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Brisbane Festival 2020

Brisbane Festival is set to return in September with an uplifting program featuring 490 performances across 91 events

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Brisbane Festival is set to return in September with an uplifting program featuring 490 performances across 91 events

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, 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!

Napaltjarri Sisters, Mitchell Fine Art
Mitchell Fine Art

Napaltjarri Sisters

Jul 22-Aug 29
A stunning exhibition of paintings inspired by the spectacular ranges of Central Australia, now showing at Mitchell Fine Art
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Sandgate

Franco Markets

Aug 15
This quality pre-loved market held in conjunction with Capulet & Co is popping up in a quaint bayside village
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Brisbane Powerhouse

Lights On: QMusic

Aug 14, 15
Brisbane Powerhouse reopens with a curated series of bespoke live cabaret shows by Queensland musos
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Sound of Music, Yatala Drive-In
Yatala Drive-In

The Sound of Music

Aug 8-9
The Sound of Music is coming to the Yatala Drive-In this weekend
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Scenic Rim

City Comes to the Country

Aug 7-16
Even though the Ekka gates can’t open this year, Destination Scenic Rim will play their part by hosting this 10 day event
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GOMA Reopens

From Aug 7
Brisbane's iconic Gallery of Modern Art reopens to visitors this weekend
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Anzac Square VP Day
Brisbane CBD

Anzac Square VP Day

Aug 15
Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day on August 15 at Anzac Square Memorial Galleries
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Brisbane Festival 2020
Various Venues

Brisbane Festival 2020

Brisbane Festival is set to return in September with an uplifting program featuring 490 performances across 91 events
...more
Drawn Together, QPAC Online
QPAC Online

Drawn Together

Aug 15
QPAC invites people all over Queensland to share a virtual morning tea with friends & family, young and old, on Aug 15
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Yatala Drive-In
Yatala Drive-in

Harry Potter Movie Marathon

From Aug 22
A month-long Harry Potter movie marathon is coming to Yatala Drive-In
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Roller Disco Brunch
Fortitude Valley

Roller Disco Brunch

Aug 28
Get your skates on, the Roller Disco Brunch is rolling into Brisbane on Friday,  August 28
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Brisbane Street Art Festival
in Ipswich

Brisbane Street Art Festival

Aug 8-9
Seven epic street art murals by leading artists are set to emerge across Ipswich CBD
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Bowen Hills

Brisbane Gin Festival

Sep 19
This dog-friendly gin festival is coming to Welcome to Bowen Hills
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The Ekka at Skygate

Ekka Time at Skygate

Aug 7-9, 14-16
The Ekka may be cancelled this year, but here's where get your hands on an iconic strawberry sundae
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QPSR Steam Train
Swanbank

Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway

Jul 26
All aboard the vintage steam train for a weekend ride from historic Swanbank station
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Brisbane

Floating Boat Cinema

Oct 21-25
An epic floating boat cinema is coming to Brisbane, ideal for social distancing
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Napaltjarri Sisters, Mitchell Fine Art

Napaltjarri Sisters

An stunning exhibition of paintings inspired by the ranges of Central Australia
Jul 22-Aug 29

Lights On: QMusic

Brisbane Powerhouse reopens with a curated series of bespoke shows
Aug 14, 15
Drawn Together, QPAC Online

Drawn Together

QPAC invites people all over Queensland to share a virtual morning tea
Aug 15
Anzac Square VP Day

Anzac Square VP Day

Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day
Aug 15
Yatala Drive-In

Harry Potter Movie Marathon

A month-long Harry Potter movie marathon is coming to Yatala Drive-In
From Aug 22
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

Big Band Cabaret Dinner & Show

The Big Band Cabaret Dinner & Show returns to Cloudland
Aug 28

Brisbane Gin Festival

This dog-friendly gin festival is coming to Welcome to Bowen Hills
Sep 19

Floating Boat Cinema

Brisbane's getting a floating boat cinema, ideal for social distancing
Oct 21-25
Boho Luxe Market, Old Museum

Boho Luxe Market + Boho Bride

Boho Luxe Market is a fabulous festival-style market at The Old Museum
Nov 27-29
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