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City Spectacles

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The Dancing City

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The Storytellers

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The Music City

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Family Fun

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A Festival for You

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A Party for You

MusicFreeCommunityDanceFamilyTheatreVisual ArtFirst NationsMost HypedFestivalInstallationWorkshopsComedyInteractiveTalksCabaretFilmCircusFashionMusicalOperaPhysical TheatreMusicFreeCommunityDanceFamilyTheatreVisual ArtFirst NationsMost HypedFestivalInstallationWorkshopsComedyInteractiveTalksCabaretFilmCircusFashionMusicalOperaPhysical Theatre

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Selling FastQueensland Premiere

GATSBY at The Green Light

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Queensland PremiereDanceFirst Nations

QPACPreparing Ground

A call to join First Peoples’ care of Land — an urgent act for our shared future.

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World PremiereAustralian ExclusiveMost HypedDance

QPACGems

The groundbreaking contemporary ballet trilogy shared in full for the first time.

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Selling FastWorld PremiereDance

Brisbane PowerhouseBad Nature

As technology evolves, our relationship with nature transforms.

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DanceComedyFamilyTheatre

Common People Dance Eisteddfod

Dance battle of the 'burbs!

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Queensland PremiereDanceTheatreMusicFirst Nations

Baleen Moondjan

A powerful celebration of First Nations stories, totemic connections, and the sacred resilience of Country.

QPACBrisbane 2032 & Beyond: Visionaries Shaping the Future

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Selling FastMusic

Tivoli in the RoundMallrat

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

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World PremiereInstallationInteractiveFamily

Afterglow

As twilight falls, the magic ignites

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FreeMost HypedFamily

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

Brisbane's Favourite Night

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QPACThe WOW Show: In search of the Hope Brigade

Finding reasons to be hopeful.

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Selling FastWorld PremiereTheatre

Back to Bilo

A true-life testimony to people-power, and persistence.

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Queensland PremiereMost HypedTheatre

QPACA Place in the Sultan's Kitchen (or How to Make the Perfect One-Pot Chicken Curry)

We are made of the stories we are told, and the stories we choose to tell.

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Most HypedCabaretCircus

Late Night Vice

A debauched supper club for the dangerously curious.

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Night at The ParklandGrinspoon

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

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Discover the Festival

Beginner's Guide to the Festival

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World PremiereTheatreComedy

Congratulations, Get Rich! (恭喜发财, 人日快乐)

A show of transformation and hope.

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Trio Azura

A free and limited event from the emerging stars of the chamber music world.

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Most HypedTheatre

Brisbane PowerhouseBATSHIT

Wildly theatrical, darkly comic, deeply intimate... “dangerously mad”.

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Winston Surfshirt

Get ready to party with Australian R&B royalty.

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World Premiere SeasonDance

The Chronicles

From the womb to the tomb.

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Queensland PremiereTheatreMusicVisual Art

QPACMilestone

Through image, words, and music, William Yang celebrates an extraordinary life – his own.

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Brisbane PowerhouseMigrating Bird

A musical conversation with nature.

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Selling FastQueensland PremiereMost HypedDance

Brisbane PowerhouseElements of Freestyle

Experience urban arts and extreme sports like never before.

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Selling FastQueensland PremiereMost HypedCabaret

Brisbane PowerhouseAmplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett

It’s a fine line between pleasure and pain.

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Indo Warehouse

Immersive global sound & South Asian rhythms.

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Queensland PremiereTheatreMusical

QPACThe Lovers

Love. Pop. Magic. Shakespeare.

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Selling FastMusic

Tivoli in the RoundPhantastic Ferniture

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

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Selling FastMusicOpera

QPACLa bohème

Puccini’s romantic and heartbreaking tour de force.

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John Butler

The global guitar sensation and multiple ARIA-winner live with his new band.

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Australian PremiereComedyTheatre

The Natural Horse

Absurd, explosive, and painfully familiar.

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Australian ExclusiveWorld PremiereInstallationVisual ArtFree

Craig & KarlANZ's Walk This Way by Craig & Karl

Homegrown heroes and kings of colour take over Brisbane.

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Novelty, Nights Out, Noise

Photo ops — tag us at these events!

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Most HypedFreeFamilyFirst Nations

Skylore — Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale

Hundreds of drones dazzle the night sky.

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FamilyFirst Nations

Skylore: River’s Edge at The Landing, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane

The best seats in the house for a night sky filled with story.

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Selling FastFamily

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust: River’s Edge at The Landing, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane

The best seats in the house for Brisbane’s biggest night.

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World PremiereDanceFamilyTheatrePhysical TheatreCommunityFirst Nations

QPACThe Bogong's Song: a call to Country

Where Country shares its secrets

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FreeDanceCommunityVisual ArtInteractiveInstallationWorkshops

The People's Dancefloor

Grab your leg warmers, and hit the dancefloor!

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The Alexander Ball

The undeniable highlight of the Ballroom calendar.

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World PremiereDanceFirst Nations

Unveiling Shadows

A journey through silence.

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CabaretCommunityTheatreComedyFirst Nations

Brisbane PowerhouseTINA — A Tropical Love Story

The sultry heat of the tropics meets the electrifying energy of a cultural icon.

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Queensland PremiereTheatre

QPACThe Platypus

Multiple genres, two actors, one black comedy, and possibly a platypus…

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World PremiereTheatre

Undercover Artist FestivalSomething New: UAF Rehearsed Readings

Something New: UAF Rehearsed Readings

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Australian PremiereTheatre

Chatter (NYC)

Try your best to ignore the chatter.

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World PremiereFreeInstallationFashionVisual Art

Make a Scene: Fashioning Queer Identity and Club Culture in the ‘90s

Parties, protest, and pride.

