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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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Australian Premiere

Dead as a Dodo

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Australian PremiereTheatreVisual TheatreFamilyMost Hyped

Dead as a Dodo

An epic battle between life and death.

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Australian PremiereCircusDancePhysical TheatreMost Hyped

ESCAPE

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

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Night at the ParklandMissy Higgins

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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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First NationsMusicTalks

Generations & Dynasties: The Briscoe Sisters

An unforgettable afternoon of music, conversation, and storytelling.

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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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Australian PremiereTheatreDanceMost HypedDrama

Scorched Earth

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

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RocKwiz Rocks Brisbane

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

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Queensland PremiereCabaretMusicMusicalMost HypedDance

The Choir of Man

Welcome to the best pub in the world!

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Australian PremiereTheatreFirst NationsDramaMost Hyped

Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking

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

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Queensland PremiereTheatreFamilyInteractiveMost HypedDrama

Mama Does Derby

A hilarious and heartfelt mother-daughter story.

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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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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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World PremiereFreeInstallationFirst NationsMost HypedMusic

Bright Nights by ANZ

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

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Festival Spectacles – the biggest must-see events of Brisbane Festival 2026

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Australian PremiereTheatreComedy

Werewolf

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

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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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Queensland PremiereComedyFamilyMost Hyped

This Show is a Joke!

It’s a variety show gone bananas.

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Australian PremiereCircusFamilyMusicDancePhysical TheatreMost 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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Queensland PremiereTheatreDrama

Koreaboo

A show of family and belonging.

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Queensland PremiereTheatre

LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches)

This funeral will be the death of them.

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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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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 at the ParklandThe Cruel Sea with Magic Dirt

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Night at the ParklandKatie Noonan: Jeff Buckley's Grace

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Night at the ParklandYesterday's Gone: A Fleetwood Mac Legacy

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Night at the ParklandAloe Blacc

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Night at the ParklandThe Temper Trap

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Night at the ParklandHuman Nature: All The Hits Live

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Night at the ParklandICEHOUSE

What to see together

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Night at the ParklandPNAU

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Queensland PremiereDance

Bleachers

Bleachers aren't just for sitting on.

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DanceComedyFamilyCommunity

Common People Dance Eisteddfod

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

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ACO: Mozart's Last Symphonies

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

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CommunityTheatreMusicalMusicComedyFamily

Community Choir: The Musical

Every choir has its secrets.

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Australian ExclusiveMusic

Be The Sky

Ancestral Tibetan melodies meet contemporary expression.

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First NationsMusicDanceFreeCommunityInteractiveWorkshops

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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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.

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

Amidst a theatrical storm, can our contestants perform?

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World PremiereFamilyTheatreMusic

Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood

A rambunctious modern fable.

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FreeInteractiveMusicInstallation

Giant Sing Along

Mic check, one, two.

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First NationsFreeDance

Sunrise Ceremony: Bikki Wantimaa

Join the circle, dance and blessing.

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OperaMusicMusical

Brisbane Cheryomushki

Witty and affectionate, this satirical operetta is a musical gem.

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So many things to do with the kids at the Festival!

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Compassion Feat. Lior

A symphony of universal peace and love.

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LGBTMusicPartyDance

Night MovesSHANDY

A taste of queer mayhem.

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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 PremiereDancePhysical Theatre

Night MovesThe Scramble

Let's get ready to rumble!

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Queensland PremiereFreeMusic

The Complete Bach Catalogue for Organ

From quiet contemplation to awe-inspiring grandeur.

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Queensland Regional Art Awards

The Mervyn Moriarty Landscape Exhibition

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FreeInteractiveVisual ArtCommunityWorkshops

Mindful Art Mornings at Museum of Brisbane

Start your day with intention.

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FreeDanceFirst NationsFamilyInteractiveWorkshops

Dance with Tom

Come for a dance and a yarn!

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DanceCabaretCommunityLGBT

The Alexander Ball 2026

The undeniable highlight of the Ballroom calendar.

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FreeComedyFamilyInstallationInteractiveVisual Theatre

The Knock ‘Em Downs

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

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Agnes Obel

Don't wait, this one-night-only concert is sure to be a sell-out.

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FreeMusicCabaretPartyLGBT

Piano Man

Gather round the baby grand for a wild late-night singalong.

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FashionCommunityFree

Love Me Again Market: Morningside

Does your wardrobe need a glow-up?

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InteractiveTheatre

Not a Cult*

A public spectacle of disconcerting joy.

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First NationsFreeFamilyVisual ArtDanceMusicFestivalCommunityTalks

Quandamooka Festival

Get away from the city for a vibrant celebration of Culture on Stradbroke Island.

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Musical Mantras with Camerata

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WorkshopsInteractiveVisual ArtCommunity

Dead Puppet Society: Sculptures & Sips Workshops

Unleash your creative spark!

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First NationsDanceMusicTheatreFree

Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts: Community Showcase

More than a performance, it's real time creation

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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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InteractiveWorkshopsFree

Dead Puppet Society: Puppet Construction Workshop

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FreeFamilyMusicInteractive

Family Fun Day supported by Brisbane Airport

Get ready for take-off!

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FreeCircusFamilyFirst NationsDance

Living Sculptures: How the birds got their colours

Let your imagination take flight.

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CommunityMusicFamily

Brisbane SerenadesSt Lucia Block Party

A family-friendly party on the peninsula.

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Queensland PremiereFirst NationsTalksMusic

Generations & Dynasties: The Brady Family

A powerful night of story, song, and cultural legacy.

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Social Sculptures

A bold and unexpected after-dark art crawl.

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Queensland PremiereInteractiveMusicDance

DAYBREAKER

Wake up and DANCE!

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FreeInteractiveWorkshops

QAGOMA Public Program: The Pop-Up Sock Puppet Studio

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Scenes With Girls

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

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Warm-up with QLD Con

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

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20 Jul - 10 Aug

WorkshopsVisual ArtFreeCommunity

Neighbourhood CentresSandgate Community Centre (SANDBAG Inc.): Free Creative 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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13 Aug - 17 Sep

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

Come and join these fun, celebratory, and inclusive dance classes.

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FamilyInteractiveFashionVisual ArtFreeCommunityWorkshops

Neighbourhood CentresFree Costume Design Workshops with Sarah Winter

Express yourself through costume creation!

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WorkshopsDancePhysical TheatreFreeCommunity

Neighbourhood CentresSherwood Neighbourhood Centre: Free Movement Workshops with The Farm

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26 Aug - 16 Sep

InteractiveVisual ArtWorkshopsFree

Neighbourhood CentresCreate your own Superhero with DESIRAI

Awaken your inner superhero

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30 Jul - 10 Sep

Visual ArtInteractiveWorkshopsFreeCommunity

Neighbourhood CentresCreate your own Superhero with DESIRAI

Awaken your inner superhero

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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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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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Live at Melbourne Street Green

Live Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays.

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Neighbourhood CentresZillmere Community Centre: Free Movement Workshops with The Farm

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Transurban Bridge to Brisbane

Run, walk or wheel for something bigger!

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