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Brisbane's cultural magnetic pull is getting stronger every year. As a long-standing arts partner to many not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations, we've been onboard to see our city's art scene attract exclusive global artists, performances and exhibitions creating a don't-miss-this vibe that travellers from around Australia and the globe flock here for.
More importantly, we've watched our Brisbane-based art community elevate their practice to the world stage, marvelled at their increased commitment to connect Queensland's regions with their programs and deliver phenomenal cultural development to our city that our community loves.
Every year, our arts partners deliver a bigger and bolder season of thought-provoking, world-changing and deliciously fun events and we're proud to support their full theatres, teeming galleries and creative ideas.
We'll be in the audience showing our support, will you?
Brisbane Festival
Brisbane
30 August - 21 September 2024
Welcome to Brisbane Festival 2024! In 2024, we invite you to Find Your Fit. Engage with the unfamiliar, the unexpected and the beautiful. Explore the full program now.
Lightscape presented by Brisbane Festival
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
29 August - 12 October 2024
This globally renowned, multisensory phenomenon of light, colour and sound showcases Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens in a new light, with breathtaking installations created by acclaimed local and international artists. This one-of-a-kind experience will immerse audience in an inspiring, after-dark journey along a 1.8km trail through the iconic City Botanic gardens.
Wander beneath towering tree canopies illuminated in colour, stroll beneath larger-than-life flowers, alongside shining neon roots, and through dynamic glowing tunnels. Discover moments of wonder to share with everyone.
Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show presented by Brisbane Festival
South Bank Piazza
30 August - 15 September 2024
Jean Paul Gaultier is set to shake up Australian audiences when his stunning creation, Fashion Freak Show — fifty years of pop culture through the eyes of fashion’s enfant terrible — takes up residence in Brisbane as a sensational centrepiece of this year’s Festival.
An explosive combination of both a musical revue and fashion show, the production depicts the sensational life of Jean Paul Gaultier against a backdrop of his generation’s most defining political and cultural changes
ANZ Festival Garden presented by Brisbane Festival
South Bank
30 August - 21 September 2024
Your inner-city Festival playground, the place to gather, be delighted, and wowed is back. With food, wine, installations, and live performances, our riverside place of celebration will return to South Bank for 20 days and nights. The gateway to the wonder of Festival, ANZ Festival Garden is a joyous world that is playful by day and mesmerising by night.
Briefs Factory presented by Brisbane Festival
South Bank
30 August - 21 September 2024
The Art Boat, reimagined, is curated by the world-class local legends BRIEFS FACTORY. Resident artists Fez Faanana, Mark Winmill and Brett Rosengreen will be joined by a dazzling array of special guests selected from Brief’s fabulous friends and artists from across the festival.
Step aboard and immerse yourself in an unforgettable voyage through the heart of Brisbane. Against the stunning backdrop of the ever-expanding city skyline, journey along the iconic waterways, tracing the mighty banks that shape the Brisbane River.
Write Your Heart Out presented by Museum of Brisbane and Brisbane Festival
Museum of Brisbane
30 August - 29 September 2024
Museum of Brisbane will burst with stories from the heart throughout September. Inspired by Trent Dalton’s Love Stories and in celebration of the world-premiere production at Brisbane Festival, you’re invited to share tales of first, enduring, or lost love in a pop-up writing experience this spring.
Motivated by a personal moment of profound love and generosity, bestselling author — and one of Australia’s finest journalists — Trent Dalton spent two months in 2021 gathering stories on his sky-blue 1960s Olivetti typewriter, on a prominent street corner in Brisbane’s CBD.
Speaking to Australians from all walks of life, he asked them one simple thing: “Can you please tell me a love story?” What followed was Dalton’s unashamedly joyous collection of Love Stories.
Now it’s your turn to scribe your very own love story and immerse yourself in tales of happiness and heartbreak from across the city.
Rearranged: Art of the Flower presented by Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, City Hall
Available until 29 September 2024
Still life takes on new life in this celebration of the art of the flower. Brisbane has a strong culture of artists using floral imagery to tell stories of this place. In a space reminiscent of a quintessential Queenslander house, Rearranged: Art of the Flower invites visitors to stroll through a lush collection of paintings, textiles, sculptures, ceramics and new media.
