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Eugene Carchesio: Serial Music

Mon 26 Oct – Sat 31 Oct, Brisbane

This October, Milani Gallery presents Serial Music, a major exhibition by Eugene Carchesio across Galleries 1, 2 and 3.Bringing together Carchesio’s recent works on paper — including intricate drawings, watercolours and meditative compositions — Serial Music continues the artist’s long-standing exploration of rhythm, pattern, and minimal form. The exhibition also introduces a new collaborative project with poet Nathan Shepherdson, titled keyhole sonatas (6064), which will screen in Gallery 3 and merges Shepherdson’s poetry with Carchesio’s musical compositions.A poetry and sound performance will be announced during the exhibition period, extending the dialogue between image, word and sound that defines Carchesio’s practice.

free

Melt Festival: Queer Arts Program

Mon 26 Oct, 12:00 AM – Sun 1 Nov AEST, New Farm

Rubber Duck

Mon 26 Oct, 9:00 AM – Sun 1 Nov AEST

A large-scale, whimsical art installation by Florentijn Hofman that invites public interaction and curiosity in an outdoor setting.

free

Bloodlines

Mon 26 Oct, 9:00 AM – Sun 1 Nov AEST, New Farm

A visual art exhibition presented as part of the Melt Festival, exploring themes of identity and heritage.

free

Extraordinary Stories

Mon 26 Oct, 10:00 AM – Sun 1 Nov AEST, South Bank

An exhibition highlighting Queensland’s historical narratives and cultural artifacts through a curated collection.

free

Volunteer Guided Walk: Brisbane Botanic Gardens

Mon 26 Oct, 11:00 AM – Sat 31 Oct AEST

A guided educational walk through the gardens led by local volunteers, focusing on botany and the history of the site.

free

Volunteer Guided Tours

Mon 26 Oct, 11:00 AM – Sat 31 Oct AEST

Informative walking tours led by volunteers exploring the history and botanical significance of the city's oldest gardens.

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Learn and play Earthborne Rangers, a co-op board game, ALL WEEK in Victoria Park

Tue 27 Oct, 10:00 AM – Thu 29 Oct AEST, Gilchrist Avenue, Spring Hill, Brisbane

We invite you to play around & find out^ how much fun and solidarity comes from playing together at a table in a beautiful park, forming new social groups and stimulating the mind and imagination. Free and volunteer-powered In Earthborne Rangers you explore a world with optimistic “solarpunk” themes as you work as a team to succeed together. ER is like Dungeons & Dragons but a nice change from grim dungeon-crawling and disaster-fighting, and has more structure, less improvisation. Learn more about ER here Experienced game teacher Matthew Ford gives you the general idea in the first half. After a short break you can continue into more depth for the next half. You can keep coming to these events each week for continued intermediate play Step 1: RSVP to this event and fill out the form at this link to state when you would prefer to play. If none are available, come back in a few days– we do this every week Step 2: Wait until we send you a message via Meetup and email stating which time slot we booked you into Step 3: At your time slot, use the "how to find us" section-- please read it carefully, don't just put destination into a map app. Look for Matthew with a gray beard Free event. Nothing to bring or prepare. Come as you are, even if you know absolutely nothing about it. We welcome absolutely everyone and ensure a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. We've face-to-face taught games to over 1000 people of every kind-- join us! We have shelter from rain, wind, and sun. Prepare for your own needs but we never cancel an event due to weather Read all this event info and comments carefully both ahead of time and just before you attend, as our location and method may change slightly How to find us at Ibis Island in Victoria Park:

$79–$109

DRACULA

Tue 27 Oct, 7:00 PM – Sun 8 Nov AEST, Melbourne Street, Brisbane CBD

By Bram Stoker, adapted by Shake & Stir. After a decade in the shadows, Shake & Stir Theatre Co's critically acclaimed, sold-out production of DRACULA rises again and returns to QPAC.

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Pony Club

Wed 28 Oct, 7:30 PM – Sat 31 Oct AEST, Brisbane City

Pony Club is commissioned and developed through Observatory Theatre’s Telescope New Writing Program. This project is supported by the Melt Giving Circle.

Russell Hobbs British Film Festival Opening Night: My Duchess

Tickets will be on sale at midday on Friday the 25th of September on this page. Join us for Monster Life Drawing in Netherworld’s Lost Souls Bar! In conjunction with Fortitude Valley SFX queen Megan Farquharson Makeup Artist (IG @_mf_fx), we’re digging into a night of illustrations with a twist. We’ll provide you with the materials for a handful of still life and life drawing setups, but in the way you’d expect from the Netherworld. You’ll be presented with fantasy, horror and sci fi inspired models in costume and SFX makeup, alongside creatures and items from the depths of the Netherworld. Each ticket comes with your first drink, the materials and an evening of illustration guided by a host. This session happens on Thursday the 29th of October at 6.30pm – grab a spot below!

