Verso Projects. Festival Village, South Bank

From first light to after dark, the city's beating heart.

Experience the best of Brisbane from sunrise to last call at Verso Projects. Festival Village, South Bank.

Spanning the Village Green, South Bank Town Hall and the iconic Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, the Village is where Brisbane Festival comes together. Home to an ever-changing program of free experiences and ticketed events, it's a place to begin your day, spend an afternoon, meet friends before a show, or settle in long after sunset.

Start the day with First Nations-led Sunrise Ceremonies, yoga, community singing and riverside experiences before exploring free dance workshops, live music, artist talks, family activities, hands on creative workshops and unexpected pop-up performances across the precinct. Wander between spaces, discover local and international artists, join in, or simply soak up the atmosphere as the Village comes to life around you. As night falls, Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the river into a spectacular water and light experience while live bands, DJs, cabaret, late-night entertainment and headline performances in the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent keep the energy flowing into the evening. Settle in with a drink, discover the Village's food offerings or explore South Bank's renowned bars and restaurants before making your way back for one more song, one more show, or one more unforgettable festival moment.

Whether you're visiting for a morning or spending whole days, Verso Projects. Festival Village, South Bank is the place to gather, discover and celebrate Brisbane Festival.

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Making Memories: Family Fun at the Village

Wake up and Dance!

Explore the Village

From first light to late night, the Village pulses with free experiences that invite the city to gather, participate and connect.

Art of Feeling Good

Ease into the morning with a series of wellness experiences designed to nourish the mind and body. Through movement, breath, music and moments of reflection, these gatherings invite audiences to slow down, reset and begin the day together.

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Dance with Us

Loose, lively and open to everyone, these free dance sessions are all about giving things a go. Whether you’re stepping in for the first time or dancing like nobody’s watching, the dance floor is open.

Make, See & Do

A place for curiosity, creativity and connection. Across the day, the Village invites audiences of all ages to get hands-on, discover new skills, share stories and experience moments of play, participation and imagination together.

Village on Show

The Festival Village, South Bank comes alive each afternoon with a rolling program of movement, music and spectacle. Expect bursts of energy, unexpected encounters and performances that spill out across the precinct, transforming the Village into a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.

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Night Vibes

When the sun goes down, the Village lights up! Live music, DJs and late-night energy keep the atmosphere buzzing, with plenty of reasons to stay for one more drink, one more song and one more dance.