Commonly associated with domestic settings and still life compositions, flowers continue to be reimagined and evoke contemporary concerns. Rearranged beholds the beauty of this ever-popular subject and looks beyond to explore notions of place, memory and history. The exhibition illuminates diverse perspectives, always acknowledging that flowers have long been cared for by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities as an integral part of Country.
As the seasons change, the handmade flowers will be added to the walls of the gallery, creating an abundant garden reflecting community engagement.
Dear Brother presented by Queensland Theatre
Billie Brown Theatre, Queensland Theatre
7 - 28 September 2024
Young men from different corners of Queensland blow into the big smoke burning with unbridled energy, desire and confusion. Each of them filled with the need to escape, to make something of their lives, to defy the hand that life has dealt them. An individual ignition has driven them all to Brisbane but something else — something ancestral — will bring them together.
Caught between adolescence and adulthood, these young fellas will converge and wrestle with themselves, each other, their ghosts and a deep-etched sense of duty to Country. Together they’ll lay themselves bare and bond as brothers over what it means to be a young Aboriginal man in 2024.
This high energy work, presented by Queensland Theatre and BlakDance as part of Brisbane Festival, is all about giving today’s young Murri men a voice, one that challenges the narrative around public perceptions of Aboriginal masculinity.
Using dance, music and poetry, this form-defying work features Girramay and Kalkadoon man Tibian Wyles and Djabuganjdji man Lenny Donahue in a tour-de-force performance that is as physical as it is heartfelt.
Fancy Long Legs presented by La Boite Theatre
Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite
12 - 22 September 2024
A brand-new glittery and vibrant musical adventure for children, based on a new picture book by Brisbane's international tinsel and craft icon, Rachel Burke.
Fancy Long Legs is the story of Fancy, a spider who loves to create but struggles to stay focused on her creative task of web-building. With the support of her friends, Fancy goes on a beautiful journey of self-discovery to find her own style and make something no one else can.
A wholesome and relatable look at neurodivergence, with a playful and glitter-covered adventure of acceptance, staying true to yourself and finding friends who love you and celebrate your differences.
A world premiere presented by La Boite Theatre, Brisbane Festival and The Little Red Company.
Orava Quartet: A Dream within a Dream presented by Camerata
The Edge, State Library of Queensland
20 September 2024
With global tours, two chart-topping ARIA Classical charts albums, and the acclaim of being the first ensemble to record with Deutsche Grammophon in Australia, Orava Quartet have cemented themselves as ‘the most exciting young quartet on the block.’ (Limelight).
Proudly ‘Quartet-in-Residence’ with Camerata since 2014, and regular faces in the orchestra throughout the year - the Oravas return to share their ‘intensity, precision and incredible teamwork’ (Limelight) with a program of old music and new, with the Quartet’s trademark love of folk music threaded through.
Hear Debussy’s evergreen String Quartet in G Minor, loved especially for its heart-meltingly romantic slow movement, with the breathtaking intensity for which the Oravas have become renowned, along with the Queensland premiere of extraordinary Brisbane-based composer Paul Dean’s new work. While Debussy’s String Quartet had its first performance more than 130 years before Paul Dean’s new work, Orava Quartet’s ability to blend these very distinct musical worlds into something contemporary, yet familiar, will be on full display in an unforgettable and celebratory performance marking this milestone anniversary with Camerata.
The Best of Broadway (According to Amy Lehpamer) presented by Opera Queensland
Opera Queensland Studio
20 - 21 September 2024
In this intimate and exclusive performance, Helpmann Award winner Amy Lehpamer delivers treats from the best of Broadway’s songbook. Joined by pianist Alex Raineri, get ready to be serenaded with musical theatre gems from the classical to contemporary, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Yazbeck, Bareilles to Sondheim, Menken to Perfect, and more!
Assembly Vol. 1 presented by Australasian Dance Collective
The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
21 September 2024
Get hyped to dive into an electrifying fusion of music and dance at The Princess Theatre, where Australasian Dance Collective and 4000 Studios are set to collide for an epic one-night-only event featuring four extraordinary performances.
Featuring an extraordinary assembly of talent, Assembly Vol. 1 sees Danny Harley from The Kite String Tangle, Dominik Felsmann from Felsmann + Tiley, Louis Frere-Harvey from $0.003 and the acclaimed dance artists of ADC in the visionary Auto Cannibal created by Stephanie Lake and Robin Fox. These monumental artists come together to deliver a late-night party filled with dance, music, and good times.
