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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.

Read On GOMA

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.

Old Petrie Town
Whiteside
Old Petrie Town
Revisit yesteryear at Old Petrie Town, a charming restored historic village spread across 48 acres of parklands
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Signs at entry to Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology, Caboolture
of Art and Archaeology
Abbey Museum
Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology provides a unique opportunity to be fully immersed in history for a day
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Tara House
Brisbane Cbd
Tara House
An ornate Richard Gailey-designed warehouse built in 1879 for a bootmaker, which houses a grand ballroom on its upper floor
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Mitchell Fine Art Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Mitchell Fine Art
Mitchell Fine Art is one of Brisbane’s most exciting private art galleries, located in a converted industrial space in Fortitude Valley.
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Ormiston House
Ormiston
Ormiston House
Heritage listed Ormiston House, overlooking Moreton Bay, is one of the finest examples of a colonial garden estate in Queensland.
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Woodford
Woodford Folk Festival
There are festivals and then there is Woodford. The Woodford Folk Festival is far more than a festival, it is a state of mind.
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Tiny Door, South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Goblin Tiny Door
Have you spotted this tiny door on a bustling corner of South Brisbane yet?
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Brisbane Tramway Museum
Ferny Grove
Brisbane Tramway Museum
This fascinating outdoor museum is where you can ride restored Brisbane trams
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Red Records Tiny Shop, Fish Lane, South Brisbane
Fish Lane
Red Records Tiny Door
Brisbane's first tiny shop can be found in a popular inner-city laneway
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Tiny Door at 76 Fish Lane, South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Fish Lane Fancy Door
This stately tiny door is a another miniatire addition to Fish Lane and is welcoming visitors
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Tiny Door No. 11, Bakery Lane, Fortitude Valley
Bakery Lane
Tiny Door No. 11
Bakery Lane in Fortitude Valley has a little secret! It’s also home to a gorgeous tiny door that is just waiting to be noticed!
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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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A Night in the JOL The Johnstone Galleries
Slq
The Johnstone Galleries
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Anzac War Memorial Brisbane

Brisbane's War Relics

Brisbane is awash with war memorials from the world wars and relics from its time as Asia Pacific HQ in World War II
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Old black and white photo of five men wearing suits and hats walking along Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly
Walter Taylor Bridge
The gothic white towers of Indooroopilly’s Walter Taylor Bridge have long been a source of public fascination
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Lit up Brisbane bridges

Twilight Jazz by the River

Twilight Jazz by the River returns to Queensland Maritime Museum
Nov 13
Tom Cashman headshot

Tom Cashman

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Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie QPAC

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

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Crowd at Oddities and Curiosities Expo

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Aerial view of Milton Xmas Markets

Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market
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Kings of Country Rock

Kings of Country Rock

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Nov 26
symphony orchestra performance on stage

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale, Don Juan & Manfred.
Nov 27-28
choir performance with lead vocalist

Rock Choir

Rock on with Rock Choir at QPAC!
NOV 29
People standing in line

Handel’s Messiah - Brisbane Chamber Choir

Messiah returns to QPAC’s majestic Concert Hall on 30 November!
Nov 30
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Don Juan & Manfred

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Lighting of Christmas Tree Brisbane
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BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
The Summit Restaurant
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The Gatsby Bar
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A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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