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What's on in April in & around Brisbane

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From a mega sunflower festival & five-week-long comedy festival to an Olivia Newton-John tribute concert and canine comedians, some top things to do in April in and around Brisbane:

Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024
More than 130 comedians will descend on Brisbane, with over 300 hilarious events happening across 4 iconic venues
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The Woman In Black
The Woman in Black, QPAC
Susan Hill's acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt's brilliant stage adaptation
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Lord Mayor's Children's Program
Lord Mayor's Children's Program, Brisbane
The Lord Mayor’s Children’s Program is back this winter school holiday with a FREE performance at Brisbane City Hall
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Brisbane Bel Canto
Opera Queensland
Brisbane Bel Canto is a new week-long festival of beloved Italian operas, featuring superstar soprano Jessica Pratt
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International Cake Show Australia
International Cake Show Australia
The International Cake Show Australia is back bigger & better than ever for 3 massive, sweet-filled days of fun and hands-on
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Sunset Cinema
Sunset Cinema
Sunset Cinema is back for another season, screening a fantastic mix of new releases, family favourites & cult classics
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Hopelessly Devoted
Hopelessly Devoted - Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Get ready to experience a night of pure musical magic celebrating Olivia Newton-John, hosted by Courtney Act
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Circus Fun House
Circus Fun House Northshore Brisbane
Roll up! Roll up! The Circus Fun House is a spectacular children's stage show at the Pink Flamingo Spiegeland
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The QUBE Effect Live
The QUBE Effect Live
Enjoy a free live music concert as Brisbane City Council’s The QUBE Effect finalists take to the Tivoli stage on Sunday
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The Underdogs Show
The Underdogs Show, QPAC
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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Rosie Batty in Conversation
Rosie Batty
Join Australian domestic violence campaigner and 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty in conversation at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Gathering
Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company
Gathering is a free Indigenous performance, happening in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall every Wednesday at noon
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Be Awesome for Autism
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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Park Play
Park Play, Victoria Park
Soak up the great outdoors these school holidays with Park Play, a FREE program of sporty & creative activities for kids
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'mudunama kundana wandaraba jarribirri: Judy Watson'
Judy Watson QAG
A celebration of the powerful, ethereal, and deeply beautiful artworks by one of Australia's most revered contemporary artists
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Rail Through Time: A Kids Adventure
Queensland Museum Rails Workshop
Kids can dive into the fascinating world of railways, transport, communication, jobs & fashion through the eras at
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Sip, Savour & Soirée
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
This fabulous long brunch extravaganza includes free flowing drinks, a feast for the senses, live entertainment and lawn games
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Tour de Brisbane Big Family Ride
Tour de Brisbane Big Family Ride
Cycle through the streets of Brisbane City with the family in Tour de Brisbane's FREE Big Family Bike Ride
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Dinosaur Time Machine
Dinosaur Time Machine
Science, circus, puppetry & plenty of imagination combine when this award-winning show returns to Brisbane Powerhouse
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The Smile Station
The Smile Station, Westfield Chermside
The Smile Station at Westfield Chermside includes free interactive games, colouring in, a photo station and
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Feel Good Program
Brisbane’s popular free fitness program at South Bank offers a range of outdoor health & well-being classes for all
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Ratburger
Ratburger
David Walliams' best-selling children's book Ratburger will be brought to life on stage these Easter school holidays
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Airwaves: 100 Years of Radio
Airwaves: 100 Years of Radio
Part opera, part documentary and part entertainment, Airwaves celebrates the key events of the last century with music inspired by
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James and the Giant Peach
Get ready for a Dahlicious tale of mischief and magic in Shake & Stir's adaptation of James and The Giant Peach
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Run Army
Run Army Brisbane City
Brisbane is gearing up for Sunday's adrenaline-pumping extravaganza and registrations are still open
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Autumn High Tea
Sheraton Grand Autumn High Tea
Celebrate Autumn with three-tiers of seasonal sweet and savoury treats while enjoying sweeping ocean views
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Reuben Tsang
Reuben Tsang, QSO Studio
Get ready to be swept away by the enchanting melodies of this 20-year-old piano prodigy when he takes to the stage at
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ImagiNation Children's Festival
ImagiNation Children's Festival
This fantastic festival dedicated to children offers a jam-packed day of free, fun activities on Saturday, May 4
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Taste of Southeast Asia
Taste of Southeast Asia, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Explore the diverse and vibrant flavours of Southeast Asia throughout the month of April at Terraces Restaurant
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Easter at Topstroke
Easter at Topstroke
Hop into Easter fun at TopStroke Mini Golf for an egg-citing Easter adventure that the whole family will enjoy
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Autumn Talk Series
Claire Keegan
Dive into Brisbane Powerhouse’s stellar lineup of storytellers, rock icons and remarkable authors this Autumn
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The Dark Side of the Moon Experience
Due to popular demand, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Experience has been extended
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Hologram Zoo
Hologram Zoo
Head to Hologram Zoo these school holidays - it's the world's most futuristic, massive, indoor, animal theme park
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Kalbar Sunflower Festival
Kalbar Sunflower Farm
The sunflower festival is coming back in April, when it will be time to get up close to the happiest flowers in the world
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Eclipse - A Lunar Light Journey
Eclipse Lunar Light Journey Queens Park
The magical award-winning Luna Light Journey is set to light up Queens Park in Toowoomba in spectacular style
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Broadway Bingo
Broadway Bingo
If you love bingo and Broadway show tunes, you won't want to miss this unpredictable, madcap, musical experience
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Warriors

Warriors presents a line-up of world-class First Nations musicians
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MZAZA: The Birth & Death of Stars, Brisbane Powerhouse

MZAZA

World music favourites MZAZA are performing for 1 night only
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GreazeFest

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GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!
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Elvis Presley Afloat MV Baroness

Elvis Presley Afloat

Put on those blue suede shoes and get ready to rock 'n' roll
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Sip Happens Festival, The Triffid, Brisbane

Sip Happens Festival

Sip Happens is a unique wine and music festival like no other!
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Luminous Festival, South Bank

Luminous Festival

LUMINOUS returns to South Bank bigger, better and brighter
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