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Ten Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival

Australia's funniest comedians have descended on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up

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Australia's funniest comedians have descended on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up

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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!

Chelsea Handler
Concert Hall, QPAC

Chelsea Handler

Jul 11
US comedian, author and advocate Chelsea Handler is bringing her brand new stand up show to Brisbane in July
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Elvis: A Musical Revolution
HOTA, Gold Coast

Elvis: A Musical Revolution

Jun 22-30
Elvis: A Musical Revolution is an electrifying production coming to Gold Coast's Home of the Arts (HOTA)
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Dawn French
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Dawn French

May 17
Due to extraordinary demand, the Queen of British comedy has added a second Brisbane show
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Tom Gleeson: Gear
Concert Hall, QPAC

Tom Gleeson: Gear

May 10
One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his brand new show to Brisbane for an hour of non-stop laughter
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Story Bridge Adventure Twilight Climb

Story Bridge Adventure Twilight Climb

As the sun sets over the city, the Story Bridge Twilight Climb is a breathtaking journey unlike any other
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SparkLab, Queensland Museum, Brisbane
Queensland Museum

SparkLab

Unleash your inner scientist at SparkLab, Queensland Museum, with 40 interactive exhibits across 3 fun-filled zones
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Murder Mystery Express Mary Valley Rattler
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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Beauty and the Beast
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's Nocturnal Tours
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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Green Heart Fair 2024
Victoria Park/Barrambin

Green Heart Fair 2024

May 26
Brisbane’s biggest annual sustainability festival is set to hit Victoria Park/Barrambin on May 26
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Brisbane City Walking Tour
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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Gallery Walk State Library of Queensland Brisbane
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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Mould Cheese Festival
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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Sunday Sessions on the Green
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

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs Brisbane

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

What better way is there to enjoy a free movie than under the stars
Until May 4
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
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Archie Brothers
EDITOR'S PICK

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

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining
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Mother's Day Dining
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 3-6

From outdoor cinema, iconic science-themed films, mega shoe sale and Buddha birthday festival to a gorgeous Maleny escape and a new Chinese hotpot restaurant
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This Weekend May 3-6
GETAWAY

Camplify

Plan the ultimate getaway with Camplify - the Airbnb of campervans, caravans, motorhomes and camping trailers
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Camplify
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
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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
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega Greek, 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
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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Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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