This is not just a line-up, it's a collision of legends, promising an unforgettable vibe that pushes the boundaries of music and dance. Be ready to move like you've never moved. Four massive acts. One night. Be there.
Sing Sing Sing – September presented by Opera Queensland
Opera Queensland Studio
21 September 2024
Crowd favourite event Sing Sing Sing is back in September! Immerse yourself in a night of song and socialising in Opera Queensland Studio.
Led by the talented Jason Barry-Smith, you’ll enjoy an evening of music making and merriment, singing along to well-known tunes and celebrating the magic of music with friends old and new. All experience levels and abilities are welcome to join in this harmonious celebration!
Arrive at 4.30pm for a 5:00pm start. Complimentary drink on arrival. Additional drinks and snacks available to purchase from the bar.
From the New World presented by Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra
Old Museum Concert Hall
22 September 2024
Little else can be said about the New World Symphony, which boasts one of the most beautiful and well known movements of the entire classical canon. Conducted by the internationally acclaimed Steven Moore, the work blends Dvořák’s European classicism with folk music influence and sweet, lyrical poignancy.
Equally poignant is Wagner’s portrayal of doomed lovers, the Prelude and Liebestod. A searingly profound and intense exploration of longing, the Prelude is followed by Chausson’s song cycle lamenting love and loss.
Coco Chanel: The Life of a Fashion Icon presented by Queensland Ballet
Playhouse, QPAC
4 - 19 October 2024
Trailblazer. Icon. A force to be reckoned with. Acclaimed Belgian-Colombian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa delves into the creativity, triumph, immorality, and dark opportunism of firebrand Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel and her complex life of light and dark, glamour and controversy in this full-length narrative ballet set in Jazz Age Paris
GOMA Friday Nights presented by QAGOMA
Gallery of Modern Art, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
Every Friday until 4 October | 5:30 - 8:30pm
Make your next destination GOMA Friday Nights!
Shake off the week with after-hours access to the exclusive exhibition ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses’, curated cocktails, live DJ sets, fashion illustration classes, film screenings and pop-up store shopping!
This landmark exhibition, direct from Paris, is open for a limited time only.
Vignettes presented by Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, QPAC
6 October 2024
Come by the QPAC Concert Hall for a saxy morning in Paris, with Vignettes. Australian saxophonist Nick Russoniello joins the orchestra to jazz things up as they deliver a symphonic tour de force. Enjoy a bouquet of French and French-inspired works, including Debussy’s Rhapsody for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, Satie’s Les Gymnopédies, Gershwin’s An American in Paris and many more. Experience the joie de vivre with a live symphony orchestra in Vignettes.
Reel Classics presented by Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, QPAC
11 - 12 October 2024
Join Queensland Symphony Orchestra for a tribute to the golden age of Hollywood with Reel Classics at the QPAC Concert Hall. Enjoy beloved movie scores which defined eras and have become synonymous with entire movie genres, including Somewhere Over the Rainbow from The Wizard of Oz, On the Beautiful Blue Danube from 2001: A Space Odyssey, the theme from James Bond’s Goldfinger and oodles more!
Night Feast presented by Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse
16 October - 10 November 2024
Devour the Night this October at Brisbane Powerhouse where Night Feast, a culinary and cultural celebration returns. Indulge in a tantalising array of food from some of Brisbane's best restaurants, free art installations and live DJ performances. Uncover a feast for the senses and feel the night come alive.
Andreas Scholl in Concert presented by Opera Queensland
Tabernacle Baptist Church, Spring Hill
18 October 2024
Experience a delightful evening of classical music presented by Opera Queensland, joined by the world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl and chamber group Ensemble Q at City Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Andreas Scholl, celebrated for his exquisite countertenor voice, will transport you through the rich and emotive styles of Baroque music. For one evening only, enjoy compositions of J.S. Bach, such as Cantata BWV 54 and BWV 170, to lyrical and expressive works of Antonio Vivaldi and Henry Purcell’s famous “Dido’s Lament,” each piece showcasing Scholl’s skill and artistry.
