what's on in & around brisbane

Editor's Pick

Mouthpiece

This audacious and gripping play by Kieran Hurley, starring Christen O'Leary, makes its Queensland premiere on stage at QPAC 

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This audacious and gripping play by Kieran Hurley, starring Christen O'Leary, makes its Queensland premiere on stage at QPAC 

Read On

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!

Vice and Violins, Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse

Vice and Violins

Oct 30-31
Grab a dirty martini and find your seat for Vice and Violins, a cheeky cabaret coming to Brisbane Powerhouse
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Halloween Ghost Tours

Take a spooky guided tour through some of Brisbane and Ipswich's most haunted sites this Halloween
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In Brisbane & Ipswich

Halloween 2020

From ghost tours, horror movies & freaky cabarets, some of the best things to do this Halloween
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Brisbane Blast
Brisbane CBD

Brisbane Blast

Nov 15
Walk, run or ride over the Story Bridge and through the city streets on Sunday, November 15 - it will be a Blast!
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Circa Carnival of the Animals
Playhouse, QPAC

Carnival of the Animals

Dec 16-20
QPAC and Circa’s global hit Carnival of the Animals comes to town with whimsical tales of creatures of land and sea
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Circa Humans QPAC
Playhouse, QPAC

Humans

Nov 18-22
Award-winning contemporary circus ensemble Circa takes us on a stirring journey of what it means to be human
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Gordon Bennett: Unfinished Business, GOMA
GOMA

Gordon Bennett: Unfinished Business

Nov 7-Mar 21
This unmissable exhibition honours the art and legacy of one of Australia’s most influential contemporary artists
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UQ Bloom Festival
St Lucia

UQ Bloom Festival

Oct 17 - Nov 1
UQ's springtime festival features a spectacular light show, live music, creative workshops, interactive exhibits & more
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Steve Lopes Mitchell Fine Art
Mitchell Fine Art

Steve Lopes: Still & Still Moving

Oct 7 - Nov 7
Steve Lopes’ stunning new exhibition ‘Still and Still Moving’ is inspired by his extensive travels around Australia
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Beer Garden Trivia Festival
City Botanic Gardens

Beergarden Trivia Festival

Dec 19
Australia’s largest trivia festival is coming to Brisbane this summer, taking place at the City Botanic Gardens on Dec 19
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Mini Beasts Loganholme
Hyperdome Shopping Centre

Mini Beasts

Until Oct 26
A larger-than-life artistic exhibition has landed at Hyperdome Shopping Centre, featuring 4 giant illuminated insects
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Sculpture by the River
Hamilton

Northshore Sculpture by the River

Until Dec 6
This splendid outdoor/indoor exhibition is a showcase of Brisbane River-inspired art by Queensland's best sculptors
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Mouthpiece, Playhouse, QPAC
Playhouse, QPAC

Mouthpiece

Oct 31-Nov 14
This audacious and gripping play by Kieran Hurley, will make its Queensland premiere on stage at QPAC from Oct 31
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State Library of Queensland

Cut Copy: Brisbane Music Posters 1977-87

Until May 9, 2021
Immerse yourself in Brisbane's subversive youth culture of the 70's and 80's at this fascinating exhibition
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by Circa Classes

Circus in New Farm Park

Oct 11 - Nov 29
Circa is turning Sunday in New Farm Park on its head with free circus classes for all
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Brisbane Powerhouse

Mel Buttle and Friends

Oct 16-17
Join award-winning Brisbane comedian Mel Buttle and Friends for a much-needed night of comedy
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Vice and Violins, Brisbane Powerhouse

Vice and Violins

A cheeky cabaret is coming to Brisbane Powerhouse
Oct 30-31
Mouthpiece, Playhouse, QPAC

Mouthpiece

This gripping play will make its Queensland premiere at QPAC
Oct 31-Nov 14
Gordon Bennett: Unfinished Business, GOMA

Gordon Bennett: Unfinished Business

This unmissable exhibition at GOMA features almost 200 artworks
Nov 7-Mar 21
Drive_in Concert

Blues in the Bush

This drive-in concert is headlined by Russell Morris
Nov 8
Mean Girls Brunch

Mean Girls High Tea

A unique Mean Girls style high tea experience is coming to Brisbane
Nov 14-15
Brisbane Blast

Brisbane Blast

Walk, run or ride over the Story Bridge - it will be a Blast!
Nov 15
Circa Humans QPAC

Humans

Circa takes us on a stirring journey of what it means to be human
Nov 18-22
Boho Luxe Market, Old Museum

Boho Luxe Market + Boho Bride

Boho Luxe Market is a fabulous festival-style market at The Old Museum
Nov 27-29
Sunday Discovery Market, Rocklea

Sunday Discovery Market

You need to discover Brisbane’s biggest garage sale at Rocklea
every Sun
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