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Ten Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival

Australia's funniest comedians have descended on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up

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Australia's funniest comedians have descended on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up

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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!

Buddha Birth Day Festival
Chung Tian Temple

Buddha Birth Day Festival

May 3-5
Queensland's biggest Buddha Birth Day celebration returns to the Chung Tian Temple for 3 huge days of festivities
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State Library of Queensland

Free Exhibitions at State Library of Queensland

There’s a story around every corner at State Library of Queensland, with ever-changing exhibitions - all free!
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Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival 2024

May 30-Jun 2
Brisbane Writers Festival is back with a page-turning program of over 150 live events, including author talks and
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Hiromo Tango, Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane

Hiromi Tango

Mar 2-Aug 11
Museum of Brisbane's new Artist-in-Residence, Hiromi Tango, will create a vibrant, sculptural arrangement of flowers
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Taste of Southeast Asia, Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Taste of Southeast Asia

Apr 3-30
Explore the diverse and vibrant flavours of Southeast Asia throughout the month of April at Terraces Restaurant
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Sheraton Grand Autumn High Tea
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast

Autumn High Tea

Mar 1-May 31
Celebrate Autumn with three-tiers of seasonal sweet and savoury treats while enjoying sweeping ocean views
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Judy Watson QAG
QAG

'mudunama kundana wandaraba jarribirri: Judy Watson'

Mar 23-Aug 11
A celebration of the powerful, ethereal, and deeply beautiful artworks by one of Australia's most revered contemporary artists
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Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

The Dark Side of the Moon Experience

Until Apr 28
Due to popular demand, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Experience has been extended
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Jurassic World by Brickman
Queensland Museum

Jurassic World by Brickman

Until Jul 14
A pre-historic adventure 6 million LEGO® bricks in the making has arrived at Queensland Museum
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ARC, Australian Rock Collective
Fortitude Music Hall

Led Zeppelin IV Live

Jun 15 & 16
One of the greatest rock albums of all time will be brought to life on stage when ARC return to Brisbane in June
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Geoffrey Robertson KC - How do we Fix a Turbulent World?
BCEC

Geoffrey Robertson KC

May 9
Join Geoffrey Robertson KC, one of the world's great legal minds, live on stage when he comes to Brisbane in May
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Waru - journey of the small turtle
Playhouse, QPAC

Waru - journey of the small turtle

Jun 26-29
Bangarra's first dedicated work for children is an interactive & immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture
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The Kokoda Challenge Brisbane

The Kokoda Challenge Brisbane

Jun 1
Australia’s iconic and toughest team endurance event is back for another life-changing adventure through D’Aguilar National Park
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Claire Keegan
Brisbane Powerhouse

Autumn Talk Series

Mar 26-Apr 28
Dive into Brisbane Powerhouse’s stellar lineup of storytellers, rock icons and remarkable authors this Autumn
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Eagle Farm Racecourse

The Star Stradbroke Day

Jun 15
The Star Stradbroke Season ends with a spectacular grand finale at Eagle Farm, including fabulous food, drink and
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Eagle Farm Racecourse

Ladbrokes Derby Day

Jun 1
Derby Day is the perfect day out for racing enthusiasts and fashionistas alike at historic Eagle Farm Racecourse
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Pandemonium 2024 Eatons Hill Hotel

Pandemonium 2024

Witness Alice Cooper, Blondie and more live on stage
Apr 28
The Woman in Black, QPAC

The Woman In Black

See the terrifying original live on stage at QPAC
Apr 30-May 11

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
May 1-3
Mexican Fiesta Month

Mexican Fiesta Month

Terraces Restaurant brings the vibrant flavours of Mexico to the Gold Coast
May 1-31
Buddha Birth Day Festival

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Brisbane’s iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival is back!
May 3-5
Mad Science at QAGOMA

Mad Science

Ghastly creations, evil schemes and experiments gone wrong
May 3-Jun 23
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more
May 4
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EDITOR'S PICK

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day
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Be Awesome for Autism
MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining
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Mother's Day Dining
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Apr 26-28

From Brisbane's leading comedy festival, circus fun house and Alice Cooper to a new wine bar & Italian patsserie-cafe the top things to do
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This Weekend Apr 26-28
THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha, and more
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Ten Funniest Acts

You've seen them on the small screen and social media, now here are 10 of the funniest shows to see at this year's festival
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Ten Funniest Shows BCF 2024
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, some of the top things to do in May
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What's On in May 2024 around Brisbane
HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only
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Audra McDonald
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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