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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) returns with the greatest show afloat at Sanctuary Cove's vibrant Marine Village

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The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) returns with the greatest show afloat at Sanctuary Cove's vibrant Marine Village

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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!

Ten Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival
Apr 23-May 25
Australia's funniest comedians are set to descend on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up
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MBFWF Apex park Woody Point
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival 2025
Aug 22-24
For the first time, the festival is introducing a Concierge team to assist groups of eight people or more
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Ipswich Pet & Reptile Expo
Ipswich Showgrounds
Ipswich Pet & Reptile Expo
Jun 21 & 22
Come along to the Ipswich Pet & Reptile Expo for two fun-filled days of all things furry, scaly, and everything in between!

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Colleen Sam The Kalkadoons
State Library of Queensland
The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons
Mar 22 - Aug 24
A free exhibition of artworks, animations and digital stories by Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman and visual artist Colleen Sam
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Women looking at art IAG
Ipswich Art Gallery
Don't Get Too Comfortable
Until Jun 1
Escape into a realm of imagination with Ipswich Art Gallery's latest exhibition, featuring recurring motifs of wild animals, nature and
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Brisbane Comedy Festival 2025
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2025
Apr 23-May 25
Comedy heavyweights and rising stars will descend on Brisbane, with over 140 hilarious events happening across 4 iconic venues
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Diners clinking glasses at Bacchus Restaurant
South Brisbane
Autumn at Bacchus Restaurant
Bacchus diners are in for a treat in autumn, with Chef de Cuisine Marco Sfamurri having just unveiled his menu for the cooler months
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Artwork by marru QAG
Queensland Art Gallery
'marru I the unseen visible'
Mar 15 - Aug 3
'marru | the unseen visible' is a stunning free exhibition of new painting, photography and moving image works by artist Danie Mellor
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Crowd of people at Careers & Employment Expo
BCEC
Careers & Employment Expo
Jun 12-14
Find career opportunities for all ages at Queensland's biggest careers and employment expo over two huge days
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Out of the Box graphic poster
QPAC Brisbane
Out Of The Box Festival 2025
Jun 17-22
QPAC’s much-loved festival for children 8 years and under is back with a rich arts program, curated to nurture children’s creativity and imagination
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Alan Davies MDB
Concert Hall, QPAC
Alan Davies: Think Ahead
Dec 6
Alan Davies announces his return to Australia with brand new show 'Think Ahead'!
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Trio of magicians Theatre of Magic
Rydges Fortitude Valley
Theatre Of Magic
Every Friday & Saturday
Experience an enchanting evening of out-of-this-world magic at Rydges Fortitude Valley every Friday and Saturday at Brisbane's Theatre Of Magic
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Kids horseriding at Moggill Sunday Farm Day
Moggill
Moggill Sunday Farm Day
The first Sunday of every month
The perfect escape from the city, where kids and adults can enjoy hands-on animal encounters, fresh country air, and a relaxed, fun-filled atmosphere
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Plate of ribs, chips and coleslaw, The Jungle Smokehouse North Lakes
North Lakes
The Jungle Smokehouse
Every Fri & Sat
Jungle Adventure Play North Lakes is turning up the heat with The Jungle Smokehouse – serving up high-quality, slow-smoked meats every Friday and Saturday from 12-8pm
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Two young people making art, Micro Museum Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
Micro Museum
From Mar 22
A dedicated space inside Museum of Brisbane for creative kids of all ages, Micro Museum brings big ideas, imagination and inquisitiveness to life
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Young people at Ancient Egypt exhibition
Queensland Museum
Discovering Ancient Egypt Events
Until Aug 2025
Families can explore Queensland Museum's incredible Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition after hours every Friday in February
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Josephine Wants to Dance

Josephine Wants to Dance

A hilarious musical about self-discovery, ballet, hip-hop and … a kangaroo!
Jul 8 & 9
Knights jousting at Abbey Medieval Festival

Abbey Medieval Festival

Journey back in time at the Abbey Medieval Festival 2025!
Jul 11-13
Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man: The Musical is an epic musical adventure based on the bestselling series from Dav Pilkey
July 09-12
Wuthering Heights

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

Dress up in red for a real life re-enactment of the famous Wuthering Heights film clip
Jul 19
Brief Encounter, QPAC

Brief Encounter

Discover one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema!
July 19
Woman jogging in Jetty2Jetty

Jetty 2 Jetty

Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run
Jul 20
Clancestry artwork

Clancestry 2025

Clancestry returns to QPAC with jam-packed program
Jul 23-Aug 10
Clancestry - The Visitors

Clancestry - The Visitors

The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 23-26
Clancestry - Wata

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 31
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