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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Brisbane's Secret Tiny Doors

Take a careful look around Brisbane and you'll find these secret little doors - on trees, in laneways and in the art gallery
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Mew Tiny Door, Crystalbrook Vincent, HSW
Howard Smith Wharves
Mews Tiny Door
Find out what’s behind this tiny green door hidden away in a popular HSW restaurant
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Medieval Door, Fish Lane, South Brisbane
Fish Lane
Medieval Tiny Door
There's a new kid on the lane! This stylish miniature door that looks like it would be right at home on a medieval castle
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The Cistern Chapel, Maryborough QLD
Maryborough
The Cistern Chapel
Queensland's quirkiest 'divine dunnies' are definitely a must-visit this side of the Great Dividing Range
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Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
Kingston
Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
A vibrant cultural heritage and performing arts hub at the iconic Kingston Butter Factory
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Brisbane Treasury, State Library of Queensland, 1896, heritage listed, art deco
Brisbane CBD
Treasury Brisbane's History
Although the original building was first erected in 1886, the building turned 25 years old in 2020
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Brisbane’s Best Boutique Cinemas

13 of Brisbane's best boutique and art house cinemas dating from the 1920's to 2023
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Brisbane CBD
Anzac Square Memorial Galleries
Visit the awe-inspiring Anzac Square and Memorial Galleries and delve deeper into Queensland’s military past
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Red Hill Cinemas Red Hill
Red Hill
Red Hill Cinemas
Red Hill Cinemas have risen from the ashes of the old Red Hill skate arena and the original picture theatre on that site
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Wolston House
Wacol
Wolston Farmhouse
Wolston House is the oldest surviving residential farmhouse in the district, located on a property fronting onto the Brisbane River
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Mt Glorious
Phoenix Sculpture Garden
Phoenix Sculpture Garden is a contemplative paradise high up on beautiful Mt Glorious
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Amberley
RAAF Aviation Heritage Centre
The RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre offers a fascinating display of aircraft and insight into SEQ’s military aviation history and opens to the general public
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Brisbane Ghost Tours
Toowong & South Brisbane Cemetery
Brisbane Ghost Tours
Discover Brisbane's haunted cemeteries with mainland Australia's longest running Ghost Tours
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Australian Collection Queensland Art Gallery
Qag
Australian Collection
An expansive reimagined collection of great artworks from our country is permanently on show at QAG
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Old Petrie Town
Whiteside
Old Petrie Town
Revisit yesteryear at Old Petrie Town, a charming restored historic village spread across 48 acres of parklands
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of Art and Archaeology
Abbey Museum
Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology provides a unique opportunity to be fully immersed in history for a day
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Comedy @ The Butter Factory

Comedy @ The Butter Factory

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Comedy@The Butter Factory series returns on June 28.
June 28
People dining on terrace at Cucina Regina

Italian Long Lunch at Cucina Regina

Indulge in a sumptuous Italian Long Lunch with family or friends at Cucina Regina
Jun 29
Bonfire at Sandstone Point Hotel

Bonfire Night

This extraordinary event features sensational bonfires and so much more
Jul 5
Josephine Wants to Dance

Josephine Wants to Dance

A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and … a kangaroo!
Jul 8 & 9
Knights jousting at Abbey Medieval Festival

Abbey Medieval Festival

Journey back in time at the Abbey Medieval Festival 2025!
Jul 11-13
Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man: The Musical is an epic musical adventure based on the bestselling series from Dav Pilkey
July 09-12
Wuthering Heights

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Dress up in red for a real life re-enactment of the famous Wuthering Heights film clip
Jul 19
Brief Encounter, QPAC

Brief Encounter

Discover one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema!
July 19
Woman jogging in Jetty2Jetty

Jetty 2 Jetty

Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run
Jul 20
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Redlands Wellington Point
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Redlands Coast

With the glorious sunshine days of autumn and winter upon us, there's never been a better time to visit the beautiful Redlands Coast
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Redlands Coast
The monster returns to QPAC
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