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Ten Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival

Australia's funniest comedians have descended on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up

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Australia's funniest comedians have descended on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up

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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!

Chelsea Handler
Concert Hall, QPAC

Chelsea Handler

Jul 11
US comedian, author and advocate Chelsea Handler is bringing her brand new stand up show to Brisbane in July
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Fairy Tales GOMA
GOMA

Fairy Tales

Until Apr 28
Presented across the entire ground floor of GOMA, Fairy Tales re-tells the enduring folk stories of childhood
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Elvis: A Musical Revolution
HOTA, Gold Coast

Elvis: A Musical Revolution

Jun 22-30
Elvis: A Musical Revolution is an electrifying production coming to Gold Coast's Home of the Arts (HOTA)
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Dawn French
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Dawn French

May 17
Due to extraordinary demand, the Queen of British comedy has added a second Brisbane show
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Tom Gleeson: Gear
Concert Hall, QPAC

Tom Gleeson: Gear

May 10
One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new stand-up show to Brisbane in May
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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
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SparkLab, Queensland Museum, Brisbane
Queensland Museum

SparkLab

Unleash your inner scientist at SparkLab, Queensland Museum, with 40 interactive exhibits across 3 fun-filled zones
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Murder Mystery Express Mary Valley Rattler
Mary Valley Rattler

Murder Mystery Express

Jul 20
All aboard the vintage Mary Valley Rattler for a night of mystery, murder and old-fashioned glamour
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State Library of Queensland

Working Country

Jun 24-May 14
This compelling showcase delves into the narratives of Aboriginal stockmen and stockwomen and their contribution to Australia
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Beauty and the Beast
Lyric Theatre, QPAC

Beauty and the Beast

Until Jun 9
Disney’s breathtaking new musical, Beauty and the Beast, is enchanting audiences at QPAC until June 9
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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
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Green Heart Fair 2024
Victoria Park/Barrambin

Green Heart Fair 2024

May 26
Brisbane’s biggest annual sustainability festival is set to hit Victoria Park/Barrambin on May 26
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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
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Gallery Walk State Library of Queensland Brisbane
State Library of Queensland

Gallery Walk

Immerse yourself in art, culture and history with State Library's Gallery Walk - a fascinating, self-guided tour
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Mould Cheese Festival
Brisbane Showgrounds

Mould: A Cheese Festival

May 24-26
Brisbane's getting an epic 3-day cheese festival at the Brisbane Showgrounds in May
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Sunday Sessions on the Green
River Quay

Sunday Social On The Green

There are few better ways to farewell the weekend than at the fab free River Quay Sunday Social on the Green at the top end of South Bank.
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Pandemonium 2024 Eatons Hill Hotel

Pandemonium 2024

Witness Alice Cooper, Blondie and more live on stage
Apr 28
The Woman in Black, QPAC

The Woman In Black

See the terrifying original live on stage at QPAC
Apr 30-May 11

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
May 1-3
Mexican Fiesta Month

Mexican Fiesta Month

Terraces Restaurant brings the vibrant flavours of Mexico to the Gold Coast
May 1-31
Buddha Birth Day Festival

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Brisbane’s iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival is back!
May 3-5
Mad Science at QAGOMA

Mad Science

Ghastly creations, evil schemes and experiments gone wrong
May 3-Jun 23
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more
May 4
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EDITOR'S PICK

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day
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Be Awesome for Autism
MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining
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Mother's Day Dining
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Apr 26-28

From Brisbane's leading comedy festival, circus fun house and Alice Cooper to a new wine bar & Italian patsserie-cafe the top things to do
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This Weekend Apr 26-28
THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha, and more
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Ten Funniest Acts

You've seen them on the small screen and social media, now here are 10 of the funniest shows to see at this year's festival
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Ten Funniest Shows BCF 2024
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, some of the top things to do in May
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What's On in May 2024 around Brisbane
HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only
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Audra McDonald
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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