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LiveWire brings a unique twist to the city's live entertainment scene with a genre-bending lineup spanning music, drag bingo and so much more

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LiveWire brings a unique twist to the city's live entertainment scene with a genre-bending lineup spanning music, drag bingo and so much more

Read On Livewire

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!

Hero Image - In Conversation with William Mcinnes
Brisbane Powerhouse
In Conversation with William McInnes
Oct 26
Bestselling author and actor William McInnes brings a collection of stories about Australian summers to Brisbane Powerhouse
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Queensland Chamber Orchestra on stage at Camerata: Your Eternal Memories
RPAC
Camerata: Your Eternal Memories
Oct 9
Stories shape us. Music moves us. Together, they create the unforgettable - as Camerata has captured in Your Eternal Memories.
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Cast dancing on RPAC stage
RPAC
Waltzing the Wilarra
Oct 11
Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night of nostalgia at RPAC
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Tables at Lurleen's set for event
2025
Melbourne Cup at Sirromet
Nov 4
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in classic style this year at Sirromet’s stunning signature dining destination, Lurleen's
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Women singing Sing Out Sister The Star Event Centre
The Star Brisbane
Sing Out Sister
Nov 30
The #1 Ladies Only Sing and Dance Along Party is coming to The Star Brisbane Event Centre for an unforgettable afternoon of fun
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GOMA
Archie Moore: kith and kin
Until Oct 18, 2026
Archie Moore's kith and kin makes its Australian premiere at GOMA, the first time the artwork has been diaplayed since winning the Golden Lion Awars
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Drinks on Lawn in front of Milton House
Milton House Spring Social
Oct 10 - Nov 2
Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar set to transform historic Milton House's lawn into a festival of spring
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Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Good Food & Wine Show
Oct 24-26
Get ready to sip, shop, snack and sample when Australia’s favourite culinary celebration, the Good Food & Wine Show returns
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King-of-Forks AIFF
Palace Centro James St
Australia Independent Film Festival
Oct 31 - Nov 1
AIFF returns to showcase the very best Australian & International short films, documentaries and animations at Palace Cimemas, James St
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Ballerina in The Nutcracker Qld Ballet
Queensland Ballet
The Nutcracker
Dec 5-13
Step into a world of sugar plums, rat kings, and sparkling crystals as Queensland Ballet returns with its favourite Christmas tradition
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The Kransky Sisters performing A Cracker Kransky Christmas at QPAC
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
A Cracker Kransky Christmas
Dec 16-21
Pack your mince pies and Christmas spirits, The Kransky Sisters are bringing their fabulously festive show back to Brisbane
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Poster of The 39 Steps
Playhouse, QPAC
The 39 Steps
Oct 7-19
The turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash that mixes Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos
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Crowd at Urban-Country-music-festival
Caboolture
Urban Country Music Festival
Oct 4
Urban Country Music Festival is back with a day of outstanding live music, entertainment and community spirit at Caboolture Showgrounds
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Women holding beer steins Oktoberfest at Eat Street Northshore
Hamilton
Oktoberfest at Eat Street Northshore
Oct 3-5
Brisbane, dust off your dirndl and lederhosen's - Oktoberfest is coming to Eat Street Northshore!
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People looking at art Recovered Futures Art Exhibition
Brisbane City
Recovered Futures Art Exhibition
Oct 3-8
Now in its 34th year, the huge free exhibition will showcase more than 300 works by 217 artists with lived experience of mental health challenges
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The Veronicas at Living Loud: 20 Years of Youngcare
The Triffid
Living Loud: 20 Years of Youngcare
Oct 3
Iconic Brisbane charity Youngcare is hosting a massive anniversary concert at The Triffid, headlined by The Veronicas
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Clown at Halloween Eat Street Northshore

Halloween at Eat Street Northshore

Eat Street Northshore is getting a haunting Halloween makover!
Oct 31 - Nov 2
Crowd in front ot stage The Long Sunset

The Long Sunset

After a massive sellout in 2024, The Long Sunset is back in Boonah!
Oct 31 - Nov 2
King-of-Forks AIFF

Australia Independent Film Festival

Brisbane's big festival of short films is back at Palace Cinemas
Oct 31 - Nov 1
peeople at entrance to chill festival

Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

Two days of superhot spice will be happening at the Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival
Nov 1-2
SIX60 Live

SIX60 Live

SIX60 are bringing their electrifying live show to Kingston Butter Factory
Nov 2
Women on Sky Deck The Star Brisbane

Melbourne Cup at The Star Brisbane

The Star Brisbane will come alive with colour, bubbles, and dazzling entertainment
Nov 4
Tables at Lurleen's set for event

Melbourne Cup at Sirromet

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in classic style this year at Sirromet
Nov 4
Woman in cosplay at Supanova

Supanova 2025

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Powers Up in Brisbane!
Nov 7-9
Headshot of Nikki Britton

Comedy @ The Butter Factory

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Comedy@The Butter Factory series returns
Nov 8
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People seated on lawn at Night Feast
COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Brisbane's top foodie night feast, Halloween at Eat Street, 2-day chilli festival, Melbourne Cup events and Supanova ComicCon to a free pop up riverside concert, what's on in November
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What's On in November 2025
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
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