ROWENA WISE & her band - Bad Things Feel Good* Album Launch Brisbane

Thu 29 Oct, 7:00 PM AEST, Level 1 322 Brunswick Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Presented by Double J, Beloved Records & Remote Control Records: This October and November, Rowena Wise takes her full band on the road across Australia to support her sophomore album, Bad Things Feel Good*. The record is a tender, point-blank look at the pain of transformation and what it means to be flesh and blood — from Melbourne to Brisbane, Sydney to Hobart and beyond. Written over two years of near-constant touring and recorded live over three days at The Ratshack in Collingwood with producer Rob Muinos (Julia Jacklin, Didirri), the album traces heartbreak, estrangement, and the knottier growing pains of adulthood through candid poetic lyricism and a raw live production. The songs hold space rather than demand attention, and live, they hit even harder. Since debuting in 2018, she has amassed over 10 million streams, earned airplay across triple j, Double j and Unearthed, and toured extensively across Australia, the UK, Europe, the USA and Canada, supporting artists including Holy Holy, Ball Park Music, Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey. Her 2024 debut album, Senseless Acts of Beauty, was praised by CLASH Magazine as “carefully etched indie folk” and shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize. Her highly anticipated sophomore album, Bad Things Feel Good*, a tender, point-blank meditation on transformation, is out August 7, 2026 via Beloved Records. "Carefully etched indie folk" — CLASH Magazine. "Fragrant introspection" — FLOOD. Supported by Double J

Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning

Thu 29 Oct, 7:30 PM AEST+1 more date

special event screening. OZZY & BLACK SABBATH: BACK TO THE BEGINNING documents a landmark moment in music history: Ozzy Osbourne’s historic final farewell performance for his fans at Villa Park stadium in his Birmingham hometown—captured just 17 days before his untimely passing. The film highlights the historic day with performances from Ozzy, Black Sabbath, and some of the most influential names in rock, along with personal reflections from the superstar musicians they inspired and a behind-the-scenes look at the day itself. This is an historic and intimate farewell to Ozzy and the band that changed music forever.

New Classics: Trans Scratch Night

Thu 29 Oct, New Farm

Melting Pot is a welcoming space that celebrates LGBTQIA+ creativity - bringing together emerging and established Queer artists through art, fashion, sound and more!

Thu 29 Oct, 6:00 PM AEST

free

The writing room

Thu 29 Oct, 6:00 PM AEST, 87 Amarina Avenue

Meet other writers, find inspiration, and share your work in a supportive and creative environment.

Public Lecture

$25

Under a Different Sky Book Launch (Book + Ticket Entry)

Thu 29 Oct, 6:30 PM AEST, Shop 3, 50 Cambridge Pde, Manly

Join us for the book launch of Under a Different Sky, edited by Laura Norris and RA Stephens. We will be celebrating at The Mad Hatters Bookshop on Thursday 29th October @ 6:30pm with wine, cheese & nibbles. Authors will be briefly speaking about the inspiration for their stories. Everyone is welcome! Ticket price includes a copy of the book (RRP $19.99) which will be available to collect on the evening. Please select 'Pickup (In-Store Collection)' at checkout for free delivery. If you would like to purchase the ticket only (or an additional ticket without the book), please select the ticket-only option here. The Mad Hatters Bookshop is located at Shop 3, 50 Cambridge Pde, Manly (inside shopping centre). There is parking on either side of the centre. Please note: this event booking is an e-ticket only. Please check your junk/spam folder for confirmation.

Lit up by the bay

Thu 29 Oct, 6:30 PM AEST, 145 Florence Street

We are a welcoming small group of men and women of varied ages who meet monthly to discuss the book of the month we have chosen earlier from a list of 3 put forward by a member. Our eclectic palette alternates from fiction, non-fiction and a broad definition of classics. We don't treat the books with great academic rigour, but do discuss style, appeal, content etc. If you like reading then this is a great group for you.

Fascination Street Brisbane Premiere (featuring live performance by Radium Dolls)

Thu 29 Oct, 6:30 PM AEST, 7-9 Stratton Street, Newstead, QLD, 4006

Open Mic Night

Thu 29 Oct, 7:00 PM AEST

Come and see Brisbane’s newest and brightest comedians before they become famous. You never know who might just pop in!

Live Jazz Nights

Thu 29 Oct, 7:00 PM AEST, Kangaroo Point

Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2026 exhibition

Thu 29 Oct, 10:00 AM AEST+6 more dates, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Brisbane through the lens of local photographers. The winners exhibition of the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards brings together striking photographic works that capture the city’s spirit - from familiar streets and riverside scenes to the fleeting moments, routines and characters that make Brisbane feel like home. New this year, the Brisbane Postcards Collection category invites photographers to showcase Brisbane’s charm and energy through images that locals recognise, and visitors instantly fall in love with. Selected winning works will be available as collectible postcards at MoB Shop. Open to anyone who lives, works or studies in Brisbane, the 2026 Awards celebrate what makes our city unique through this year’s theme, Everyday Brisbane. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.

