what's on in & around brisbane

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Russell Morris

The iconic singer songwriter brings his greatest hits to the QPAC stage

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The iconic singer songwriter brings his greatest hits to the QPAC stage

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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!

HOTA Roller Rink
HOTA

Roller Rink

Dec 10 - Jan 23
Let the good times roll this summer as HOTA’s pop-up roller skating rink offers the ultimate fun these school holidays
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Christmas on Eat Street
Northshore Hamilton

Christmas on Eat Street

Dec 10-12, 17-19
Get into the festive spirit at Eat Street Northshore, where they'll be celebrating Christmas through the streets, with fun for the entire family
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Mystery of the Valkyrie, QPAC
Playhouse, QPAC

Sherlock Holmes' The Mystery of the Valkyrie

From Mar 29
Sherlock Holmes' The Mystery of the Valkyrie will make its world premiere at QPAC in 2022 for a strictly limited season  
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Great & Grand Rumpus SLQ
State Library of Queensland

The Great & Grand Rumpus

Dec 11 - Apr 18
Imagine a world where one-eyed creatures can shoot laser beams and cows are taller than giraffes
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Oxford St Bulimba
Bulimba

Christmas Shopping on Oxford St

Get into the festive spirit while you get the Christmas shopping done on one of Brisbane's premier high streets
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Tinseltown Bar
in Brisbane

15 Top Christmas Events

From Christmas cabaret, markets and Love Actually in concert to a pop-up Christmas themed bar
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Die Hard The Movie The Play
Brisbane Powerhouse

Die Hard: The Movie, The Play

Dec 12-23
Experience the iconic movie as an immersive live theatre event this festive season at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Naughty or Nice Fortitude Valley

Naughty or Nice

Dec 12
The feel good, festive fling we all need this Christmas - taking over The Warehouse in Fortitude Valley for 2 fabulous shows
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City Hall Lights
Brisbane City

The Lott by Golden Casket City Hall Lights

Dec 10-24
Brisbane's iconic City Hall is set to be swathed in a vibrant visual and audio display that can't be missed
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South Bank Piazza

Christmas in Storyland

Dec 11-13
The fairytale tradition of Christmas in Storyland was a Brisbane City Hall institution from the 1930s through to the mid 90s
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Love Actually in Concert, Brisbane
BCEC

Love Actually In Concert

Dec 18
Experience one the most loved festive films like never before when Love Actually In Concert comes to Brisbane
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A Very Naughty Christmas, Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse

A Very Naughty Christmas

Dec 9-19
So, you’ve been good this year? Let’s fix that with Brisbane’s favourite adults-only Christmas cabaret comedy
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Government House

Christmas Lights

Dec 10-16
Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year in a spectacular display that's open to the public
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Christmas Carols Brisbane Riverstage
Brisbane Riverstage

Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols

Dec 11
Join Brisbane's top entertainers and personalities for everyone's favourite Christmas music extravaganza
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City of Logan Christmas Carols
Meadowbrook

City of Logan Christmas Carols

Dec 11
Get into the festive spirit at City of Logan Christmas Carols, the biggest Christmas event on the calendar
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A Christmas Carol, QPAC
Playhouse, QPAC

A Christmas Carol

Dec 2-24
Catch all the magic of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol when the classic tale returns to QPAC this festive season
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