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Sunset Cinema

Screening a fantastic mix of new releases, family favourites, and all-time classics from its new riverside location until May 11

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Screening a fantastic mix of new releases, family favourites, and all-time classics from its new riverside location until May 11

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!

PCB Expo
BCEC

Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo

Jun 8-9
Australia's largest Baby Expo is coming to Brisbane in June for 2 huge days of shopping, advice and much
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Killarney

Killarney Bonfire

Jul 20
Killarney’s annual Bonfire event is a fantastic evening of fire, food, drinks and entertainment
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Mad Science at QAGOMA
GOMA

Mad Science

May 3-Jun 23
These fiendishly-fun films take a look at how iconic cinema has influenced our views of science and humanity
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Vika and Linda
Concert Hall, QPAC

An Evening with Vika & Linda

Jul 9
Spend an evening with Vika and Linda Bull, accompanied by a sole grand piano, for a very special concert at QPAC
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Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct
Newstead

Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Markets

May 18
The Farm Gate to City Door Scenic Rim Market returns to Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct for another fantastic day of
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OPA Restaurant

Mother's Day Dining

May 12
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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Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024

Apr 26-May 26
More than 130 comedians will descend on Brisbane, with over 300 hilarious events happening across 4 iconic venues
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Brisbane Comedy Festival

Ten Funniest Shows at Brisbane Comedy Festival

Apr 26-May 26
Australia's funniest comedians are set to descend on Brisbane with their hilarious, brand new hours of stand-up
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Mumbleberry
Wilston & Brisbane City

Mumbleberry

Customise a gourmet hamper full of goodies that you know Mum will love and devour at Mumbleberry
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Choral Spectacular
Brisbane City Hall

Choral Spectacular

May 26
Queensland Choir, Brisbane Chorale & Brisbane Symphony Orchestra combine for this much-loved annual event
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Paniyiri
South Brisbane

Paniyiri Greek Festival

May 18-19
Australia’s most iconic Greek Festival returns to Musgrave Park in May for a huge 2-day celebration of all things Greek
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West End

West End Shoe Sale

May 1-3
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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Opera Queensland
Concert Hall, QPAC

Brisbane Bel Canto

Apr 20-27
Brisbane Bel Canto is a new week-long festival of beloved Italian operas, featuring superstar soprano Jessica Pratt
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State Library of Queensland

National Photographic Portrait Prize

May 11-Jul 7
The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023 is a fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library from May 11
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Family Fun Day & Fun Run

Be Awesome for Autism

Apr 28
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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Emma Donovan
Redland Performing Arts Centre

Emma Donovan

May 18
Don't miss ARIA-nominated, award-winning Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan when she performs at
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Circus Fun House

Experience the magnificent stage show spectacular
From Apr 27

Be Awesome for Autism

Lace up your shoes, put on your active wear, and bring the kids along
Apr 28
Pandemonium 2024 Eatons Hill Hotel

Pandemonium 2024

Witness Alice Cooper, Blondie and more live on stage
Apr 28
The Woman in Black, QPAC

The Woman In Black

See the terrifying original live on stage at QPAC
Apr 30-May 11

Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards

Capture Brisbane in its best light!
May 1-Jun 7

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
May 1-3
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
Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6
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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 to a new wine bar & Italian patsserie-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
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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