The Devils

Thu 29 Oct, 10:00 AM AESTAlso 7:00 PM, 701 Brunswick St

An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Academy Award®-winner Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, THE DEVILS is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption — and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell. Assembled from the original camera negative, this new 4K restoration presents Ken Russell’s definitive vision of THE DEVILS by referencing the edit he privately constructed in 2004. THE DEVILS is the uncut and unfiltered theatrical experience that Russell always envisioned – and the first time the film will be presented restored and in 4K.

Thu 29 Oct, 4:00 PM AEST

feat. DJ Olympic Pool Maintenance League. Clock off, catch up and settle in for a laid-back afternoon of good tunes, great company and a touch of Halloween atmosphere at After Hours in the outdoor surrounds of Limelight @ LEC. Gather your crew, grab a drink and take a well-earned break as Limelight comes alive with a soundtrack curated by Olympic Pool Maintenance League (OPML). The electronic music project of Brisbane-based New Zealand artist Chris Bennie, OPML creates cinematic electronic music built from hypnotic elements, broken-beat rhythms and immersive atmospheres. With releases on international labels including Mord, Postdynamic, Circular Limited and Sunora Recordings, and support from DJs at renowned venues and festivals across the globe, OPML has developed a distinctive voice in the underground electronic music scene. For this special Halloween-themed edition of After Hours, OPML returns with a carefully curated DJ set featuring the tracks, artists and sounds that have inspired the project. Expect an eclectic blend of electronic music that goes beyond the usual after-work playlist, creating the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed afternoon outdoors. Get into the spirit with a spooky cocktail special available on the day, alongside a selection of food, beer, wine and other beverages available for purchase. Whether you’re catching up with friends, meeting colleagues after work or simply looking for something a little different, After Hours is all about good music, easy conversation and a welcoming atmosphere where everyone can unwind and connect. Enjoy a relaxed Halloween-inspired afternoon filled with great music, seasonal cocktails and alfresco vibes at Limelight. The Limelight Cafe is situated on the LEC forecourt.

free

Yoga

Thu 29 Oct, 4:30 PM AEST+1 more date, 78 Cedar Creek Road

Bookings essential. Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.

Walk at Kangaroo Point - EVERY THURSDAY.

Thu 29 Oct, 5:30 PM AEST, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane

Joint us for a walk starting at the Holman Street Ferry terminal every Thursday for a walk around Kangaroo Point. This walk is with another meet up group - Brisbane Social Singles. You just go to that group for more details. Tracey is your host, sometimes she might not be able to make it but the walk can still go ahead. See you there!

Michael Hynes

Thu 29 Oct, 6:00 PM AEST, 101 Edward Street

free

Ashgrove craft circle

Thu 29 Oct, 6:00 PM AEST, 87 Amarina Avenue

Join us for a chat and a laugh while working on your craft project. Please bring your own craft materials.

Public Lecture

free

MELISSA MEAGHER -: Your Money Soul

Thu 29 Oct, 6:00 PM AEST

Join Melissa Meagher at Riverbend Books on Thursday 29th October at 6pm as she tells us about her new book, Your Money Soul. This is not a book about becoming a millionaire. It’s an honest, funny, occasionally sweary guide to finally understanding your real relationship with money, the one underneath the numbers. Drawing on thirty years in financial services and a decade coaching women through exactly this work, Melissa takes readers from awareness to action: uncovering the money blocks quietly running the show, mapping what a genuinely wealthy life actually looks like, sorting the practical stuff without shame or a single boring spreadsheet lecture, and building a vivid vision for the future, with concrete steps to get there. Warm, direct, and disarmingly funny, Your Money Soul is for every woman who’s ever felt “bad with money,” or who’s simply ready to stop carrying a money story she never chose. It’s not about the money. It never was. It’s about you. About the author… Melissa spent twenty years working as a financial planner and stockbroker before realising the real problem was never about the numbers. It was about shame, the quiet shame smart, successful women carry around money they were never taught to understand. So, she left the industry and built Talking Money and The Rebel Money Coach, coaching businesses dedicated to helping women get clarity, awareness, and control over their finances, without judgment, without scorched earth budgets, and without pretending they should have already known better. A former Certified Financial Planner and Financial Planning Association member since 1997, Melissa has spoken for corporate audiences, professional associations, universities, and organisations including Business Chicks, and has been featured in media including Marie Claire Australia.

free

The sum of us (MA)

Thu 29 Oct, 6:00 PM AEST, 178-180 Boundary Street

A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right" his son, who is in his 20's and gay, is searching for "Mr Right".

$28

The Accidental Lawyer

Thu 29 Oct, 7:00 PM AEST

free

Tori Reed

Thu 29 Oct, 7:00 PM AEST, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba, Qld, 4102, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia

Tori and her Trio of troubadours mix a blend of genres to create something that is heartfelt, genuine and utterly unique. From finger picking folk, to jazz influenced beats, layered in a love of blues and vocals mired in soul with a dash of country, Tori's music will get toes tapping, hearts singing and minds thinking. Support from the inimitable Ophelia. Doors open at 6 with music from 7, so get in early to get a seat and order your delish pizza! Minors welcome with a parent or legal guardian.

