World Premieres, Australian and Queensland Debuts

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Lead the charge and get in early to see the shows everyone will be talking about at Brisbane Festival.

Be among the first audiences anywhere on the globe to experience four World Premieres, including celebrated Australian playwright Suzie Miller's latest work, Strong is the New Pretty. Discover a major new visual art commission, fresh family adventures, and bold new dance works created especially for Brisbane Festival.

We're also welcoming the Fijian Flying Circus for its Australian premiere, while eleven productions make their Queensland debut, from the roller-derby chaos of Mama Does Derby to the feel-good pub phenomenon The Choir of Man.

New ideas. New stories. It all starts here.

World Premieres

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9 - 12 Sep

DanceMost Hyped

No One Gets Out of Here Alive

For everyone who’s going to die…

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1 - 19 Sep

TheatreDramaMost Hyped

Strong is the New Pretty

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

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23 - 26 Sep

MusicTheatreFamily

Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood

A rambunctious modern fable.

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27 Aug - 26 Sep

Visual ArtInstallationFree

(In)Sight

Step into the shadows.

4 Sep - 4 Oct

MusicCircusFamilyDancePhysical TheatreFirst NationsMost Hyped

Fijian Flying Circus

Come fly with us!

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3 - 5 Sep

TheatreDramaFamilyInteractiveMost Hyped

Mama Does Derby

A hilarious and heartfelt mother-daughter story.

17 - 20 Sep

Theatre

LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)

This funeral will be the death of them.

2 - 19 Sep

TheatreDrama

Koreaboo

A show of family and belonging.

16 - 19 Sep

Dance

Bleachers

Bleachers aren't just for sitting on.

10 - 13 Sep

DanceMost Hyped

Shel We

Playful, enchanting dance, full of mischief.

3 - 26 Sep

MusicCabaretDanceMusicalMost Hyped

The Choir of Man

Welcome to the best pub in the world!

12 Sep

MusicDanceInteractive

DAYBREAKER

Wake up and DANCE!

MusicTalksFirst Nations

Generations & Dynasties: The Briscoe Sisters

An unforgettable afternoon of music, conversation, and storytelling.

MusicTalksFirst 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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16 - 19 Sep

DancePhysical Theatre

The Scramble

Let's get ready to rumble!

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13 Sep

MusicFree

The Complete Bach Catalogue for Organ

From quiet contemplation to awe-inspiring grandeur.

Channel 9 at Brisbane Festival

Channel 9 is proud to partner with Brisbane Festival in celebrating the extraordinary premiere events that define this year’s program.

From world premieres to bold new works making their debut in Brisbane, these exclusive experiences showcase the innovation, creativity and artistic excellence that continue to make Brisbane Festival a must-see cultural event.

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