daughter story.

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Australian PremiereCircusFamilyPhysical TheatreDanceMost Hyped

Fijian Flying Circus

Come fly with us!

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Queensland PremiereDanceMost Hyped

Shel We

Playful, enchanting dance, full of mischief.

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World PremiereDanceMost Hyped

No One Gets Out of Here Alive

For everyone who’s going to die…

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OperaCabaretMost Hyped

Are You Lonesome Tonight

Arrive in your jeans and boots, or your tuxedos and ball gowns.

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Australian PremiereTheatreFirst NationsDramaMost Hyped

Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking

An extraordinary mapping of Aotearoa New Zealand through the eyes of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Mahana.

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Queensland PremiereDanceMusicParticipatory

DAYBREAKER

Wake up and DANCE!

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CommunityMusicFamilyFree

Brisbane SerenadesSt Lucia Block Party

A family-friendly party on the peninsula!

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World PremiereFreeInstallationMusicMost Hyped

Bright Nights by ANZ

A rock-pop symphony of water, light, and sound.

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Queensland PremiereTheatreDrama

Koreaboo

A show of family and belonging.

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Compassion Feat. Lior

A symphony of universal peace and love.

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World PremiereTheatreMost HypedDrama

Strong is the New Pretty

It’s not just about a sport. It’s about a revolution.

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Queensland PremiereTheatre

LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)

This funeral will be the death of them.

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Australian PremiereTheatreComedy

Werewolf

Attention: Multiple new occurrences confirmed. Healthy citizens report to safehouses by sunset.

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World PremiereFamilyTheatreMusic

Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood

A rambunctious modern fable.

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Australian PremiereTheatreDanceMost HypedDrama

Scorched Earth

A murder. An interrogation. A clouded world of fantasy and fear.

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Queensland PremiereComedyFamilyMost Hyped

This Show is a Joke!

It’s a variety show gone bananas.

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Australian PremiereSelling FastTheatreVisual TheatreFamilyMost Hyped

Dead as a Dodo

An epic battle between life and death.

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Queensland PremiereTalksMusicFirst Nations

Generations & Dynasties: The Brady Family

A powerful afternoon of storytelling, captivating conversation, and exploring how cultural legacy is passed down the generations through music.

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TalksMusicFirst Nations

Generations & Dynasties: The Briscoe Sisters

A heartfelt and unforgettable afternoon of conversation, connection and soulful music.

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Queensland PremiereDance

Bleachers

Bleachers aren't just for sitting on.

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Maestro 6: La Mer

From gentle tides to stormy swells, Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s La Mer captures the ever-shifting moods of the sea.

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Night MovesSHANDY

A taste of queer mayhem.

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Queensland PremiereDancePhysical Theatre

Night MovesThe Scramble

Let's get ready to rumble!

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First NationsDanceMusicTheatreFree

The Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts: Community Showcase

More than a performance, it's real time creation

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Attenborough's Ocean in Concert

Sir David Attenborough’s greatest message of hope brought to life, live by Camerata.

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12 Sep - 18 Apr

Australian ExclusiveAustralian PremiereVisual ArtInstallationFamily

Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company

An unprecedented exhibition exploring the imaginative storytelling and world-building of The Jim Henson Company.

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CommunityMusicTalks

Moorooka Feast

Because the best meals are shared.

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Maestro 7: Symphonic Dances

From folk steps to final farewells, Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Symphonic Dances concert is built around the joy of dance.

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DanceComedyFamilyCommunity

Common People Dance Eisteddfod

Seven teams. One trophy. Unlimited glory. Let the battle begin!

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CommunityTheatreMusicalMusicComedyFamily

Community Choir: The Musical

Every choir has its secrets.

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FreeMusicDanceFirst NationsCommunityWorkshopsParticipatory

Pasifika Made

Where Ancestral Knowledge Meets Contemporary Pacific Arts

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FamilyMusicFestivalDanceFreeCommunity

Moorooka Block Party

It's time to party in the park!

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FamilyDanceMusicCommunity

Brisbane SerenadesManly Serenades

A feel-good night of thrills, tunes and good times by the coast.

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27 Aug - 26 Sep

World PremiereInstallationMusicFree

Night MovesChoral Cthonics

A hum in the dark.

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27 Aug - 26 Sep

World PremiereInstallationVisual ArtFree

Night Moves(In)Sight

Step into the shadows.

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Queensland PremiereFreeMusic

The Complete Bach Catalogue for Organ

From quiet contemplation to awe-inspiring grandeur.

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ACO: Mozart's Last Symphonies

A complex, joyous swansong from one of history's greatest classical music geniuses.

RocKwiz Rocks Brisbane

Get ready Brissy, we are coming back to celebrate your fine city!

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Night at the ParklandThe Temper Trap

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Night at the ParklandMissy Higgins

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Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's City Hall Concerts: David Bailey

Pipes, wheels, and reels — Buster Keaton's classic set to a live, original score.