OUTLOVED - Album Release Tour

Thu 29 Oct, 7:00 PM AEST, 8 Warner St, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006

Pressure

Thu 29 Oct, 7:15 PM AEST, 381 Honour Ave, Graceville

Advance Screenings. Sat 24 October: Red Hill Cinemas & Elizabeth Picture Theatre. Sun 25 October: New Farm Cinemas & Regal Graceville. In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.

Pressure

Thu 29 Oct, 7:15 PM AEST, 175 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City

free

Outdoor gym circuit

Thu 29 Oct, 6:00 AM AEST, Yeronga, 323 Brisbane Corso, Yeronga

Boost your fitness and learn how to train effectively using the outdoor gym facilities. These workshops focus on functional strength, core stability and full-body conditioning using a mix of equipment and bodyweight exercises.

free

Tai Chi Qigong

Thu 29 Oct, 8:30 AM AEST, Carseldine, 8 Graham Road, Carseldine

Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm after this dynamic exercise. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Tai Chi Qigong

Thu 29 Oct, 8:30 AM AEST, Bardon, 219 Fletcher Parade, Bardon

Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm after this dynamic exercise. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Embroidery group

Thu 29 Oct, 9:00 AM AEST+1 more date, Brisbane City, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. The basic techniques include chain stitch, buttonhole or blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch, and cross stitch. These remain the fundamental techniques of hand embroidery today. This activity does not have a teacher or hold classes but is a friendly group getting together in mornings and afternoons.

Tai Chi Qigong

Thu 29 Oct, 6:30 PM AEST+1 more date, 65 Gager Street

Our adult program offers classes at 6.30pm, three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday). Our adult program includes students as young as 10 through to students as mature as 80+. The adult syllabus starts from 15 years old, with students learning the junior children’s syllabus up until this age. Our classes are suitable for beginners through to advanced students. On Monday and Thursday, an advanced class is run simultaneously for our green, brown and black belt students. Black belt classes are also run at 7.30pm on Monday and Thursday. Adults and teenagers learn discipline, focus, confidence, strength and humility as well as being active and having the opportunity to socialise, meet and work out with like-minded individuals of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Plain White T's, Teenage Joans in Brisbane

Thu 29 Oct, 7:00 PM AEST, Brisbane, QL, Australia

Join Plain White T's LIVE at The Triffid on Thursday, October 29, 2026! Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Plain White T's is coming to The Triffid on Thursday, October 29, 2026, bringing their biggest hits like Hey There Delilah, Rhythm Of Love and Surface Pressure to life.

Pressure

Thu 29 Oct, 7:15 PM AEST, 701 Brunswick St

Pressure

Thu 29 Oct, 7:15 PM AEST, 2 Enoggera Tce

$39.90–$49.90

Jude York

Thu 29 Oct, 7:30 PM AEST, 119 Lamington St

Blending euphoric dance floor-ready pop delicacies with emotional vulnerability, 2025 saw Jude release his breakout EP, HEARTSTRINGS, followed up by his biggest song to date, “Camilla” in April this year. Infectious as it is scandalous, “Camilla” skyrocketed Jude York to over a million monthly listeners on Spotify, landed several features on the BBC throughout the UK, and hit the major streaming charts for the first time. Whether bringing the whole internet to tears performing “Slipping Through My Fingers” with his mother or tearing up a festival main stage supporting Chappell Roan, Jude York’s perspective as an artist remains consistent – to celebrate the wholesome, give voice to the quiet ones and create earnest joy in an age where it’s never been needed more. Part of Melt Festival.

Sat 2 May – Sat 5 Dec, Level 3, Brisbane City Hall

Ekphrasis has long been a vital craft tool used by poets, fiction writers, dramatists and essayists as a springboard for creative imaginings.

Sat 14 Feb 2026, 10:00 AM – Sun 16 Jan 2028 AEST, Stanley Place, South Bank

Sorcerers from Bohemia evokes the free-spirited world of the travelling circus performers, or saltimbanques, the subject of Pablo Picasso’s first major body of work in printmaking. La Suite des Saltimbanques is a series of 15 loosely related etchings and drypoints that mark a transitional moment in the young artist’s personal and artistic development. Created on the cusp of Picasso’s Blue and Rose periods, the works are intimately connected with his paintings and drawings of the same era, including the Gallery’s own La Belle Hollandaise of 1905. On moving to Paris in 1904, 22-year-old Picasso encountered a bohemian crowd of acrobats, jugglers and street performers, whom he sketched as they rehearsed and socialised together. His early depictions focus on the vulnerability and poverty of these itinerant figures, whereas later works pay homage to their strong social bonds and the freedom of their creative lives. Appearing individually and in groups, Picasso’s saltimbanques vary widely in age and fulfil a variety of roles, from clown and friend to mother and king. Ushering in a lifelong experimentation with printmaking, La Suite des Saltimbanques offers extraordinary insights into Picasso’s formative artistic concerns and the social milieu he inhabited at the time. In these sensitive and sympathetic portraits, he conveys the heft of a body, the texture of hair, a playful pose or a tender gesture with remarkable economy and elegance of line, ennobling figures who ordinarily existed on the fringes of society.

