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GreazeFest

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

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

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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!

The Choir of Man show
Festival Village, South Bank
The Choir of Man - Brisbane Festival
Sep 3-26
The Choir of Man features sensational singers perform foot-stomping singalongs, brimming with hits.
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ESCAPE - Credit George Simian
Brisbane Festival
ESCAPE - QPAC
Sep 23-27
ESCAPE blends moving architectural structures with performers to create a blood-pumping multimedia experience.
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Second Coming La Boite Theatre
Roundhouse Theatre - La Boite
Second Coming
Aug 6-22
La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in the language of corporate salvation
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Fireworks
Brisbane Festival presents Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust
Sep 5
Switch on, light up, and come alive with the dazzling Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust
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QPAC
Strong is the New Pretty - Brisbane Festival
Sep 1-19
Suzie Miller brings Strong is the New Pretty to the Playhouse, QPAC for this year's Brisbane Festival
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Concert Hall, QPAC
Vivaldi’s Legacy
Aug 25
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra returns to Brisbane this August with Vivaldi's Legacy
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Brisbane Powerhouse
Mama Does Derby - Brisbane Festival
Sep 3-5
Mama Does Derby is a theatre show about a single mum, daughter and a new life coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse.
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Scorched Earth
Brisbane Powerhouse
Scorched Earth - Brisbane Festival
Sep 17-20
Scorched Earth is part crime-drama, part psychological thriller landing at the Brisbane Powerhouse.
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Thomas Dixon Centre
No One Gets Out Of Here Alive - Brisbane Festival
Sep 9-12
The Farm company brings No One Gets Out of Here Alive to the Thomas Dixon Centre as part of Brisbane Festival
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Brisbane Festival - Tiri Te Araroa Woman Far Walking
Brisbane Powerhouse
Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking - Brisbane Festival
Sep 10-13
The new adaptation of the epic tale of Tiri Mahana, Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking, comes to the Brisbane Powerhouse
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Dead as a Dodo - Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Powerhouse
Dead as a Dodo - Brisbane Festival
Sep 23-26
Acclaimed musical puppet theatre production Dead as a Dodo arrives at the Brisbane Powerhouse.
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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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Winter igloos
Winter Escape at The Hills of Rivermakers
Until Aug 29
Looking for the ultimate way to embrace the chill this season? Brisbane’s heritage-listed riverside precinct has turned up the heat with a stunning open-air retreat
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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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Jonathan Biggins in The Gospel According to Paul
Playhouse, QPAC
The Gospel According to Paul
Aug 18-23
The critically-acclaimed one-hander play The Gospel According to Paul returns to QPAC's Playhouse in August
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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
Jul - Sep 2026
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
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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
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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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