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What's On In Brisbane This Weekend

From Brisbane's leading comedy festival, circus fun house, and Alice Cooper to a new wine bar, Italian patisserie-cafe and foodie's bistro, the top things to do this weekend around Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024
More than 130 comedians will descend on Brisbane, with over 300 hilarious events happening across 4 iconic venues
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Circus Fun House
With dazzling costumes, daring aerial stunts, breathtaking acrobatics & side-splitting comedy, this show has it all
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The Woman In Black
The Woman in Black, QPAC
Susan Hill's acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt's brilliant stage adaptation
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Brisbane Bel Canto
Opera Queensland
Brisbane Bel Canto is a new week-long festival of beloved Italian operas, featuring superstar soprano Jessica Pratt
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Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s breathtaking new musical, Beauty and the Beast, is enchanting audiences at QPAC until June 9
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Be Awesome for Autism
Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear, and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day
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Star Wars Experience
Westfield & Disney have launched an amazing interactive Star Wars experience at Westfield Chermside for a limited time only
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Sip, Savour & Soirée
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast
This fabulous long brunch extravaganza includes free flowing drinks, a feast for the senses, live entertainment & lawn games
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Pandemonium 2024
Pandemonium 2024 Eatons Hill Hotel
Get ready for Pandemonium - Australia's newest rock festival is coming to Eatons Hill Hotel, headlined by rock icon
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MUST DO COMING UP
Mother's Day Dining
OPA Restaurant
Celebrate Mother's Day at these top restaurants, guaranteed to impress Mum, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining
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Planes, Trains And Autos
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich
Planes, Trains and Autos returns to the City of Ipswich for 3 adrenaline-charged days including thrilling displays and
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Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter
Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea
Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter with a seafood buffet, yum cha lunch, elegant high tea, or
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Buddha Birth Day Festival
Buddha Birth Day Festival
Queensland's biggest Buddha Birth Day celebration returns to the Chung Tian Temple for 3 huge days of festivities
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An Evening with Vika & Linda
Vika and Linda
Spend an evening with Vika and Linda Bull, accompanied by grand piano, for a very special concert at QPAC
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Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo
Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo
Vertigo’s Sunday Brunch is live just in time for Mother’s Day, offering a thrilling one-of-a-kind experience at
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Emma Donovan
Emma Donovan
Don't miss ARIA-nominated, award-winning Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan when she performs at
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Choral Spectacular
Choral Spectacular
Queensland Choir, Brisbane Chorale & Brisbane Symphony Orchestra combine for this much-loved annual event
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Mother's Day at Old Government House
Cuisine on Cue High Tea
Treat your mother to an unforgettable Mother's Day High Tea in the splendid surrounds of Old Government House
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Joyce Yang
Joyce Yang
Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane by popular demand performing works by Tchaikovsky and
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West End Shoe Sale
Brisbane's biggest and best ladies shoe sale is back for 3 days only, with over 2,000 pairs priced from just $20
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Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek
Walkabout Creek
Say thank you to Mum this Mother's Day by treating her to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds
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Louder Than Love
Louder Than Love
An unmissable concert experience that will transport you back to days when angst was anthems and head banging was holy
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Mumbleberry
Mumbleberry
Customise a gourmet hamper full of goodies that you know Mum will love and devour at Mumbleberry
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The Pet Show
The Pet Show
Australia's favourite Pet Show is the purrfect day out for the entire family, with Bluey & Bingo, The Wonderdogs and
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Led Zeppelin IV Live
ARC, Australian Rock Collective
One of the greatest rock albums of all time will be brought to life on stage when ARC return to Brisbane in June
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Powerhouse Store
Powerhouse Store
This Mother's Day, shop considered gifts from Powerhouse Store, located within the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse
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Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo
PCB Expo
Australia's largest Baby Expo is coming to Brisbane in June for 2 huge days of shopping, expert advice and much
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ANZAC DAY
What's Open ANZAC Day
What is open for dining and drinking on ANZAC Day public holiday in Brisbane
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Bonsai House
Bonsai House, Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, Japanese plants, Len Webber, Brisbane City Council, Toowong, gardeners, plant lovers, cherry blossoms
One of Australia’s largest, publicly owned displays, the Bonsai House at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens offers a peaceful, tranquil place to admire these miniature marvels
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WHAT'S NEW
Lexus LBX
Lexus LBX
Introducing the new Lexus LBX - Lexus' most compact, yet highly sophisticated, modern, performance and technology driven SUV
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Gum Bistro
Gum Bistro is a charming and cosy foodie's restaurant occupying an historic West End shop
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Press'd Wine Co
A chic & breezy cheese, wine and spritz bar perched on the corner of Railway Terrace and Park Road
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TotalFusion Platinum Spa
TotalFusion Platinum Spa Newstead
TotalFusion Platinum Spa is a luxury oasis offering everything from radiant facials and deep tissue massages to laser treatments and beauty services
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Torrisi’s Delights
Torresi’s Delights Windsor
This charming café and patisserie, tucked away on a corner street, brings a taste of Italy to Windsor
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Functions at Stratton
Stratton Bar & Kitchen, Newstead
Looking for great EOFY function venue? Then check out these heritage-listed war igloos
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Buttery Boy
Buttery Boy brings stacks of buttery hot cakes with decadent toppings to the heart of Chinatown, Fortitude Valley
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Functions at X-Golf
Functions at X-Golf and Hey Caddy South Bank
The ultimate entertainment venue for private functions, from corporate team building and small gatherings to kids birthday parties
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MUST DO GOLD COAST
KŌST Bar & Grill

A glamorous beach pavilion style bar and restaurant at Broadbeach, encompassing the Gold Coast vibe

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Main St Provedore Eatery & Espresso

Located on Tamborine Mountain is this specialty pastry and coffee dispensary by day, and sophisticated fine diner by night

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Alma
Alma Surfers Paradise

Located opposite Surfers Paradise beach is this Mexican restaurant serving delicious eats all day, tasty tipples and ocean views

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Mexican Fiesta Month

Mexican Fiesta Month

Terraces Restaurant brings the vibrant flavours of Mexico to the Gold Coast
May 1-31

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7
Buddha Birth Day Festival

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Brisbane’s iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival is back!
May 3-5
Mad Science at QAGOMA

Mad Science

Ghastly creations, evil schemes and experiments gone wrong
May 3-Jun 23

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more
May 4
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs Brisbane

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

What better way is there to enjoy a free movie than under the stars
Until May 4
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6
Geoffrey Robertson KC - How do we Fix a Turbulent World?

Geoffrey Robertson KC

Join Geoffrey Robertson KC, one of the world's great legal minds
May 9
Tom Gleeson: Gear

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane
May 10
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EDITOR'S PICK

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear and bring the kids along to AEIOU Foundation's Brisbane Fun Run and Family Fun Day
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Be Awesome for Autism
MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining
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Mother's Day Dining
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Apr 26-28

From Brisbane's leading comedy festival, circus fun house and Alice Cooper live to a new wine bar & Italian patIsserie-cafe, the top things to do
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This Weekend Apr 26-28
THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha, and more
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Ten Funniest Acts

You've seen them on the small screen and social media, now here are 10 of the funniest shows to see at this year's festival
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Ten Funniest Shows BCF 2024
COMING UP

What's on in May in & around Brisbane

From mega comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, some of the top things to do in May
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What's On in May 2024 around Brisbane
HOT TICKET

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only
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Audra McDonald
Outdoor Cinema

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

Get out the picnic blanket and gather friends and family for a fabulous free night out under the stars
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Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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