what's on in & around brisbane

Editor's Pick

Mouthpiece

This audacious and gripping play by Kieran Hurley, starring Christen O'Leary, makes its Queensland premiere on stage at QPAC 

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This audacious and gripping play by Kieran Hurley, starring Christen O'Leary, makes its Queensland premiere on stage at QPAC 

Read On

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!

Lady Beatle Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse

Lady Beatle

Nov 18-21
Stage sensation Lady Beatle gets her Lonely Hearts Club Band back together for a much-anticipated return season
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Sausage & Beer Fest, South Bank
South Bank

Sausage & Beer Fest

Nov 7-8
South Bank's Sausage & Beer Fest will guarantee fun for all ages when it pops up on Little Stanley Street from Nov 7-8
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Soul Nook Collective
Ipswich

The Soul Nook Collective

These fabulous styled picnics in bell tents are set in the grounds of the historic Old Church at Marburg
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Boating Festival 2020

Sanctuary Cove

Nov 13-15
Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival is set to take over vibrant Marine Village for three fun-filled days from Nov 13 to 15
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West End Chamber Music festival
West End

West End Chamber Music Festival

Nov 20-22
The inaugural West End Chamber Music Festival is bringing 3 intimate concerts to an exciting new venue
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Spring Pop-Up, Portside Wharf, Brisbane River, markets, Hamilton, cocktails
Portside Wharf

Spring Pop-Up

Oct 22-Nov 3
Spring is in full bloom at Portside Wharf with an abundance of offers for the foodie, movie-goer and
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Remembrance Day SLQ
Brisbane

Remembrance Day 2020

Nov 11
Commemorate this Remembrance Day at home, online and in person with a variety of resources curated by State Library of Queensland
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West End Shoe Sale
West End

West End Shoe Sale

Nov 4-6
Brisbane's biggest and best ladies shoe sale is back in West End for three days only
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A Very Naughty Christmas, Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse

A Very Naughty Christmas

Dec 3-13
So, you’ve been good this year? Let’s fix that with Brisbane’s favourite adults-only Christmas cabaret comedy
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Melbourne Cup at The Matriarch
The Matriarch

Cup the Tea

Nov 3
Enjoy an indulgent high tea in The Matriarch Garden this Melbourne Cup Day
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Cloudland

Oktoberfest 2020

Oct 31
Oktoberfest is coming to Cloudland with authentic German food, drink and an exciting line-up of fun & games for all
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Vice and Violins, Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse

Vice and Violins

Oct 30-31
Grab a dirty martini and find your seat for Vice and Violins, a cheeky cabaret coming to Brisbane Powerhouse
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Halloween Ghost Tours

Take a spooky guided tour through some of Brisbane and Ipswich's most haunted sites this Halloween
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In Brisbane & Ipswich

Halloween 2020

From ghost tours, horror movies & freaky cabarets, some of the best things to do this Halloween
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Brisbane Blast
Brisbane CBD

Brisbane Blast

Nov 15
Walk, run or ride over the Story Bridge and through the city streets on Sunday, November 15 - it will be a Blast!
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Circa Humans QPAC
Playhouse, QPAC

Humans

Nov 18-22
Award-winning contemporary circus ensemble Circa takes us on a stirring journey of what it means to be human
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Oktoberfest 2020

Oktoberfest is coming to Cloudland
Oct 31
Melbourne Cup at The Matriarch

Cup the Tea

Enjoy an indulgent high tea in the garden this Melbourne Cup Day
Nov 3
West End Shoe Sale

West End Shoe Sale

Don't miss Brisbane's biggest and best ladies shoe sale
Nov 4-6
Gordon Bennett: Unfinished Business, GOMA

Gordon Bennett: Unfinished Business

This unmissable exhibition at GOMA features almost 200 artworks
Nov 7-Mar 21
Sausage & Beer Fest, South Bank

Sausage & Beer Fest

This Sausage & Beer Fest is guaranteed fun for all ages
Nov 7-8
Drive_in Concert

Blues in the Bush

This drive-in concert is headlined by Russell Morris
Nov 8
Remembrance Day SLQ

Remembrance Day 2020

Commemorate this Remembrance Day at home, online and in person
Nov 11

Sanctuary Cove

Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival is set to take over Marine Village
Nov 13-15
Mean Girls Brunch

Mean Girls High Tea

A unique Mean Girls style high tea experience is coming to Brisbane
Nov 14-15
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