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Ballet

Brisbane City Youth Ballet

Sleeping Beauty

22 - 23 Jan 2027

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

The Brisbane City Youth Ballet presents a mesmerising new retelling of Sleeping Beauty.

Popular Music

On the Banks

Fatboy Slim

10 Mar 2027, from 6pm

Cultural Forecourt, South Bank, QPAC

Don’t miss Fatboy Slim, one of electronic music’s most iconic figures, as he brings his unmistakable, hedonistic energy to On the Banks.

Popular Music

Seventh Wonder Performs Fleetwood Mac Orchestrated

28 May 2027, 7:30pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

Applauded by Mick Fleetwood himself, Seventh Wonder has earned its reputation as one of Australia’s most acclaimed concert productions and a world-leading musical celebration of Fleetwood Mac. 

Musical

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

From 20 Mar 2027

Lyric Theatre, QPAC

The untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

Classical Music

Popular Music

The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams

9 Jan 2027, 1:30pm & 7pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

Experience the music of two cinematic legends, Hans Zimmer and John Williams, performed by the Australian Pops Orchestra and conducted by John Foreman.

Theatre

The Shawshank Redemption

28 Apr to 9 May 2027

Glasshouse Theatre, QPAC

The Shawshank Redemption is a powerful stage production that places you just metres from the action.

Talks & Conversation

Xand van Tulleken: Make Me Well

5 Dec 2026, 7pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

Oxford-trained doctor, Fulbright scholar, and BBC presenter Dr Xand van Tulleken takes on the Wild West of the wellness industry in this interactive live show.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

Ask a Scientist - Years 11–12

17 - 19 Mar 2027, 11am & 12pm

Wild State, Level 4, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

One-on-one chats with real scientists. Ask big questions, uncover STEM careers and spark curiosity.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

Ask a Scientist - Years 9-10

17 - 19 Mar 2027, 10am

Wild State, Level 4, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

One-on-one chats with real scientists. Ask big questions, uncover STEM careers and spark curiosity.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

Ask a Scientist - Years 7-8

17 - 19 Mar 2027, 1pm

Wild State, Level 4, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

One-on-one chats with real scientists. Ask big questions, uncover STEM careers and spark curiosity.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

Ocean Detectives: Solving Marine Mysteries

17 Mar 2027, 10am

Theatre, Level 1.5, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Step into ocean mysteries with Queensland Museum scientists as they solve clues and discover species.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

STEM Futures Forum

17 Mar 2027

State Library of Queensland

The STEM Futures Forum connects Queensland’s senior secondary students with scientific ideas and challenges that will shape their futures.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

Fossil Forensics

17 Mar 2027, 1pm

Theatre, Level 1.5, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Discover how Queensland Museum experts use fossil clues to uncover Australia’s prehistoric past.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

Bubble, Boil and BANG!

18 - 19 Mar 2027

Theatre, Level 1.5, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Bubble, Boil, BANG! is an explosive live science show where curious young minds get a front-row seat to the wildest corner of chemistry and physics.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

Curiosity Unboxed

18 Mar 2027, From 10am

Wild State, Level 4, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Unbox Queensland Museum Kurilpa mysteries and explore fossils, curious creatures and hidden treasures from the collection.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

Galactic Innovators Workshop

18 Mar 2027, From 10am

INVENTory, Level 4, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Design the future of lunar living. Build, test and innovate space solutions in this hands-on workshop.

Festival

World Science Festival Brisbane

Deep Sea Designers Workshop

19 Mar 2027, From 10am

INVENTory, Level 4, Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Dive into ocean innovation. Design, build and test a prototype while solving real-world deep-sea challenges.

World Science Festival Brisbane

STEM Career Showdown

19 Mar 2027, 10am

Playhouse, QPAC

STEM Career Showdown is a high-energy event where STEM professionals go head-to-head to prove why their career is the most exciting, impactful and future-shaping path of all.

Talks & Conversation

An Evening with Guenther Steiner

9 Dec 2026, 7:30pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

The breakout star of Drive to Survive, a team boss whose charm and no-bull honesty won him millions of fans around the globe, is back on stage with his new live show “No Team Orders”.

Theatre

A Christmas Carol

12 to 24 Dec 2026

Playhouse, QPAC

The award-winning theatrical phenomenon Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns for its ninth triumphant season.

Comedy

Randy Feltface – Gimmick

21 Feb 2027, 7:30pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

Internationally acclaimed comedian Randy Feltface is coming to QPAC with his razor-sharp stand-up show, Gimmick.

