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Top Weekenders 14-16 Dec

Christmas markets, lights, movies under the stars and riverside carols, a new Hollywood-inspired bar restaurant, a dine-in pasta laboratory and a garden cafe are just a few of the great things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Christmas Gift Market
Christmas Gift Market 2019
South Bank’s Christmas Gift Market is a festive twilight market taking place throughout the beautiful South Bank Parklands from December 14 to 23, 2018
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The Lights Of Christmas
The Lights of Christmas at St Stephen’s Cathedral is a spectacular, must-see light show illuminating the historic cathedral
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Christmas Cinema
Christmas Cinema South Bank
Christmas Cinema returns to South Bank this holiday season, down on the waterfront at River Quay
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Friday Nights At The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Toowong
Friday Nights at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium are back with 2 fantastic shows for all ages screening in the Cosmic Skydome
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Infamous The Show
Infamous The Show
This adults-only circus extravaganza is unlike anything you've ever seen before, showing for a limited time at
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Carols By Twilight
Get into the spirit of Christmas at South Bank’s Carols by Twilight taking place at River Quay from December 14 to 23
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Museum Twilight Markets
Museum Twilight Markets
Enjoy a night of food trucks, stalls of quality handmade wares, drinks, live music and craft workshops to the historic
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Summer of Fun
Summer of Fun, West Village, The Common
Celebrate West Village’s new public parkland, The Common, with a host of free, fun activities this summer
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Play On: The art of sport
Play On: The art of sport

A selection of key works from 10 years of the Basil Sellers Art Prize, a biennial exhibition of commissioned artworks that reflect upon sport and sporting culture ...more

MUST DO COMING UP
Christmas Fireworks 2019
Christmas Fireworks South Bank
The summer night sky above South Bank will light up this festive season with Christmas Fireworks from December 20 to 23
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New Year's Eve at Treasury Brisbane
New Year's Eve, Treasury Brisbane, City, CBD, NYE, Star, Casino
See out the year immersed in total glitz and glamour at Treasury Hotel’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration
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The 91-Storey Treehouse
The 91-Storey Treehouse, QUT Gardens Theatre
The 91-Storey Treehouse, based on the best-selling book by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, is coming to Brisbane
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A Salon of Larrikins
Salon of Larrikins QPAC
A Salon of Larrikins is vaudeville at its best brought to you by Camerata Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra and Ozfank Theatre
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The Illusionists
The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway
The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway are returning to Brisbane with a mind-blowing spectacular new show at QPAC for a strictly limited season
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Slideapalooza
Slideapalooza
Slideapalooza, Australia’s largest waterslide festival, is returning to Brisbane this summer at Mount Cotton’s Sirromet Winery
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Songs & Times of Sam Cooke
Songs & Times of Sam Cooke, Brisbane Powerhouse
The soulful Songs & Times of Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna Come makes its Australian premiere at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity, Brisbane Powerhouse, musical comedy, Naomi Price
Sweet Charity, the much-loved musical comedy will be at Brisbane Powerhouse from January 24 to February 10, 2019
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Lord Mayor's Children's Concerts - Chores Performance
Lord Mayor's Children's Concerts - Chores, SunPAC, children's activities, circus, balloon artistry
This children's concert is the first of a series of fun and exciting free, ticketed performances in the school holidays
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Lord Mayor's Children's Concerts - Cabaret Performance
Lord Mayor's Children's Concerts - Cabaret Performance, SunPAC, Sunnybank
BrisKids Cabaret is a cornucopia of comedy with jaw-dropping, astonishing acts by some of Brisbane's leading circus performers
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WHAT'S NEW
Mr Mista
Mr Mista Fortitude Valley
Mr Mista is Fortitude Valley’s glamorous Hollywood-inspired bar eatery featuring sunken jade green velvet lounges
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Ripiena Pasta Laboratory
Ripiena Pasta Laboratory
Ripiena is a pasta laboratory bringing authentic Italian fare to Fortitude Valley
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Kokum
Kokum is the Gold Coast’s finest Indian restaurant, nestled on the waterfront within the Palazzo Versace complex at Main Beach
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Brisbane's Mini Farm
Brisbane's Mini Farm
Brisbane’s Mini Farm at Greenbank provides the perfect opportunity for visitors to get up close and personal to a large array of adorable farm animals, both great and small.
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Vintage Collective
Vintage Collective Annerley
Vintage Collective is a tiny treasure trove of curated vintage pieces and nearly-new designer items tucked away inside Annerley Arcade
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Outdoor & Adventure Activities, Southern Gold Coast
The Southern Gold Coast is famous for a myriad of great outdoor activities on offer for all ages
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KIDS
Circa Zoo
Circa Zoo, Judith Wright Centre
Circa Zoo, a troupe of talented, young circus performers, are bringing a brand-new work to the Judith Wright Centre
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Christmas Parade
Brisbane’s annual Christmas Parade, presented by David Jones, is a must-see, festive event bringing Queen Street Mall to magical life
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Holly Jolly Kids
Holly Jolly Kids South Bank
Holly Jolly Kids is coming to South Bank this Christmas with a host of free, fun activities for children
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Rosie Batty

Rosie Batty in Conversation

Join 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty in conversation
Apr 23
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Brisbane's favourite funny festival is back!
Apr 26-May 26
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Sip, Savour & Soirée

Sip, Savour & Soirée is a fabulous long brunch event
Apr 27

Circus Fun House

Experience the magnificent stage show spectacular
From Apr 27

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear, and bring the kids along
Apr 28
Pandemonium 2024 Eatons Hill Hotel

Pandemonium 2024

Witness Alice Cooper, Blondie and more live on stage
Apr 28
The Woman in Black, QPAC

The Woman In Black

See the terrifying original live on stage at QPAC
Apr 30-May 11

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
May 1-3
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EDITOR'S PICK

Black Box

The new, must-see, musical based on the extraordinary true story of David Warren, the Australian inventor who created the black box flight recorder
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Black Box
MUST DO

BEL CANTO FESTIVAL

Superstar soprano Jessica Pratt will open and close Opera Queensland's new week-long festival of beloved Italian operas
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Opera Queensland
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Apr 19-21

From sunset cinema, opera festival and Star Wars experience to a fun new golf bar and a Harry Potter-inspired cafe, the top things to do this weekend
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This Weekend Apr 19-21
THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha, and more:
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
FREE

Star Wars Experience

Westfield and Disney have just launched an amazing interactive Star Wars experience at Westfield Chermside for a limited time
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Star Wars Experience
HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only
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Audra McDonald
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, some of the top things to do in May
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What's On in May 2024 around Brisbane
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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