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Dine BNE City

Mark your calendars, fire up the group chat and work up an appetite because Dine BNE City returns for its sixth tantalising year

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Mark your calendars, fire up the group chat and work up an appetite because Dine BNE City returns for its sixth tantalising year

Read On Dine BNE City

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!

Crowd watching Stradbroke Season 2026

Ladbrokes Stradbroke Season 2026

Queensland’s premier winter racing carnival is back bigger than ever
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Orchestra performing overview
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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Laidley Festival crowd
Laidley
Laidley Spring Festival
Sep 11-12
The Laidley Spring Festival is the region's signature spring celebrations, showcasing a weekend of family-friendly fun.
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Lady sitting under the water - Rusalka Opera Queensland
QPAC
Rusalka
25 Jun - 4 Jul
A shimmering fairytale of love, sacrifice and longing is coming to Brisbane, with Opera Queensland presenting the breathtaking opera Rusalka.
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Chantal Pinzi
Brisbane Powerhouse
World Press Photo Exhibition
May 30 - Jun 21
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 returns to the Brisbane Powerhouse with a powerful and thought-provoking selection of the world’s best photojournalism
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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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Robert Preston leading tour of GOMA
GOMA
First Nations Art Tours
Select Sundays From May 31
The free monthly program invites visitors to engage with the diverse stories, complex histories and rich culture of First Nations artists and their work
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Performers on stage 360-ALLSTARS
QPAC
360 Allstars
Jun 30-Jul 10
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, drumming and more is what can be expected for the return of international smash hit 360 ALLSTARS
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Aerial view of Jetty2 Jetty
Pelican Park, Clontarf
Jetty 2 Jetty
Jul 19
Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run, Jetty 2 Jetty, returning to Moreton Bay on July 20
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Peaks To Points Festival 2026
Peaks To Points Festival 2026
July 25-Aug 9
Discover the beauty in Brisbane’s backyard at the Peaks to Points Festival, with over 50 family-friendly events
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Car on race track
City of Ipswich
Festival of Horsepower
Jun 1-30
The Festival of Horsepower is back with a month-long program packed full of adrenaline pumping excitement in Ipswich!
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poster design for Red Riding Hood
Queensland Ballet
Red Riding Hood and The Wolf
Jun 26 - Jul 4
Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production
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Brisbane Powerhouse
Ubuntu Social
Jun 21
Brisbane Powerhouse presents Ubuntu Social, a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community.
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Share plates overview
Brisbane Quarter Dine BNE City 2026
Jun 1-30
Discover the best of Brisbane’s dining scene at Dine BNE City, with unforgettable foodie experiences in beautiful venues.
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Albert Lane Brisbane City
Brisbane City
Dine your way through Albert Lane
Jun 1-30
Whether you’re grabbing a speedy weekday lunch or making the most of this year’s Dine BNE City festivities, Albert Lane serves up something for every craving
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People having brunch by the river
Dine BNE City
Jun 1-30
Explore an exceptional array of gastronomic adventures and culinary delights with Dine BNE City throughout June
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Vintage car at RACQ Motorfest

RACQ MotorFest 2026

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out
Jun 14
West-End-Solstice-Crowd

West End Solstice Market

Get ready for a fiery, festive celebration with bonfires, beats & street eats
Jun 19
Crowd of people at Brisbane Sake Festival

Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025
Jun 19-21
Festival of Showjumping 2026

Festival of Showjumping

Brisbane will welcome the nation's best equestrian talent at Festival of Showjumping 2026
Jun 19-28
Dancer in tutu Hamlet

Hamlet

Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet
Jun 19 - Jul 18
Westin Wellness Weekend

Westin Wellness Weekend

Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns
June 20-21

Where do I belong? Our birds through art

A captivating exhibition celebrating Australia's native birds flies into Logan Art Gallery
Jun 20 - Aug 29

Ubuntu Social

Ubuntu Social is a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community
Jun 21
Lady sitting under the water - Rusalka Opera Queensland

Rusalka

Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25
25 Jun - 4 Jul
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Crowd at RACQ Motorfest
EDITOR'S PICK

RACQ Motorfest

The ultimate car lover's day out returns to the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds with a spectacular auto exhibition
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RACQ Motorfest
Dancer on Stage
MUST DO

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
Read more
Red Riding Hood and The Wolf
RACQ Motorfest
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 12-14

From the return of RACQ MotorFest and a free kids festival to a hot new gourmet sandwich shop and a month-long, city-wide foodie celebration
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This Weekend June 12-14
Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane
MUST VISIT

Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

Swap the standard movie night for a memorable one at one of Brisbane’s best boutique cinemas
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Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane
NEXT MONTH

What's on in July in & around Brisbane

From Video Games concert, Night Feast by the river and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to art tours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Jetty2Jetty and Bonfire Night, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in July:
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What's On in Brisbane in July
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 vibrant celebration of Baroque Italy at QPAC
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