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What's On in September 2023

in Brisbane

From Brisbane Festival, Lightscape in the Botanical Gardens, Riverfire boat cruise, kite fest, LEGO expo, concerts, cutting edge theatre and so much more, September is jam-packed with fabulous events:

What's on at Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival is set to return with city-wide celebration of music, theatre, and art that makes the impossible possible.
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Lightscape
Lightscape Brisbane
Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens have been transformed into a stunning after-dark oasis of botanical brilliance
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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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Festival of Food & Wine
TCOF Food & Wine Festival
Festival of Food & Wine is a 3-day feast of food, wine and live music featuring an iconic music line-up over the weekend
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Nearly Midnight
Nearly Midnight, Brisbane Quarter
Step into an enchanted world of fantasy & fun at Brisbane Quarter with Nearly Midnight, an eye-catching installation
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Infamous The Show
Infamous The Show
This adults-only circus extravaganza is unlike anything you've ever seen before, showing for a limited time at
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Sip Happens Festival
The Triffid, Brisbane
A wine festival like no other at The Triffid, showcasing over 100 boutique wines along with live music and
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Riverfire Cruise - MV Baroness
Riverfire Cruise - MV Baroness
Skip the crowds and relax onboard the MV Baroness as you enjoy front row views of the Riverfire action
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Riverfire at Rydges South Bank
Make your Riverfire experience truly extraordinary this year at Rydges South Bank
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Stuck In A Moment
Stuck In A Moment Princess Theatre
A one-of-a-kind tribute experience, celebrating the music of U2 and INXS, at The Princess Theatre on Friday
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Twelfth Night
Bell Shakespeare Twelfth Night
Bell Shakespeare brings one The Bard's finest comedies to Brisbane with a fresh, retelling of the Twelfth Night
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1954: Ella, Etta and Eartha
1954: Ella, Etta and Eartha
Don't miss this fantastic show that pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Eartha Kitt at
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Redcliffe KiteFest
Redcliffe KiteFest
Get swept away in the fun, colour and excitement of the annual Redcliffe KiteFest - it's the ultimate weekend for kids
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National Band of New Zealand
National Band of New Zealand
The National Band of New Zealand is landing on Australian shores for the first time in its 70-year history
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Victor Valdes: Viva Mexico
Victor Valdes: Viva Mexico
Take a journey through Mexico's musical landscape with Víctor Valdes and his big Mariachi band
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BrisBricks LEGO® Fan Expo
BrisBricks LEGO® Fan Expo
BrisBricks LEGO® Fan Expo - a must do for LEGO fans of all ages - is back for 2 huge days with mind-blowing
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Bananaland
Bananaland
A celebration of the glorious absurdity of following an impossible dream, featuring a knockout score by Kate Miller-Heidke
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SpringFest 2023
SpringFest 2023, Robelle Domain Parklands
This Spring festival celebrates the rich multicultural history of the Philippines, with Filipino food, music & dance
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Undercover Artist Festival
Undercover Artist Festival, Queensland Theatre
Theatre, dance, comedy, music, poetry and more by artists with disability take centre stage at Queensland Theatre
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The Music Man
The Music Man, Savoyards Musical Comedy Society
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical comedy is coming to a Brisbane stage for a strictly limited season
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Dirty Dancing in Concert
Dirty Dancing in Concert
You'll have the time of your life when Dirty Dancing in Concert comes to Brisbane in September - tickets on sale now!
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Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage
Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage, Ipswich
The festival of heritage will feature haunting ghost tours, a prohibition party, hands-on blacksmithing workshops, and
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Vintopia: Classically Cool
Vintopia, Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
Join Cloudland for a Friday afternoon celebration of the top drop varietals with a long established world reputation
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The Sunshine Club
The Sunshine Club
Get ready to swing when the uplifting Australian musical The Sunshine Club arrives in Brisbane for one-night-only
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Cheers to Cheese
Cheers to Cheese Cloudland
A perfectly paired cheese and wine tasting in the glamorous surrounds of Cloudland
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Camerata Cinematheque
Camerata, QPAC, Brisbane
Camerata combines spooky surreal cinema string sounds with bespoke short films in this family-friendly concert
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Gaming, Hobby & Model Expo
GhMX Gaming, Hobby & Model Expo
Build it, play it, paint it at GhMX (gamex), the huge gaming, hobby and model expo coming to Brisbane Showgrounds
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The Sound Society
The Sound Society
The Sound Society returns to Roma St Parkland on Sunday, November 5 for a laid-back afternoon of free live music
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Pinot Wars
Pinot Wars Cloudland
They say all is fair in love and war, so whether you like Grigio or Meunier, Pinot Wars is the epic wine tasting battle for you
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Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!
Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!
A sparkling new tragi-comedy from renowned shake & stir theatre co, launching its premiere season
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The John Lennon Songbook
The John Lennon Songbook The Princess Theatre
Hear the classic hits of John Lennon, including much-loved favourites from the iconic Imagine album
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Mosaic Festival 2023
Mosaic Festival
Brisbane’s largest multicultural festival returns to Roma Street Parkland in September, with something for all ages
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The Party
The Party, Strut & Fret
Get set for a wild night out when Strut & Fret's new show THE PARTY makes its debut at Brisbane Festival
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Regatta Fair
Regatta Hotel