free

Towards a Collapsing World: German Expressionism

Sat 14 Feb 2026, 10:00 AM – Sun 16 Jan 2028 AEST, Stanley Place, South Bank

The early decades of the twentieth century witnessed an extraordinary moment in German art, as artists responded to a modern world in flux with works that engaged deeply with contemporary society, politics and culture. Towards a Collapsing World explores this period of significant cultural flourishing through a survey of works on paper by leading figures of German Expressionism. Rather than a single, unified approach, German Expressionism was characterised by a plurality of attitudes and styles, with artist groups such as Die Brücke (The Bridge) and Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider) forming and dissolving in response to fluctuating ideologies. Common to these disparate voices was a shared belief in the power of art to effect social change. The woodcut print became an important vehicle within German Expressionism, reviving a rich medieval heritage. Its stark, simplified forms, expressed through bold, flat patterns and raw aesthetic intensity, conveyed the inner turmoil and social critique of these expressionist artists with impassioned urgency.

free

Live at Melbourne Street Green

Fri 4 Sep, 5:30 PM – Fri 30 Oct AEST, Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

From $135

Sculptures & Sips

Wed 16 Sep – Sat 31 Oct, 6 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba

Sip, sculpt, and spark your imagination at Sculptures & Sips in Brisbane. Under the expert guidance of Dead Puppet Society artisans, you'll craft a stunning moving sculpture inspired by Australia’s native wildlife. Watch laser-cut pieces come to life as you enjoy a drink and connect with fellow creatives—no experience required. Build a one-of-a-kind mechanical sculpture, learn the magic of puppet design, and choose from projects like a flapping butterfly, mechanical reef, kinetic whale, flying fruit bat, or flying bird.

$250

Create your own digital fabric design

Sat 24 Oct, 1:00 PM – Sat 31 Oct AEST, Stanley Place, South Bank

Unleash your creativity and bring your designs to life in this two-part workshop that takes your ideas from digital sketches to stunning printed fabric.

Lawrence Daws

Tue 6 Oct, 10:00 AM – Sat 31 Oct AEST

Lawrence Daws is a prominent Australian painter and printmaker known for his landscape compositions and symbolic imagery.

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Slowly Made Locals Pop Up

Thu 1 Oct, 10:00 AM – Sat 31 Oct AEST

Slowly Made Locals is a collective of Brisbane artists and makers. Handmade goods and art will be on display in Lab 266 over October.

Edition Two

Wed 7 Oct, 10:00 PM – Sat 31 Oct AEST, 38 Hope Street

Two years of PARKER Contemporary. Edition Two marks this next milestone, bringing together works by artists featured across PARKER Contemporary’s 2026 solo exhibition program: Mika Nakamura-Mather, Teeya Ryan, Chris Hagen, Iain Turnbull, Matthew Newkirk, Carolyn Craig, Alethea Richter, Bridget Hillebrand, Geoffrey Burns and Pat Hoffie AM. Curated across the gallery, the exhibition offers an opportunity to encounter the year’s program as a whole, tracing the different ideas, materials and approaches that have shaped 2026 and the gallery’s evolving curatorial direction. Coinciding with AusArt Day, Edition Two is also a moment to celebrate the people who make an independent gallery possible: the artists, collectors, visitors, collaborators and supporters who continue to invest in contemporary practice in Queensland.

free

Brisbane City Hall Organ Tour

Tue 1 Sep – Tue 3 Nov, Level 3, Brisbane City Hall

Explore the heritage-listed organ with insights from one of few organists qualified to play this premier instrument.

Fri 16 Oct – Tue 10 Nov

Bronwyn Hill has established herself as a leading force in Queensland painting. Working predominantly in portraiture and figurative representation, she creates photorealistic oil paintings rooted in poetic narratives and gentle observation. In recent years, Bronwyn’s profile has continued to grow, marked by prestigious portrait commissions including her portrait of former Queensland Premier the Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk AC, commissioned by the Queensland Parliament. Following finalist nominations in both the Lester Prize and Brisbane Portrait Prize this year, Bronwyn presents her latest collection at Lethbridge Gallery.

ELEANOR LOUISE BUTT 'Tangled Resonance'

Wed 21 Oct – Tue 10 Nov

Sat 16 Nov 2024, 10:00 AM – Sun 15 Nov 2026 AEST

Ipswich Art Gallery currently hosts major works from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection.

Tracing Time

Sat 24 Oct – Wed 18 Nov

free

BRUTALIST / Baroque

Sat 5 Sep, 10:00 AM – Sun 22 Nov AEST

An exhibition by ceramic artists, Donalee Moriarty and Nicolette Johnson, exploring the shared qualities that unite their seemingly opposing styles.

free

The Noise of Time

Sat 19 Sep, 10:00 AM – Sun 29 Nov AEST

An exhibition of works on paper by Ipswich based Artist, Ian Friend.

