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What's On in Brisbane in August

2024
Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival

From food and wine festivals, Government House open day and an international ballet gala to Queensland's largest multicultural event ever, the top things to do around Brisbane in August:

Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival 2024
Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival 2024
Tantalise your tastebuds at SEQ's biggest food festival, winding along Woody Point’s foreshore with views across Moreton Bay
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Luminous Festival
Luminous Festival, South Bank
LUMINOUS returns to South Bank bigger, better & brighter than ever, with delicious food, captivating performances and
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True Grit QLD
True Grit, Scenic Rim
True Grit, the ultimate military-inspired obstacle challenge, returns to Kooralbyn in the heart of the Scenic Rim for two huge days of
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Straight from the Strait
Straight from the Strait QPAC
Get set for an unforgettable evening as the groundbreaking musical weaves together history, culture & the universal power of music
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New Light: Photography Now + Then
New Light: Photography Now + Then
This captivating free photography exhibition at Museum of Brisbane captures Brisbane across 134 years with evocative imagery
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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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Sip Happens Festival
Sip Happens Festival, The Triffid, Brisbane
Sip Happens is a unique wine & music festival showcasing small, sustainable producers and up-and-coming local musos
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Bangarra: Horizon
Bangarra: Horizon
Bangarra's brand-new work is a captivating, cross-cultural collaboration from two of the world's great First Nations
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Limbo - The Return
Strut & Fret, Limbo The Return
Strut & Fret's smash-hit circus cabaret is set to premiere at West End's chic and luxurious new theatre, as part of Brisbane Festival
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GreazeFest 2024
GreazeFest
GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kulture
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Elvis Presley Afloat
Elvis Presley Afloat MV Baroness
Put on those blue suede shoes and get ready to rock and roll when the Elvis Presley tribute cruise sets sail on the Brisbane River
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Government House Open Day
Government House Open Day
Brisbane’s historic Government House in Paddington is holding a very special Open Day on Sunday, August 4
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Clancestry 2024
Clancestry, QPAC
Clancestry returns to QPAC with a jam-packed program in celebration of First Nations arts and culture
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Holey Moley & Hijinx Hotel
Holey Moley & Hijinx Hotel
A fantastical world of fun is hitting South East Brisbane for the first time with the launch of Funlab’s Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel
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Ballet International Gala (BIG) V
Ballet International Gala (BIG) V, Concert Hall, QPAC
QPAC will host members of Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Ballet and more when the Ballet International Gala returns for one-night-only
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Steph Tisdell In Conversation
Steph Tisdell
Join comedian, actor and writer Steph Tisdell at Brisbane Powerhouse, as she debuts her first young adult novel
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GreazeFest 2024 – Live Music Australia Showcase
C.W. Stoneking, GreazeFest
Music lovers won't want to miss this epic all Australian Live Music Showcase at GreazeFest on Sunday, August 4
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MZAZA
MZAZA: The Birth & Death of Stars, Brisbane Powerhouse
Multi award-winning world music favourites MZAZA will perform their critically acclaimed show for one-night-only
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'mudunama kundana wandaraba jarribirri: Judy Watson'
Judy Watson QAG
A celebration of the powerful, ethereal, and deeply beautiful artworks by one of Australia's most revered contemporary artists
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Rearranged: Art of the Flower
Rearranged: Art of the Flower
Inspired by floral motifs, Museum of Brisbane's fantastic exhibition spans a myriad of mediums
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Winter Fire Pit Experience
Sirromet Wines Winter Fire Pits
Warm up around an open fire as you sip mulled wine, nibble on gourmet treats and toast marshmallows
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Open Season 2024
Emma Donovan
King St's epic street party will feature a stellar line-up of live music, street food, pop-up bars and plenty of
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Hiromi Tango
Hiromo Tango, Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane's new Artist-in-Residence, Hiromi Tango, will create a vibrant, sculptural arrangement of flowers
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Crystalbrook Vincent

Secret Speakeasy

This Secret Speakeasy pop-up promises an evening of opulence
Jul 11-13
Dido and Aeneas, Opera Queensland, QPAC, Brisbane

Dido and Aeneas

Opera Queensland reunites with Circa
Jul 11-27
Norton Fredericks x Three Little Birds MoB

Norton Fredericks x Three Little Birds

Join artist Norton Fredericks and chef Chris Jordan for a day of celebrating Country
Jul 13
From Campfire to Stage Light

From Campfire to Stage Light

David Bindi Hudson is the ultimate storyteller
Jul 13
Brisbane Open House

Brisbane Open House 2024

Take a peek inside Brisbane’s prominent and landmark buildings
Jul 13-14
Camerata - Queensland Chamber Orchestra

Camerata - Four Seasons Reimagined

Camerata have reimagined Vivaldi’s masterpiece
Jul 17
Open Frame, Brisbane Powerhouse, Kim Gordon

Open Frame 2024

An weekend of events not to be missed
Jul 18-21
Jumpers & Jazz 2024

Jumpers & Jazz in July

Looking for a colourful, country winter experience?
Jul 18-28
Grape Grazing by Night

Grape Grazing by Night

Sample some of Australia’s best wines
Jul 19
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Lifeline Bookfest
EDITOR'S PICK

Lifeline Bookfest

Queensland's biggest secondhand book sale is back with more than a million pre-loved books plus a comic-fest!
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Lifeline Bookfest
Spring Hill Reservoir
MUST DO

Brisbane Open House 2024

Take a peek inside some of Brisbane’s most prominent and landmark buildings for free when Brisbane Open House returns
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Brisbane Open House 2024
Spark Ipswich
THIS WEEKEND

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Camplify
ROAD TRIP

Camplify

Plan the ultimate road trip with Camplify - the Airbnb of campervans, caravans, motorhomes and camping trailers
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Camplify
Killarney Bonfire
COMING UP

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What's On in July 2024 in Brisbane
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

The QUBE Effect 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for your favourite new Brisbane singer, songwriter, muso, band or video - voting now open!
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The must-see tribute to George Michael
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