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Brisbane Improv Festival 2026 — Nightly Shows
Experience five nights of diverse improvised shows from Brisbane's improv community, featuring formats from comedy and musical improv to horror and drama, performed by local and national artists. This festival offers a celebration of spontaneous theatre and storytelling.
Make A Scene — Free Exhibition
Immerse yourself in a free exhibition celebrating 90s Australian queer culture, fashion, and community, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of decriminalisation. Engage with personal stories and Brisbane-based labels that defined the era's underground club scene.
The Red Dress Exhibition
An ongoing exhibition showcasing Kirstie Macleod's global community art project, The Red Dress, which connects communities through collaborative textile art. It's a thought-provoking display of creative, community-driven work.
QAGOMA: 'kith and kin' by Archie Moore
Archie Moore's 'kith and kin' at GOMA offers an immersive experience with extensive drawing that connects all human ancestors with nature, emphasizing kinship responsibilities to our surroundings.
Sheltering - Bangarra Dance Theatre
A performance by the renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre, showcasing contemporary dance infused with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytelling and culture.
Sheltering
A powerful new dance work by Bangarra Dance Theatre exploring themes of shelter, resilience, and connection, presented at QPAC.
Mo Gilligan (UK)
UK comedian Mo Gilligan performs a stand-up comedy show at The Tivoli, known for his energetic and observational humor.
Brisbane Improv Festival 2026: Gone with the Script: An Improvised Movie
Witness a completely improvised movie performance where actors create the plot and lines spontaneously, promising a unique and hilarious experience as part of the Brisbane Improv Festival.
Steven Ho: Not Your Hero Comedy Tour
Steven Ho brings his "Not Your Hero" stand-up comedy tour to Brisbane, promising a night of unique observations and humor.
Mo Gilligan: The Mo You Know
UK comedian Mo Gilligan performs his "The Mo You Know Tour," offering his distinctive brand of stand-up comedy in an intimate venue.
Australasian Dance Collective: THREE
An extraordinary triple bill performance by the Australasian Dance Collective, featuring works by McCartney, Ritchie-Jones, and Bray, showcasing contemporary dance.
Steph Tisdell: IS FAT
Steph Tisdell presents her hilarious and honest stand-up comedy show, offering sharp wit and personal insights.
Sacred & Everyday: Indian Devotional Art
Explore a free exhibition of stunning and rare Indian oleographs from the late 1800s, showcasing how the divine manifests in daily life and visual culture. Created in collaboration with conservationists from Bengaluru, this exhibition offers insights into faith and art.
Precious — Free Exhibition
Discover a unique free exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane, showcasing over 3,000 items from 30 private collections, many displayed for the first time. This treasure trove offers a glimpse into the diverse passions and stories of Brisbane's collectors.
UQ RD Milns Antiquities Museum: The Odyssey Film Screening
The RD Milns Antiquities Museum presents a special screening of Christopher Nolan's cinematic reimagining of The Odyssey, held at New Farm Cinemas, including a complimentary drink and Greek sweets on arrival.
Sofia's Suspicion (HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival 2026)
A screening and review session for the film 'Sofia's Suspicion' as part of the HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival, offering cultural insights and discussion.
DRAG ROAST 2026
A lively drag comedy roast event at Brisbane City Hall, featuring performers engaging in witty and humorous banter.
2026 HURTIGRUTEN NORDIC FILM FESTIVAL
The opening or a general screening day for the Hurtigruten Nordic Film Festival, presenting a selection of films from Nordic countries at Palace Cinemas Brisbane.
Pride & Prejudice
A theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, presented by Queensland Theatre Company at QPAC, featuring wit, romance, and societal commentary.
Queensland Theatre Company: Pride & Prejudice
A dazzling retelling of Jane Austen's classic by Queensland Theatre Company, combining wit, romance, and a luminous cast for a timeless story of independence.
Container x IMA: Simmer Film Screening
A special film screening presented in collaboration with Container, offering an opportunity to engage with contemporary moving image art at the Institute of Modern Art.
Queensland Ballet: Hamlet
Queensland Ballet presents a gripping dance drama of Shakespeare's Hamlet, choreographed by Leo Mujić. This is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant theatrical experience.