The weekend is set to relieve us from this week of rain with a welcomed spot of sunlight. Put away your umbrella and clear your calendar – it’s time to unwind and recharge with a weekend of live music experiences, festivals and tasting events. Here are the top things to do this weekend October 10–13. more
From October 16 to November 10, some of the city’s finest chefs and creatives will be flocking to the lush surrounds of Brisbane Powerhouse for this year’s edition of Night Feast. Beyond the exclusive menus of street food fare, the sensory celebration will also be serving up a slew of free art installations and live performances to nourish your mind and soul. Keep reading to find out what’s in store … more
Spring is here and with it comes the first beach days of the season. But if all the sand, sun and salt have you desperately needing some relief, Paradise Centre is hosting a jam-packed program of activities, entertainment and experiences to fill your days. From September 13–29, Paradise Centre is sweetening the deal even further and giving away a $50 Paradise Play Pass to spend on dining and entertainment when you spend $200 or more. Keep reading to find out how to snag … more
While some people associate Easter with chocolate egg hunts and copious amounts of hot cross buns, for lovers of live music, Easter has always meant Bluesfest Byron Bay. In bittersweet news, the festival organisers have today announced that the 2025 iteration of the iconic event will be the last ever. After 35 incredible years celebrating the very best in blues, roots, and beyond music, the final curtain will fall, but not before one last hurrah. Here's what we know so far ... more
Brisbane Festival returns to once again push the envelope with a slew of genre-bending exhibitions, performances and experiences. For another year, the festival will let Brisbane’s kaleidoscopic personality take centre stage and celebrate our diverse cultural scene. From immersive theatre to floating burlesque and prolific dance performances, this year’s festival has curated a world-class program of events that's set to challenge, excite and ignite. Keep reading to find out our picks of this year’s most weird and wonderful events … more
BIGSOUND returns from September 3–6 to Fortitude Valley, transforming the inner-city enclave into an epicentre of Australian music. This year, the festival has snagged a stacked line-up of industry heavyweights and rising talent from Alex the Astronaut and tiffi to Dear Seattle and Sly Withers. We’ve handpicked five artists to add to your playlist before they hit the stages at BIGSOUND. Trust us, these artists are not to be missed, so keep reading for all of the details … more
In case you missed the exciting news, the Pacific Airshow is flying into Surfers Paradise from August 16–18. The best seats in the house are at none other than Paradise Centre, which is celebrating the aviation event with Paradise Air, an airshow extravaganza that promises non-stop thrills, flavoursome fare, fabulous freebies and one of our favourite feathered friends. Ready to board? Leave your passport at home and come along with us to this beachside plane party. more
Start warming up the vocal cords and getting your selections ready – it's karaoke time, baby! The Weekend Edition team loves a bit of karaoke, be it in front of a crowd or cosied up inside a booth. If you love belting out a ballad, impress with a rapid-fire rap or putting your pipes to work with a pop anthem, these are the best spots to get your karaoke fix. more
Music icon Herbie Hancock will be making his way to Brisbane this October for a night of his genre-transcending music. Emerging to prominence in the jazz heyday, Herbie has remained an industry trailblazer, with a staggering 14 GRAMMY awards to his name. This latest tour will celebrate the polymath’s seven decades of music, spanning his legacy across jazz, funk, and electro. Keep reading to find out more … more
In the years since Open Frame first debuted on the Rooftop Terrace of Brisbane Powerhouse in 2006, the festival has remained at the forefront of experimental music. For its 2024 edition, the festival returns to the riverside hub with its most ambitious line-up yet. Ready to once again push the boundaries of sonic expression, Open Frame is hosting four live events and two film screenings across July 18–21. Keep reading to find out more … more
Opera Queensland continues to push boundaries and expand horizons with its new shows and dynamic takes on the rich tradition of opera. Premiering as part of Brisbane Festival, from August 28–31, Straight from the Strait is a groundbreaking new musical that celebrates the resilience and cultural richness of Torres Strait Island communities. more
The arts scene on the Gold Coast has seen unprecedented growth in the last few years, and one could argue that our annual arts festival BLEACH* has had a lot to do with it. Coming into its 13th year, BLEACH* has reached peak teenager status, and is more determined than ever to make its mark on a national and global scale. With over 400 artists, 30 shows, 110 performances, 18 Queensland premieres and eight world premieres, you'll want to block out your calendar from August 1–11, because you’re not going to want to miss a minute of the fun. more
Ah, hello, hello – long-time Aussie legend The Cat Empire is teaming up with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra to fill the Fortitude Music Hall with jazzy, funky classics and new riotous tunes. For one night only on Thursday September 19, Brisbanites can experience the electrifying union of a diverse melting pot of Australian musical talent as part of The Cat Empire’s orchestral Australian tour. more
Beyonce said ‘we are going country’ and we said ‘yes ma’am’. If you’re hankering for a lil’ hoedown throwdown, Claw BBQ has you covered. On Saturday July 20, the Americana enthusiasts at Claw BBQ are launching its first ever Country Music Night. In partnership with Jack Daniels, the evening promises live country music, line dancers, signature Southern dishes and the triumphant return of The Bucking Bull. Can you say yee-haw? more
It’s been recently announced that the iconic festival – and one of Brisbane's most beloved rights of passage – Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled for 2024. The news came after a slew of festivals had already faced the axe in the last few months. But fear not – there are still ample acts making their way down under to give you your live music fix. Here are a few shows making their way to a venue near you soon. more
Striding confidently into the joint and throwing its boot up on the bar, the Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) is staking its claim as “Brisbane’s new home of classic Aussie rock”. With a new multimillion-dollar facelift and a star-studded line-up of 2024 gigs from Australian music icons like Ella Hooper, Ian Moss, Linda and Vika Bull, Marcia Hines, Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows, John Williamson, Kate Miller-Heidke, The Choirboys and more, RPAC is feeling itself like never before. more
Who knows what bounty spring will bring? Well, if you head into Toowoomba it’s near guaranteed to bring a cornucopia of enchanting flora, enlivening family fun and an enriching run of local food and drink. That’s right – the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is returning this September for another year of fabulous floriferous festivities. Celebrating 75 years, the festival has packed more than 77 efflorescent events into four petal-filled weeks from September 13 to October 7. Read on to uncover this year’s program … more
It looks like it’s going to be a hot winter this year, with Open Season Festival’s sizzling 2024 line-up bringing indie-music greats to Brisbane. From Saturday June 1 to Sunday August 25, The Tivoli and The Princess Theatre will be hosting a fleet of local legends, national treasures and big-name international acts for this multi-month festival – just in time to break you out of seasonal hibernation. Here’s what you need to know … more
Pop Sunday May 5 in the diary and consider your Labour Day long-weekend plans officially sorted – Stones Corner Festival is back to deliver another action-packed day and night of live music, street-style feasting and top sips from your favourite breweries. Electronic dance-music trio The Potbelleez will headline the festival's bonzer bill of homegrown talent, set to have revellers dancing in the street well into the night. more
Festival goers have an excuse to frown today, as Splendour in the Grass has reportedly been cancelled. more
