Whats On In Brisbane In August 2024

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

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

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens have been illuminated in spectacular style with a whole new immersive Lightscape experience

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True Grit QLD

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 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

GOMA lights up after dark every Friday until October 4, offering after-hours access to the stunning Iris van Herpen exhibition

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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

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

The Goblin King has taken 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'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

In great news for Brisbane, the season has been extended for Strut & Fret's electrifying show LIMBO - THE RETURN

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GreazeFest 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Brisbane’s historic Government House in Paddington is holding a special Open Day on Sunday, celebrating all that is Queensland

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Ekka 2024

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 returns to QPAC with a jam-packed program in celebration of First Nations arts and culture

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Olympic Live Sites

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

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

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?

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

The past and present converge in a mesmerising display of photography spanning 1890-2024, in this captivating free exhibition

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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

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

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

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 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

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

Ipswich's signature history festival features blacksmithing workshops, haunting ghost tours, historical dances, heritage talks and

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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

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 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

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