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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!

The Woman in Black, QPAC
Playhouse, QPAC

The Woman In Black

Apr 30-May 11
Susan Hill's acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt's brilliant stage adaptation
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Westfield Chermside

Star Wars Experience

Apr 15-May 9
Westfield & Disney have launched an amazing interactive Star Wars experience at Westfield Chermside for a limited time only
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Family Fun Day & Fun Run

Be Awesome for Autism

Apr 28
Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear, and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day
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Camerata & Karin Schaupp: Serenade
Concert Hall, QPAC

Camerata & Karin Schaupp: Serenade

May 22
Camerata along with Australian guitar virtuoso Karin Schaupp will perform an inspiring concert of classical music
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Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company
Queen Street Mall

Gathering

Every Wed
Gathering is a free Indigenous performance, happening in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall every Wednesday at noon
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The Underdogs Show, QPAC
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

The Underdogs Show

Apr 17-20
Join Benzo & Ludes, and their hilarious band of ex-border security dogs, for a night filled with laughs, music, and a bit of drool
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Colossus
Brisbane Powerhouse

Colossus

Apr 17-20
Award-winning choreographer Stephanie Lake returns to Brisbane with a thrilling contemporary dance performance
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Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

May 12
Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter with a seafood buffet, yum cha lunch, elegant high tea, or
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Walkabout Creek
The Gap

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

May 12
Say thank you to Mum this Mother's Day by treating her to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds
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Cuisine on Cue High Tea
Brisbane City

Mother's Day at Old Government House

May 12
Treat your mother to an unforgettable Mother's Day High Tea in the splendid surrounds of Old Government House
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Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Terra Firma Dining Experience

May 25
The highly anticipated Terra Firma 'Fire to Table' immersive dining experience is a feast for all of the senses
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What is on in Brisbane in May

From mega Greek, comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, plus a huge shoe sale, some of the top things to do in May
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Brisbane Showgrounds

RACQ MotorFest 2024

Jun 16
Start your engines, the ultimate car lover's day out, RACQ MotorFest is back and bigger than ever in June
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Joyce Yang
QSO Studio

Joyce Yang

May 12
Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane by popular demand performing works by Tchaikovsky and
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Pandemonium 2024 Eatons Hill Hotel
Eatons Hill Hotel

Pandemonium 2024

Apr 28
Get ready for Pandemonium - Australia's newest rock festival is coming to Eatons Hill Hotel, headlined by rock icon
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Doomben Racecourse

Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Day

May 18
Head to Doomben Racecourse for an exciting raceday and savour the fine food, wine & entertainment packages on offer
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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

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
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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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