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GOMA Cinematheque

The Australian Cinematheque occupies a pair of intimate custom designed theatrettes which are encased in the black box jutting out from the road side of GOMA

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The Australian Cinematheque occupies a pair of intimate custom designed theatrettes which are encased in the black box jutting out from the road side of GOMA

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The best venues to catch film & theatre in Brisbane – art house, boutique or drive-in, theatre in the round, box office and fringe venues.

Actors on stage at Brisbane Arts Theatre
Brisbane Arts Theatre Celebrates 90 Years of Theatre in 2026
Brisbane Arts Theatre is celebrating 90 years of continuous contribution to Queensland’s cultural landscape
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Elizabeth Picture Theatre
Brisbane City
Elizabeth Picture Theatre
The Elizabeth Picture Theatre is a luxury cinema in the heart of the Brisbane, housed in the stunning heritage-listed
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People standing inside the foyer of Angelika Cinemas
Woolloongabba
Angelika Cinemas
Elevate your cinema experience at Brisbane's luxurious new film centre with SoHo lounges & enchanted balcony bar
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Sundown at Skyline Cinema The Star Brisbane
The Star Brisbane
Skyline Cinema
Wednesdays
Skyline Cinema is Brisbane's most unique and exclusive outdoor cinema experience, located at the Leisure Deck on Level 7
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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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Reading Cinemas Newmarket
Newmarket
Reading Cinemas
Reading Cinemas Newmarket offers reclining, luxury seating for all movie-goers to enjoy, plus state-of-the-art cinematic technology
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Brisbane’s Best Boutique Cinemas

13 of Brisbane's best boutique and art house cinemas dating from the 1920's to 2023
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Red Hill Cinemas Red Hill
Red Hill
Red Hill Cinemas
Red Hill Cinemas have risen from the ashes of the old Red Hill skate arena and the original picture theatre on that site
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Exterior of Dendy Cinema, Coorparoo
Coorparoo
Dendy Cinema
State of the art entertainment venue Dendy Coorparoo is the jewel in the crown of Coorparoo Square
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Hawthorne Deluxe Cinema
Hawthorne
Hawthorne Deluxe Cinema
Hawthorne Deluxe Cinema is the glamorous 21st century sibling to the historic Hawthorne Cinema across the road
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Tivoli Drive-In Theatre
Ipswich
Tivoli Drive-In
Tivoli Drive-In Theatre, a 40 minute drive from Brisbane’s CBD or 7 minutes from Ipswich, provides affordable old-fashioned fun
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Entrance to the Cinebar Rosalie
Rosalie
Cinebar Rosalie Village
Cinebar Rosalie Village is a hidden gem - a quartet of tiny boutique cinemas
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Screen at New Farm Cinemas
New Farm
New Farm Cinemas
The iconic Village Twin Cinema, renamed New Farm Cinemas, features the famous Purple Room in fully restored glory
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People watching Hitchcock film at the Australian Cinematheque GOMA
South Brisbane
Australian Cinematheque GOMA
The Australian Cinematheque occupies a pair of intimate custom-designed theatrettes jutting out from the road side of GOMA
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Foyer with columns and coloured carpet inside the Balmoral Cinema in Bulimba
Bulimba
Balmoral Cinema
This theatre remains as Cinema 1, the largest in the complex of 6 quirkily themed cinemas
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Entrance and sign to the Visy Theatre in the Brisbane Powerhouse.
New Farm
Brisbane Powerhouse Theatres
The monolithic building that was the engine room for Brisbane’s tram networks is the engine room for Brisbane’s fringe arts scene
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Race track

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 Oct to 14 Nov
Oct 10 - Nov 14
Menopause The Musical performers on stage

Menopause The Musical

Menopause The Musical® is back in Brisbane!
Until Oct 25

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market
Oct 10
Poster of Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival is a lively celebration of Celtic culture,
Oct 11
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Live 2026

Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont-Spelling Bee Live 2026!

Guy Montgomery's Spelling Bee is back
Oct 16 & 17
Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Experience the most beloved animated movie soundtracks
Oct 23-24
Horror Movie Campout Sirromet Winery

Horror Movie Campout

Horror Movie Campout is a full-on immersive overnight horror camping experience
Oct 24-25
Ladies standing in an art studio looking at art

Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail

Discover this northside art trail over two art-filled weekends
Oct 24-25, 30 & Oct 31 - Nov 1
2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane
Oct 29 - Nov 1
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EDITOR'S PICK

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

A spectacular after-dark experience has transformed Brisbane's Botanic Gardens into an illuminated wonderland of native wildlife
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Botanic By Night: NightGlow
MUST DO

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings some of the most beloved animated movie soundtracks of all time to life at Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation
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Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 9-11

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival kicks off, a hilarious take on Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice lands at QPAC, plus a moonlight walk for MS and Anastasia The Musical - here are the top things to do in Brisbane and beyond this weekend:
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This Weekend Oct 9-11
COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Spring Carnival racing and Melbourne Cup events to Supanova Comic-Con, blockbuster theatre, world-first exhibitions and adults-only arts and crafts parties, what's on in November
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What's On in November 2026
The Summit Restaurant
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
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
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
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Best Bars in Brisbane
A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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