What's on
Find out what's happening in Brisbane. Events, gigs, markets, arts, theatre, Brisbane's best freebies and what's on at the movies and on TV.
Everything you need to know about the performing arts in Brisbane. What’s playing now and what’s coming soon.
Everything you need to know about the visual arts in Brisbane.
If it's on display you'll find it here.
All Francophiles delight in the 2008 French Film Festival at Brisbane’s Palace Centro Cinemas from 20 - 30 March.
There's plenty of things happening in Brisbane over the Easter long weekend. Take a look.
It’s one hour of darkness lighting the way to change. It’s easy for anyone to take part.
They’re short and sweet (both the kids and the holidays) but what to do? Make the most of the one week school break: 5 April – 13 April 2008.
Australia's first major retrospective of the work of US pop art icon Andy Warhol, exclusive to Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art.
Here’s our pick of things to do in Brisbane that cost nothing, nix, nada - they’re all FREE.
If you haven’t been to the arts in a while – or ever - check out this exciting program just for first timers. It’s the perfect way to try-before-you-buy.
If you are looking for arts and crafts, fresh food or something unusual, try one of Brisbane's markets.
Brisbane has an impressive range of arts, cultural and community festivals over the course the entire year.
Sports mad? We've got everything you need to know: the latest sporting news, match details and venue guides for major stadiums.
Don't Miss
Queensland's premier yacht race celebrates its 60th anniversary this Friday.
QTC's hilarious production of Neil Simon's play, starring Jacki Weaver and Sean Taylor.
Try the Andy W or the Jackie O high tea - served daily at GoMA's Foyer Bistro.
Here's our pick of things to do in Brisbane that cost nothing, nix, nada - they're all FREE!
Dandiiri Maiwar at Queensland Museum South Bank
Explore the cultural diversity, innovation and creativity of Queensland's Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders. Dandiiri Maiwar… – more
Date 19 November 2007 - 31 December 2008
Venue Queensland Museum, South Bank
It's a Dog's Life! Exhibition
Public servants who bark, bray, neigh, coo, sniff, miaow and wriggle? They’re not on the payroll, but thousands of dogs, horses, camels, cats, – more
Date 15 December 2007 - 20 April 2008
Venue Queensland Museum, South Bank
Destination Australia: Ports of Immigration
Destination Australia - Ports of Immigration explores the journeys by ship and arrival of immigrants to Australia's major ports. The exhibition… – more
Date 14 March - 22 June 2008
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
Swing at South Bank
You've seen it on Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance - the swing dancing revival is sweeping the world, so swing into South Bank… – more
Date 23 March 2008 - 28 February 2009
Venue Suncorp Piazza, South Bank
Earth Hour 2008
Earth Hour will be held at 8pm on Saturday, 29 March 2008. Businesses, icons and homes around the world will switch off their lights for one hour… – more
Date 29 March 2008
Venue Various locations around Brisbane, Brisbane
- more free stuff
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Here's a selection of some of the great arts and cultural events happening across Brisbane.
Remembering Goodna: Stories from a Queensland mental hospital
Museum of Brisbane's new exhibition, Remembering Goodna:Stories from a Queensland mental hospital explores the history of the large mental hospital… – more
Date 8 November 2007 - 23 March 2008
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
Making it Modern: The Watercolours of Kenneth Macqueen
'Making it Modern' is a major exhibition of the watercolours of 'Kenneth Macqueen' (1897-1960) that highlights his importance as a key Australian… – more
Date 20 November 2007 - 5 May 2008
Venue Queensland Art Gallery, South Brisbane
That '80s Show (Exhibition)
The 1980s are marked by various phenomena: pastel, Gordon Gekko greed, big and bad hair, brand-naming on attire, Post-Modernism, the list continues.… – more
Date 24 January - 30 March 2008
Venue QUT Art Museum, Brisbane City
New York Opera Met screenings at Palace Centro Cinemas
Coming to Australia and Queensland for the first time:
THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN OPERA CAPTURED LIVE IN HD
Experience the excitement of the Met,… – more
Date selected dates
Venue Palace Centro Cinemas, Fortitude Valley
Annie Hogan: A Survey
This ten-year survey of photographic works by US-based Australian photographer Annie Hogan, considers how public and private spaces shape the way we… – more
Date 4 April - 6 July 2008
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
- more arts stuff
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Just a few highlights from the ourbrisbane.com concerts calendar.