Classical Music

Queensland Medical Orchestra

Spring Soirée 2026

11 Oct 2026, 2pm

Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Enjoy an intimate afternoon of chamber music featuring talented Queensland Medical Orchestra ensembles.

Exhibition

Workshops

Free

QAGOMA

Teens Creativity Lounge

From 18 Oct 2026

GOMA – Gallery of Modern Art

A free creative drop-in space for teens with hands-on activities, art materials supplied and a welcoming environment for everyone.

Talks & Conversation

QAGOMA

Conversation: Lisa Henson

12 Sep 2026, 11am

Cinema A, GOMA – Gallery of Modern Art

Lisa Henson reflects on 70 years of creativity, innovation and iconic storytelling in this rare conversation.

Talks & Conversation

QAGOMA

Talk: Stories from the Henson Archive

13 Sep 2026, 10:30am

Cinema A, GOMA – Gallery of Modern Art

Go behind the scenes of Jim Henson’s iconic worlds with curator and archives expert insights.

Family / Kids

QAGOMA

Queensland Puppetry Showcase: Larrikin Puppets

26 Sep 2026 & 24 Jan 2027

Cinema B, GOMA – Gallery of Modern Art

Laugh, sing and play with Troggg, Marina and friends in this interactive puppet adventure for all ages.

Talks & Conversation

Exhibition

QAGOMA

Henson Heads: The Big Puppet Game Show

24 Oct 2026, 7pm

Cinema A, GOMA – Gallery of Modern Art

Test your Henson know-how in a comedy trivia night packed with puppets, pop culture and surprises!

Exhibition

Family / Kids

Tours

QAGOMA

Kids Tours: Make, Believe, Magic

From 31 Oct 2026

GOMA – Gallery of Modern Art

Join the search for Kermit the Frog! And explore Jim Henson’s worlds through interactive family fun and discovery.

Exhibition

Family / Kids

QAGOMA

Phone Free Viewing: Make, Believe, Magic

3 Oct 2026, 8:30am

GOMA – Gallery of Modern Art

Experience The Jim Henson Company exhibition in a relaxed, crowd-free setting designed for slow looking.

Exhibition

Talks & Conversation

QAGOMA

Talk: Behind the Magic

13 Nov 2026, 5:30pm

GOMA – Gallery of Modern Art

Go behind the scenes of The Jim Henson Company exhibition at QAGOMA and discover iconic puppets, props and magic.

Classical Music

SHEP Gala 2026

5 Dec 2026, 6:30pm

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

The State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) connects Brisbane's finest young musicians with leading national and international conductors.

Exhibition

Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Terracotta Warriors

11 Jun - 31 Oct 2027

Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Experience the Terracotta Warriors, one of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries at Queensland Museum Kurilpa.

Popular Music

Micky Dolenz: 60 YEARS OF THE MONKEES

6 May 2027, 8pm

Concert Hall, QPAC

Join Micky Dolenz live for a celebration of 60 years of The Monkees, featuring timeless classics, beloved hits, and stories from his legendary career.

Workshops

Museum of Brisbane

MoB Teens: Sunday Fun-day Workshop

23 & 30 Sep 2026

Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, Brisbane City Hall

Teens, get creative with artist Sunday Jemmott in a colourful workshop of paint, collage and self-expression.

Talks & Conversation

Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Science Night – Birds with Dr Chistina Zdenek

6 Nov 2026, 6pm

Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Brisbane

Adults-only SparkLab: discover why woodland birds are disappearing and how to help bring them back.

Theatre

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

14 - 29 Nov 2026

Playhouse, QPAC

Journey back to London where Sherlock Holmes is drawn into a grisly murder. The clues are all there ... but will you spot them in time?

Workshops

Museum of Brisbane

Craft Party with Bonnie Hislop

17 Sep 2026, 6pm

Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, Brisbane City Hall

Join Brisbane artist Bonnie Hislop for a creative evening of craft, conversation and colour. Personalise your own sculpture to take home.

Workshops

Museum of Brisbane

Crafty Party with Sunday Jemmott and Renee Kire

12 Nov 2026, 6pm

Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, Brisbane City Hall

Join Brisbane artists Sunday Jemmott and Renee Kire for a creative evening of colour, flowers and play. Create your own artwork to take home.

Musical

SIX the Musical

2 Jan - 14 Feb 2027

Playhouse, QPAC

Divorced. Beheaded. Live! Get Down with the Queens of SIX as they remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into this high-octane phenomenon.
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