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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!

Highland Cows CelticFest
Warwick
CelticFest
Oct 4-5
CelticFest Warwick invites you to #GetYourCountryCelticOn at Queensland’s biggest Celtic festival
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Bird art at the Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail
Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail
Oct 18-19, 25-26
The Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail brings together more than 40 artists across 23 locations, held over two art-filled weekends
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Shark scene in JAWS
Concert Hall QPAC
JAWS In Concert
Nov 22
Now celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen, accompanied live on stage by The Metropolitan Orchestra Brisbane
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Weekend Table
Oct 3-6
Weekend Table is a multi-day, multi-venue series of 12 unique culinary events hosted across the Toowoomba Region
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The Bogong's Song
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
The Bogong's Song – a call to Country
Sep 25 - Oct 4
The Bogong’s Song is a blend of storytelling, shadow puppetry, dance, and song created especially for primary-aged children.
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Clown at Halloween Eat Street Northshore
Hamilton
Halloween at Eat Street Northshore
Oct 31 - Nov 2
Brisbane’s favourite food and entertainment hub is about to get a haunting Halloween makeover!
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Child looking at sea creature
Stories From the Sea
Sep 20 - Oct 5
Stories from the Sea is a fantastic immersive spring school holiday program bursting with hands-on activities, storytelling and science
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Cast on stage The Lovers
Playhouse, QPAC
The Lovers
Sep 13 - Oct 5
A fresh, high-energy reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with an electrifying pop score, a dynamic live band, and a whole lot of heart
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Tables and chairs at Aloria
Aloria
Sky High Brunch
From Oct 19
Elevate your Sundays this spring with a Sky High Brunch at Aloria on Sky Deck, where you can indulge in an exquisite rooftop brunch experience
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Woman in cosplay at Supanova
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Supanova 2025
Nov 7-9
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Powers Up in Brisbane, with three massive days of fandom, technology, and pop culture
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QSO performing Cinematic
Concert Hall, QPAC
Cinematic - The Oscars
Oct 24-25
Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s popular Cinematic concert returns to QPAC with an Oscar worthy lineup of movie music
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Hero for Melbourne Cup at Victoria Park's Bistro
Victoria Park
Melbourne Cup at Victoria Park Bistro
Nov 4
Melbourne Cup at Victoria Park's Bistro - great food, good vibes, all the action, minus the fuss.
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Entrance to Spooky Putt Putt
Victoria Park
Spooky Putt Putt
Sep 19- Nov 2
Victoria Park's Spooky Putt Putt is a world of spooktacular fun, with creepy clowns, zombies & ghosts
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Outside eating area riverviews Rosé Garden Customs House
Customs House
Whispering Angel Rosé Garden
From Sep 16
Brisbane’s most glamorous spring pop-up is back, and it’s more enchanting than ever.
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Women in dresses and hats Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival
Eagle Farm & Doomben Racecourse
Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival
Oct 11 - Nov 4
Don your fascinators, as the Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival is back at Eagle Farm & Doomben Racecourses
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peeople at entrance to chill festival
Salisbury
Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival
Nov 1-2
Two days of superhot spice will be happening at the inaugural Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival
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Archie Moore: kith and kin

Archie Moore's kith and kin makes its Australian premiere at GOMA
Until Oct 18, 2026
Poster of The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

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Oct 7-19
Queensland Chamber Orchestra on stage at Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Stories and music create the unforgettable - as Camerata has captured
Oct 9
Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Brisbane Writers Festival has launched its 2025 program
Oct 9-12
Headshot of Leanne Kenneally

Leanne Kenneally & Alex Raineri

One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally
Oct 10 & 11

Ariat Warwick Rodeo

Bringing together the best of Australian rodeo, campdrafting & country hospitality
Oct 20-26
Drinks on Lawn in front of Milton House

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar
Oct 10 - Nov 2
Customers looking at plants at the Plantapalooza Plant Festival

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market
Oct 11
Cast dancing on RPAC stage

Waltzing the Wilarra

Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night
Oct 11
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Picnic at Kangaroo Point Cliffs
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Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane
Exterior of Brisbane Powerhouse
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Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) unveils an exciting new chapter with a star-studded program of events, held for the first time at the Brisbane Powerhouse
Read more
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Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore
THIS WEEKEND

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From a 2 day CelticFest, The Veronicas at The Triffid. a stunning art exhibition and Oktoberfest at Eat Street to a mega country music festival, the top things to do this long weekend
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People seated on lawn at Night Feast
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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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People at Recovered Futures Art Exhibition
MUST SEE

Recovered Futures Art Exhibition

A huge exhibition showcasing 300 stunning works from more than 217 artists with lived mental health experience is taking over King George Square
Read more
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Stage at The Long Sunset
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The Long Sunset

After a massive sellout in 2024, The Long Sunset is back - and this year it’s setting up camp in Boonah for 3 unforgettable days
Read more
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Indoor equipment at Jungle Adventure Play
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September School Holiday Guide

Spring into the September school holidays with these fantastic activities, shows and events in and around Brisbane
Read more
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The Summit Restaurant
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50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

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