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Livewire

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

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!

1000 Voices Rainbow Choir
South Bank
1000 Voices
Nov 8-9
Melt Festival is excited to close this year's celebrations with an unforgettable moment of song with 1000 Voices
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Bernadette Peters on couch
BCEC
An Evening with Bernadette Peters
Oct 24
The Broadway icon will perform an exclusive show at Melt Festival 2025, in what will be her first Australian performance in over a decade
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Customers looking at plants at the Plantapalooza Plant Festival
Rocklea
Plantapalooza Plant Festival
Oct 11
The Plantapalooza Plant Festival, a celebration of spring and all things plants, returns to the Saturday Fresh Market
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Women on Sky Deck The Star Brisbane
Melbourne Cup at The Star Brisbane
Nov 4
The Star Brisbane will come alive with colour, bubbles, and dazzling entertainment and unique experiences to suit every taste
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The Big Hose out front of GOMA
GOMA
The Big Hose
The Big Hose, an artist-designed play sculpture in the form of an oversized 119 metre-long garden hose has taken up residence outside GOMA
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Grand parade TCOF
Toowoomba
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2025
Sep 12-Oct 6
Celebrating 76 years, Toowoomba’s iconic carnival is back with an amazing line-up of floral displays, foodie experiences and
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Matey's: Diny & George (2025), Craig & Karl
Brisbane Quarter
Matey's: Diny & George (2025), Craig & Karl
Until Oct 2
Brisbane Quarter has become brighter with the arrival of Matey’s: Diny & George by internationally acclaimed artists Craig & Karl
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Group of people doing cheers with drinks at End of Year Celebrations at Victoria Park
Herston
End of Year Celebrations at Victoria Park
Plan your way — book a festive function with skyline views or a casual bistro catch-up with no minimum spend for small groups
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Drag queens at the bar at Let’s Play Blingo
The Star Brisbane
Let’s Play Blingo
From Sep 18
Let’s Play Blingo is hitting LiveWire with all the glitz, sass, and shade you never knew bingo needed, very second Thursday night
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People holding beers at Oktoberfest at The Hills
Morningside
Oktoberfest at The Hills
Oct 18 & 19
Put on your best lederhosen and dirndls as Oktoberfest at The Hills of Rivermakers brings the spirit of Munich to Brisbane
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Crowd under lights at Town Square
Westfield Mt Gravatt
Diwali
Oct 17
Get ready to experience the magic of Diwali at Westfield Mt Gravatt when Town Square is transformed into a vibrant festival space
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SIX60 Live
Kingston Butter Factory
SIX60 Live
Nov 2
The highest-selling live band in New Zealand history, SIX60 are bringing their electrifying live show to Kingston Butter Factory
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Jonathon Moran with a red backdrop of flowers
Brisbane Powerhouse
In Conversation with Jonathon Moran
Oct 24
Join entertainment journalist and podcast host Jonathon ‘J.Mo’ Moran as he brings his hit book Mental as Anyone to the stage
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Crowd in front ot stage The Long Sunset
Boonah
The Long Sunset
Oct 31 - Nov 2
After a massive sellout in 2024, The Long Sunset is back - and this year it’s setting up camp in Boonah for three unforgettable days of music, art and adventure!
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Headshot of Bill Bryson
The Best of Bill Bryson - Live on Stage
Feb 18
Join best-selling author Bill Bryson as he shares the major advances of science uncovered in his complete rewrite of the biggest-selling popular science book
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Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Writers Festival 2025
Oct 9-12
Brisbane Writers Festival will bring a star-studded program of events when it is held for the first time this year at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

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

A turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash
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
EDITOR'S PICK

Best Picnic Spots Around Brisbane

When it comes to picnic spots, Brisbane offers no shortage of stunning locations to lay out a rug and soak up the spring sunshine. Here's 8 of the best
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Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane
Exterior of Brisbane Powerhouse
MUST DO

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
Brisbane Writers Festival 2025
Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 3-6

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
Read more
This Weekend Oct 3-6
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
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
Recovered Futures
Stage at The Long Sunset
HOT TICKET

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
The Long Sunset
Indoor equipment at Jungle Adventure Play
THE GUIDE

September School Holiday Guide

Spring into the September school holidays with these fantastic activities, shows and events in and around Brisbane
Read more
September School Holidays 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
Read more
Best Restaurants in Brisbane
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