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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

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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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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!

Tamborine Mountain

Sunset Heaven Ryokan & Spa Experiences

September 20 & October 25

Escape to Tamborine Mountain to experience two extraordinary experiences at Sunset Heaven Ryokan & Spa

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2026

Tamworth Country Music Festival

Jan 16-25

Australia’s largest and longest running music festival returns for its 54th year with an epic 10-day program of fun-fillled events

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Tangalooma Island Resort

Whale Watching Cruise

Jun 21 - Oct 15

Whale watching season has officially arrived, and there’s no better place to catch Brisbane’s Best Breach than with Tangalooma Island Resort

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2025

What's On in Brisbane in September

From Brisbane Festival and iconic spring festivals to Bridge to Brisbane, music concerts and stunning art exhibitions

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Brisbane Powerhouse

Romeo & Juliet

Oct 17-18

Bell Shakespeare returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with Romeo & Juliet, marking the company's 1st performance there in 14 years.

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Opera Queensland Studio

Leanne Kenneally & Alex Raineri

Oct 10 & 11

One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally will be joined by Alex Raineri in Songs of Light and Sky

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Story Bridge Adventure Climb

A climb to the summit of Brisbane's most iconic landmark should be on everyone's bucket list

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Brisbane Powerhouse

The Lucky Country

Oct 22-25

The smash-hit new musical The Lucky Country is heading to Brisbane Powerhouse this October as part of Melt Festival.

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Murarrie

Breakfast at Brewdog

What’s the craic? There’s a new reason to get out of bed in the morning as BrewDog has just announced their brand-new breakfast offering!

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Commissariat Store

Queens Wharf Heritage Walking Tours

Until Oct 31

The Queen's Wharf Heritage Walking Tour gives a fascinating insight into the hidden stories of Brisbane's development, from a Penal Settlement

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Carseldine Farmers Market

Barktoberfest

Oct 18

BARKTOBERFEST: Brisbane’s most pup-ular event returns for 2025!

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Brisbane CBD

Queens Wharf Precinct Public Art Tour

Step into Brisbane’s ever-evolving story with a fascinating guided walking tour through the Queen’s Wharf Precinct

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GOMA

Wonderstruck

Jun 28 - Oct 6

Visitors of all ages will find wonder and awe in the everyday with Wonderstruck, a major free exhibition at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art

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Skylore - The Rainbow Serpent Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival 2025

Sep 5-27

A Citywide celebration of World Premieres, Major Collaborations and Homegrown Heroes in Louise Bezzina’s Epic Final Festival.

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South Brisbane

Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Queensland Museum, founded in 1862, is the keeper of the state's historical collections dating back to colonial times

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St Stephen's Cathedral

Eonarium Enlightenment

From Jul 5

EONARIUM Enlightenment is a captivating, audiovisual, immersive experience set to make its Australian debut at St Stephen’s Cathedral

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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

The 39 Steps

A turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash

Oct 7-19

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

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

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar

Oct 10 - Nov 2

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 11

Waltzing the Wilarra

Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night

Oct 11

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

Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

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

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

This Weekend Oct 3-6

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

What's On in November 2025