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Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's City Hall Concerts: UQ Music Gala

Boldly joyful. Fiercely local.

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Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's City Hall Concerts: East of West

Storytelling spun over rich traditional rhythms.

DanceMusicFreeFamilyComedyTheatreInteractive

Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's Children's Program: TheatreDome

Amidst a theatrical storm, can our contestants perform?

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FreeMusicParticipatoryInstallation

Giant Sing Along

Mic check, one, two.

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FreeComedyVisual TheatreFamilyInstallationParticipatory

The Knock ‘Em Downs

Swing on by and try your luck at the side show!

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Warm-up with QLD Con

An energising musical warm-up to the day by the river.

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TheatreParticipatory

Not a Cult*

A public spectacle of disconcerting joy.

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FreeFirst NationsDance

Sunrise Ceremony: Bikki Wantimaa

Join the circle, dance and blessing.

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FreeWorkshopsFirst NationsDanceFamily

Dance with Tom

Come for a dance and a yarn!

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FreeWorkshopsParticipatory

Dead Puppet Society: Puppet Construction Workshop

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20 Jul - 10 Aug

WorkshopsVisual ArtFreeCommunity

Neighbourhood CentresSandgate Community Centre (SANDBAG Inc.): Free Charcoal Drawing Workshops with Sam Harrison

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29 Jul - 16 Sep

WorkshopsFreeCommunityMusicalDance

Neighbourhood CentresHUB Neighbourhood Centre Inala: Free Community Choir Workshops with Cheep Trill

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CommunityMusicalFreeWorkshops

Neighbourhood CentresMount Gravatt Community Centre: Free Community Choir Workshops with Cheep Trill

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DanceWorkshopsFreeCommunityInteractive

Neighbourhood CentresWynnum Community Place: Free Dance Workshops with Bring a Plate

Dance for all ages, all experiences, and all bodies.

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20 Aug - 17 Sep

DanceFamilyInteractiveFreeCommunityWorkshops

Neighbourhood CentresYeronga Community Centre: Free Dance Workshops with Bring a Plate

Dance for all ages, all experiences and all bodies.

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19 Aug - 16 Sep

WorkshopsCommunityDanceFamilyFree

Neighbourhood CentresKurilpa Kiosk: Free Dance Workshops with Bring A Plate

Dance for all ages, all experiences, and all bodies.

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WorkshopsDancePhysical TheatreFreeCommunity

Neighbourhood CentresSherwood Neighbourhood Centre: Free Movement Workshops with The Farm

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FamilyInteractiveFashionVisual ArtFreeCommunityWorkshops

Neighbourhood CentresNorth West Community Hub: Free Costume Design Workshops with Sarah Winter

Express yourself through costume creation!

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26 Aug - 16 Sep

InteractiveVisual ArtWorkshopsFree

Neighbourhood CentresSandgate Community Centre (SANDBAG Inc.): Create your own Superhero with DESIRAI

Awaken your inner superhero

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FreeInteractiveVisual ArtCommunityWorkshops

Mindful Art Mornings at Museum of Brisbane

Start your day with intention.

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Live at Melbourne Street Green

Live Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays.

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Scenes With Girls

Because sometimes friendship is the greatest love story of them all...

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Talk of the Town: True crime, death and the live body

We are living through a cultural obsession with true crime.

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Talk of the Town: Levelling the playing field

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FreeTalksCircus

Talk of the Town: Collective bodies, international spaces

Originating in the 18th Century, international circus arts have evolved beyond the Big Top.

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FreeWorkshopsDanceCommunity

MOVE Workshop with Queensland Ballet

All the benefits of ballet... without the pointe shoes.

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FreeWorkshopsCircusFamily

Flipside Circus Workshops

Step right up and give some circus skills a go!

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FreeWorkshopsDanceMusicFamilyCommunity

Line Dance Workshop with Footloose Fun

A boot scootin' boogie!

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FreeWorkshopsDanceCommunity

Common People Dance Project Workshop

Discover the joy of choreographed dance, celebrate community, and lose yourself in the moment!

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FreeWorkshopsDance

HipHop/Street Dance Workshop with Bring a Plate

Inclusive sessions that celebrate movement, creativity, and connection.

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FreeWorkshopsDanceFamilyCommunity

Bollywood Dance Workshop with Dance Masala

Celebrating culture, community, and confidence through dance.

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FreeDanceWorkshops

Latin Dance Workshop with Rio Rhythmics Latin Dance Academy

A joyful journey through the rhythms and cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean.

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FreeDanceWorkshops

Bellydance Workshop with Brisbane Bellydance Academy

Come experience the joy of bellydancing.

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FreeWorkshopsMusicParticipatoryCommunity

Wake Up & Sing!Wake Up & Sing!: ¡Buenos Días! Sing with Latin Choir Brisbane

Morning sounds different when people sing together.

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FashionVisual ArtFree

Neighbourhood CentresCostume Design Runway

Join us for a fabulous runway event