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Ever wondered what lies behind the doors of some of Ipswich's grandest historic homes? Exclusive Great Places of Ipswich tours offer a rare opportunity to step inside

Read On Galvanized

Ever wondered what lies behind the doors of some of Ipswich's grandest historic homes? Exclusive Great Places of Ipswich tours offer a rare opportunity to step inside

Read On Galvanized

Keep up-to-date with the very best of What’s On in Brisbane today and beyond with our up-to-the-minute, carefully-curated guide to the performing arts, shows, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and events in Brisbane and across South East Queensland.

From the major touring shows and one-off events to quirky fringe theatre and indie acts and everything in between. If it’s worth seeing, you’ll find it here. 

Plus, we host a separate line-up of What's On for Kids in Brisbane so you'll never miss a beat!

Jonathan Biggins in The Gospel According to Paul
Playhouse, QPAC
The Gospel According to Paul
Aug 18-23
The critically-acclaimed one-hander play The Gospel According to Paul returns to QPAC's Playhouse in August
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Stage and crowd
QPAC Concert Hall
Xavier Rudd – Raising Funds for HEAL
Aug 26
See Xavier Rudd live in Brisbane for a powerful night of music supporting HEAL
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Southern Realm Festival Boonah
Boonah
Southern Realm Festival
Aug 22-23
Southern Realm Festival is returning to Boonah this month transforming the Boonah Showgrounds into a weekend of jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy
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Cocktails and food in front of the Story Bridge
Bar Pacino
Bottomless Brunch
Every Saturday
Bar Pacino's bottomless brunch is bringing two hours of flowing drinks, crowd-favourite Italian eats and plenty of good vibes to the table
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South City Wine Bar & Bistro
Mile9 Takeover
From Aug 19
Melbourne cult favourite Mile9 is heading north for a month-long takeover of South City Wine in Woolloongabba
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Woman dancing
Holland Park West
Brisbane Ukrainian Festival 2026
Aug 22
Ukrainian Festival Brisbane is back in Holland Park West with Ukrainian food, music, and community spirit in August.
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Band with lights
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Eclipse - Pink Floyd Orchestrated
Sep 25
Pink Floyd’s greatest hits get the full orchestral treatment in this spectacular 60-piece live experience.
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Walkabout Creek Wedding Showcase
The Gap
Walkabout Creek Wedding Showcase
Aug 23
Brisbane's favourite rainforest venue is hosting a wedding showcase inspiring couples to plan their dream wedding
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Orchestra with screen
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The Holiday In Concert With Live Orchestra
Dec 12
The Holiday in Concert comes to QPAC this December, where the Christmas classic comes alive with a live orchestra.
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Blue car
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Palmer Motorama
Aug 12-16
More than 200 rare and prestige classic cars are rolling into Brisbane for a spectacular five-day showcase this August
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ARCO Orchestra performing on stage
Tennyson
ARCO - Bohemian Dreams Tour
Aug 21
Experience the magic of timeless classical masterpieces when ARCO's captivating Bohemian Dreams tour arrives in Brisbane this August
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Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan
Aug 21
Combine Friday night drinks with a fascinating journey into the world of frogs, toads and other remarkable amphibians at Queensland Museum's latest Science Night
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ID It! Insects Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
ID It! Insects
Sep 5
Discover the fascinating world of Brisbane’s insects at Queensland Museum’s ID It! Insects
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Melinda Schneider
Concert Hall, QPAC
The Music And Life of Barbra Streisand
Aug 21
Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in The Way We Were, a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider.
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Two actors on bed
QPAC
Anastasia The Musical
Sep 16 - Oct 25
The hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA arrives in Brisbane this September, bringing romance and adventure to QPAC
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Table Mation 3D Dining Experience Waterloo Bay Hotel, Wynnum
Waterloo Bay Hotel, Wynnum
Table Mation 3D Dining Experience
From Aug 7
Forget everything you know about dinner and a show - Table Mation at Waterloo Bay Hotel is about to transform the way Brisbane dines
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Mile9 Takeover

Mile9 is heading north to South City Wine for a month-long takeover
From Aug 19
Alexandra Flood with Jonathan Henderson & Vatche Jambazian: There’s nothing like a Dame

There’s nothing like a Dame

Experience an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and timeless classics
Aug 20-22
Melinda Schneider

The Music And Life of Barbra Streisand

Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider.
Aug 21
Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

Combine Friday night drinks with a fascinating journey into the world of frogs
Aug 21
ARCO Orchestra performing on stage

ARCO - Bohemian Dreams Tour

Experience the magic of timeless classical masterpieces with ARCO
Aug 21
Cocktails and food in front of the Story Bridge

Bottomless Brunch

Enjoy bottomless brunch on Saturday's at Bar Pacino
Every Saturday
Southern Realm Festival Boonah

Southern Realm Festival

Jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy is returning to Boonah
Aug 22-23
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Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026

The yearly sell-out Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026 is back
Aug 22
Woman dancing

Brisbane Ukrainian Festival 2026

Ukrainian Festival Brisbane is back with Ukrainian food, music, and community spirit in August.
Aug 22
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EDITOR'S PICK

Brisbane Festival 2026

Get ready to switch on, light up and come alive at this year's Brisbane Festival - the city's biggest and boldest celebration of art and community
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Brisbane Festival 2026
MUST DO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with stunning blooms, delicious food and endless family fun
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Brisbane Festival - Festival Village South Bank
COMING UP

What's on in September in & near Brisbane

From Brisbane Festival taking over the city to the magical Jim Henson blockbuster at QAGOMA and Laidley Spring Festival, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in September:
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What's on in September 2026
Southern Realm Festival
HOT TICKET

Southern Realm Festival

Southern Realm Festival is returning to Boonah this month transforming the Boonah Showgrounds into a weekend of jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy
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Southern Realm Festival
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
Experience the wit, elegance and enduring brilliance of Gilbert & Sullivan
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