SITE PARTNER:

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.

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

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.

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

Old black and white photo of five men wearing suits and hats walking along Indooroopilly

Walter Taylor Bridge

The gothic white towers of Indooroopilly’s Walter Taylor Bridge have long been a source of public fascination

Exhibits inside Queensland Police Museum, Brisbane

Queensland Police Museum

The Queensland Police Museum is a fascinating secret trove that contains the history of crime, law and order

Mary MacKillop Shrine inside St Stephen's Chapel in Brisbane.

St Stephen's Chapel

St Stephen’s Chapel, the first church built on this site, sits like the child of the much larger cathedral beside it

Egyptian mask inside Antiquities Museum in Brisbane.

Antiquities Museum

This fascinating little trove of ancient artefacts belonging to UQ and dating back 4000 years is one of the best kept secrets around.

People outside ruins at Fort lytton

On a grassy outpost in the industrial reaches of Lytton lies Fort Lytton, the heritage listed remains of Australia's only surviving moated 19th century fortress.

General Macarthur's office in the Macarthur Museum in Brisbane.

Macarthur Museum

Few who pass the glass doors of MacArthur Chambers Hotel would know that it was from this building that General Douglas MacArthur directed the Allies in holding back the Japanese invasion.

Three people strolling along a corridor looking at pictures on the walls inside Museum Of Brisbane

Museum Of Brisbane

This impressive Brisbane City Council-owned museum offers an insight into the local social history and visual arts scenes

Museum building adn entrance.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

There’s nothing dusty or musty about this slick little timber building on the edge of the Old Petrie Town car park.

Ship in dry dock in the Queensland Maritime Museum

Queensland Maritime Museum

You don’t have to be a ship enthusiast to enjoy this museum, which is well laid-out and staffed by ex-naval and maritime workers

Exhibit inside Redcliffe Museum

Redcliffe Museum

Visitors to this museum will be happily surprised to find a modern well laid out display of the Redcliffe peninsula's 200+ years of European history

Old machines, motorbike and horse carriage inside Redlands Museum in Cleveland.

Redlands Coast Museum

Behind the plain brick façade of Redlands Coast Museum lies a wonderland of memorabilia from the past

Samford District Historical Museum, Queensland, History, Rail Trail

Samford District Historical Museum

Resembling a mini historical village, the Samford Museum holds one of the most extraordinary collections of heirlooms, memorabilia and building styles of late 19th and early 20th century Queensland life to be found

Vintage train inside The Workshops Rail Museum

The Workshops Rail Museum

Whether you have the slightest interest in things that run on tracks or not, this national treasure of a museum is must-visit.

Aisles of books inside the Brisbane Square Library

Brisbane Square Library

Facing off with the State Library of Queensland across the river, the council’s premier library and keeper of some 110000 books occupies several funky coloured stories of the mod BCC headquarters.

Corinda Library entrance

Local Libraries

A selection of local libraries worth browsing across Brisbane.

Woodford Folk Festival

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

poster design for Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with a brand-new whimsical production

Crowd at Sunnybank Food Trail

Sunnybank Food Trail

Get your stretchy pants ready, Brisbane—the Sunnybank Food Trail is officially back

Lifeline Bookfest, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Lifeline Bookfest

Lifeline’s Brisbane Bookfest is back for 9 huge days this winter!

Cast of Sister Act Savoyards

Sister Act

A feel-good musical celebration of friendship, courage, and finding your voice

Jun 27 - Jul 11

Croc hero image

Croc! Guided Tours for Families

Take a guided tour of the crocodile exhibition these school holidays

Jun 29 - Jul 10

Child walking

Kurilpa Kids Discovery Tour

Step into a playful world in this First Nations children’s tour for kids at Queensland Museum Kurilpa.

Performers on stage 360-ALLSTARS

360 Allstars

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing and more combine at 360 ALLSTARS

Orchestra performing overview

Italian Serenatas

A dramatic journey with The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra through the heart of Baroque Italy.

Cake set up

QCDA Cake Show

Ever wondered how some cakes are made, is it really cake?

Brisbane Greeters Tours - City Hall

EDITOR'S PICK

Brisbane Greeters Tours

See Brisbane through the eyes of a local with these free guided tours

Brisbane Greeters Tours

Paddington Views

BRISBANE GUIDE

Day to Night in Paddington

Follow our Must Do-approved itinerary for the ultimate day-to-night adventure through Paddington

Day to Night in Paddington

NEXT MONTH

What's on in July in & around Brisbane

From Video Games concert, Night Feast by the river and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to art tours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Jetty2Jetty and Bonfire Night, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in July:

What's On in Brisbane in July

Dancer with prop

FAMILY

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Snow4 Kids

THE GUIDE

Winter School Holidays Jun-Jul

Keep the kids off the screens this holiday with these great shows, activities and events, from fun in the snow to epic shows, exhibitions and more

June July School Holiday Guide

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

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

Best Bars in Brisbane

A vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC

Second Coming La Boite Theatre

WIN one of 3 double passes to La Boite Theatre's world premiere Second Coming

WIN a Tangalooma Whale Watching Cruise with Wild Dolphin Feeding for 2 Adults and 2 Kids, valued at $876!