Melt Festival presented by Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane City, City-wide
23 October - 10 November 2024
Melt Festival transforms Brisbane/Magandjin into a paradise of Queer art and culture from 23 October to 10 November 2024. With more than 100 events including exbibitions, shows and parties, plus a takeover of the Story Bridge by Artist Spencer Tunick and a huge River Pride Parade led by Courtney Act, this is the event of the year!
Shaun Brown & Eleanor Greenwood – I Divi – Illustrations of operatic superstars presented by Opera Queensland
Opera Queensland Studio
25 - 26 October 2024
Prepare to be enchanted as rising operatic star Eleanor Greenwood is joined by Queensland artist Shaun Brown to deliver an extraordinary evening of unparalleled vocal mastery and emotion.
With voices that soar effortlessly through both the tender and thunderous moments of the operatic repertoire, these two singers embody the essence of operatic artistry. Joined by pianist Sarka Budinska-Boxall, be captivated by the sheer power and grace of their voices, as they breathe life into timeless classics.
Yoga Play presented by La Boite Theatre
Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite
7 - 23 November 2024
A sharp comedy that interrogates what it takes to find your authenticity in a world determined to sell enlightenment.
The uproarious exploration of cultural appropriation, exploitation, consumerism, fat shaming and yoga pants at any cost is written by US playwright Dipika Guha and plays at La Boite as part of its Australian premiere season, directed by internationally renowned director Mina Morita.
Round the Twist The Musical presented by Queensland Theatre
Playhouse, QPAC
12 November - 1 December 2024
The home-grown TV show that raised a generation* is back with all the magic you remember (and that song you can’t forget!) in a brand-new Australian musical by Paul Hodge based on the seminal stories of much-loved children’s book author Paul Jennings.
In an old lighthouse, single dad Tony Twist and his kids Pete, Linda and Bronson are about to embark on a magical adventure to protect their home from the greedy Gribble family who want to turn their piece of paradise into an Aqua-World-Casino-Burger-Joint-Adventure-Park.
With the help of a haunted outhouse, a crystal ball, some friendly ghosts and smelly feet (up the pong!), this family might just have what it takes to save the day!
Whether you’re new to The Twists or a die-hard fan (withoutmypants), this big-hearted musical filled with soaring song and jaw-dropping design is for everyone.
Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth presented by Camerata
Concert Hall, QPAC
13 November 2024
Baroque violin virtuoso, Davide Monti, who thrilled audiences with the 2018 Camerata smash hit, Viva Vivaldi, team ups with Camerata to uncover a labyrinth of bold, adventurous baroque music.
Baroque Labyrinth sees the long-awaited return of one of Camerata’s favourite collaborators, the Italian Baroque violinist, Davide Monti. A much sought after director, soloist and chamber musician, Davide’s playing possesses incredible freshness, where “all appears extraordinarily spontaneous and organic”. His prize-winning recordings include his Vivaldi’s Four Seasons which has been reviewed as “definitely one of the best versions of the decade”.
Virgilio Marino presented by Opera Queensland
Opera Queensland Studio
15 - 16 November 2024
After years of playing leading roles for Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House, much loved Queensland tenor, Virgilio Marino, returns home to present a special concert for Brisbane audiences. Joined by pianist Alex Raineri, this program of some of Virgilio’s favourite arias and songs will reveal the rich and soaring beauty of his voice. A rare opportunity to see and hear this in-demand artist.
London Airs presented by Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra
Old Museum Concert Hall
17 November 2024
The BPO’s final concert of the year is a journey of some of the world’s finest British composers, both to their homes and abroad.
Intended as a depiction of Italy, Elgar wrote Alassio while on a family holiday.
“… in a flash, it all came to me – the conflict of the armies on that very spot long ago, where I now stood – the contrast of the ruin and the shepherd – and then, all of a sudden, I came back to reality. In that time I had composed the overture – the rest was merely writing it down.”
Next, Imants Larsens takes the stage as soloist for Walton’s passionate Viola Concerto, one of the instrument’s most celebrated concerti. Finally, Vaughan Williams, in his London Symphony, pays homage to the city that played a large role in both his life and career.
Cinematic presented by Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, QPAC
22 - 23 November 2024
Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s blockbuster show, Cinematic, is back for its fifth year, complete with cosplayers, show-stopping film scores, and the orchestra in full costume. On 22 and 23 November, QSO is rolling out the red carpet for its most popular concert, featuring three performances of iconic film scores.
