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What's On in August 2023 in Brisbane

From the Ekka, MAMMA MIA! The Musical, Paco Pena in concert and Roald Dahl The Twits to a 3 day bacon fest, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in August:

Outdoor Adventure Festival
Calling all adventure seekers, nature lovers and those wanting to reconnect with the great outdoors
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Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! Lyric Theatre Qpac
Fall in love all over again as the global musical phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! rocks back in to Brisbane
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We Don't Have Time For This - Bestie Brunch
Bestie Brunch Westfield Chermside
Westfield Chermside is joining forces with bestie duo, Gemma Pranita and Kate Reeves for a fabulous Bestie Brunch
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Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards - People's Choice
Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards - People's Choice
It’s time Brisbane, to jump online & vote for your fave photo in the city's annual People’s Choice Photographic Awards
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Big Band Cabaret Dinner & Show
Big Band Cabaret Cloudland
Enjoy an evening of love, laughter & lavish entertainment at this special Valentine’s Day edition of Big Band Cabaret
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Ekka 2023
Ekka 2023 Brisbane Showgrounds
Come and find country spirit and city heart at this year's EKKA
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Panoptica: Polly Barton
Panoptica: Polly Barton, Brisbane Powerhouse
Join Polly for a lively conversation about porn as part of Panoptica, a new talk series provoking forbidden conversations
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Bangarra: Yuldea
Bangarra, Yuldea, QPAC
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to QPAC in August with Yuldea, a breathtaking new work featuring original music &
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Two Irresistible Exhibitions
Two contemporary art experiences come together in two irresistible exhibitions at GOMA
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World of Cultures 2023
World of Cultures, Kingston Butter Factory
Don't miss this multicultural experience which is like no other, with an eclectic line-up of entertainment, world cuisine &
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Panoptica: Gabriel Krauze
Panoptica: Gabriel Krauze, Brisbane Powerhouse
UK author Gabriel Krauze discusses crime, morality & the enduring power of art, as part of Panoptica
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Taste of QAGOMA: Tour + Lunch Experience
Taste of QAGOMA: Tour + Lunch Experience
Taste of QAGOMA combines a guided tour of Queensland Art Gallery and GOMA with a delicious lunch by the river
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Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail
Get ready for a foodie's weekend drive in the country - The Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail is back this weekend for
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Up Late @ GOMA
Up Late, GOMA, Brisbane
Up Late returns to GOMA for 2 fun-filled nights of live music, curated DJ sets, culinary delights and irresistible art
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Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!
Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!
A sparkling new tragi-comedy from renowned shake & stir theatre co, launching its premiere season
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Panoptica: Hayley Campbell
Panoptica, Hayley Campbell, Brisbane Powerhouse
Are you afraid to talk about death? Join author & journalist Hayley Campbell as she discusses the subject we all try to avoid
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Brisbane Business & Jobs Expo
Brisbane Business & Jobs Expo 
The Brisbane Business & Jobs Expo is a great opportunity for both local businesses and visitors alike to
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The Glen Hotel 160th Birthday
The Glen Hotel 160th Birthday
Get ready for an epic community birthday party as The Glen Hotel marks its monumental 160th Anniversary with
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French Choral Masterpieces
Queensland Choir, French Choral Masterpieces
Performed by the Queensland Choir, talented soloists and an orchestra, in the splendid surrounds of historic St John's Cathedral
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Outdoor Adventure Festival
Calling all adventure seekers, nature lovers and those wanting to reconnect with the great outdoors
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Winter Feast
Regatta Hotel, Toowong
Experience a magical evening of dining under the stars at the iconic Regatta Hotel this winter, with a 3-course feast
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Walkabout Creek Wedding Showcase
Walkabout Creek Wedding Showcase
Brisbane's favourite rainforest venue is hosting a Wedding Showcase to inspire couples to plan their dream wedding
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Hollywood Screwballs
Hollywood Screwballs GOMA
Wisecracks wait in the wings with the much-anticipated ‘Hollywood Screwballs’ program screening at GOMA
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Vintopia: Champagne Wars
Vintopia: Champagne Wars
Enlist for this ultra-sparkling edition of Vintopia when Champagne Wars comes to Cloudland on Friday, December 15
