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What's On In Brisbane This Week
CollectFest
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Australia’s first major collectibles festival is set to land in Brisbane this weekend following a sold-out launch in Melbourne, bringing passionate collectors, traders and hobbyists together under one roof to celebrate all things collectable. From sneakers to trading cards, coins, comics and more, this eclectic event is the perfect opportunity to find, trade and sell—whether you’re looking to complete your unique collection or kickstart a new hobby. Featuring more than 500 stands, main stage talks, live trading zones, and prizes up for grabs, there’ll also be interactive experiences with eBay, a showcase from Australia’s largest Nintendo collector, and a Pokemon TCG tournament in action. This is your chance to get your hands on exclusive collectibles and rare finds, so you don’t want to miss out. Grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: 26 to 27 July 2025
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
Find out more here.
Clancestry
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QPAC’s incredible Clancestry festival is set to return this year, with a celebration of First Nations arts and culture featured across an exciting program of concerts, workshops, theatre and children’s events. As a signature event of the QPAC calendar since 2013, Clancestry provides a platform for both established and emerging First Nations artists to share their stories and talents.
Kicking off this year’s festival is The Visitors—a riveting and powerful play by Muruwari playwright Jane Harrison that explores one of the most impactful and painful days in Australia’s history. Clancestry will also offer a new form of musical collaboration between the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people of Arnhem Land in Wata for one night only. Plus, Bangarra Dance Theatre will be returning for Clancestry with Illume—a kaleidoscope of music, visual arts, and dance exploring the otherworldly language of light. While details of Clancestry’s free program are yet to be announced, you can expect Mob Music, weaving workshops, face painting, and children’s activities. Grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: 23 July to 10 August
Where: QPAC, South Brisbane
Find out more here.
Taylor Made
Ready to relive the eras? The ultimate concert experience paying tribute to Taylor Swift is hitting The Tivoli this July, so you can sing along to all the hits from Love Story to Anti-Hero and everything in between. With an electrifying live band, pop princesses leading the way, and lyrics projected (although we imagine you already know them all), the one-night-only show promises two sequin-studded hours no Swifty will want to miss. Get your tickets here.
The Details
When: 6:30pm Friday 25 July
Where: The Tivoli, Bowen Hills
Find out more here.
QAGOMA Winter Design Market
Rug up and stock up on handcrafted treasures as QAGOMA’s Winter Design Market is back this month with more than 80 independent local artisans. Make sure to take advantage of the free entry and nab one-of-a-kind ceramics, jewellery, homewares, textiles, clothing and more over two days of good vibes and creative energy. While you're there, we recommend making a day of it by visiting the Wonderstruck exhibition—an immersive showcase with pieces both big and small capturing the wonder in both the ordinary and the extraordinary.
The Details
When: 9am to 4pm, Saturday 26 July and Sunday 27 July
Where: GOMA Forecourt, South Brisbane
Find out more here.
Farm Gate to City Door Market
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Get your hands on farm-fresh goods without leaving the city as the Scenic Rim Farm Gate to City Door Market is once again returning to Newstead’s Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct—sharing the best the region’s local providores have to offer. Open from 8am to 12pm on Saturday 26 July, you’ll be hard-pressed not to find some local goodness to bring into your home, from seasonal veggies to farm-direct meats, artisan honey, bath products and more. It’s the perfect winter morning out—just don’t forget your tote bag.
The Details
When: 8am to 12pm, 26 July
Where: Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct, Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead
Find out more here.
Brisbane Pub Chess
Make your move at Brisbane’s latest monthly social event combining chess, conversation, and cold ones. Whether you’re a newbie to the game or the next grandmaster in the making, Brisbane Pub Chess invites you to come on down to a rotating selection of Brisbane’s best breweries, where you can enjoy a round of chess, meet like-minded people, and have a cheeky arvo sesh while refining a new skill. The next stop? Future Magic Brewing Co. in East Brisbane on Sunday 27 July—simply RSVP on their Instagram here.
The Details
When: From 12pm Sunday 27 July
Where: Future Magic Brewing Co., East Brisbane
Blues, Booze & BBQs
A high energy Sunday session is on the cards at MANIAX Newstead, combining axe-throwing, live blues music, beers, and sizzling BBQ battles. Fuel up for a day of high-energy fun with two of Brisbane’s top BBQ crews serving tasting plates. Vote for your favourite then amp up your own competition on the axe range, with drinks from Black Flag Brewing and Travla to keep you quenched. Book here.
The Details
When: 12pm to 2pm or 2:30pm to 4:30pm Sunday 27 July
Where: MANIAX Newstead
Find out more here.
