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GreazeFest

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

Read On GreazeFest

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

Read On GreazeFest

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!

Bundaberg Rum Country Music Raceday
Doomben Racecourse
Bundaberg Rum Country Music Raceday
Aug 15
Round up your mates and get ready for a raceday like no other — where country music meets thrilling trackside action!
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La Boite Theatre
Koreaboo
2-19 Sep
The sharply funny Koreaboo makes its La Boite Theatre debut from 2 to 19 September
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Vanessa Amorosi
Toowoomba
Final Night Show - Queensland Fringe Festival
Aug 7
Australia’s biggest voices come together for Queensland Fringe’s spectacular Final Night.
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Night Feast Three Food Memories – Live Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse
Three Food Memories – Live
Aug 16
Brisbane audiences are invited to experience the connection between memory and food with Three Food Memories – Live
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Better Off Red Night Feast
Brisbane Powerhouse
Better Off Red
Aug 16
Better Off Red is transforming Brisbane Powerhouse into a spectacular celebration of bold flavours, fine wine and unforgettable entertainment as part of this year's Night Feast
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Walkabout Creek Wedding Showcase
The Gap
Walkabout Creek Wedding Showcase
Aug 23
Brisbane's favourite rainforest venue is hosting a wedding showcase inspiring couples to plan their dream wedding
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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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SEADECK Winter Season
Brisbane
SEADECK Winter Season
July - September
SEADECK has returned for an extended winter season, bringing its signature mix of music, cocktails, entertainment and unbeatable city views back to the water
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Alexandra Flood with Jonathan Henderson & Vatche Jambazian: There’s nothing like a Dame
South Bank & Cleveland
There’s nothing like a Dame
Aug 20-22
Experience an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and timeless classics when There's Nothing Like a Dame takes the stage
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Bird exhibition Logan Art Gallery
Logan Art Gallery
Where do I belong? Our birds through art
Jun 20 - Aug 29
A captivating contemporary exhibition celebrating the beauty, wonder and vulnerability of Australia's native birds is now on at Logan Art Gallery
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Melinda Schneider
Concert Hall, QPAC
The Music And Life of Barbra Streisand
Aug 21
Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in The Way We Were, a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider.
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GreazeFest 2026
Redland Showgrounds
GreazeFest 2026
Jul 31 - Aug 2
GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture
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Vintage car outside Grand View Hotel
Grand View Hotel 175 Year Anniversary
Aug 29
Queensland’s oldest licensed pub, the iconic Grand View Hotel will celebrate 175 years with a huge one-day celebration
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The Films of John Cassavetes
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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Bright Nights by ANZ
Festival Village - South Bank
Bright Nights by ANZ
Sep 4-26
Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the Brisbane River into a dazzling, choreographed canvas of water, light, and sound.
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South Bank
Festival Village - Brisbane Festival
Sep 4-26
Experience the best of Brisbane from sunrise to last call at Festival Village throughout this year's Brisbane Festival
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Experience three days of world-class equestrian sport
Jul 31 - Aug 2
Ashton's Great Australian Circus Browns Plains

Ashton's Great Australian Circus

Step inside the big top as Ashton's The Great Australian Circus returns
Jul 31 - Aug 9
GATHAA First Nations Markets South Bank

GATHAA First Nations Markets

Experience the creativity, culture and community of First Nations makers
Aug 1-2
Dami Im performing live

Queensland Fringe Festival

Queensland Fringe hits the road this August with music, art, food and adventure.
Aug 1–7
Rogue Chef Queensland Fringe Festival

Rogue Chef

Chef Anthony Healy brings bold flavours and unforgettable dining to Queensland Fringe.
Aug 1-7
Crowd

On the Green 2026

On the Green at Clayfield College is back and bigger than ever, headlined by iconic Australian artist Ben Lee
Aug 2
Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Experience the beauty, wit and timeless brilliance of Bach
Aug 5
Second Coming La Boite Theatre

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation
Aug 6-22
Vanessa Amorosi

Final Night Show - Queensland Fringe Festival

Australia’s biggest voices come together for Queensland Fringe’s spectacular Final Night.
Aug 7
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EDITOR'S PICK

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture
Read more
GreazeFest 2026
People in cake class
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
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International Cake Show Australia
Luminous Lantern Parade
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 31- Aug 2

Australia's favourite hot red fest cruises into town, Ben Lee takes the stage at On The Green, Luminous Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands and an American-style sports bar opens in the city
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This Weekend July 31 - Aug 2
Crowd at Night Feast
COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From Greazefest, 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
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Wjat's on in August
DINING DESTINATION

Sipping and Snacking on King St

King Street has become one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations, serving up everything from award-winning restaurants and global flavours to casual eats, cocktails and decadent desserts
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Sipping and Snacking on King St
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
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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
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Best Bars in Brisbane
A Spectacular Barbra Streisand Tribute Hits QPAC
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