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Most HypedFreeFestival

Festival Club at QPAC

Your gateway to the wonder of the Festival.

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Selling FastMusic

Tivoli in the RoundOdd Mob

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

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Tivoli in the RoundFranck + Special Guests

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

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Selling FastMusic

Tivoli in the RoundC.W. Stoneking

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

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Discover the Festival

Spotlight on local stories

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Wunderhorse

No frills, no polish — just pure, uncut rock 'n' roll.

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Sarah Blasko

A celebration for one of the most singular voices.

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Selling FastWorld PremiereMusicCommunityFamilyInstallationFree

Brisbane Powerhouse100 Guitars

Prepare to be immersed in a wave of sound and community like no other.

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World PremiereMusic

QPACCamerata: Your Eternal Memories

The soundtrack to your life.

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QPACShostakovich Ten with Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Rebellion and revolution abound as two composers grapple with the turmoil of the 20th century.

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World PremiereMusicTheatreComedyCommunityFamilyMusical

Community Choir: The Musical

High art? More like high heART!

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Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's City Hall Concert — David Bailey

Three classic silent films brought to life with pipe organ accompaniment.

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Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's City Hall Concert — Invoices

Jazz harmonies from the soul.

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MusicFamilyDanceCommunityVisual ArtTalksInstallationFestivalFirst Nations

Quandamooka Festival

A celebration of Culture and arts.

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Night at The ParklandICEHOUSE

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

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Night at The ParklandLime Cordiale & Jack River

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

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Night at The ParklandXavier Rudd

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

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Night at The ParklandAmy Shark

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

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Night at The ParklandCUT COPY & guest KLP

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

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Night at The ParklandJames Johnston

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

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World PremiereMusic

Brisbane PowerhouseJADE Ensemble — 響和 Kyo-Wa, Harmonic Resonance

A global fusion ensemble exploring our evolving cultural landscape.

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World PremiereMusicDanceTheatre

Brisbane PowerhouseHannah Macklin

A joining of jazz, classical, prog, and spirituality.

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Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's City Hall Concert — The Telephone

A pocket-sized rom-com opera.

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Craig & KarlCraig & Karl: Public Art Trail

Discover a citywide outdoor arts spectacle.

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14 Jun - 20 Oct

Visual ArtFamilyFilmInstallationFree

Craig & KarlCraig & Karl: Rear Vision

Brisbane City Council's Outdoor Gallery Exhibition

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Craig & KarlCraig & Karl: Double Vision

Mapping three decades of creativity, colour, and collaboration.

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FreeMusicDanceCommunityFamily

Brisbane SerenadesMoorooka Block Party

We're back on the block... It's time to party!

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Brisbane SerenadesMoorooka Feast

Bring your appetite, bring a friend, and leave with a full heart (and a full belly!)

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FreeMusicFamilyCommunityFirst Nations

Brisbane SerenadesSt Lucia Serenades

The Great First Nations Songbook

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FreeFamilyCommunityMusicDanceVisual Art

Brisbane SerenadesPasifika Made

A bold expression of Pacific cultural and contemporary arts.

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FreeMusicFamilyCommunity

Brisbane SerenadesManly Serenades

Western vibes, eastern breezes.

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Festitalia

Brisbane’s official Italian festival.

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World PremiereMusicFilmTheatreCommunityInteractive

Beacons

The power of music.

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FamilyInteractiveVisual ArtFirst Nations

Sea of Light

A journey filled with light and imagination.

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FreeFamilyDanceMusicInteractive

Pop Art After Dark

Westfield Chermside shimmers Brisbane Festival pink

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FreeComedyFamily

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

Amidst a theatrical storm, can our contestants perform?

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FreeCommunityTalks

The Great Debate

The Great Debate

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26th International River Symposium

Accelerating solutions for climate resilience.

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14 Jul - 27 Aug

FreeMusicCommunityWorkshopsFirst Nations

Free Music & Vocal Workshops with Jungaji

Sharing music, storytelling, and songwriting.

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30 Jul - 17 Sep

FreeMusicCommunityWorkshops

Free Creative Music Workshops with Topology

Free creative music workshops.

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24 Jul - 11 Sep

FreeMusicCommunityDanceWorkshops

Free Community Choir Workshops with Cheep Trill

Free Community Choir Workshops with Cheep Trill

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Earth Works

Be enveloped in Robert Curgenven's expansive and intricate layers of sound via the grand pipe organ at UQ Art Museum

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FreeDanceCommunityFamily

Free Dance Workshops with Bring a Plate

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

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FreeInstallationVisual ArtCommunity

SUNA TOK TOK

Celebrate 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s independence with a free day of art, talks, performances, and food.

30 Jul - 17 Sep

FreeCommunityWorkshopsVisual ArtFirst Nations

Free Creative Arts Workshop with Sam Harrison

Free creative arts workshop.

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InteractiveVisual ArtWorkshops

DPS Social

After-hours making workshops for art & design lovers.

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Dance Sector Opportunities

Dance Sector Engagement and Professional Development

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ACCESS BY DESIGN

A day for d/Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent artists to explore new ideas, create new work concepts, meet new people, and lead creative change.

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Selling FastQueensland PremiereMost HypedCabaretCircusDance

GATSBY at The Green Light

Dancers. Drinks. Debauchery.

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Craig & KarlCraig & Karl Guided Tours

Join Brisbane Festival for a guided walking tour to discover all that the citywide Craig & Karl takeover has to offer.

Event Series

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Craig & Karl

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Brisbane Serenades

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Neighbourhood Centres

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Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts

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Undercover Artist Festival

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Night at The Parkland

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Tivoli in the Round

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Brisbane Powerhouse

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QPAC

Brisbane Festival expresses deep respect to and acknowledges the First People of this Country.