Love Follows A Line
Image credit: Love Follows A Line | Claudia Baxter
While spring might still be a hop, skip and a jump away, Brisbane Quarter is now blooming with a joyful, larger-than-life installation by internationally recognised artist Matthew Aberline. Love Follows A Line brings a world of colour to Podium 1 in the form of an oversized inflatable flower garden sparking moments of wonder and connection. Designed to complement GOMA’s Wonderstruck exhibition, the immersive piece is now open until 16 August and free to visit daily. In fact, it’s even inspired Brisbane Quarter’s on-site restaurants, who have created themed sips and bites exclusively for the installation—think floral cocktails at Persone, a playful tapioca pudding at Phat Boy, and crisp asparagus served chilled over ice at Brisbane Phoenix.
The Details
When: Until 16 August
Where: Brisbane Quarter, 300 George Street, Brisbane CBD
Find out more here.
Wynnum Fringe
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The bayside is once again set to be the backdrop of music, comedy, cabaret, and circus shows with the return of Wynnum Fringe. Dropping a stellar line-up for its sixth year, the quirky winter arts festival is back from 2 to 20 July with plenty to get around. The iconic Augathella Spiegeltent will once again host the Wynnum B&S Ball featuring comedy royalty Wil Anderson and Dave Thorton, with hit cabaret show Rhonda’s After Party also set to return and five-star adults-only cabaret circus show RAILED serving as the cheekiest night out. You can also expect magic shows, Dolly Parton tributes, a hugely popular millenial dance party/sing-along, and Romeo & Juliet retellings—grab your tickets and check out the full program here.
The Details
When: 2 to 20 July 2025
Where: Bay Terrace, Wynnum
Find out more here.
Eonarium Enlightenment
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A captivating and immersive experience that’s already wowed 1.5 million people worldwide is set to turn up the lights in Brisbane this winter. Eonarium Enlightenment is making its Australian debut at St Stephen’s Cathedral—treating you to a breathtaking feast for the senses with vibrant light projections, stunning visuals, and alluring soundscapes to the tune of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. You’ll travel through spring, summer, autumn and winter across the 30-minute show, with every corner of the heritage-listed site transformed into a world of colour in this one-of-a-kind 360 degree adventure. Tickets start from $20 for kids and $29 for adults—grab yours here.
The Details
When: 5 July to 27 September
Where: St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane CBD
Find out more here.
See what else is on this weekend right here.
What's On In Brisbane This Month
Dining In The Dark
Treat yourself and your special someone to a dining experience like no other with a blindfolded dining experience at C’est Bon. Allow the tastes and aromas of the top secret curated three-course menu to envelope you. Put your trust in the chefs as they take you through a sensory experience of relearning how to use your tastebuds. There are three menu options to choose from, meat, seafood and vegetarian, so the meal can be curated to suit your individual needs.
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Open Season 2025
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The fifth edition of Brisbane’s thrilling music and arts series Open Season has officially kicked off, with an incredible line-up of performances and events taking over iconic venues until July. In fact, the hype is so real, Open Season has just announced a new wave of program additions to supercharge the already stacked offering.
Come Saturday 5 July, the lush Fish Lane Arts Precinct will host a free underground party soundtracked by some of the country’s most forward-thinking DJs and producers, from Moktar to Fukhed. Transforming one of the city’s most iconic urban spaces into a high-energy dancefloor under the bridge, there are no tickets and no barriers—just show up ready to get down.
The ever-popular Blak Day Out has also expanded its line-up, adding Christine Anu, Thelma Plum, Miss Kaninna, and a bunch of new talent to the all-ages event on Saturday 26 July. Open Season has also announced new stand-alone shows to the series including Kita Alexander (who just supported Dua Lip on her sold-out tour), The Dreggs (in what’s tipped to be their only Australian headline tour of the year), and even Skegss have added a second show after the first sold out in a flash. This is all on top of the world-class artists already announced, like Ezra Collective, Kamasi Washington, 1tbsp, The Preatures and more. Find out all the deets and grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: May to July 2025
Where: The Tivoli, The Princess Theatre and QPAC
Find out more here.
Wine & Wagyu
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An exclusive dining experience celebrating a match made in heaven—premium Australian wagyu and world-class local wines—has launched at Calida Steak & Bar in South Brisbane. The Wine & Wagyu series is serving up a bi-monthly offering in partnership with renowned producer Stanbroke Meats and leading local wineries curated in collaboration with Samuel Smith & Sons. To kick off the series, the spotlight will be turned on the Barossa from 1 May to 30 June, with a curated menu of rich wagyu cuts paired with iconic wines from Yalumba—a historic family-owned winery operating since 1849. Available for lunch or dinner at Calida, the multi-course spread will showcase the bold richness of premium Stanbroke wagyu alongside the elegance of Yalumba’s Barossa range, from dry-aged bresaola carpaccio with rosé to the El Bistec—a Manhattan cut wagyu served with Yalumba’s iconic signature red. Prefer to keep your hands on the knife and fork? The wagyu menu is also available without wine pairings. Book here.
