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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!

Band with lights

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Eclipse - Pink Floyd Orchestrated

Pink Floyd’s greatest hits get the full orchestral treatment in this spectacular 60-piece live experience.

Table Mation 3D Dining Experience Waterloo Bay Hotel, Wynnum

Waterloo Bay Hotel, Wynnum

Table Mation 3D Dining Experience

Forget everything you know about dinner and a show - Table Mation at Waterloo Bay Hotel is about to transform the way Brisbane dines

Orchestra with screen

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

The Holiday In Concert With Live Orchestra

The Holiday in Concert comes to QPAC this December, where the Christmas classic comes alive with a live orchestra.

Crowd at City After Dark Markets

The City After Dark Markets

The City After Dark Markets is a twilight market bringing food, music, shopping and nightlife into Reddacliff Place in the heart of Brisbane CBD

Kings of Country Rock

Kings of Country Rock

Kings of Country Rock is a two-hour stage spectacular that captures the sound and spirit of America’s country-rock legends.

Whale Watching Tangalooma Island Resort

Tangalooma Island Resort

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

Crowds at Brisbane Festival Festival Village

Brisbane Festival 2026

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

SEADECK Winter Season

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

Bright Nights by ANZ

Festival Village - South Bank

Bright Nights by ANZ

Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the Brisbane River into a dazzling, choreographed canvas of water, light, and sound.

Crowd

Festival Village - Brisbane Festival

Experience the best of Brisbane from sunrise to last call at Festival Village throughout this year's Brisbane Festival

ESCAPE - Credit George Simian

Brisbane Festival

ESCAPE blends moving architectural structures with performers to create a blood-pumping multimedia experience.

Dead as a Dodo - Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Powerhouse

Dead as a Dodo - Brisbane Festival

Acclaimed musical puppet theatre production Dead as a Dodo arrives at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Robert Preston leading tour of 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

Production still from Nostalgia for the Light 2010 / Dir: Patricio Guzman / Image courtesy: Pramide International

Australian Cinematheque

Curator’s Pick: For the Love of It

An intimate, monthly encounter with films that have captured the imagination, curiosity and hearts of QAGOMA's curatorial team, screening on the last Wednesday of each month

Crowd at Market

Jan Powers Farmers Markets - Eagle Farm

Brisbane’s beloved Jan Powers Farmers Markets has officially expanded to Eagle Farm, with a new Sunday market bringing fresh produce, gourmet eats, artisan stalls and family-friendly vibes to the iconic Eagle Farm Racecourse

School Holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

School Holidays at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Make a beeline for Queensland Museum Kurilpa these September school holidays to come face-to-face with prehistoric giants and get hands-on with science

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