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Spellbinding stories, fantastical performances and whimsical workshops await at GOMA's Fairy Tales Festival
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Spellbinding stories, fantastical performances and whimsical workshops await at GOMA’s Fairy Tales Festival

If you're yet to experience GOMA's enchanted new exhibition Fairy Tales, now is your chance! From Friday January 19, a fantastical three-day festival will weave its way through GOMA's galleries, outdoor spaces and cinemas bringing a whimsical line-up of workshops, performances, storytelling sessions, screenings and, of course, an all-access pass to its blockbuster summer exhibition. more

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The round-up: crank those carols and cruise on by Brisbane’s best Christmas lights
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The round-up: crank those carols and cruise on by Brisbane’s best Christmas lights

With December first only days away, the eager elves of Brisbane have started work on decorating their houses in a twinkly explosion of Christmas cheer. So what does this mean exactly? It means it's time to don your dorkiest Christmas sweater, pack the kiddies in the car, start blaring the Bubes (Michael Bublé) and embark on the ultimate Christmas lights adventure. If you’re wondering where to start, you’ve come to the right place as we’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of Brisbane’s best Christmas lights, now all you have to do is plan your route! more

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Ornament decorating and rooftop carols – West Village comes alive with Christmas cheer this festive season
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Ornament decorating and rooftop carols – West Village comes alive with Christmas cheer this festive season

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at West End's premier lifestyle precinct. That’s right, the trees are being decorated and twinkling lights are adorning the buildings at West Village, but that’s not the only way the precinct is delivering the Christmas cheer this festive season. West Village will come alive with a myriad of merry activities, offering everything from Christmas ornament decorating workshops to a magical evening of Carols and more! Keep reading for all of the details … more

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Joyful jingles, merry markets and twinkling trees  – it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Brisbane
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Joyful jingles, merry markets and twinkling trees – it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Brisbane

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, which means Brisbane will soon come alive with merry markets, gigantic tinsel-laden trees, colourful light shows and Christmas carols galore! So festive folk know where to go to get their much-needed dose of Santa-sanctioned fun, we've rounded up all of the top things happening during Christmas in Brisbane. Santa is prepping his reindeers for a trip to town very soon, so make sure you're on his nice list by reading on ... more

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Unite against domestic and family violence at Queensland Government's Not Now, Not Ever. Together. Breakfast
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Unite against domestic and family violence at Queensland Government’s Not Now, Not Ever. Together. Breakfast

In Australia, domestic and family violence continues to run rampant. This heartbreaking issue comes with a staggering set of statistics that paint a harrowing picture, but we find comfort in the fact that there are more and more voices speaking out and standing up for the survivors of these devastating acts. Each year, the Queensland Government hosts a breakfast that gives survivors, advocates, ambassadors and change-makers a platform to share their stories in an effort to help eradicate domestic and family violence once and for all. This year's Not Now, Not Ever. Together. Breakfast is taking place on Friday December 8 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The breakfast will focus on coercive control and help raise awareness of how to appropriately respond to domestic and family violence. more

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Have a scary-good time at these Halloween events across Brisbane and the Gold Coast
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Have a scary-good time at these Halloween events across Brisbane and the Gold Coast

Pumpkin-spiced drinks have made a comeback, ghoulish costumes are flying off the store shelves and you can even spot a decoration or two in suburban streets. We've either entered a John Carpenter movie or ... it's Halloween! Our favourite spooky time of the year makes October a little more festive yet frightening. If you're keen to get your freak on, then you should shimmy your spooky derrière to these Halloween events ahead of October 31. more


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Museum of Brisbane celebrates 20 years with a culture-packed day of family-friendly tours, workshops and activities
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Museum of Brisbane celebrates 20 years with a culture-packed day of family-friendly tours, workshops and activities

Brisbane's home of storytelling is turning 20 and is hosting a birthday bash filled with free, family-friendly tours, talks, workshops and activities to celebrate. For the past two decades, Museum of Brisbane has welcomed more than five million visitors through its doors, sharing stories of the people, places and events that have shaped our city. We think this is a pretty good reason to celebrate, so be sure to clear your calendars on Saturday October 21 as MoB is pulling out all of the stops for the big two zero. Keep reading for all of the details ... more

