Brisbane Festival 2021
Various Venues
Brisbane Festival is set to return in September with a Brightly Brisbane program of exciting events and experiences for all ages and interests, from young families and late-night revelers to four-legged friends, from September 3 to 25, 2021.
The uniquely Brisbane program invites locals and visitors alike to re-emerge, re-connect, and celebrate our city with a spectacular line-up of world-class talent, cutting edge collaborations, award-winning performances, surprising venues, and a brand new Festival hub.
Held over 23 days, the Festival will commission 18 new works, stage 15 world premieres and deliver 139 productions across a staggering 223 locations - and more than half of the events free.
The hugely-anticipated, world premiere season of Boy Swallows Universe by Brisbane's best-selling author Trent Dalton will run throughout the Festival from August 30 to October 3 at QPAC...more
A new floating art experience cruising between South Bank and Northshore, Brisbane's Art Boat is guaranteed to be a Festival highlight, with multisensory inflatable installations, live performances and a pop-up bar...more
Landing on Brisbane’s Art Boat for the first two weeks of the Festival before grounding at Northshore, Hamilton for the remainder, Airship Orchestra is set to light up your September days and nights...more
Discover bright times at Northshore, where on Wednesday evenings you can check out Brisbane's Art Boat while it's moored, explore the magical art installations, and enjoy a drink at the riverside bar while listening to free live music...more
Created by internationally renowned artist Florentijn Hofman, the glorious Gouldian Finches will fly back to Brisbane this September and perch atop iconic Brisbane locations to surprise and delight passers-by...more
Gatsby meets Coachella at Razzle Dazzle Riot! This roaring evening brings together a glam squad of drag bombshells and badass babes for an opulent overload of sequins, song and circus, at South Bank Piazza from September 3 to 7...more
South Bank Piazza will host a fashion show like no other on September 5, with Walking in Two Worlds involving designers from across Australia and local models, showcasing Indigenous fashion, dance, film and live music...more
Imaginaria allows you to immerse yourself in shimmering light sculptures and vast architectural inflatables, including a giant inflatable bubble, navigate a futuristic light maze or jump into a cosmic abyss from September 3 to 25...more
Let's Be Friends Furever is a crowd-sourced homage to our four-legged friends that will transform the Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre into our city's artiest off-leash dog area from September 16 to 25...more
At Auntie's Fiafia Night, you'll experience a celebratory night of Pacific song and dance with Casus Circus and ‘pati pati po’ the night away at South Bank Piazza...more
A standout smash in 2020, Street Serenades hits the burbs again with big-name artists such as Boy & Bear, Christine Anu, Montaigne and Queensland Ballet, as well as showstopping performances spanning circus, cabaret, dance, DJ sets and live music...more
Plus, BOQ Festival Garden, the brand-new hub at South Bank, will feature free live entertainment, roving performers, school holiday fun, delicious street food, pop-up bars and a mysterious interactive adventure...more
In case Ms. Rona pays Brisbane a visit and events can’t go ahead, Brisbane Festival will do quick and easy refunds for everyone. So, grab your tickets and dive into the Festival – it's going to be a blast!
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Brisbane Festival
Various venues
Sep 3-25, 2021