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What's on in Brisbane in April

2026

Brisbane Comedy Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Updated: May 04, 2026

From Brisbane Comedy Festival, Sting's epic musical The Last Ship, Opera Queensland's Bel Canto Festival and Footloose the Musical to adults after dark adventure park session, the top things to do in and around Brisbane in April: 

Brisbane Comedy Festival 2026
Lit up exterior of Brisbane Powerhouse
Comedy heavyweights and rising stars will descend on Brisbane, with over 140 hilarious events happening across 4 iconic venues
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The Last Ship
Cast on stage The Last Ship
Exclusive to Brisbane, 17-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in the musical event of the year at QPAC's new Glasshouse Theatre
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Steel Magnolias
The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women, Steel Magnolias, is back, live on stage
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Brisbane Bel Canto
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Opera Queensland's festival for the stage returns for its third year, with a program of concerts covering music from the beginnings of operatic song
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Footloose The Musical
Actors on stage at Footloose The Musical
Footloose The Musical is bringing its infectious energy, unforgettable music, and heart-warming story to the stage
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Sorcerers from Bohemia: Picasso’s Saltimbanques
Pablo Picasso / Téte de Femme: Madeleine (from 'La Suite des Saltimbanques' series) 1905
Picasso’s first experiments in print reveal a young artist in transition at an exhibition showing at Queensland Art Gallery
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Dearly Departed
Dearly Departed State Library of Queensland
Dearly Departed is a fascinating free exhibition featuring the often-taboo subjects of death and dying at State Library of Queensland
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April School Holidays at QPAC
You and Me
QPAC has your April school holidays sorted with Where is the Green Sheep? and Andy Griffiths' YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things.
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When Dilly Bags Catch the Light
Statues and dilly bags
When Dilly Bags Catch the Light is an inspiring art installation exploring a matrilineal line of storytelling by First Nations artist and designer Delvene Cockatoo-Collins
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Supanova 2026
Crowd at Supanova
‘Stranger Things’ star Jamie Campbell Bower brings the Upside Down to Supanova Gold Coast 2026
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Twelve Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival
12 comedians at Brisbane Comedy Festival
Australia's funniest comedians are set to descend on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up
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Toy Story in Concert
Toy Story in Concert
To infinity and beyond! QPAC is bringing a childhood favourite to life, with Toy Story in Concert hitting the stage in April
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Playtopia
Children playing at Playtopia, Roma Street Parkland
Playtopia is back at Roma Street Parkland these April school holidays, bringing creativity, movement and outdoor fun for kids aged 5+
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ImagiNation Children's Festival
Kids playing blocks ImagiNation Children's Festival
This fantastic festival dedicated to children offers a jam-packed day of free, fun activities in April
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In Conversation With Stephanie Alexander
Stephanie Alexander at In Conversation With Stephanie Alexander - The Cook’s Companion 30th Anniversary
Join Stephanie Alexander for an evening of reflections on The Cook’s Companion’s lasting impact on Australian kitchens
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Convict Brisbane Walking Tour
People crossing a footpath in front of The Windmill on Wickham Terrace at the Convict Brisbane Walking Tour
Explore Brisbane’s colonial history on this guided tour through the city’s convict past
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Easter Weekend at Roma Street Parkland
Child standing behind a decorative carrot at Easter Weekend at Roma Street Parkland
Easter Weekend at Roma Street Parkland will be packed with colour, crafts and surprises – and all activities are completely free
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Easter at Sirromet
Aerial view of Sirromet
Sirromet Winery is set to host four days of family-friendly festivities and premium dining over the Easter weekend
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MJ the Musical
Performers on stage MJ the Musical
After thrilling more than 5 million audience members worldwide, the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical has landed at Lyric Theatre
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Cribb Island: Brisbane's Lost Suburb Exhibition
People looking at Cribb Island: Brisbane's Lost Suburb Exhibition at Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane invites audiences to rediscover the largely forgotten suburb of Cribb Island
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Olafur Eliasson: Presence
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Olafur Eliasson: Presence is an expansive exhibition by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson featuring major new installations, photography, and sculpture
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Blanc de Blanc Encore - season extended!
Performers at Blanc de Blanc Encore
Brisbane’s longest-running cabaret show, Blanc de Blanc Encore, has extended its season to 19 April due to popular demand!
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MoB Kids Autumn School Holidays
Child doing activities at Museum of Brisbane
Autumn school holidays burst with colour, creativity and culture at MoB with a program of free and budget-friendly activities
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Shimmer: An Artist in Residence Project by Gerwyn Davies
Women looking at art gallery Museum of Brisbane
Last chance this month to see this very special Artist in Residence exhibition by one of Australia’s most dynamic artists, Gerwyn Davies
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland Brisbane City

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland
Nov 3
Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino Brisbane City

Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino

Swap the racetrack for riverside glamour
Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at Haig Rd. Bistro

Celebrate the race that stops the nation with a French twist
Nov 3
Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves

Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves

Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves
Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at The Prince Consort

Nov 3
Shoppers at West End Shoe Sale

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
Nov 4 - 6
Melt Festival performance

SHOW ME LOVE BY CIRCA

Circa is back with a world premiere performance!
NOV 5–7
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con is returning to Brisbane
Nov 6-8
View of The Big Bounce

The Big Bounce

The world's biggest inflatable fun park has landed on the Gold Coast
7-8 Nov
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EDITOR'S PICK

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane Showgrounds bringing four days of caravans, motorhomes, outdoor gear and everything you need for your next great escape
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2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo
MUST DO

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred
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Don Juan & Manfred
THIS WEEKEND

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An Australia-first, year-round cabana club, a massive four-day caravan and RV sale, spooky Halloween events, World Series Wrestling hits Brisbane and a sprawling 800sqm Italian-inspired restaurant opens its doors
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COMING UP

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HOT TICKET

Into The Woods

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel heading into the woods! Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved Into the Woods is coming to Brisbane this November!
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Into The Woods
HALLOWEEN

Halloween Spooktacular

Westfield Chermside is throwing a Halloween Spooktacular with trick-or-treating, a spooky disco, free face painting and plenty of family-friendly fun
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Halloween Spooktacular
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
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Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
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A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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