Sinead O'Connor
The Australian national tour is in support of her new double album, Theology. The album is a collection of mostly new and original songs -… – more
Date 22 March 2008
Venue Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Andy Warhol Up Late
As part of the Andy Warhol exhibition, the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) presents 'Andy Warhol Up Late'.
Fri 4 Jan – Fri 28 Mar: GoMA will open – more
Date 4 January - 28 March 2008
Venue Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), South Brisbane
Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster
A salty rock croon and smoky bar room swagger, dispatching gripping lyrical lore with a wholly original, powerful narrative delivery featuring… – more
Date 4 April 2008
Venue Arena Entertainment Complex, Fortitude Valley
Matchbox Twenty
Out of exile, April 2008 marks the much anticipated return to Australian shores of Matchbox Twenty!
Striking massive success with the release of… – more
Date 21 April 2008
Venue Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
K.D. Lang - Watershed Tour
K.D. Lang is set to visit Australia again in 2008, her concerts featuring old favourites and new music from her upcoming 'Watershed' album. – more
Date 28 & 29 April 2008
Venue Queensland Performing Arts Centre, South Bank
- more concerts
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Here are just a few of the great events happening across Brisbane that are fun for the whole family.
Enter The Parlour at the State Library
Are you game to enter The Parlour?
The Parlour is a special space where you can borrow a variety of board games and play with friends or other… – more
Date 16 November 2007 - 31 March 2008
Venue State Library of Queensland, South Bank
The Silver Factory: Andy Warhol for Kids
As part of the Andy Warhol exhibition, the Children’s Art Centre has been transformed into Warhol’s famous art studio – The Silver Factory – – more
Date 8 December 2007 - 13 April 2008
Venue Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), South Brisbane
Paradise
Come in and discover your own paradise this summer at the State Library of Queensland.
Paradise features rare and early pieces of work that… – more
Date 22 December 2007 - 24 March 2008
Venue State Library of Queensland, South Bank
Real Adventure Women (RAW)
RAW is an exciting women's outdoor activity program offered by Brisbane City Council.
RAW aims to give women aged 16 years and over the… – more
Date selected dates
Venue Various, Brisbane City
Movies in the Parks - The Simpsons Movie (PG) 87mins
Description: Thanks to Lisa Simpson, Lake Springfield is cleaned up from the pollution that once fouled it. But when Homer, who's adopted a pig… – more
Date 22 March 2008
Venue Lota Camping Reserve, Lota
- more kids & family stuff
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If you are looking for arts and crafts, fresh food or something unusual, check out these markets.
South Bank Lifestyle Market
An eclectic array of rare and beautiful crafts and works by local artians, fashion, jewellery, health & lifestyle products, homewares, tarot, and… – more
Date Fri to Sun
Venue South Bank Parklands, South Bank
Jan Power's Farmers Market
Jan Power's Farmers Markets at the Brisbane Powerhouse are a feast for the senses.
The delicious tastes, the heady aromas and the visual… – more
Date Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month
Venue Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, New Farm
Riverside Markets
The Riverside Markets were started over 20 years ago with approximately thirty Artists. Brisbane city was not open for Sunday trading until after… – more
Date Every Sunday (except Xmas and New Years Days)
Venue Riverside Centre, Brisbane City
The Jetty Markets, Redcliffe
Get Hooked on the Jetty Markets Every Sunday from 8am. Next to the Redcliffe Jetty, on the foreshore in Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe.
Relax and… – more
Date every Sunday
Venue Anzac Place, next to the Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe
- more markets
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Exhibitions
They’re all there and more in a delightful collection of the sunshine state's favourite icons.
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