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Dine BNE City

From award-winning restaurants and hidden gems, to rooftop bars and riverside dining, get set for a month of foodie adventures, events and incredible deals 

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From award-winning restaurants and hidden gems, to rooftop bars and riverside dining, get set for a month of foodie adventures, events and incredible deals 

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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!

Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo
Brisbane Powerhouse

Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo

May 12
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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Shrek the Musical
Iona Performing Arts Centre

Shrek the Musical

June 22-Jul 6
Everyone's favourite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning, smash hit film
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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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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 Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival 2024

May 30-Jun 2
Brisbane Writers Festival is back with a page-turning program of over 150 live events, including author talks and
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Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

May 12
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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BCEC

Careers & Employment Expo

May 24-25
Find career opportunities for all ages at Queensland's biggest careers and employment expo over two huge days
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Customs House

Veuve Clicquot Chalet

From May 14
Brisbane's must-visit European chalet-inspired riverside igloo bar is back for winter
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Audra McDonald
Concert Hall, QPAC

Audra McDonald

May 15
Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC in May
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Paniyiri

What is on in Brisbane in May

From mega Greek, comedy, cheese and writers festivals to Dawn French, Tom Gleeson and Geoffrey Robertson live, plus a huge shoe sale, some of the top things to do in May
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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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Bridge to Brisbane

Bridge to Brisbane 2024

Sep 8
Lace up your running shoes and get race day ready as Brisbane's biggest and best fun run returns in September
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Carlos Barrios
Mitchell Fine Art

Carlos Barrios: Mas Alegria

Apr 16-May 11
An energetic and eclectic exhibition of paintings, drawings, and sculptures at Mitchell Fine Art
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Westfield Chermside

Star Wars Experience

Apr 15-May 9
Westfield & Disney have launched an amazing interactive Star Wars experience at Westfield Chermside for a limited time only
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Boonah

Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular

Jun 15-16
From tiny Shetland ponies to the towering Shire horses, all Clydesdales great & small will be celebrated at this spectacular
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Laternenfest, Kangaroo Point 2
Kangaroo Point

Laternenfest 2024

Jun 8
Laternenfest is a fantastic family outing celebrating all things German with live music, food & a lantern parade
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Walkabout Creek

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds
May 12
Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter
May 12
Joyce Yang

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane
May 12

Veuve Clicquot Chalet

Brisbane's must-visit European chalet-inspired pop-up bar is back for winter
From May 14
Audra McDonald

Audra McDonald

Broadway legend Audra McDonald is coming to QPAC
May 15
Blue, La Boite Theatre

Blue

Getting older is inevitable but growing up takes courage
May 16-Jun 1
Brookfield Show

Brookfield Show 2024

The biggest little country show in Brisbane
May 17-19
Dawn French

Dawn French

The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane
May 17
Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet will come to life on stage in this breathtaking ballet
May 17-18
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Archie Brothers
EDITOR'S PICK

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA
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Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!
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 May 10-12

From National Photographic Portrait Prize and the story of the aeroplane black box on stage to Mother's Day celebrations & just-opened restaurants and cafes
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This Weekend May 10-12
COMING UP

What's on in June in & Around Brisbane

From an iconic motor fest and writers festival to Bangarra Dance, Elvis on stage and a German lantern fest, here's what's on in June
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What's On in June 2024
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 lunches, and more
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
Mother's Day Gifts

Rosalie Gourmet Market

This gourmet market is a one-stop shop for Mother's Day, with an array of gifts for mums from beautiful blooms & boutique chocolates to
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Rosalie Gourmet Market
Britain’s second longest running play comes to QPAC!
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