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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.

Read On GOMA

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.

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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Entrance to the Dendy Cinemas Portside in Hamilton
Hamilton
Dendy Cinemas Portside
Since the old Dendy closed at the historical Elycium Theatre in the city, this spankingly modern cinema is the only Dendy in town
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Hawthorne Cinemas buiding facade
Hawthorne
Hawthorne Cinemas
One of a few historical Brisbane movie theatres still in operation, the Hawthorne Cinemas started life as The Roxy in 1922
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La Boite Roundhouse Theatre building in Kelvin Grove
Kelvin Grove
La Boite Roundhouse Theatre
The brilliant indie theatre company La Boite has been a stalwart of the Brisbane dramatic scene since its beginnings as the Brisbane Repertory Theatre in 1925.
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Palace Barracks Cinemas, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
Petrie Terrace
Palace Barracks Cinemas
This state-of-the-art cinema complex is a top spot to see latest release films, art-house movies and
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Actors on stage at QPAC
South Brisbane
QPAC
QPAC is Queensland’s premier performing arts centre
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Regal Twin Cinema Graceville
Graceville
Regal Twin Cinema
This, the last of Brisbane’s twin cinemas, occupies the site of the original open air theatre called Graceville Picture Gardens
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Car parked at Yatala Drive In
Stapylton
Yatala Drive-In
There can be few better ways to spend a night out with family or friends than under the stars at the drive-in
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ballet dancers on stage
West End
Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet, the state's premier dance company, is one of only three full-time professional ballet companies in Australia and one that has toured regularly overseas to international acclaim.
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Aboriginal wood carvings inside Woolloongabba Art Gallery
Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba Art Gallery
Located in the base of a rare Federation row of shops, this art gallery is a forerunner for contemporary art
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Artwork inside UQ Art Museum
St Lucia
Uq Art Museum
The light filled hall that is the UQ Art Museum holds over 3000 works of Australian art, both historic and contemporary.
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Entrance to QUT Art Museum in Brisbane.
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Qut Art Museum
This fine collection of 2000 plus contemporary works encompasses sculpture, painting and decorative arts and as such has a strong showing of Australian art
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Scultures and paintings in entrance to Phillip Bacon Galleries in Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Phillip Bacon Galleries
Phillip Bacon is one of Australia’s leading art curators and his gallery the premier private gallery of Brisbane.
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Entrance to the Logan Art Gallery building in Logan.
Logan
Logan Art Gallery
This brightly coloured modern gallery hosts an ever-changing program that mixes touring exhibitions, visiting artists, and works from the permanent collection.
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Paddington
Lethbridge Gallery
Established by Brett Lethbridge in 2004, Lethbridge Gallery has a strong reputation for showing a diverse range of high quality artworks.
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Jan Murphy Gallery shop front and window on Brunswick St
Fortitude Valley
Jan Murphy Gallery
A stalwart of the city art scene, Jan Murphy has been showing top shelf contemporary art at her landmark gallery for over twenty years.
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