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What's On in Brisbane in August

2024
Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival

From a mega food and wine festival, groundbreaking musical and Bowie on screen, to the Quandamooka music and culture festival, the top things to do around Brisbane in August:

Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival 2024
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival 2024
Tantalise your tastebuds at SEQ's biggest food festival, winding along Woody Point’s foreshore with views across Moreton Bay
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Lightscape
Lightscape City Botanic Gardens
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens have been illuminated in spectacular style with a whole new immersive Lightscape experience
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Straight from the Strait
Straight from the Strait QPAC
Get set for an unforgettable evening as the groundbreaking musical weaves together history, culture & the universal power of music
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True Grit QLD
True Grit, Scenic Rim
True Grit, the ultimate military-inspired obstacle challenge, returns to Kooralbyn in the heart of the Scenic Rim for two huge days of
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Australia in Space
Australia in Space
Australia in Space is an out-of-this-world exhibition packed with interactive and educational experiences for all ages & it's free
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Iris van Herpen
Iris van Herpen, GOMA, Brisbane
Join revellers and fashion lovers alike as GOMA lights up after dark, offering after-hours access to the stunning Iris van Herpen exhibition
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Louder Than Love
Louder Than Love
Be transported back to days when angst was anthems & head banging was holy at The Princess on Saturday with Louder Than Love
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Sip Happens Festival
Sip Happens Festival, The Triffid, Brisbane
This unique wine & music festival showcases small sustainable producers and up-and-coming local musos at The Triffid on Saturday
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The Cracked Actor: Bowie on Screen
GOMA, David Bowie, Labyrinth
The Goblin King is taking over GOMA - don't miss this rare chance to see an eclectic suite of films featuring pop-culture icon David Bowie
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Bangarra: Horizon
Bangarra: Horizon
Bangarra's brand-new work is a captivating, cross-cultural collaboration from two of the world's great First Nations
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Limbo - The Return
Strut & Fret, Limbo The Return
Strut & Fret's smash-hit circus cabaret is now playing at West End's chic and luxurious new theatre, as part of Brisbane Festival
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GreazeFest 2024
GreazeFest
GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture
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The Finns Tribute Band
The Finns Tribute Band
Celebrate the songs of Tim and Neil Finn, from Split Enz to Crowded House, when The Finns Tribute Band perform on Friday
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Quandamooka Festival
Quandamooka Festival
The much-loved Quandamooka Music and Cultural Festival returns to Minjerribah/Stradbroke Island for two nights and one day
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Elvis Presley Afloat
Elvis Presley Afloat MV Baroness
Put on those blue suede shoes and get ready to rock and roll when the Elvis Presley tribute cruise sets sail on the Brisbane River
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Straddie Arts Trail
Straddie Arts Trail
This weekend's 3-day Arts Trail will showcase more than 65 local artists & makers across all three townships on North Stradbroke Island
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Government House Open Day
Government House Open Day
Brisbane’s historic Government House in Paddington is holding a special Open Day on Sunday, celebrating all that is Queensland
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Teddy Bears Picnic Raceday
Teddy Bears Picnic Raceday
If you go down to Doomben on Saturday, you’re sure to find the Teddy Bears Picnic Raceday - a family-friendly race day with
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Ekka 2024
Ekka Brisbane Showgrounds
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, is back for 9 fun-filled days
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Clancestry 2024
Clancestry, QPAC
Clancestry returns to QPAC with a jam-packed program in celebration of First Nations arts and culture
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Olympic Live Sites
Olympic Live Sites, Westfield Chermside
Cheer on the Australian Olympic team as they go for gold at Westfield Chermside's 'Olympic Village', enjoy Olympic-themed events and
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GreazeFest 2024 – Live Music Australia Showcase
C.W. Stoneking, GreazeFest
Music lovers won't want to miss this epic all Australian Live Music Showcase headlined by Aria Award-winning C.W. Stoneking and
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Steph Tisdell in Conversation
Steph Tisdell
Join comedian, actor and writer Steph Tisdell at Brisbane Powerhouse, as she debuts her first young adult novel
