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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!

Art Deco Tours

Brisbane Art Deco Tours

Discover Brisbane's rich history on an Art Deco Tour travelling in style with Roaring Twenties Vintage Cars

Japanese tea Ceremony

Tea Ceremony & Tour

May 30 - Oct 31

Take a tour and traditional tea ceremony in these beautiful Japanese gardens west of Brisbane

The Big Hose out front of GOMA

The Big Hose, an artist-designed play sculpture in the form of an oversized 119 metre-long garden hose has taken up residence outside GOMA

Brisbane City Walking Tour

Museum of Brisbane

Brisbane City Walking Tour: Past and Present

Join Museum of Brisbane for an easy, 90 minute romp through history on a Brisbane City Walking Tour

Dopamine Land Brisbane CBD

An extraordinary multisensory experience that will channel the limitless imagination of your inner child into reality

Museum of Brisbane Walking Tours

Museum of Brisbane

Walking Tours

From architecture and art to design and history, experience Brisbane from a unique perspective with an MoB Walking Tour

Soleil-Poolside-Night

Rydges South Bank Brisbane

Clock Off at Soleil

Fridays from May 8

If your ideal end to the work week involves a cocktail in hand and poolside booth, Clock Off at Soleil is set to become your new go-to

Carraiges of Heritage Train Rides Woodford Railway at Woodford Station platform

Woodford Railway

Heritage Train Rides

All aboard the Woodford Railway for a Heritage Train Ride, departing every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

Vintage Silver Bullet Railmotor train

Silver Bullet High Tea

All aboard the vintage Silver Bullet Railmotor for a unique old-fashioned high tea journey through the beautiful Mary Valley

MS Moonlight Walk Roma Street Parkland

Roma Street Parkland

MS Moonlight Walk

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

Story Bridge Adventure Twilight Climb

Story Bridge Adventure Twilight Climb

As the sun sets over the city, the Story Bridge Twilight Climb is a breathtaking journey unlike any other

Sundown at Skyline Cinema The Star Brisbane

The Star Brisbane

Skyline Cinema is Brisbane's most unique and exclusive outdoor cinema experience, located at the Leisure Deck on Level 7

Elderflower Farm

Elderflower Farm

A place not far from Brisbane where you can pick your own beautiful flowers, surrounded by butterflies!

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's Nocturnal Tours

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Nocturnal Tours

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Australia's nocturnal wildlife with a twilight or night time tour at Lone Pine

People lying on grass by the Brisbane River at the Sunday Sessions on the Green

Sunday Social On The Green

There are few ways to better farewell the weekend than at the fab free Sunday Social on the Green at the top end of South Bank

Flower Farm at Karinya in the Valley

Karinya in the Valley - Farm & Flowers

A unique farm escape featuring a beautiful field of flowers where, on set dates you can PYO and enjoy a picnic next to the blooms

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