arts & culture

GOMA building exterior
Editor's Pick

GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

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During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

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Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

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Brisbane Street Art Scene

Brisbane is spoilt with many vibrant street artscapes delivering a pop of colour & culture around the city
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Brisbane's Art Trails

Discover Brisbane's abundance of outdoor art with these 4 public art walking trails, each focusing on different themes
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Brisbane's Secret Tiny Doors

Take a careful look around Brisbane and you'll find these secret little doors - on trees, in laneways and in the art gallery
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Van Gogh Tiny Door, Burnett Lane, Brisbane CBD
Brisbane CBD

Van Gogh Tiny Door

Paying homage to the famous artist, this beautiful van Gogh tiny door can be found in one of Brisbane’s oldest laneways
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Mew Tiny Door, Crystalbrook Vincent, HSW
Howard Smith Wharves

Mews Tiny Door

Find out what’s behind this tiny green door hidden away in plain sight in a HSW restaurant
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Medieval Door, Fish Lane, South Brisbane
Fish Lane

Medieval Tiny Door

There's a new kid on the lane! This stylish miniature door that looks like it would be right at home on a medieval castle
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Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
Kingston

Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct

A vibrant cultural heritage and performing arts hub at the iconic Kingston Butter Factory
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Queensland Museum, Brisbane
South Brisbane

Queensland Museum

Queensland Museum, founded in 1862, is the keeper of the state's historical collections dating back to colonial times
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Brisbane Treasury, State Library of Queensland, 1896, heritage listed, art deco
Brisbane CBD

Treasury Brisbane's History

Although the original building was first erected in 1886, the building turned 25 years old in 2020
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Queensland Art Gallery, South Brisbane
South Brisbane

Queensland Art Gallery

From the time of acquiring its first art work in 1895, the Qld Art Gallery has moved buildings five times and amassed a collection of more than 14,000 Australian and International artworks
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Ipswich

Ipswich Art Gallery

One of the most visited regional art galleries in Queensland, the Ipswich Art Gallery is set in a handsome heritage building that was once the Town Hall
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Wolston House
Wacol

Wolston Farmhouse

Wolston House is the oldest surviving residential farmhouse in the district, located on a property fronting onto the Brisbane River
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Brisbane

Tradecoast Central Heritage Park

Tradecoast Central Heritage Park combines three historic sites in one, following the unique history of Eagle Farm from a convict women's prison
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Mt Glorious

Phoenix Sculpture Garden

Phoenix Sculpture Garden is a contemplative paradise high up on beautiful Mt Glorious
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The Artist Cafe & Manach Gallery Mitchelton
Mitchelton

The Artist Cafe & Gallery

The Artist Cafe & Manach Gallery is a surprising green oasis in Mitchelton, located in the historic Salvation Army Church
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Amberley

RAAF Aviation Heritage Centre

The RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre offers a fascinating display of aircraft and insight into SEQ’s military aviation history and opens to the general public
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

LEAF - Logan Eco Action Festival 

LEAF 2023

Learn to make sustainable choices one LEAF at a time
Jun 4
Songs Of Hope QPAC

Songs Of Hope

A stellar line-up of artists, headlined by Casey Donovan will light up the stage
Jun 6
Monet in Paris Brisbane

Monet in Paris

This all-new multi-sensory experience makes its global debut in Brisbane
Jun 7 - Aug 6

White China

Playlab Theatre’s latest mainstage production premieres
Jun 7-17
Luminous Lantern Parade

Luminous Lantern Parade

Queensland's most iconic celebration of multiculturalism
Jun 9
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing plus Hits of the 1980’s

Dirty Dancing comes to life on the big screen
Jun 9
Australian Tattoo Expo, Brisbane

Australian Tattoo Expo

A world-leading tattoo event is coming to Brisbane
Jun 9-11
Laternenfest, Kangaroo Point 2

Laternenfest 2023

Laternenfest is a fantastic family outing celebrating all things German
Jun 10
Pride Month Cruise Brisbane

Pride Month Cruise

Set sail for night of celebration and love on the Brisbane River
Jun 10
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LEAF 2023
EDITOR'S PICK

LEAF 2023

Queensland’s largest FREE sustainability festival returns with eco-markets & exhibitors, kids activities, food trucks and more
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LEAF 2023
Lifeline Bookfest
MUST DO

Lifeline Bookfest

Queensland's biggest secondhand book sale returns for 4 massive days with more than a million pre-loved books plus a comic-fest!
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Lifeline Bookfest
COMING UP

What's on in June in & Around Brisbane

From ABBA & Aretha Franklin tribute concerts, Pride cruise, Monet & The Impressionists exhibition, lantern parade & eco fair, some of the top things
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What's On in June 2023
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 2-4

From an ABBA tribute concert, eco fair, cheese & wine tasting and glow in the dark mini golf to English hunting hall and winery-inspired restaurants, the top things to do
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This Weekend Jun 2-4
TOP VALUE

The Workshops Rail Museum Annual Pass

Whether you're a trainspotter, a rail romantic or a curious young explorer, take you an eye-opening journey through the state’s history
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The Workshops Rail Museum Annual Pass
Kangaroo Point Green Bridge coming soon
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