Roll up, roll up to the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent!

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Everyone’s favourite, magical tent returns to Brisbane Festival with a stellar line-up of shows.

At the centre of Festival Village in South Bank, the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent is where Brisbane Festival comes alive after dark. This beautifully restored Belgian travelling ballroom has welcomed audiences around the world for more than a century, and in 2026 it once again becomes the home of unforgettable nights out.

Sink into a booth with friends, settle in front row and feel every note, laugh and standing ovation from just metres away. The moment you step inside, polished timber, stained glass, velvet booths and glittering mirrors transport you to another era. transforming into one of the festival's most atmospheric venues.

From joyous singalongs and laugh-out-loud comedy to powerful First Nations storytelling and family favourites, every performance feels bigger, brighter and more intimate inside the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent.

The Choir of Man

3 - 26 Sep

MusicCabaretDanceMusicalMost Hyped

Direct from London’s West End, sensational singers perform stunning harmonies and foot-stomping singalongs brimming with hits from Queen to Katy Perry and more.

With a real bar on stage, come drink in the ultimate feel-good show!

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20 - 26 Sep

ComedyFamilyMost Hyped

How many LOLs can Australia's favourite kids’ comedians squeeze into one hour? Let's find out.

Hold onto your cowpats! After nearly two decades of seriously silly nonsense, Matt and Rich (aka The Listies) have whipped up their most ridiculous show yet — a turbo-charged mash-up of fan favourites, slapstick, songs, and a fresh batch of brand-new, freshly hatched gags. It's a comedy extravaganza for kidults aged 4 to 4 million (dinosaurs welcome).

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9 - 12 Sep

CabaretOperaMost Hyped

A unique celebration of country music and opera, featuring arias and songs by Puccini, Verdi, Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daly, Dolly Parton and more.

The result? A foot-stomping, heart-stirring performance that bridges two musical worlds in a way that feels fresh, exciting, and downright fun.

MusicTalksFirst Nations

Experience an intimate evening with the Brady family; a lineage of First Nations artists whose creative practices are rooted in Culture, Country, and Connection. Together, the family offers a rare and moving insight into the passing of knowledge across generations. A story of legacy in motion: where Culture is lived, shared, and carried forward through music, memory, and kinship.

MusicTalksFirst Nations

Yalanji trio, Briscoe Sisters, bring language and song to the stage with a powerful, grounded presence. Fusing rich sibling harmonies with Yalanji spirituality, their voices carry Country, Culture and deep connection. Reflecting on legacy, identity, and the deep Cultural connections that shape their artistry, they reveal how inspiration flows across generations.

Clifton Productions

Clifton Productions is a proud long-term partner of Brisbane Festival, delivering the staging and structural expertise behind some of the city’s biggest cultural moments. Year after year, our team collaborates on the structures where Brisbane’s artists come to life — combining precision, safety, and scale. We’re passionate about the craft behind the spectacle, and this year is no exception. We are very proud to be a part of building an audience favourite, the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, at Festival Village, South Bank. Through our ongoing partnership, we help power the performances that make Brisbane’s creative scene shine.

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