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Who's in the Kitchen?
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival
Fifteen top chefs, including Matt Golinski, Dominique Rizzo and Adam Liaw, will showcase their culinary prowess live on stage
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New Light: Photography Now + Then
New Light: Photography Now + Then
The past and present converge in a mesmerising display of photography spanning 1890-2024 at MoB's brand-new free exhibition
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Jurassic Jam: 10 Years Strong
Jurassic Jam: 10 Years Strong
On Saturday, Brisbane's top business talents will trade their suits for guitars and take to The Triffid stage for a great cause
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Holey Moley & Hijinx Hotel
Holey Moley & Hijinx Hotel
A fantastical world of fun has opened on Brisbane's south side with the launch of Funlab’s Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel
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Mekka Raceday 2024
The annual, much-loved MEKKA Raceday returns to Doomben Racecourse on Saturday for the ultimate party day out
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MZAZA
MZAZA: The Birth & Death of Stars, Brisbane Powerhouse
Multi award-winning world music favourites MZAZA will perform their critically acclaimed show for one-night-only on Friday
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Ballet International Gala (BIG) V
Ballet International Gala (BIG) V, Concert Hall, QPAC
QPAC will host members of Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Ballet and more when the Ballet International Gala returns for one-night-only
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My Giving Table Bungalow Experience
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival
Discover the ultimate Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival experience with this exclusive dining event in a waterfront bungalow with
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The Sunrise
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra brings ‘The Sunrise’ concert series to the heritage-listed Old Museum on Thursday
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Mastering Children's Mental Health in the Digital Age
Mastering Children's Mental Health in the Digital Age
If you have a child on social media, this FREE event with leading Queensland neuroscientist, Professor Selena Bartlett, is for you!
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Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage
Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage
Ipswich's signature history festival features blacksmithing workshops, haunting ghost tours, historical dances, heritage talks and
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Shape of Water
Brisbane Quarter, Shape of Water
Art, flavours & fashion combine at Brisbane Quarter to celebrate GOMA's stunning Iris van Herpen exhibition, with themed cocktails and
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Composed Chaos
Composed Chaos by Emma Darrouzet
An evocative exhibition of bold neon abstract artworks by renowned artist Emma Darrouzet is now showing until August 20
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Luminous Festival
Luminous Festival, South Bank
LUMINOUS returns to South Bank bigger, better & brighter than ever, with delicious food, captivating performances & magical lantern parade
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Last Night: Blak Day Out
Emma Donovan
King St & The Tivoli have teamed up to deliver the ultimate street party on Saturday, with a stellar line-up of live music, street food, market stalls and
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Winter Fire Pit Experience
Sirromet Wines Winter Fire Pits
Warm up around an open fire as you sip mulled wine, nibble on gourmet treats and toast marshmallows
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Kingaroy Baconfest
Kingaroy Baconfest
Enjoy a 'pig day out' at this sizzling 3-day food festival held in the beautiful South Burnett region
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock is coming to QPAC for one-night-only
Oct 17
Sydney Dance Company

Sydney Dance Company

Australia's leading contemporary dance company returns to Brisbane
Oct 17-19
Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail

Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail

Discover this northside art trail over 2 art-filled weekends
October 19-20, October 26-27
Halloween Ghost Train

Halloween Ghost Train

All aboard the Halloween Ghost Train for a spooktacular journey
Oct 26
Hans: Disco Spektakulär

Hans: Disco Spektakulär

Cabaret superstar Hans is bringing his sensational show to Brisbane
Nov 7-10
Concierto, Paul Grabowsky, QPAC

Concierto

Experience an evening of musical brilliance with Paul Grabowsky
Nov 9
Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth

Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth

Italian violin virtuoso Davide Monti joins Camerata in concert
Nov 13
Prof Alice Roberts - From Cell to Civilisation

Prof Alice Roberts - From Cell to Civilisation

A fascinating talk on humankind, genetics & archaeology
Nov 20
Twilight in the Vineyard

Twilight in the Vines

A magical summer experience set amongst the vineyards
Until Mar 31
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