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Sunset Cinema

Screening a fantastic mix of new releases, family favourites, and all-time classics from its new riverside location until May 11

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Screening a fantastic mix of new releases, family favourites, and all-time classics from its new riverside location until May 11

Read On

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!

Brisbane Comedy Festival

Ten Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival

Apr 26-May 26
Australia's funniest comedians are set to descend on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up
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Mumbleberry
Wilston & Brisbane City

Mumbleberry

Customise a gourmet hamper full of goodies that you know Mum will love and devour at Mumbleberry
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Choral Spectacular
Brisbane City Hall

Choral Spectacular

May 26
Queensland Choir, Brisbane Chorale & Brisbane Symphony Orchestra combine for this much-loved annual event
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Paniyiri
South Brisbane

Paniyiri Greek Festival

May 18-19
Australia’s most iconic Greek Festival returns to Musgrave Park in May for a huge 2-day celebration of all things Greek
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West End

West End Shoe Sale

May 1-3
Brisbane's biggest and best ladies shoe sale is back for 3 days only, with over 2,000 pairs priced from just $20
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Opera Queensland
Concert Hall, QPAC

Brisbane Bel Canto

Apr 20-27
Brisbane Bel Canto is a new week-long festival of beloved Italian operas, featuring superstar soprano Jessica Pratt
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State Library of Queensland

National Photographic Portrait Prize

May 11-Jul 7
The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023 is a fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library from May 11
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Audra McDonald
Concert Hall, QPAC

Audra McDonald

May 15
Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC in May
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Run Army Brisbane City
Brisbane City

Run Army

Apr 21
Brisbane is gearing up for Sunday's adrenaline-pumping extravaganza and registrations are still open
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The Gospel According to Paul
Redland Performing Arts Centre

The Gospel According to Paul

May 23
This unmissable one-man comedy is a clever and witty portrayal of one of Australia’s most charismatic leaders
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Emma Donovan
Redland Performing Arts Centre

Emma Donovan

May 18
Don't miss ARIA-nominated, award-winning Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan when she performs at
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Rosie Batty
Brisbane Powerhouse

Rosie Batty in Conversation

Apr 23
Join Australian domestic violence campaigner and 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty in conversation at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Bridge to Brisbane

Bridge to Brisbane 2024

Sep 8
Lace up your running shoes and get race day ready as Brisbane's biggest and best fun run returns in September
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Brisbane Arcade Celebrates 100 Years
Brisbane City

Brisbane Arcade Turns 100

Apr 19
Brisbane Arcade is celebrating 100 years with a special day filled with nostalgia, entertainment, and
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Sip, Savour & Soirée

Apr 27
This fabulous long brunch extravaganza includes free flowing drinks, a feast for the senses, live entertainment & lawn games
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Northshore Brisbane

Circus Fun House

From Apr 27
With dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics & side-splitting comedy, this show has it all
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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
Brisbane Comedy Festival

Ten Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival

Australia's funniest comedians are set to descend on Brisbane
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
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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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