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GreazeFest

Australia’s favourite hot rod and rockabilly festival is cruising its way back into Brisbane for three massive days 

Read On GreazeFest

Australia’s favourite hot rod and rockabilly festival is cruising its way back into Brisbane for three massive days 

Read On GreazeFest

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!

Adrian Zumbo and host
BCEC
International Cake Show Australia
Jul 31 - Aug 2
The world’s greatest Baking & Sugar Craft Carnival is set to take over Brisbane for their historic 10th Anniversary
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Entry to Night Feast
Brisbane Powerhouse
Night Feast
Jul 29 - Aug 23
Brisbane’s dazzling culinary festival Night Feast is shifting seasons this year, marking a bold new chapter for the iconic event
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Woman dancing
Holland Park West
Brisbane Ukrainian Festival 2026
Aug 22
Ukrainian Festival Brisbane is back in Holland Park West with Ukrainian food, music, and community spirit in August.
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GATHAA First Nations Markets South Bank
South Bank
GATHAA First Nations Markets
Aug 1-2
Experience the creativity, culture and community of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander makers when the GATHAA First Nations Markets return to Brisbane
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Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event
Tamborine
Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event
Jul 31 - Aug 2
Experience three days of world-class equestrian sport as the Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event gallops back to Tamborine
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Rogue Chef Queensland Fringe Festival
Queensland Fringe Festival
Rogue Chef
Aug 1-7
Chef Anthony Healy brings bold flavours and unforgettable dining to Queensland Fringe.
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Dami Im performing live
Charleville, Augathella, Roma and Toowoomba
Queensland Fringe Festival
Aug 1–7
Queensland Fringe hits the road this August with music, art, food and adventure.
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Crowd
Clayfield College
On the Green 2026
Aug 2
On the Green at Clayfield College is back and bigger than ever, headlined by iconic Australian artist Ben Lee
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Lumnous Lanyern Parade
South Bank
LUMINOUS Lantern Parade 2026
Jul 31
South Bank will come alive in a dazzling display of colour, creativity and connection when the much-loved LUMINOUS Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands
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Annabel Crabb
State Library of Queensland
Breast Cancer Trials’ Q&A - SEX, FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY
Jul 28
Breast Cancer Trials is hosting a Q&A on the 28th July to answer questions about sex, intimacy, fertility and pregnancy.
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Ashton's Great Australian Circus Browns Plains
Browns Plains
Ashton's Great Australian Circus
Jul 31 - Aug 9
Step inside the big top as Ashton's The Great Australian Circus returns to Browns Plains this winter with an all-new circus spectacular
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Weddings & Parties Over Coffee
Spring Hill
Weddings & Parties Over Coffee
Aug 5
Experience the beauty, wit and timeless brilliance of Bach in this enchanting one-night concert featuring internationally acclaimed soprano Miriam Allan
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Class - Learn Make & Take Mini Class
BCEC
International Cake Show Workshops & Mini Classes
Jul 31 - Aug 2
Are you interested in baking or decorating? Regardless of experience, there's a workshop or mini class for you
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Lekazia Turner_Embroiderer originally from Jamaica
Museum of Brisbane
The Red Dress
Jul 25 - Sep 13
Museum of Brisbane and Warwick Art Gallery exhibit The Red Dress, an award-winning global community art project by Kirstie Macleod
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Whale Watching Tangalooma Island Resort
Tangalooma Island Resort
Whale Watching
Until Oct 8
Set sail with Tangalooma Island Resort, the closest and most convenient whale watching cruise from Brisbane
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Peaks To Points Festival 2026
Peaks To Points Festival 2026
July 25-Aug 9
Discover the beauty in Brisbane’s backyard at the Peaks to Points Festival, with over 50 family-friendly events
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Experience three days of world-class equestrian sport
Jul 31 - Aug 2
Ashton's Great Australian Circus Browns Plains

Ashton's Great Australian Circus

Step inside the big top as Ashton's The Great Australian Circus returns
Jul 31 - Aug 9
GATHAA First Nations Markets South Bank

GATHAA First Nations Markets

Experience the creativity, culture and community of First Nations makers
Aug 1-2
Dami Im performing live

Queensland Fringe Festival

Queensland Fringe hits the road this August with music, art, food and adventure.
Aug 1–7
Rogue Chef Queensland Fringe Festival

Rogue Chef

Chef Anthony Healy brings bold flavours and unforgettable dining to Queensland Fringe.
Aug 1-7
Crowd

On the Green 2026

On the Green at Clayfield College is back and bigger than ever, headlined by iconic Australian artist Ben Lee
Aug 2
Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Experience the beauty, wit and timeless brilliance of Bach
Aug 5
Second Coming La Boite Theatre

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation
Aug 6-22
Vanessa Amorosi

Final Night Show - Queensland Fringe Festival

Australia’s biggest voices come together for Queensland Fringe’s spectacular Final Night.
Aug 7
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EDITOR'S PICK

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture
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GreazeFest 2026
People in cake class
MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia
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International Cake Show Australia
Luminous Lantern Parade
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 31- Aug 2

Australia's favourite hot red fest cruises into town, Ben Lee takes the stage at On The Green, Luminous Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands and an American-style sports bar opens in the city
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This Weekend July 31 - Aug 2
Crowd at Night Feast
COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From Greazefest, The Gospel According to Paul, The Music of Barbra Streisand and Peaks to Points Festival to whale watching, the top things to do in August in and around Brisbane
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Wjat's on in August
DINING DESTINATION

Sipping and Snacking on King St

King Street has become one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations, serving up everything from award-winning restaurants and global flavours to casual eats, cocktails and decadent desserts
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Sipping and Snacking on King St
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
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Best Restaurants in Brisbane
The Gatsby Bar
Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars
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Best Bars in Brisbane
A Spectacular Barbra Streisand Tribute Hits QPAC
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