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Lime Cordiale & Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Lime Cordiale is teaming up with Queensland Symphony Orchestra for an epic live concert experience at Fortitude Music Hall

Read On Lime Cordiale & Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Lime Cordiale is teaming up with Queensland Symphony Orchestra for an epic live concert experience at Fortitude Music Hall

Read On Lime Cordiale & Queensland Symphony Orchestra

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!

Crowd at Made Local Market Brisbane Showgrounds
Brisbane Showgrounds
The Made Local Market
Jul 19-20
The Made Local Market returns to a new location at Brisbane Showgrounds with its largest indoor handmade and design market ever
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Shostakovich Ten, Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, QPAC
Shostakovich Ten
Sep 19-20
Rebellion and revolution abound as two composers grapple with the terror and turmoil of the 20th century
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Farm Gate to City Door Market
Newstead
Farm Gate to City Door Market
Jul 26
Scenic Rim Farm Gate to City Door Market returns to Brisbane at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct.
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Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Creative Glass Showcase
Sep 27-28
Discover the wonderful world of handmade glass art at the 2025 Creative Glass Showcase at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
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Sideshow Alley by night Ekka Brisbane Showgrounds
Brisbane Showgrounds
Ekka 2025
Aug 9-17
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, is back for 9 fun-filled days
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Pony Ride at Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races
Eagle Farm Racecourse
Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races
Aug 2
Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races, at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
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World Press Photo Exhibition
Brisbane Powerhouse
World Press Photo Exhibition
Jul 19-Aug 17
World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Brisbane Powerhouse celebrating 70 years of the world’s most important photojournalism
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People at top of Story Bridge
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
A climb to the summit of Brisbane's most iconic landmark should be on everyone's bucket list
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Sacred Sonic: Live Music & Lighting
St Patrick's Church
Sacred Sonic: Live Music & Lighting
Jul 18
Angel Strings, a passionate string quartet, lights up St Patrick's Church with the resident organist and soprano
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Career-Events TSXPO Brisbane Showgrounds
Brisbane Showgrounds
Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo (TSXPO)
Jul 19 & 20
Queensland’s leading event for education, training, and employment pathways is back at the Brisbane Showgrounds in July
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Cast of Choral Choreographed
Thomas Dixon Centre
Choral Choreographed
Jul 18 & 19
Choral Choreographed is a bold fusion of music and movement at the Thomas Dixon Centre
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The-Return-at-The-Paint-Factory Brisbane Anywhere Festival
2025
Brisbane Anywhere Festival
Jul 17 - Aug 3
From warehouses to rooftops, Brisbane transforms into a stage again for three weeks
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-Parliament-House Brisbane Open House 2025
Brisbane Open House 2025
Jul 19-20
For one weekend only, Brisbane Open House gives you the keys to unlock your city to take a peek behind the curtains
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Woman jogging in Jetty2Jetty
Pelican Park, Clontarf
Jetty 2 Jetty
Jul 20
Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run, Jetty 2 Jetty, returning to Moreton Bay on July 20
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Brief Encounter, QPAC
Concert Hall, QPAC
Brief Encounter
July 19
Discover (or re-discover) one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema and live music!
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Crowd on street at Jumpers & Jazz
Warwick
Jumpers & Jazz in July
Jul 17-27
Jumpers and Jazz in July is Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival featuring stunning visual arts, live jazz music and so much
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Clancestry - The Visitors

Clancestry - The Visitors

The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 23-26
Ravel_Voxalis Opera Queensland

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!

We're All Gonna Die!

Stage is set for monsters, mayhem & music mash-ups in this world premiere
Jul 30 - Aug 16
Clancestry - Wata

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 31
Model leaning from car window GreazeFest

GreazeFest 2025

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!
Aug 1-3
Clancestry - Illume

Clancestry - Illume

Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection
Aug 1-9
Pony Ride at Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races

Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races

Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races.
Aug 2
Clancestry - Electric Fields

Clancestry - Electric Fields

Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry
Aug 2
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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:
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Wjat's on in August
Sokyo plate of food
EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

Renowned for its traditional Japanese cooking techniques, Sokyo delivers unexpected twists to the dining experience, where ritual meets art
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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
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BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
La Boite's new high octane comedy
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