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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

Read On

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!

State Library of Queensland

Gallery Walk

Immerse yourself in art, culture and history with State Library's Gallery Walk - a fascinating, self-guided tour

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Auchenflower

Brisbane Celtic Festival

Oct 12

Brisbane Celtic Festival is a lively celebration of Celtic culture, bringing together the best of music, dance, and tradition at Moorlands Park

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Qag

Australian Collection

An expansive reimagined collection of great artworks from our country is permanently on show at QAG

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Best Of Melbourne Cup In Brisbane

Looking for where to celebrate the race that stops the nation? Here's some venues can bet on to make Melbourne Cup Day a winning occasion

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Brisbane Powerhouse

Vertigo

Brisbane's first vertical restaurant situated four storeys above ground has just opened, offering a unique, thrilling dining experience

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Riverlife

Friday Night Paddle & Prawns

Why not experience something different one Friday night and take to the water with Riverlife’s night kayak

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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