$99

Ceramic Painting & Japanese Matcha Workshop

Sat 24 Oct, 10:00 AM – Sat 5 Dec AEST, 60 Kuran Street, Sandgate, Queensland

Paint your own ceramic piece and learn to whisk Japanese matcha in a relaxed two-hour creative workshop at the Burnie Brae Community Centre in Chermside, Brisbane. A friendly host shows you how to sift and whisk.

Natasha Bieniek

Thu 22 Oct – Sat 12 Dec

Natasha Bieniek is an Australian artist known for her detailed miniature oil paintings.

free

Kate Cooper: Infection Drivers and Untitled (After Somatic Aliasing)

Sat 10 Oct – Sun 20 Dec, Fortitude Valley

A recurring exhibition showcasing multimedia works by Kate Cooper, focusing on contemporary performance and visual aesthetics.

free

Small Figures

Wed 20 Sep 2023, 10:00 AM – Tue 26 Jan 2027 AEST, Stanley Place, South Bank

The Collection Online team have been busy photographing thousands of artworks as part of QAGOMA’s Digital Transformation Initiative. This makes the Collection available and accessible to people everywhere, in detail never seen before. With dedicated conservators, registrars, technologists and photographers, the project has provided the resources to delve deep into Collection Storage to uncover and care for artworks not displayed in decades. This exhibition represents a small sample of our teams’ favourite finds, the weird and whimsical, the cute and curious. We gratefully acknowledge the hundreds of donors who generously supported the QAGOMA Foundation’s Unlock the Collection campaign to digitise the Collection and make artworks more accessible and discoverable online including this diverse range of artworks, from small figures to small frogs. These are some of the artworks we have recently prepared for photography, and just some of the works which made us smile.

From $33

Sat 17 Oct 2026, 10:00 AM – Sun 14 Mar 2027 AEST, Brisbane City Hall

A long-term exhibition exploring the evolution of local creative practice and the role of artists in residence within the Brisbane cultural landscape.

Morning Art Riser Tour – Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company

Sun 11 Oct 2026 – Thu 15 Apr 2027

QAGOMA’s Morning Art Riser Tour invites you to step inside the Brisbane-exclusive Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company exhibition before the gallery opens to the public.

free

Where the Wild Things Are Made: Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

Sat 12 Sep 2026, 12:01 AM – Sun 18 Apr 2027 AEST, Stanley Place, South Bank

Presented alongside the Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company special exhibition (12 September 2026 – 18 April 2027), Where the Wild Things Are Made: Jim Henson’s Creature Shop celebrates the skill and craftsmanship of the artisans at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. Highlighting the diverse portfolio of expressive characters and creatures made by the Company for external productions, the selected films showcase the work of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop and how it continues to shape the landscape of cinematic storytelling. An important facet of The Jim Henson Company, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop is internationally renowned for creating pioneering techniques that bring extraordinary characters and stories to life. Formally established following the release of Labyrinth in 1986, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop continues to be an enduring creative hub where performance and craftsmanship is paired with experimentation and ground-breaking technical innovation to transform the imaginary into reality. QAGOMA acknowledges the generous assistance of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Canberra; the Norwegian Film Institute, Oslo and the Revival House, Perth in providing materials for this program. Program curated by Victoria Wareham, Australian Cinémathèque with additional film note writing by Rebekah Brammer.

free

Great and Small

Sat 21 Jun 2025, 10:00 AM – Sun 23 May 2027 AEST, Stanley Place, South Bank

Animals have played a central part in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and spiritual beliefs for over 60,000 years. Native fauna form an integral part of relationships with Country, in community and are a foundation of economies, identity and sustainability. Over many millennia of co-existence animals have been central to survival as a food source; for First Nations people they are also absorbed into lore and culture as images of totemic power, and into the ancestral creation stories that link people, land and animals. Great and small is a celebration of these connections. Please note that the display will be closed to the public from 7-11 December for the Gallery to complete artwork rotation.

Fragile and Forever: Ceramics from the Queensland Museum Collection

Fri 29 May 2026, 9:30 AM – Wed 11 Aug 2027 AEST, Grey St

From $18

Comedy Cha Cha Thursdays

Thu 8 Oct 2026 – Thu 23 Sep 2027

⭐ Get ready for a night of big laughs and fresh talent at Brisbane

$26.50

The Magic & Mayhem Show

Fri 14 Aug, 7:00 PM – Sat 31 Oct AEST, 757 Gympie Rd, Lawnton, Queensland

Close-Up Cabaret at Pine Rivers Show Grounds. An intimate, small audience means every seat is the best seat in the house. You won't just watch the magic—you'll be part of it.

