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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!

Jane Harper, In Conversation with Jane Harper
Brisbane Powerhouse
In Conversation with Jane Harper
Oct 21
Join bestselling author Jane Harper at Brisbane Powerhouse to celebrate the release of her new standalone crime novel.
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Main actor in Whitefella Yella Tree
La Boite Theatre
Whitefella Yella Tree
Oct 23 - Nov 8
A First Nations love story set on the brink of history premieres in Queensland at La Boite
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Weekend-Table---Cake-Date TCOF
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Cake Date
Oct 6
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers will end this year's festtivities on a sweet note, with the launch of its scrumptious new event, Cake Date
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dancers outside Brisbane City Hall
Museum of Brisbane
The People’s Dancefloor
Aug 30 - Oct 6
Grab your leg warmers and slip into your sequins for this dance party right in the heart of the city!
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Flowers outside The Terrace sign at Sky High Champagne Hour at the Emporium Hotel
Emporium Hotel, South Bank
Sky High Champagne Hour
Until Oct 20
Spring is upon us and the Terrace at Emporium Hotel South Bank has been transformed into a floral sanctuary
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Neon Comedy sign on wall
Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
Comedy Open Mic Night
Oct 24
Get up and have a go! This is your chance to see if you’ve got what it takes to make an audience laugh!
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Adi-Laxmi The God of Small Things
Queensland Art Gallery
The God of Small Things
Sep 20 - Oct 5
A world-leading conservation project and free exhibition showcasing a collection of artworks by iconic Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma’s
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Quentin Bryce
Brisbane Powerhouse
In Conversation: Dame Quentin Bryce
Oct 22
The official Queensland launch of Quentin Bryce: The Authorised Biography, in conversation with Honourable Anna Bligh AC
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Helicopter landing Aviation High School
Aviation High School
Aerospace Experience Day 2025
Oct 11
Aviation High is hosting its annual Aerospace Experience Day with rocket launching, flight simulators, drones, helicopter landings and more
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Crowd at Redcliffe Markets Festival of Frights 2025
Redcliffe Markets
Festival of Frights 2025
Oct 25
Ghouly good times are ahead, as Redcliffe Markets prepares for their annual Festival of Frights!
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Tables with views at Aloria The Star Brisbane
The Star Brisbane
An Evening with Henschke at Aloria
Oct 30
Indulge in An Evening With Henschke at Aloria, one of Brisbane's best restaurants, where elevated dining meets one of Australia’s most revered wine legacies
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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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Headshot of Noni Hazlehurst
Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
The Lark
Oct 15-26
Starring Noni Hazlehurst, The Lark is a one-woman, powerful and moving meditation on life, death and change
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Gwendolyn Grant Under a Modern Sun: Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s exhibition
QAG
Under a Modern Sun: Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s
Aug 16 - Jan 26
Under a Modern Sun showcases the work of Qld artists and those working in the state in the middle decades of the twentieth century.
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Headshot of Nikki Britton
Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
Comedy @ The Butter Factory
Nov 8
Get ready to laugh out loud as the Comedy@The Butter Factory series returns for the final time this year
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Hero Image Da Vinci Machines
Moreton Bay
Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life
Aug 9 - Nov 2
City of Moreton Bay Museums offer a unique glimpse into Da Vinci’s timeless insights into anatomy, engineering, nature, and art
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
A wild ride through love, lust & lunacy!
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