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8 Fantastic Free Exhibitions

Get a dose of culture for free with these eight fantastic exhibitions happening in and around Brisbane, from iconic artists to compelling photo and historical displays:

Quilty

Quilty is a stunning exhibition of the works of socially engaged contemporary artist Ben Quilty

Margaret Olley: A Generous Life is a major free exhibition at GOMA featuring more than 100 works

Arthur Boyd: Landscape of the Soul is a must-see major exhibition of one of Australia's most significant artists at IAG

‘Unlearning’ brings together new and recent artworks, commissions, collection exhibitions, artists and creative thinkers

BRISBANE ART DESIGN is a fabulous celebration of visual art and design to showcase the city’s creative talent

Discover the lighter side of politics at the State Library of Queensland's free political cartoon exhibition

Protest in the air, a fresh voice on the airwaves; the first Indigenous radio station in a capital city began broadcasting in the 1990s

This fascinating exhibition explores the history of the Australian South Sea Islanders who were tricked, kidnapped and enslaved

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House

May 12

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds

May 12

Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter

May 12

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane

May 12

Veuve Clicquot Chalet

Brisbane's must-visit European chalet-inspired pop-up bar is back for winter

From May 14

Audra McDonald

Broadway legend Audra McDonald is coming to QPAC

May 15

Blue

Getting older is inevitable but growing up takes courage

May 16-Jun 1

Brookfield Show 2024

The biggest little country show in Brisbane

May 17-19

Dawn French

The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane

May 17

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining

Mother's Day Dining

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 10-12

From National Photographic Portrait Prize and the story of the aeroplane black box on stage to Mother's Day celebrations & just-opened restaurants and cafes

This Weekend May 10-12