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What's On in Brisbane in September

2025

Updated: Jul 15, 2025

From Brisbane Festival and iconic spring festivals to Bridge to Brisbane, music concerts and stunning art exhibitions, what's on in and around Brisbane in September:

Brisbane Festival 2025

Skylore - The Rainbow Serpent Brisbane Festival

A Citywide celebration of World Premieres, Major Collaborations and Homegrown Heroes in Louise Bezzina’s Epic Final Festival.

Afterglow

Afterglow is a mesmerising and magical experience, emerging from the shadows to transform Brisbane’s iconic City Botanic Gardens

Bridge to Brisbane 2025

Get ready to RUN FOR FUN when Queensland’s biggest, brightest and best-loved fun run returns in 2025!

Laidley Spring Festival

The Laidley Spring Festival bursts into retro life with a 3 day weekend of spring celebrations,

Lime Cordiale & Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Lime Cordiale with Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Lime Cordiale announce an epic live concert experience with Queensland Symphony Orchestra!

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Tell Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra your eternal memory and they’ll match music that speaks to your stories

Creative Glass Showcase

Discover the wonderful world of handmade glass art at the 2025 Creative Glass Showcase at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens

Bundaberg Rum Country Music Raceday

Round up your mates and get ready for a raceday like no other — where country music meets thrilling trackside action!

Shostakovich Ten

Rebellion and revolution abound as two composers grapple with the terror and turmoil of the 20th century

The People’s Dancefloor

Grab your leg warmers and slip into your sequins for this dance party right in the heart of the city!

Wonderstruck

Visitors of all ages will find wonder and awe in the everyday with Wonderstruck, a major free exhibition at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2025

Celebrating 76 years, Toowoomba’s iconic carnival is back with an amazing line-up of floral displays, foodie experiences and

The Jetty Lunch

The Jetty Lunch is a sumptuous seafood feast on The Jetty at Sandstone Point, set against a breath-taking backdrop

Crowd at Made Local Market Brisbane Showgrounds

The Made Local Market

Brisbane's biggest indoor handmade & design market is back in a new location

Jul 19-20

Career-Events TSXPO Brisbane Showgrounds

Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo (TSXPO)

Queensland’s leading event for education, training, and employment pathways

Jul 19 & 20

Brisbane Open House 2025

Take a peek inside Brisbane’s prominent and landmark buildings

Jul 19-20

World Press Photo Exhibition

World Press Photo Exhibition celebrates 70 years of the world’s most important photojournalism

Jul 19-Aug 17

Clancestry 2025

Clancestry returns to QPAC with jam-packed program

Jul 23-Aug 10

Clancestry - The Visitors

The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.

Jul 23-26

Voxalis Opera Performs Ravel

A musical party celebrating Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday

Jul 25-26

Aerial view of James Street Food & Wine Trail

James St Food & Wine Trail

The annual James Street Food & Wine Trail returns for a fabulous foodie day out

Jul 27

We're All Gonna Die!

Stage is set for monsters, mayhem & music mash-ups in this world premiere

Jul 30 - Aug 16

Brisbane Open House

Take a peek inside some of Brisbane’s most prominent buildings for free when Brisbane Open House returns for a weekend to remember

Brisbane Open House 2025

MUST DO

Brief Encounter

Discover (or re-discover) one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema and live music this weekend

Brief Encounter

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Jul 18-20

From Anywhere Festival, Brisbane Open House, mega careers expo, World Press Photo and Qld's quirkiest winter festival to a new artisan bakery & two new Japanese restaurants

This Weekend Jul 18-20

Sunset at Moreton-Bay-Food-Wine-Festival

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From a mega food & wine festival, CLANCESTRY, a bacon fest, decadent cabaret and Greazefest, the top things to do around Brisbane in August:

Wjat's on in August

EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

Renowned for its traditional Japanese cooking techniques, Sokyo delivers unexpected twists to the dining experience, where ritual meets art

Sokyo

Family at cafe BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Resort

MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Wake up to comfort, style, and a delicious breakfast with BIG4's Bed and Breakfast package! Whether it's a romantic escape, family fun, or a solo recharge, it's the perfect way to unwind

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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