SITE PARTNER:  

APT9 Summer Festival

QAGOMA

The APT9 Summer Festival at QAGOMA is a fabulous 3-day family friendly event with mindfulness yoga to start the day, art-making workshops, live music, performances, storytelling, film screenings and more.

APT9 Summer Festival

Each day of the festival will start with Calm Living Yoga, followed by activities ranging from stitching, storytelling and weaving to Let’s Make Noise! tours through APT9 with musician John Patterson (of The Grates), and interactive Bollywood-inspired dance shows for children and families.

APT9 Summer Festival

Films from the Asia Pacific will screen daily at GOMA’s Australian Cinémathèque and local children’s author and poet Dr June Perkins and members of Brisbane’s Kiribati community will read stories under the huge fig tree next to the river at the GOMA Cafe Bistro.

APT9 Summer Festival

Festival audiences can also discover claymation with APT9 artist Souliya Phoumivong (Laos), learn more about the world of bees from Bee One Third Neighbourhood Honey, participate in drop-in workshops with The Stitchery Collective and experience weaving and dance performances by women from Brisbane’s Bougainville Community Group Inc. 

APT9 Summer Festival

A highlight for adults in the jam packed, all-ages festival will be the return of QAGOMA’s signature Up Late program from 6.00-10.00pm on Friday 19 January. Featuring live music from Ngaiire (Sydney), Bottlesmoker (Indonesia) and May Lyn (Brisbane), APT9 Up Late will also showcase DJs Black Amex, Ben Chiu from A Love Supreme and Dameeeela, as well as interactive music tours though the exhibition and performances by Radha La Bia and Dance Masala.

Need to know - All activities and events are free except for Up Late, whihc has an entry charge plus extra for bar drinks.

APT9 Summer Festival

QAGOMA

Stanley Place

South Brisbane

Jan 18-20

Map

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Embark on an exciting journey through the past & present
The Smile Station is an interactive space for all ages to enjoy
Things are heating up at Terraces Restaurant in April
A cult classic returns to La Boite Theatre
Experience an unforgettable evening with Ella Hooper
The Queensland Choir accompanied by a live orchestra
Queensland Symphony Orchestra bring Olivia's iconic hits to life
A modern fairy tale about kindness, bravery, friendship & burgers!
Get ready to be swept away by this 20-year-old piano prodigy
EDITOR'S PICK

Brisbane's Biggest Easter Weekend

Pop on your bunny ears and head to Victoria Park for a FREE four-day Easter celebration
Brisbane's Biggest Easter Weekend
MUST DO

Easter School Holidays 2024

From Easter-themed mini golf and fun activities, to must-see shows and a dedicated kids festival, here are 20+ egg-citing things to do
Easter School Holiday Guide 2024
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Mar 29-Apr 1

From free outdoor Easter movies in the park, cutting edge theatre and Easter-themed mini golf to a Renaissance art immersive exhibition
This Weekend Mar 29-Apr 1
FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Have you booked in for the school holidays yet? This family holiday resort on the Gold Coast is a fun-filled adventure park where even furry family members are welcome
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
COMING UP

What's on in April in & around Brisbane

From a mega sunflower festival & five-week-long Brisbane Comedy Festival to an Olivia Newton-John tribute concert and canine comedians, some top things to do in April in and around Brisbane
What's On in April 2024 around Brisbane
FREE

Park Play

Kids can enjoy a world of wonder and excitement at this fantastic, free holiday program nestled in the heart of Victoria Park.
Park Play
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

Easter Movie Night

Enjoy an egg-cellent night out with family & friends at Victoria Park’s Easter Movie Night with 2 free movie screenings
Easter Movie Night
KIDS

Playtopia

Roma Street Parkland's newest kids event - where curiority meets fun, offering free activities for children these school holidays
Playtopia
La Boite's awe-inspiring 2024 season kicks off
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT