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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!

People dining at The Star Christmas
Christmas Day Dining at The Star Brisbane
Dec 25
Looking for somewhere special to dine on Christmas Day? The Star Brisbane is putting on a festive celebration like no other
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Circus performer Flipside Circus
Flipside Circus
Maybe It's Only Us
Nov 27 - Dec 7
Maybe It’s Only Us is a bold, immersive performance that throws audiences into the chaos of a failed music festival
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Cast on stage at A Very Naughty Christmas Twelfth Night Theatre
Twelfth Night Theatre
A Very Naughty Christmas
Dec 11-21
Australia’s favourite adults-only Christmas comedy returns to tickle your tinsel and unwrap a few surprises
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Steve Lopes painting Half House Trenton at his Exhibition ‘Everyone’s Amazing’ at Mitchell Fine Art
Mitchell Fine Art
Steve Lopes: ‘Everyone’s Amazing’
Until Nov 15
Steve Lopes has returned to Mitchell Fine Art with a new exhibition capturing the rich experience of our existence
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Woman in cosplay at Supanova
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Supanova 2025
Nov 7-9
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is set to power up in Brisbane, with three massive days of fandom, technology, and pop culture
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People browsing stalls QAGOMA Christmas Design Market
GOMA
QAGOMA Christmas Design Market
Nov 29-30
The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever, showcasing Brisbane’s most talented makers and creatives
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Outside of Queensland Museum by night
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
A Night at the Museum
Nov 28
A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages, held after hours at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
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Three First Nations women wearing fashions by First Nations designers at Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Museum of Brisbane
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
From Nov 22
Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive in a bold new exhibition at Museum of Brisbane
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Woman walking next to cars in Maggie Cheung Clean 2004 at the GOMA Hong Kong Cinema
Hong Kong Cinema at GOMA
Oct 24 - Nov 30
GOMA’s Australian Cinémathèque will present two extraordinary programs celebrating the legacy and influence of Hong Kong cinema
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Christmas decorations at Prop House
The Prop House Collective
Christmas Decorations Brisbane
Until Dec 24
The festive season is upon us, and The Prop House Collective's Christmas Decorations Brisbane is where you'll find all of the Christmas decor you'll ever need
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Entry to Night Feast 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse
Night Feast
Oct 15 - Nov 9
Night Feast returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with a vibrant feasting menu of food, immersive art and live music
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Shoppers inside Closet Cleanout
Brisbane Markets
Closet Cleanout
Nov 15
Brisbane’s biggest pre-loved fashion market will transform Brisbane Markets the city’s go-to destination for fresh produce into a fashion hotspot
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Man on stage juggling knives at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo
BCEC
Oddities & Curiosities Expo
Nov 29-30
For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre, the Oddities & Curiosities Expo features vendors with all things weird
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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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BCC-All-choir
Concert Hall, QPAC
Handel's Messiah
Dec 2
No festive season is complete without the glorious sound of Handel’s Messiah, the quintessential Christmas classic
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Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone
BCEC
Home Alone In Concert
Dec 5-6
A true holiday favourite, Home Alone in Concert features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and entertaining score performed live to film
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Three First Nations women wearing fashions by First Nations designers at Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive
From Nov 22
Aerial view of Milton Xmas Markets

Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market
Nov 22
Circus performer Flipside Circus

Maybe It's Only Us

When everything falls apart, what holds us together?
Nov 27 - Dec 7
Outside of Queensland Museum by night

A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages
Nov 28
People browsing stalls QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year
Nov 29-30
Santa between carriages at QPSR

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages
Nov 29
Chalets and tree Scandinavian Christmas market

Scandi Christmas Market

Brisbane's annual twilight Scandi Christmas Market is popping up in Woolloongabba
Nov 29
Boats moored at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market

Scenic Rim Christmas Markets to add festive produce cheer
Nov 29
Man on stage juggling knives at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre
Nov 29-30
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Window seating at Supernormal
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Lighting of Christmas Tree Brisbane
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Queensland Ballet's favourite festive tradition returns
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