Inked Tattoo Expo Brisbane 2026

Fri 27 Mar, 9:00 AM – Sun 1 Nov AEST

free

Sunday Session at El Camino

Sun 27 Sep – Sun 1 Nov, Grey St

From Sunday September 27 to November 1, settle in every Sunday from 1pm-4pm for live acoustic sessions. We're talking 90s and early 2000s rock classics, stripped back and played live. The songs you know every word to, the riffs that still hit and a few guilty pleasures you definitely haven't forgotten. Grab your crew, order a round of Ritas, load the table with Tex-Mex favourites and settle in for a Sunday arvo soundtrack worth sticking around for.

Elisa Jane Carmichael Elisa Jane Carmichael | (BE)LONGING

Sat 18 Jul – Sat 14 Nov

Elisa Jane Carmichael’s series Alive (2019) is now showing in (BE)LONGING at Redcliffe Art Gallery until 14th of November, 2026.

free

Warrajamba

Sat 28 Mar – Sun 22 Nov, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Follow the mermaid in the bay. Dive into story, culture and hands-on creativity with our latest Artist in Residence, Quandamooka artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins. Journey alongside Delvene to the shores of Minjerribah and discover the ancestral story of Warrajamba, the mermaid, a living cultural legacy that Delvene continues to explore as she searches for its lost ending. Get hands-on and create your own mermaid or dugong using artist-designed stamps, connecting with the stories of Warrajamba and Yungong, the dugong. Discover Delvene’s powerful sculptural work made from materials gathered from Country - yungair/yungaire (freshwater reed), talwalpin (beach hibiscus cotton tree), and quampie shell. Come and be immersed in a space that celebrates care for land, sea and story. MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC. The Creative Space is proudly supported by Major Partner Brisbane Airport and generously supported by Ian and Cass George, and Holly and John Livingstone. Warrajamba is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.

From $36

Candlelight: Tribute to Pink Floyd

Sat 12 Sep, 6:30 PM – Sat 28 Nov AEST

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Brisbane. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Pink Floyd at Grand on Ann under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives. General Info 📍 Venue: Grand on Ann 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible (Zone A only) ❓ View the FAQs for this event here 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone. All Zones are accessible via stairs only. 🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here 🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Brisbane 🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Programme Another Brick In The Wall Shine On You Crazy Diamond Hey You Breathe (In The Air) On The Run Time The Great Gig In The Sky Money Us and Them Comfortably Numb Wish You Were Here *Programme subject to change Performers String quartet - Paradiso Strings Seating Map

From $31

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Fri 9 Oct, 8:00 PM – Fri 18 Dec AEST, Ipswich Catholic Community

Experience Hans Zimmer's most iconic film scores in a new light. Surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles, live musicians bring unforgettable melodies from Inception, Interstellar, The Lion King, Gladiator and more to life in a breathtaking concert. This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives. Programme: Time - Inception, This Land - The Lion King, Zooster’s Breakout - Madagascar, Supermarine - Dunkirk, Honor - The Pacific, A Dark Knight - The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman Suite, Gladiator Suite, Cornfield Chase - Interstellar, Dune Suite, Discombobulate - Sherlock Holmes, Pirates of the Caribbean Suite. Performers: String Quartet - Paradiso Strings.

From $85

Mosaic lamp workshop - Brisbane

Sat 12 Sep – Sat 19 Dec

Highlights: 🎨 Hands-on Turkish-inspired mosaic workshop 💡 Design and assemble your own mosaic lamp using vibrant glass tiles, beads, and metal fittings 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing, creative, and beginner-friendly session 🏠 Take home a fully functional lamp that shines. Information: 📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector.

free

Priya Gore art display

Thu 17 Sep – Sat 19 Dec, 31 Paperbark Drive (entry via Stanworth Rd)

Enjoy the latest display by Brisbane artist Priya Gore, at Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre as part of the Community Art Wall. Priya Gore is a Brisbane-based artist. She finds that Australian rainforests offer the abundance of natural wonder. The bush walks and coastal hikes replenish the emptiness of the soul with a long-lasting creative energy. The artist's life revolves around the exploration of nature’s intricacies that are often hidden in the obvious. This ongoing display can be viewed from September to December: Tuesday to Friday, 9am-4pm and Saturday and Sunday, 9am-12pm. About the Community Art Wall: Located in the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, the Community Art Wall is a small, ongoing display which aims to celebrate and promote environmental awareness through art by featuring work from local artists and community groups that reflect environmental themes such as sustainability, biodiversity and connection to nature.

free

Sunday Social

Sun 5 Oct 2025, 2:00 PM – Thu 31 Dec 2026 AEST, Grey St

Sunday Social is the perfect weekend wind down featuring free, laid back, live music and epic picnic eats by the river! A weekly event that showcases the soft and smooth tunes of some of Brisbane's best musicians, all set against the backdrop of the Brissie skyline, there's no better way to send off your Sunday. So, what are you waiting for? Join us at River Quay Green every Sunday afternoon from 2pm-5pm. Upcoming acts include Sunday 6 September, Birdman Randy Trio; Sunday 13 September, The Chasers; Sunday 20 September, Under The Covers; Sunday 27 September, Groove or Die; Sunday 4 October, Kelsey Giarola Trio; Sunday 11 October, Under The Covers; Sunday 18

From $89

Turkish Lamp Workshop in Brisbane

Wed 9 Sep – Thu 31 Dec

🎁 Gift this experience to your loved ones! Click here to check out our gift card. Highlights 💡 Discover and employ the techniques of a 500-year-old craft, from designing to laying the tiles. ☕ Enjoy a Turkish tea service and delicious Turkish delight to fuel your creativity. 👩‍🎨 Create your very

From $139

Resin Art Class in Brisbane

Wed 9 Sep – Thu 31 Dec

With expert guidance and all materials provided, create your masterpiece in a friendly & inspiring environment. Get your tickets now!

