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What's On in Brisbane in November

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Crowds at Night Feast

Updated: Dec 07, 2025

From a 2-day chilli festival, Melbourne Cup events and Supanova ComicCon and JAWS in Concert, to A Night at the Museum, Camerata's final concert of the year and the last weekend of Da Vinci Machines, the top things to do in and around Brisbane in November:

Shirley Valentine

Natalie Bassingthwaighte

The joyous, life affirming comedy, starring Natalie Bassingthwaighte in a career defining role, is playing at Twelfth Night Theatre

A Night at the Museum

Outside of Queensland Museum by night

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages, held after hours at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market

Boats moored at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market is back with a bounty of festive produce cheer at Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Brisbane

Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

peeople at entrance to chill festival

Two days of superhot spice will be happening at the inaugural Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival at Salisbury this weekend

Comedy @ The Butter Factory

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Comedy@The Butter Factory series returns for the final time this year

Woman in cosplay at Supanova

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is set to power up in Brisbane, with three massive days of fandom, technology, and pop culture

JAWS In Concert

Shark scene in JAWS

Now celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen, accompanied live on stage by The Metropolitan Orchestra Brisbane

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

People browsing stalls QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever, showcasing Brisbane’s most talented makers and creatives

SIX60 Live

The highest-selling live band in New Zealand history, SIX60 are bringing their electrifying live show to Kingston Butter Factory

Australia Independent Film Festival

King-of-Forks AIFF

AIFF returns to showcase the very best Australian & International short films, documentaries and animations at Palace Cinemas, James St

Sing Out Sister

Women singing Sing Out Sister The Star Event Centre

The #1 Ladies Only Sing and Dance Along Party is coming to The Star Brisbane Event Centre for an unforgettable afternoon of fun

Christmas Made Local Market

Woman browsing at market

This year’s Christmas Made Local Market promises to be one of the biggest yet as the beloved Made Local Market celebrates a major milestone

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

Man on stage juggling knives at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo

For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre, the Oddities & Curiosities Expo features vendors with all things weird

1000 Voices Rainbow Choir

Melt Festival is excited to close this year's celebrations with an unforgettable moment of song with 1000 Voices

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

3 crocodile heads on blocks

The jaw snapping exhibition focused on one of the most formidable predators on Earth is now showing at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Camerata: Celestial Choral Baroque

Camerata: Celestial Baroque Concert Hall, QPAC

Camerata unites with one of Australia’s newest Brisbane-based choirs, One Equal Music for the last mainstage concert of the year

Maybe It's Only Us

Circus performer Flipside Circus

Maybe It’s Only Us is a bold, immersive performance that throws audiences into the chaos of a failed music festival

Artbox for Kids

Craft at Artbox for Kids

The ever-popular Children’s Art Centre at GOMA is celebrating artist Mandy Quadrio at 'Art Box for Kids'

Christmas Putt Putt

Red entry to Christmas Putt Putt

Brisbane’s most dazzling holiday tradition, Christmas Putt Putt has brought a big dose of Christmas cheer back to Victoria Park

Archie Moore: kith and kin

Archie Moore's kith and kin has made its Australian premiere at GOMA, the first time the artwork has been displayed since winning the Golden Lion Award

Melbourne Cup at Sirromet

Tables at Lurleen's set for event

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in classic style this year at Sirromet’s stunning signature dining destination, Lurleen's

Entry to Night Feast

Brisbane’s dazzling culinary festival Night Feast is shifting seasons this year, marking a bold new chapter for the iconic event

Vipoo Srivilasa: Express Yourself

Child standing in front of artwork GOMA

Express Yourself is a vibrant and interactive exhibition created in collaboration with Thailand-born, Melbourne-based artist Vipoo Srivilasa

Halloween at Eat Street Northshore

Clown at Halloween Eat Street Northshore

Brisbane’s favourite food and entertainment hub is bringing Brisbane's ultimate go-to Halloween event back for the 12th year!

Milton House Spring Social

Drinks on Lawn in front of Milton House

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar set to transform historic Milton House's lawn into a festival of spring

Hong Kong Cinema at GOMA

Woman walking next to cars in Maggie Cheung Clean 2004 at the GOMA Hong Kong Cinema

GOMA’s Australian Cinémathèque will present two extraordinary programs celebrating the legacy and influence of Hong Kong cinema

SIA in Elastic Hearts

A genre-defying dance experience featuring the music of global pop icon Sia and reimagined with cinematic power by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Bowies Down Brunswick

David Bowie

David Bowie fans won’t want to miss the annual, epic, fund-raising walk inspired by the star - on this Saturday

Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life

Hero Image Da Vinci Machines

City of Moreton Bay Museums offer a unique glimpse into Da Vinci’s timeless insights into anatomy, engineering, nature, and art

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Scorched Earth

Scorched Earth - Brisbane Festival

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Walking in gardens

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

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Watercolour stand

WSQ 40th Annual Watercolour Exhibition

Celebrate 40 years of watercolour with vibrant art and hands-on creativity at this free Brisbane exhibition.

Rock on Ice Paradise Resort Gold Coast

Rock on Ice

Get ready to rock around the rink with Paradise Resort

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Kids doing activities at Museum of Brisbane

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Grand Central Floral Parade

Toowoomba’s streets burst into bloom with a colourful parade celebrating flowers, art and community.

Doggie District

Doggie District

Doggie District is coming to Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct on Saturday, 19 September, for a free day of fun.

Crowd at Oz Comic-Con

Oz Comic-Con

Oz Comic-Con Brisbane is back for another huge weekend

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