The Details
When: Until October 2025
Where: Calida Steak & Bar, 164C Grey Street, South Brisbane
Find out more here.
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Delve beneath the skin with the Australian debut of Dr Gunther von Hagens’ world-renowned exhibition BODY WORLDS. Offering a unique exploration of the human body, emotions, and what it means to live a healthy and fulfilling life, this exhibition has captivated more than 56 million visitors in over 170 cities worldwide. BODY WORLDS presents human specimens donated and preserved through the groundbreaking plastination process, allowing you to understand human anatomy with an unparalleled level of authenticity and science-backed insight into how emotions visibly manifest and affect long-term health. It’s a truly eye-opening experience for visitors of all ages to learn about what goes on within themselves. Grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: From Thursday 12 June
Where: Uptown, Brisbane City
Find out more here.
Precious
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Explore more than 3,000 items generously loaned from around 30 incredible collections and collectors at Precious—Museum of Brisbane’s new major exhibition that doubles as a veritable treasure trove. With many on display for the first time, this charming assortment offers a glimpse into the cherished collections usually hidden within suburban homes and buildings across Brisbane. From international dolls to ornamental eggs and wind-up toys, Precious covers the rare, beautiful and intriguing while honouring the dedication and stories of Brisbane enthusiasts. The free exhibition is worth a visit for the sheer scale and variety alone, with objects from some of the city’s most fascinating institutions (think the Embroiders’ Guild QLD, Queensland Maritime Museum, and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia QLD) sitting alongside lovingly gathered curiosities that capture a truly unique side of the people that call Brisbane home.
The Details
When: Until Autumn 2026
Where: Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
Find out more here.
Discovering Ancient Egypt Exhibition
Explore ancient Egypt like never before at Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition, which is heading to Brisbane for the first time. Featuring over 200 rare Egyptian artifacts from the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, including sarcophagi, papyrus and statues, this exhibition spans 3000 years of rich human history and is a must-see.
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What's On This Year
One Night Of Adele
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Hey Adele—nevermind, we found someone like you because the UK’s most acclaimed Adele tribute show is coming to Brisbane for one night only. Starring powerhouse vocalist and The Voice UK finalist Naomi Johnson, the soulful night is an ode to one of the most beloved and iconic voices of our time, featuring Adele’s chart-topping hits including Hello, Rolling in the Deep, Easy On Me and more. The show—which will be embarking on an Australia-wide tour—is set to take over The Princess Theatre on 6 August and will undoubtedly be a night full of goosebumps and show-stopping moments. Grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: 7pm Wednesday 6 August
Where: The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Find out more here.
Lior & Westlake
Australian Composer of iconic films Babe and Paper Planes, Nigel Westlake, reached out to stunning vocalist Lior to work on a collaborative album, and we’re so glad he did. Their ARIA Award-winning classical album, Compassion, showcases a combination of ancient Hebrew and Arabic texts, and it might be the album we all need to be listening to right now. Ethereal and full of hope, Lior and the accompanying orchestra will blow you away with their skill and heart. Tickets are on sale from $100-$140, and selling quickly, so make sure you book here.
The Details
Brisbane Fashion Festival
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Dress up and show up for the best local and national design talent as Brisbane Fashion Festival is set to return in August this year for its 20th anniversary. Hosting Queensland’s largest and most prestigious fashion event in the heart of the city, this year’s program will see more than 50 designers rock the runway ahead of the spring/summer season. It all kicks off on Sunday 24 August with the Resort Show on the brand new Kangaroo Point Bridge, followed by the W Brisbane Fashion Show, the innovative Hancock Prospecting Next Gen Group Show, and the Designer Group Show to round out the runway program. Food and fashion is also set to collide with a spring-inspired two-course luncheon on Monday 25 August, a decadent evening of gastronomy and couture with Queensland Ballet and Layla, and A Luxe Luncheon at Hanworth House in support of Women’s Legal Service Queensland on Wednesday 27 August. As for labels, expect icons like Gail Sorronda, Samantha Ogilvie, Silk Laundry, Camilla and more. Check out the full program and grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: 24 to 29 August
Where: King George Square, Brisbane CBD
Find out more here.
The Handmade + Plant Based Market
Want to spend your weekend caring for the planet whilst treating yourself? The Handmade + Plant Based Market is all about taking it nice and slow, where products are intentional and sustainability is king. Popping up Bowen Hills’ Old Museum on Sunday 24 August, this one-day-only event is all about learning how and what we can do better to reduce our footprint—all while supporting local small businesses. From 100% plant-based products to high-quality handmade pieces, this conscious market will give you plenty to explore. Make sure to register for free entry here; otherwise, it will be $5 at the door.
The Details
When: 10am to 3pm, Sunday 24 August
Where: The Old Museum, 480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Find out more here.