From $31.50

Saboteurs: Crewmates and Impostors - Dark Map (10+)

Sun 11 Oct – Thu 31 Dec

Experience Saboteurs in Brisbane, a live AmongUs-style game where Crew members complete tasks while exposing hidden Impostors.

From $69

Blanc de Blanc Encore

Wed 9 Sep 2026, 8:30 PM – Sun 3 Jan 2027 AEST

⭐ Blanc de Blanc Encore brings a sparkling night of bold comedy, cabaret, and seductive spectacle to Brisbane. Expect high-energy performances, playful chaos, and a riotous atmosphere that doesn’t hold back. 🍾 SPECIAL OCCASION? Enjoy premium experiences with special packages - book now here 🍾 Highlights 🍾 Sip champagne in a playful, adults-only atmosphere 🎭 Enjoy cheeky comedy, cabaret, burlesque, and live entertainment 🤸‍♀️ Marvel at high-energy performances from acrobats, dancers, and aerialists 🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card here General Info 📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector ⏳ Duration: 115 minutes, including a short interval 📍 Location: The West End Electric 👤 Age requirement: 18+ with valid ID ♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible ❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here Tickets 🍾 Moët Champagne Table for Two: Private reserved table for two, with a bottle of Moët champagne and premium raised front-on view of stage (ticketed per table, not per person) 🥂 Ringside VIP: Reserved seating with a glass of sparkling, up close to the performers 🎫 Platform: Raised, front-on view, unallocated seats 🎫 Premium Platform: Raised, front-on view, unallocated seats 💺 Premium: Comfortable seating behind Ringside VIP, unallocated seats 🎫 Balcony: Only available when a show is almost at full capacity! Bird’s-eye view, unallocated seats (stairs only) 🎫 Classic: Behind Premium seating, unallocated seats 🎫 Cheap Seats: Entry-level indulgence, unallocated seats 🎫 Tightarse Wednesday: Discounted tickets for Wednesday sessions, access all sections at one price, unallocated seats Description Blanc de Blanc Encore invites you into a five-star, champagne-soaked extravaganza of world-class circus, acrobatics, cheeky humour, and vintage glamour — all within Brisbane's award-winning new venue, The West End Electric. Arrive early to soak up the velvet-draped opulence that nods to the allure of London's West End Theatre District. Complete with hand-crafted cocktails, mouth-watering bar bites and of course - Champagne!

Our Communities Textiles Treasures: Textiles Exhibition

Thu 1 Oct 2026 – Sun 31 Jan 2027

Every textile has a story to tell, and every story helps preserve the history of the Redlands. Community Textile Treasures celebrates a collection of special textile items connected to local families, memories, and milestones. From handmade garments and embroidered linens to treasured keepsakes and heirloom pieces, each item on display carries a unique story waiting to be shared. Among the exhibition are pieces lovingly created for family members, treasured sewing projects, inherited textiles, and items that have become cherished reminders of people, places, and moments in time. Together, they create a rich tapestry of community history, craftsmanship, and personal connections. As you explore the exhibition, discover the fascinating stories woven into every stitch and learn how these treasured objects help tell the story of the Redlands and the people who have called it home.

From $32

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Fri 16 Oct 2026, 6:30 PM – Sat 20 Feb 2027 AEST, 373 Ann St, Brisbane City

Experience Hans Zimmer's most iconic film scores in a new light. Surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles, live musicians bring unforgettable melodies from Inception, Interstellar, The Lion King, Gladiator and more to life in a breathtaking concert. This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives. Programme includes Time from Inception, This Land from The Lion King, Nothing I’ve Ever Known from Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Zooster’s Breakout from Madagascar, Honor from The Pacific, Tennessee from Pearl Harbor, A Dark Knight from The Dark Knight, Man of Steel Suite, Wonder Woman Suite, Gladiator Suite, Cornfield Chase from Interstellar, Discombobulate from Sherlock Holmes, and Pirates of the Caribbean Suite. Performers are Paradiso Strings - String Quartet on 16 October and 7 November, and Chromatica on 24 September.

The Business of Art

Sat 17 Oct 2026, 9:00 AM – Sat 20 Mar 2027 AEST

This course can be purchased in full. Fortnightly or monthly payment plans are also available. Please pay your deposit (50% or 25%) accordingly and you will be invoiced for the remainder. BUY TICKETS See course content below: