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What's On in Brisbane in September

2026

Brisbane Festival - Festival Village South Bank

Updated: Jul 22, 2026

From Brisbane Festival taking over the city to the magical Jim Henson blockbuster at QAGOMA and Laidley Spring Festival, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in September:

Brisbane Festival 2026

Crowds at Brisbane Festival Festival Village

Get ready to switch on, light up and come alive at this year's Brisbane Festival - the city's biggest and boldest celebration of art and community

Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of the Jim Henson Company

An unprecedented exhibition exploring The Jim Henson Company will show exclusively at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art

The Choir of Man - Brisbane Festival

The Choir of Man features sensational singers perform foot-stomping singalongs, brimming with hits.

Scorched Earth - Brisbane Festival

Scorched Earth is part crime-drama, part psychological thriller landing at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Laidley Spring Festival

The Laidley Spring Festival is the region's signature spring celebrations, showcasing a weekend of family-friendly fun.

Bright Nights by ANZ

Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the Brisbane River into a dazzling, choreographed canvas of water, light, and sound.

Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking

The new adaptation of the epic tale of Tiri Mahana, Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking, comes to the Brisbane Powerhouse

No One Gets Out Of Here Alive

The Farm company brings No One Gets Out of Here Alive to the Thomas Dixon Centre as part of Brisbane Festival

ESCAPE

ESCAPE blends moving architectural structures with performers to create a blood-pumping multimedia experience.

Mama Does Derby

Mama Does Derby is a theatre show about a single mum, daughter and a new life coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Festival Village - Brisbane Festival

Experience the best of Brisbane from sunrise to last call at Festival Village throughout this year's Brisbane Festival

Dead as a Dodo

Acclaimed musical puppet theatre production Dead as a Dodo arrives at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Strong is the New Pretty

Suzie Miller brings Strong is the New Pretty to the Playhouse, QPAC for this year's Brisbane Festival

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

Switch on, light up, and come alive with the dazzling Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

Koreaboo

The sharply funny Koreaboo makes its La Boite Theatre debut from 2 to 19 September

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Experience three days of world-class equestrian sport

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Ashton's Great Australian Circus

Step inside the big top as Ashton's The Great Australian Circus returns

Jul 31 - Aug 9

GATHAA First Nations Markets

Experience the creativity, culture and community of First Nations makers

Aug 1-2

Queensland Fringe Festival

Queensland Fringe hits the road this August with music, art, food and adventure.

Aug 1–7

Rogue Chef

Chef Anthony Healy brings bold flavours and unforgettable dining to Queensland Fringe.

Aug 1-7

On the Green 2026

On the Green at Clayfield College is back and bigger than ever, headlined by iconic Australian artist Ben Lee

Aug 2

Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Experience the beauty, wit and timeless brilliance of Bach

Aug 5

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation

Aug 6-22

Final Night Show - Queensland Fringe Festival

Australia’s biggest voices come together for Queensland Fringe’s spectacular Final Night.

Aug 7

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture

GreazeFest 2026

MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia

International Cake Show Australia

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 31- Aug 2

Australia's favourite hot red fest cruises into town, Ben Lee takes the stage at On The Green, Luminous Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands and an American-style sports bar opens in the city

This Weekend July 31 - Aug 2

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From Greazefest, The Gospel According to Paul, The Music of Barbra Streisand and Peaks to Points Festival to whale watching, the top things to do in August in and around Brisbane

Wjat's on in August

DINING DESTINATION

Sipping and Snacking on King St

King Street has become one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations, serving up everything from award-winning restaurants and global flavours to casual eats, cocktails and decadent desserts

Sipping and Snacking on King St

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

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Best Of Brisbane

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

Best Bars in Brisbane

A Spectacular Barbra Streisand Tribute Hits QPAC