Ray Chen in Recital
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With 1 million+ followers on Instagram (and counting), viral social media sensation and renowned violinist Ray Chen is returning to Brisbane for one-night-only this September. Joined by pianist Julio Elizalde, the Brissy-raised virtuoso has dazzled audiences across the world and is set to light up the QPAC stage on 14 September, performing pieces by musical giants including Beethoven, Bach and Bazzini. Tickets range from $80 to $170 and are likely to sell out fast, so make sure to get yours here for a night that is—musically speaking—out of this world.
The Details
When: Sunday 14 September
Where: QPAC Concert Hall, South Bank
Find out more here.
Shostakovich Ten
Ukrainian pianist, Alexander Gavrylyuk, is putting on a show you won’t want to miss. Filled with motifs of rebellion and revolution, the concert will highlight works from famous Stalin-era composers, Prokofiev and Shostakovich. Alongside Gavrylyuk’s electrifying keys will be artist William Kentridge’s film, Oh To Believe In Another World, a visual depiction of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. Ready to get fired up? Tickets are available here.
The Details
Queen by Candlelight
Direct from New York’s Carnegie Hall and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK, New Zealand and Australia, it’s a bohemian rhapsody at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre with an incredible night of Queen anthems performed by candlelight. Featuring a spectacular cast of West End singers accompanied by an epic live rock band, you’ll experience some of the most iconic songs of all time like you’ve never heard them before. Get your tickets here.
The Details
When: 7:30pm Tuesday 23 September
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Book here.
Fleetwood Mac by Candelight
Experience the ultimate tribute to Fleetwood Mac—by candlelight. Following a sell-out tour of the UK, this breathtaking concert features a world-class cast of West End singers and an epic live band who’ll perform beloved songs including Little Lies, The Chain, Rhiannon, Don’t Stop and Landslide. Get your tickets here.
The Details
When: 7:30pm Wednesday 24 September
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Book here.
Melt Festival
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Back and more fabulous than ever, Brisbane’s annual festival of queer arts and culture is gearing up for a city-wide celebration featuring internationally acclaimed artists, homegrown icons, and boundary-pushing brilliance. From the Queensland premiere of enGORGEd by the sharp-witted and Swarovski-studded Reuben Kaye to Ben Graetz’s Miss First Nation drag pageant, you can expect a powerful line-up full of pride at this year’s Melt Festival. The River Pride Parade will once again be floating from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse, Queer PowerPoint is the geeky and hilarious night out where anyone can take the stage to share their wild theories, and even iconic star of stage and screen Bernadette Petters is getting in on the Melt action with her first Australian performance in over a decade. There’s also an unhinged Queer wrestle-party at The Tivoli, a sapphic burlesque show, and 1000 voices—a major choral event uniting queer and ally singers in one monumental moment. Check out the full program and grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: 22 October to 9 November
Where: Various locations
Find out more here.
Cinematic: The Oscars
It’s award season, and you know what that means—all anyone is talking about is who deserved to win, who was robbed, and why did that movie win so many awards? The Queensland Symphony Orchestra is on the same page, presenting Cinematic, a celebration of iconic, award-winning scores. Returning for its sixth year, the live orchestra will be performing all sorts of music from the famous Star Wars Suite to The Little Mermaid’s Under The Sea. Suit up and strut your stuff on the red carpet and don’t forget to snap some pics with the musicians (who will be dressed to impress in their best movie-inspired costumes).
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Northern Lights, Southern Stars
Performing all sorts from Mozart to Musical Theatre, Brissy baritone, Jake Lyle, and internationally-renowned conductor, Sam Weller, are a home-grown duo that will knock your socks off with their talent and versatility. Jake Lyle, at only 21 years old, is an award-winning force to be reckoned with. We’ve seen him perform, and can confidently state that his vocals and stage presence are unmissable. Make sure you book tickets now to see this playlist of opera at its finest.
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Home Alone In Concert
It’s that time of year again—time to put up the Christmas tree, wrap the presents and set the booby traps (just kidding… unless?)—and what better way to start December than to see a 90s Christmas classic you’ve surely seen many times before, Home Alone, but bigger and better this time with a live orchestra and choir to accompany? It’s not Christmas until Culkin screams at the mirror, so grab your hot choccies, pop on those Christmas sweaters and bring the whole family along (try not to forget the kids). Tickets are already on sale here, and are ranging from $79-$135.
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Snowman In Concert
Step into the magical world of Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman as it comes to life with the Brisbane orchestra. Experience the Oscar nominated film in a new light, with Howard Blake’s nostalgic musical score. The enchanting story of a young boy and his snowman embarking on a whimsical winter journey has captivated hearts for over 40 years. Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, The Snowman continues to evoke the wonder of childhood and the joy of the holiday season, making it a timeless experience for all ages.
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