what's on in & around brisbane

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Santa's Arrival Parade

Santa Claus is coming to town, with a fabulous festive parade at Westfield Chermside 

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Santa Claus is coming to town, with a fabulous festive parade at Westfield Chermside 

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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!

Christmas in Brisbane Arcade

Christmas at Brisbane Arcade

Until Dec 29
Brisbane Arcade is festooned with splendid Christmas decorations - an absolute festive must-see in Brisbane City
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White Christmas, Movie World
Warner Bros. Movie World

Joy To The World at White Christmas

Dec 8-23
Experience a dazzling Christmas spectacular at Movie World with the biggest parade ever, enchanting precincts to explore and
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The Handmade Expo Market
Ipswich

The Handmade Expo Market

Nov 11
The Handmade Expo brings over 130 stalls to Tulmur Place this weekend for a massive pre-Christmas market with
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Christmas Putt Putt Victoria Park
Victoria Park

Christmas Putt Putt

Nov 10-Jan 3
Victoria Park's mini-golf course has turned fantastically festive with a Christmas-themed putt putt game
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Applethorpe

Granite Belt Christmas Farm

A magical year-round Christmas wonderland, with fresh Xmas trees, animals and a Christmas Village with store & cafe
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Oriana Choir, Brisbane City Hall
Brisbane City Hall

Handel's Messiah

Nov 26
Oriana Choir will launch the festive season with Handel's Messiah in the splendid surrounds of Brisbane City Hall
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Alien Night Market, Underwood
Underwood

Alien Night Market

Every Fri-Sun
The Alien Night Market on Brisbane's south side has over 40 Asian street food stalls, live entertainment, games and
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Song Circle, QPAC
Concert Hall, QPAC

Song Circle

Nov 11
See five incredible artists - Shane Howard, Troy Cassar-Daley, Dan Sultan, Neil Murray & Sara Storer - on stage together
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Face to Face, QPAC
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC

Face to Face

Nov 8-12
Face to Face is a Playlab Theatre production and an intimate drama playing at QPAC as part of Clancestry festival
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William Barton: Sky Songs
Concert Hall, QPAC

William Barton: Sky Songs

Nov 9
Be transported to a sonic world, transcending time and space, with master musician William Barton in Sky Songs
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Vegan Market Boho Christmas
The Old Museum

The Vegan Market Christmas Edition

Nov 10-12
The festival-style Boho Luxe & Vegan Market is headed to Brisbane in November for 3 days of shopping and plant-based eats
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IRL La Boite
La Boite Theatre

IRL

Nov 6-25
IRL is fairytale meets fanfiction in the quest for ‘happily ever after’, making its world premiere at La Boite Theatre
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Pink Noise, MELT Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse

Melt Festival 2023

Nov 11-26
Brisbane's annual MELT Festival is taking over the Brisbane Powerhouse for 2 weeks, celebrating queer art, artists, and
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's Nocturnal Tours
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Nocturnal Tours

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Australia's nocturnal wildlife with a twilight or night time tour at Lone Pine
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Clancestry, QPAC
QPAC

Clancestry 2023

Nov 8-12
Clancestry returns to QPAC to celebrate everything that is beautiful, Blak & deadly about First Nations arts and culture
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Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival 2023

Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival 2023

Nov 9-12
An eclectic and exciting programme with something for everyone, including two of the biggest headline acts in the country
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

JINGLE

Jingle

An all ages singing, dancing, magic, circus show spectacular
Dec 7-10
White Christmas, Movie World

Joy To The World at White Christmas

Experience a dazzling Christmas spectacular at Movie World
Dec 8-23
Jurassic World by Brickman

Jurassic World by Brickman

The largest LEGO® brick exhibition in Australia! 
Dec 8-Jul 14
QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

Brisbane’s best local independent makers and their handmade goods
Dec 9
City of Logan Christmas Carols

City of Logan Christmas Carols

Get into the festive spirit at City of Logan Christmas Carols
Dec 9
Merry Mixology: A Boozy Christmas Cabaret

Merry Mixology

A brand new, unique, and immersive holiday experience
Dec 10-22
A Cracker Kransky Christmas QPAC

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

A crock pot of cracker hits with The Kransky Sisters!
Dec 19-24
Metaverse of Magic, QPAC

Metaverse of Magic

The world's first interactive magic spectacular
From Jan 4
Tom Gleeson: Gear

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane
May 10
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