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Create and connect – Clancestry festival returns with a jam-packed program of First Nations art and culture
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Create and connect – Clancestry festival returns with a jam-packed program of First Nations art and culture

QPAC's annual celebration of First Nations art and culture returns in November with an exciting program of live events, workshops, concerts, theatre, children's shows and more. Clancestry is proudly programmed, curated and run by First Nations people, and spotlights everything that is ‘beautiful, Blak and deadly’ about First Nations culture. An incredible line-up of events will roll out from November 8–12, so keep reading to discover what's on offer ... more

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Witness a playful parade of fluorescent flamingos as they light up West Village this September
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Witness a playful parade of fluorescent flamingos as they light up West Village this September

If Lightscape is anything to go by, this year's Brisbane Festival is full of fluorescent fun. Another event that is lighting up Brisbane's community spaces involves everyone's favourite brightly-coloured bird. Across four nights in September, a playful parade of full-size flamingos will bring some flare to West Village, for an outrageous outdoor performance from Dead Puppet Society. more

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Blooms, beats and bites – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers unveils its petal-packed program
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Blooms, beats and bites – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers unveils its petal-packed program

There's no better way to welcome spring than with a trip inland for the infamous Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. After a record-smashing year last year, the flowering festival will return again this September for a full month of floral-related fun. Picture-perfect flora, plenty of family-friendly fun and local foodie adventures are all on offer at this year's festival, alongside a loaded line-up of other efflorescent events. Keep reading to discover more on this year's program ... more

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Skateboard comps and roller discos – Distillery Road Market unveils its jam-packed August program
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Skateboard comps and roller discos – Distillery Road Market unveils its jam-packed August program

We all know and love Distillery Road Market for its mouth-watering mix of fresh produce and enticing eats, alongside the spectacular selection of small-batch producers, local artisans and vintage goods. This month the lifestyle, food and entertainment hub has returned with a pleasing line-up of markets, alongside two super-fun nights of events, including a Roller Disco and a pulse-accelerating skateboard competition. So don your skates and elbow pads and let's roll into all of the details ... more

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North Stradbroke Island comes alive with four days of colour, creativity and community events for the Straddie Arts Trail
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North Stradbroke Island comes alive with four days of colour, creativity and community events for the Straddie Arts Trail

North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) is well known for being an oasis for sun-soaked summer adventures, snorkeling, surfing, whale watching and weekends away. Alongside its natural beauty, North Straddie also boasts a rich history of arts and culture, which is showcased in its talented local artists and makers. You can witness this talent in the flesh from August 11–14 with the return of the Straddie Arts Trail. Keep reading to discover all of the details ... more

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Sip, snack, shop and scout your way around Paddington's past and present at Now & Then Festival
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Sip, snack, shop and scout your way around Paddington’s past and present at Now & Then Festival

Those who have ventured to the hilly inner-west suburb of Paddington are well aware of its top-tier food and fashion scene. Boasting a spectacular selection of boutique stores, bars, cafes and restaurants, the character-lined streets of Latrobe and Given Terraces host an eclectic mix of epicurean and lifestyle experiences. On Saturday August 5, Brisbane locals will have the chance to eat and explore their way through Paddington at Now & Then Festival – a free outdoor event celebrating one of Brisbane's oldest suburbs. more

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Explore the human experience through the curious minds of four international authors at Panoptica
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Explore the human experience through the curious minds of four international authors at Panoptica

There is nothing quite like a deep, insightful conversation to ignite your neurons and encourage you to explore new ideas. Since 1994, Brisbane Powerhouse has been home to these conversations, alongside a spectacular selection of out-of-the-box productions, music performances, comedy and theatre shows. In 2023, New Farm's culture playground continues to inspire audiences, with its next event bringing together curious minds to discuss the human experience in all of its splendour, complexity and contradiction. more