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From award-winning restaurants and hidden gems, to rooftop bars and riverside dining, get set for a month of foodie adventures, events and incredible deals

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From award-winning restaurants and hidden gems, to rooftop bars and riverside dining, get set for a month of foodie adventures, events and incredible deals

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Keep up-to-date with the very best of What’s On in Brisbane today and beyond with our up-to-the-minute, carefully-curated guide to the performing arts, shows, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and events in Brisbane and across South East Queensland.

From the major touring shows and one-off events to quirky fringe theatre and indie acts and everything in between. If it’s worth seeing, you’ll find it here.

Plus, we host a separate line-up of What's On for Kids in Brisbane so you'll never miss a beat!

Queensland Museum

SparkLab

Unleash your inner scientist at SparkLab, Queensland Museum, with 40 interactive exhibits across 3 fun-filled zones

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Mary Valley Rattler

Murder Mystery Express

Jul 20

All aboard the vintage Mary Valley Rattler for a night of mystery, murder and old-fashioned glamour

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State Library of Queensland

Working Country

Jun 24-May 14

This compelling showcase delves into the narratives of Aboriginal stockmen and stockwomen and their contribution to Australia

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Lyric Theatre, QPAC

Beauty and the Beast

Until Jun 9

Disney’s breathtaking new musical, Beauty and the Beast, is enchanting audiences at QPAC until June 9

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Nocturnal Tours

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Australia's nocturnal wildlife with a twilight or night time tour at Lone Pine

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Milton by Moonlight Market

Jun 15

Spend a magical night out under the moonlight with delicious street food, local artisan gifts and stalls, a popup bar & live music

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St Lucia Golf Links

Glow Golf

Jun 1-Jul 31

St Lucia Mini Golf is lighting up this winter with a spectacularly illuminated glow in the dark mini golf course

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Museum of Brisbane

Brisbane City Walking Tour: Past and Present

Join Museum of Brisbane for an easy, 90 minute romp through history on a Brisbane City Walking Tour

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State Library of Queensland

Gallery Walk

Immerse yourself in art, culture and history with State Library's Gallery Walk - a fascinating, self-guided tour

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Brisbane Showgrounds

Mould: A Cheese Festival

May 24-26

Brisbane's getting an epic 3-day cheese festival at the Brisbane Showgrounds in May

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River Quay

Sunday Social On The Green

There are few better ways to farewell the weekend than at the fab free River Quay Sunday Social on the Green at the top end of South Bank.

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Brighton Hotel

Brighton Hotel will celebrate is reopening with a Welcome Weekend

May 17-19

Brookfield Show 2024

The biggest little country show in Brisbane

May 17-19

Emma Donovan

Join Emma as she shares songs, stories, and soul

May 18

Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Day

Savour the fine food, wine & entertainment packages on offer

May 18

Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Markets

The Farm Gate to City Door Scenic Rim Market is back!

May 18

Paniyiri Greek Festival

Australia’s most iconic Greek Festival returns to Musgrave Park

May 18-19

Camerata & Karin Schaupp: Serenade

Don't miss this inspiring concert of classical music with Camerata

May 22

The Gospel According to Paul

Don't miss the smash hit comedy, The Gospel According to Paul

May 23

Careers & Employment Expo

Find career opportunities for all ages at the Careers & Employment Expo

May 24-25

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

MUST DO

Beauty and the Beast

Your last chance to experience this “truly magical” (Theatre Matters) five‑star production before it leaves Sunday, 9 June.

Beauty and the Beast

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 10-12

From Paniyiri, the Brookfield Show, a farm to city riverside market and pop up igloo champagne bar to a stunning new steak & seafood restaurant

This Weekend May 17-19

COMING UP

What's on in June in & Around Brisbane

From an iconic motor fest and writers festival to Bangarra Dance, Elvis on stage and a German lantern fest, here's what's on in June

What's On in June 2024

FREE

LEAF 2024

Learn to make sustainable choices one LEAF at a time when Queensland’s largest sustainability festival returns in June

LEAF 2024

MUST GO

Brighton Hotel

To celebrate its reopening, Brighton Hotel will host a Welcome Weekend from May 17-19 with an awesome line-up of family-friendly activities & specials

Brighton Hotel

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023

FREE

State Library of Queensland

Celebrating photographic portraiture in Australia, the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023 is just one of the many free exhibitions at State Library

Free Exhibitions at State Library of Queensland

Audra McDonald coming to QPAC