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GreazeFest

Australia’s favourite hot rod and rockabilly festival is cruising its way back into Brisbane for three massive days

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!

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra

Italian Serenatas

Jul 2

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra returns to Brisbane this July with Italian Serenatas, a vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy

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Australian Cinémathèque, GOMA

The Films of John Cassavetes

Jul 3 - Aug 29

The Films of John Cassavetes is a landmark retrospective of the actor, director who introduced a new kind of realism to American cinema

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Queensland Art Gallery

QAGOMA’s Drawing Festival

Jul 25 - 26

QAGOMA’s Drawing Festival returns for an unmissable free weekend of creativity and fun

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Concert Hall, QPAC

Vivaldi’s Legacy

Aug 25

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra returns to Brisbane this August with Vivaldi's Legacy

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Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

Saplings

Jul 15-18

Saplings is a powerful, funny and deeply human work drawn from real stories of young people who have experienced the youth justice system

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King St

Open Season Dining Deals

Until Jul 24

King St is giving Open Season concert attendees even more reason to make a night of it thanks to a range of exclusive food and drink offers available throughout the festival

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BCEC

Gladiator in Concert

Aug 8

Step into the world of ancient Rome as Gladiator in Concert brings one of cinema's greatest epics to Brisbane in a spectacular fusion of film and live music

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Nambour

Queensland Garden Show

10-12 Jul

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour in July for its 42nd year

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Coorparoo

QCDA Cake Show

Jul 3-5

Witness some of Queensland's best cake decorators' competition work, wedding, special occasion, novelty cakes and

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Thomas Dixon Centre

Hamlet

Jun 19 - Jul 18

Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet — a tragedy retold as a gripping dance drama by international choreographer Leo Mujić

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School Holidays at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

School holidays are sorted with endless family fun waiting at Village Roadshow Theme Parks

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Warwick

Jumpers & Jazz in July

Jul 16-26

Jumpers and Jazz in July is Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival featuring stunning visual arts, live jazz music and so much

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Tangalooma Island Resort

Whale Watching

Until Oct 8

Set sail with Tangalooma Island Resort, the closest and most convenient whale watching cruise from Brisbane

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Crowds at Brisbane Festival Festival Village

Brisbane Festival 2026

Sep 4-26

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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BCEC

International Cake Show Australia

Jul 31 - Aug 2

The world’s greatest Baking & Sugar Craft Carnival is set to take over Brisbane for their historic 10th Anniversary

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Westfield Mt Gravatt

Football for Fans

Until Jul 20

Westfield Mt Gravatt is bringing all the football excitement to Brisbane with a month-long celebration packed with free entertainment, live screenings, activities and giveaways

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Bonfire Night

This extraordinary event features sensational bonfires and so much more

Jul 4

Open Season Dining Deals

Check out these King St Open Season dining deals

Until Jul 24

A Bee Story

It’s a sticky situation, and things never quite go to plan…

8-11 Jul

SPARK Ipswich

A fabulous 5-day festival celebrating arts and culture

Jul 8-12

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair follows up the success of its past fairs

Jul 10-12

Queensland Garden Show

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour in July for its 42nd year

10-12 Jul

Saplings

Saplings is a powerful, funny and deeply human work drawn from real stories

Jul 15-18

Jumpers & Jazz in July

Looking for a colourful, country winter experience?

Jul 16-26

Open Studios Sunshine Coast

Looking for the perfect winter weekend escape?

Jul 17-19; 24-26

Brisbane Open House

Take a peek inside some of Brisbane’s most prominent buildings for free when Brisbane Open House returns for a weekend to remember

Brisbane Open House 2026

MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia

International Cake Show Australia

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 3-5

From the Lifeline Bookfest and a winter wonderland with real snow to Bonfire Night at Sandstone Point, family-friendly Croc tours and a vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy

This Weekend July 3-5

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

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From Grezefest, The Gospel According to Paul, The Music of Barbra Streisand and Peaks to Points Festival to whale watching, the top things to do in August in and around Brisbane

Wjat's on in August

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

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

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

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

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