The “Mr. Darcy” of conductors, Nicholas Buc, returns with his infectious love of music and cinema shining through as he guides audiences through a collection of scores from films including Batman, Superman, Jurassic Park, Spirited Away, How to Train Your Dragon, The Lion King, Interstellar, Forrest Gump, The Lord of the Rings, Pride and Prejudice, and many more!
Soirée presented by Queensland Ballet
Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre
5 - 7 December 2024
Enjoy an evening of visual art, dance, and live music as Queensland Ballet Academy presents its sophisticated annual Soirée, supported by Philip Bacon Galleries. Soirée showcases the artistic and technical skills of Queensland Ballet Academy's Level 1 Classical and Contemporary Course and Pre-Professional Program dancers. This creative fusion between Australian artists, Australian choreographers, and talented Academy dancers is a special highlight on the Brisbane arts calendar.
Queensland Ballet Presents Derek Deane's The Lady of Camellias Performed by Shanghai Ballet
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
5 - 8 December 2024
Queensland Ballet is proud to present Derek Deane OBE’s The Lady of the Camellias performed by the acclaimed Shanghai Ballet. Don’t miss this glittering tale of love and tragedy that inspired countless stage, operatic and film productions – including the award-winning Moulin Rouge! in a season exclusive to Brisbane.
The Nutcracker presented by Queensland Ballet
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
13 - 21 December 2024
A sparkling winter wonderland awaits in the delightful holiday ballet, The Nutcracker. Snowflakes flutter, fireplaces crackle, and midnight dreams come to life in this much-loved tale that takes place one frosty Christmas Eve night. Filled with magic, excitement and dreamy delights, this rich story ballet will enchant families of all ages.
Perspectives of Brisbane presented by Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
Open daily
Perspectives of Brisbane offers a captivating insight into the people, events and changing landscape that is our city. The evolving life of Brisbane, its history and its culture, is revealed through stories, photographs and film. The place we now call Brisbane has a rich history going back 65,000 years and beyond. Situated on Traditional Lands, it remains home to some of the world’s oldest living cultures. Since European settlement began in the 1820s with the Moreton Bay penal colony, Brisbane has experienced conflict, growth, innovation and celebration.
Today, Greater Brisbane is home to more than 2.5 million people from diverse backgrounds. The city continues to transform, its cultural landscape shaped by the ongoing care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, waves of migration and powerful social change. Museum of Brisbane respectfully acknowledges ‘Warunghu’, Aunty Raelene Baker, for her insight, conversation and participation in writing the text presented in this exhibition.
New Light: Photography Now + Then presented by Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
Open daily
A mesmerising display of photography spanning 1890 to 2024. With the power to freeze and preserve time, photography has captured imaginations for centuries. This August, step into New Light: Photography Now + Then, an exhibition where past and present converge in a mesmerising display of photography spanning 1890 to 2024. Immerse yourself in the remarkable tale of amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954), whose extraordinary images lay dormant for decades until they were discovered in 1983, stored in cedar cigar boxes beneath a home in Red Hill. Initially thought to comprise 300 glass-plate negatives and a trusty tailboard camera, the collection’s narrative took an unexpected turn in 2014 with the discovery of an additional cigar box brimming with over 400 film negatives and 92 prints.
Drawing on this treasure trove of an archive, seven contemporary Brisbane photographers will debut exciting new commissions responding to different parts of the Elliott Collection. By layering their own perspectives, knowledge and experiences onto the collection, the artists will encourage new ways of looking at our past, our present and this place.
Contemporary artists: Marian Drew, Jo-Anne Driessens, Joachim Froese, Tammy Law, Carl Warner, Nina White and Keemon Williams.
Vertigo Brisbane presented by Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Available Friday - Sunday
Step over the edge where gastronomic excellence meets heart pounding adrenaline.
Experience the first vertical restaurant as you dangle from the precipice of Brisbane Powerhouse. Push your limits. Dine on the edge.
Your exclusive locally sourced Vertigo menu includes a two-course meal from fine dining restaurant Bar Alto and a matching wine to be enjoyed while you’re suspended from the edge of Brisbane Powerhouse.
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