A 3-day laneway celebration of craft beer, wine and delicious food at the iconic Regatta Hotel, with a Sunday market featuring stalls, interactive artists, oyster shucking station and

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The Making of Pinocchio
The Making of Pinocchio, Brisbane Powerhouse
The internationally-acclaimed show will make its Australian debut at Brisbane Powerhouse, as part of Brisbane Festival
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Monster Jump
Monster Jump
Bounce into the school holidays with Monster Jump, a massive inflatable obstacle course at Sandstone Point
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YES YES YES
YES YES YES La Boite
A funny, generous and innovative piece of contemporary theatre that speaks directly to some of the most pressing issues young people face
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New Letters To Esterhazy
New Letters To Esterhazy Queensland Conservatorium
Vienna-trained, violinist-composer Rupert Guenther is performing his world premiere national solo recital tour
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Father's Day
Father's Day Walkabout Creek
Escape to the bush this Father's Day and treat Dad to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch at Walkabout Creek
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eX de Medici - The Alien Others
eX de Medici The Alien Others Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
Australian artist eX de Medici encourages children to pay close attention to insects in The Alien Others at GOMA
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Brisbane Festival at Westfield Chermside
Brisbane Festival at Westfield Chermside
Westfield Chermside is set to become a hub of festival fun this September with Brisbane Festival
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Spooky Putt Putt
Spooky Putt Putt, Victoria Park
Spooky Putt Putt returns to Victoria Park for another round of frightful fun, from September 15
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Room on the Broom
Room on the Broom
Adapted from the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, this show will enchant young audiences
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Salamander
Salamander, Northshore Brisbane
A trailblazing fusion of dance, theatre, art & music has ignited Northshore Brisbane, as part of Brisbane Festival
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The Wizards Brunch
Harry Potter fans, a dream is about to come true with the chance to attend The Wizards Brunch, a magical immersive dining experience
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Handmade Craft Markets
Handmade Craft Markets, Meadowbrook Shopping Centre
The Handmade Craft Markets are back on the first Saturday of the month with an array of stalls featuring handcrafted
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Bangarra: Yuldea
Bangarra, Yuldea, QPAC
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to QPAC in August with Yuldea, a breathtaking new work featuring original music &
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Double Vision
Max Cooper & The Kite String Tangle
Electronic music and audio-visual artistry collide over 2 nights with international & local heavyweights Max Cooper (UK) and The Kite String Tangle
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Michael Zavros - Gods and Monsters
Michael Zavros Gods and Monsters Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane
Australian artist Michael Zavros brings a modern twist to Greek mythology stories at the Children's Art Centre
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