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World Press Photo Exhibition
World Press Photo Exhibition
The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with the best pictures of the past year
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Double Vision
Max Cooper & The Kite String Tangle
Electronic music and audio-visual artistry collide over 2 nights with international & local heavyweights Max Cooper (UK) and The Kite String Tangle
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Camerata & Karin Schaupp: Serenade
Camerata & Karin Schaupp: Serenade
Camerata along with Australian guitar virtuoso Karin Schaupp will perform an inspiring concert of classical music
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Panoptica: Robert Waldinger
Panoptica: Robert Waldinger, Brisbane Powerhouse
One of TED Talk’s most viewed speakers, Robert Waldinger, joins Brisbane Powerhouse's newest talk series
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Walanbaa Yulu-gi / Burn the Floor
Walanbaa Yulu-gi / Burn the Floor
A must-see collaboration between world-renowned dance company Burn the Floor & First Nations star Mitch Tambo
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Park Vibes
Park Vibes
Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day for a fantastic afternoon of free live music, delicious food, and
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Technicolour Multicultural Festival
The Technicolour Multicultural Festival returns to Newmarket for its 11th year with a vibrant celebration of diversity
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Roald Dahl's The Twits
Roald Dahl The Twits
Roald Dahl's The Twits come to life on stage in a show that will delight & disgust in equal measure - on this Friday!
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True Grit QLD
True Grit QLD
True Grit, the ultimate military-inspired obstacle challenge, is coming to the Scenic Rim this weekend
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Wedding Showcase
Wedding Showcase, Emporium Hotel South Bank
Planning a wedding? Then don't miss this exquisite twilight Wedding Showcase at Emporium Hotel South Bank
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GreazeFest 2023
Greazefest 2023
Get ready to rev up your engines and cruise into the thrilling world of hot rods, custom cars, and rockabilly culture
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Palate Play - Nosferatu Gin
Palate Play - Nosferatu Gin
A unique food and drink tasting adventure, taking you on a journey to discover new and exciting flavours, textures and tastes
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Illegally Blonde Drag Show
Get ready to be blown away by the sensational stage production of Illegally Blonde, starring the comedic talents of Terry Daktyl, Becky, and Poppy Maurie
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Rosé, Champagne & Caviar Pop-up
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
Sample sparkling champagnes & blushing rosés with a fine selection of caviar in one of Brisbane's most glamorous
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Kingaroy Baconfest
Kingaroy Baconfest
Enjoy a 'pig day out' at this sizzling 3-day food festival held in the beautiful South Burnett region
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Fleay's Wedding Showcase
Fleay's Wedding Showcase
Save the date for this free Wedding Showcase at the Gold Coast's most unique rainforest venue
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Villages of Brisbane - Paddington
Villages of Brisbane - Paddington
Part of the Brisbane Open House program, this event offers the chance to explore and discover the vibrant hillside suburb
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Paco Peña Flamenco In Concert
Paco Peña Flamenco In Concert
Spanish guitar virtuoso Paco Peña brings the intoxicating rhythms, colours & sounds of Andalucía to life on stage at
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Handmade Craft Markets
Handmade Craft Markets, Meadowbrook Shopping Centre
The Handmade Craft Markets are back on Saturday, May 4, just in time for Mother's Day, with an array of stalls featuring
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6
Geoffrey Robertson KC - How do we Fix a Turbulent World?

Geoffrey Robertson KC

Join Geoffrey Robertson KC, one of the world's great legal minds
May 9
Tom Gleeson: Gear

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane
May 10
Black Box, QPAC

Black Box

Based on the incredible true story of the inventor of the black box
May 10-19

National Photographic Portrait Prize

A fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library
May 11-Jul 7
Park Vibes

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day
May 12
Cuisine on Cue High Tea

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House
May 12
Walkabout Creek

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds
May 12
OPA Restaurant

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at these top restaurants
May 12
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Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards 2024

Photographers and would-be photographers of Brisbane - it's time to get out and about in our beautiful city and start snapping!
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Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards
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Outdoor Cinema

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

Get out the picnic blanket and gather friends and family for a fabulous free night out under the stars
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