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Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of the Jim Henson Company

Kermit, Big Bird, Elmo and more have arrived in Brisbane, with the world-exclusive Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company now showing at GOMA

Kermit, Big Bird, Elmo and more have arrived in Brisbane, with the world-exclusive Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company now showing at GOMA

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!

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland Brisbane City

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland

Dust off your fascinator, because Riverland is throwing one of Brisbane's biggest Cup Day parties on the river!

Fiddler on the Roof QPAC

Fiddler on the Roof

The multi-award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof is bringing its timeless songs, heartfelt storytelling and big theatrical moments to Brisbane

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie QPAC

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

The world's most famous detective is returning to the QPAC stage with murder, mystery and plenty of twists and turns

School Holidays at Jungle Adventure Play

North Lakes & Tingalpa

School Holidays at Jungle Adventure Play

Jungle Adventure Play is turning up the fun these school holidays with new-value play passes, plus a huge arcade pop-up at its North Lakes venue!

Crowd at tables

Melbourne Cup Day at The Regatta Hotel

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with flowing drinks, fine food, live racing and riverside vibes at The Regatta Hotel.

Race track

Eagle Farm & Doomben

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026

Oct 10 - Nov 14

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 October to 14 November.

A Quiet Game – Project Immersive

A Quiet Game – Project Immersive

Think you’re good at staying quiet? You’re about to find out just how silent you can really be with Project Immersive’s brand-new, heart-pounding challenge game, A Quiet Game!

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is returning to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 6–8

Sea High Tea The Westin Brisbane

The Westin Brisbane

Landing at The Westin Brisbane's signature restaurant Batica Dining Sea High Tea trades the usual finger sandwiches for Australia's finest ocean produce

View of The Big Bounce

Doug Jennings Park

The world's biggest inflatable fun park has landed on the Gold Coast, offering hours of bouncy fun for the whole family

Into The Woods

South Brisbane & Toowoomba

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and more are heading into the woods! Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved Into the Woods is coming to Brisbane this November for a magical new production at QPAC

Deck The Halls Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Christmas parties are about to get a whole lot more glamorous, with Deck the Halls returning to the Gold Coast this December!

School Holidays at Westfield Mt Gravatt

Westfield Mt Gravatt is packed with enough activities to turn a few hours into a full day of family fun

The Book of Mormon QPAC

The Book of Mormon

Brisbane, the Mormons are back! The Tony®, Olivier® and Grammy® Award-winning The Book of Mormon is now playing at QPAC

Brisbane Festival 2026 at Brisbane Quarter

Brisbane Festival 2026 at Brisbane Quarter

Brisbane Quarter is blooming this September, with a striking new installation, limited-edition dining experiences and plenty of pink-inspired treats in celebration of Brisbane Festival 2026

Seafood Buffet Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

$79 Seafood Buffet

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast is serving up a seafood feast worth making a trip for

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

MS Moonlight Walk Roma Street Parkland

MS Moonlight Walk

Brisbane’s annual lantern-lit moonlight walk to fight MS

Race track

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 Oct to 14 Nov

Oct 10 - Nov 14

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Poster of Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival is a lively celebration of Celtic culture,

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Experience the most beloved animated movie soundtracks

Horror Movie Campout Sirromet Winery

Horror Movie Campout

Horror Movie Campout is a full-on immersive overnight horror camping experience

Ladies standing in an art studio looking at art

Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail

Discover this northside art trail over two art-filled weekends

Oct 24-25, 30 & Oct 31 - Nov 1

WSW MEGA MANIA Fortitude Valley

WSW MEGA MANIA

Brisbane is in for a serious dose of international wrestling action

Crowd at tables

Melbourne Cup Day at The Regatta Hotel

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with flowing drinks, fine food, live racing and riverside vibes at The Regatta Hotel.

EDITOR'S PICK

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

A spectacular after-dark experience has transformed Brisbane's Botanic Gardens into an illuminated wonderland of native wildlife

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

MUST DO

The Book of Mormon

Brisbane, the Mormons are back! The Tony®, Olivier® and Grammy® Award-winning The Book of Mormon is now playing at QPAC

The Book of Mormon

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 2-4

A massive Jim Henson exhibition, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Anastasia The Musical, a lantern-lit trail and endless school holiday fun! Here are the top things to do in Brisbane and beyond this weekend:

This Weekend Oct 2-4

COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Spring Carnival racing and Melbourne Cup events to Supanova Comic-Con, blockbuster theatre, world-first exhibitions and adults-only arts and crafts parties, what's on in November

What's On in November 2026

THE GUIDE

September School Holiday Guide

Spring into the September school holidays with these fantastic activities, shows and events in and around Brisbane

September School Holidays 2026

MUSIC

Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi

Experience Joe Hisaishi’s iconic Studio Ghibli music live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane

Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi

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

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

Best Bars in Brisbane

A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane

WIN a transformative escape to Eden Retreat valued at $8,000!

WIN a 2-Night Stay over New Year's at BIG4 Gold Coast valued at $1300