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What's on in April in & around Brisbane

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 Childrens Program
Roll up! Roll up! The Lord Mayor’s Children’s Program is back this Easter school holiday with Curbside Carnies
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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
With dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics & side-splitting comedy, this show has it all
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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 holiday program of fun 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 & 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, April 6
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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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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Run Army Brisbane City

Run Army

Lace-up those running shoes and mark your calendars
Apr 21
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
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

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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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