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WICKED

The Broadway sensation WICKED will cast a spell on audiences when it comes to QPAC & tickets are flying out the door

Read On WICKED

The Broadway sensation WICKED will cast a spell on audiences when it comes to QPAC & tickets are flying out the door

Read On WICKED

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!

Dinosaur Discovery
Tulmur Place
Dinosaur Discovery
Sep 16-29
Get ready to step back in time as Tulmur Place roars to life with the return of the ever-popular Dinosaur Discovery
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Festival of Food & Wine
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Festival of Food & Wine
Sep 13-15
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers' Festival of Food & Wine is a 3-day feast of food, wine & live music featuring a stellar line-up of
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GATHAA First Nations Markets
State Library of Queensland
GATHAA First Nations Markets
Sep 28
Join in the family fun on Saturday, September 28 and celebrate the world’s oldest surviving culture at State Library of Queensland
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Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail
Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail
October 19-20, October 26-27
The Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail brings together more than 40 artists across 22 locations, held over 2 art-filled weekends
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GOMA, David Bowie, Labyrinth
GOMA
The Cracked Actor: Bowie on Screen
Aug 17-Oct 5
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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Grimm, Shake & Stir, QPAC Brisbane
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
Grimm - Tales from the Brothers Grimm
From Aug 31
Brace yourself – Shake & Stir's bold adaptation of bedtime stories from the Brothers Grimm might just haunt your dreams
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Plied and Prejudice
Northshore Brisbane
Plied and Prejudice
Until Oct 6
A hilarious adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel, from the team behind A Very Naughty Christmas, is now showing at
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Rosé Garden Customs House
Customs House
Rosé Garden
From Sep 6
A gorgeous pink-hued Rosé Garden bar is popping up on Customs House's iconic riverside terrace
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Hans: Disco Spektakulär
Brisbane Powerhouse
Hans: Disco Spektakulär
Nov 7-10
Berlin’s beloved cabaret superstar Hans is bringing his sensational show, Hans: Disco Spektakulär, to Brisbane Powerhouse
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Requiem for the Living
The Old Museum
Requiem for the Living
Sep 21
Queensland Choir will perform Vivaldi's jubilant Baroque masterpiece Gloria and Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living at The Old Museum
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Strut & Fret, Limbo The Return
The West End Electric
Limbo - The Return
From Aug 29
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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Curtains Iona Performing Arts Centre
Iona Performing Arts Centre
Curtains
Sep 21-Oct 5
From the creators of Chicago and Cabaret is this hilarious musical theatre parody of whodunnit classics by Savoyards Musical Theatre Company
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New Light: Photography Now + Then
Museum of Brisbane
New Light: Photography Now + Then
Until Jul 13, 2025
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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Redcliffe KiteFest
Pelican Park, Clontarf
Redcliffe KiteFest
Sep 14-15
Get swept away in the fun, colour & excitement of the annual Redcliffe KiteFest - it's the ultimate weekend for the young and young at heart
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Grand Central Floral Parade, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Grand Central Floral Parade
Sep 21
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers' iconic Grand Central Floral Parade brings a kaleidoscope of colour to the Garden City with 85 floats and
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Australia in Space
Redcliffe Museum
Australia in Space
Aug 10-Nov 3
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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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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COMING UP

What's On in October In & Around Brisbane

WICKED the musical, stunning light spectaculars, Egyption exhibition, Sydney Dance Company and spooky putt putt, some top things to do around Brisbane in October
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What's On in October in Brisbane
The Broadway sensation lands in Brisbane!
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