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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

05 Oct 2023

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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Roll out a rug for Fridays on the Big Lawn featuring Mzaza at HOTA
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Roll out a rug for Fridays on the Big Lawn featuring Mzaza at HOTA

28 Sep 2023

Something big and beautiful is about to land at HOTA and it's called WONDER Festival. The main attraction of the ten-day celebration of outdoor art and performance is the eye-catching large-scale installation Borealis by Dan Acher, which will illuminate the night sky in a breathtaking display of colour reminiscent of the Northern Lights. This October, you can roll out a rug underneath the spectacular sky while you take in spellbinding tunes from Mzaza at Fridays on the Big Lawn. Here's everything you need to know ... more

Food
Dream drams – Whisky Whisky returns for an afternoon of sips and snacks in Fish Lane
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Dream drams – Whisky Whisky returns for an afternoon of sips and snacks in Fish Lane

28 Sep 2023

With its amber hue and warming nature, it's easy to understand why whisky has been referred to as liquid sunshine. Combine that golden sip with literal sunshine, delectable eats and stellar beats, and you've got yourself a recipe for a good time. Bringing that glorious concoction to Fish Lane on Saturday October 14 is Whisky Whisky, offering a refreshing take on whisky appreciation for the third year running. more

Drink
Savour sumptuous sips and sense-enlivening sounds at Treasury Brisbane's new whiskey event
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Savour sumptuous sips and sense-enlivening sounds at Treasury Brisbane’s new whiskey event

27 Sep 2023

Whether you're a self-professed whiskey expert or just an eager social sipper looking to soak up some sumptuous sips and smooth tunes, then we suggest you make haste to Treasury Brisbane for a whistle-wetting night of whiskey and music. Indulge in a range of wonderful whiskey-based tipples paired with a meticulously crafted playlist scientifically proven to elevate the bold flavours of Jack Daniel's Bonded whiskey. Sound intriguing? Keep reading for all of the delectable details ... more

Exhibitions
Spencer Tunick Dead Sea
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Care to bare it all? MELT Festival is giving you the chance to participate in renowned artist Spencer Tunick’s first Brisbane installation

26 Sep 2023

You've likely seen one of Spencer Tunick's awe-inspiring works before – masses of bare bodies, contorting and melding together to create landscapes in iconic locations all over the world. From the Dead Sea and Swiss glaciers to Grand Central Station and the steps of the Sydney Opera House, Spencer has organised more than 100 public installations using dozens to thousands of nude participants, documenting them through photography and video. Come Saturday November 18 it is Brisbane's turn – and you have the chance to join the project. more

Exhibitions
Colour, shape and form – Living Patterns at QAGOMA explores the art of abstraction
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Colour, shape and form – Living Patterns at QAGOMA explores the art of abstraction

21 Sep 2023

As we enter into spring and pops of colour start to erupt over our parks and gardens, indoors, a showcase of beautifully-coloured brilliance is also exploding onto the walls of the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). From this Saturday September 23, QAGOMA's newest exhibition Living Patterns will embody an all-embracing definition of abstraction in Australian art, highlighting how artists have engaged with scientific ideas surrounding perception and emotive reactions through artistic elements like colour, shape and form. Keep reading for all of the details ... more

Drink
Beautiful blooms – The Prince Consort is transforming into a lush botanical garden for this year's Spring Fling
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Beautiful blooms – The Prince Consort is transforming into a lush botanical garden for this year’s Spring Fling

20 Sep 2023

Spring marks the arrival of a bounty of blooms, beautiful weather and a line-up of enticing events that are giving us plenty of excuses to celebrate. You can experience this and more at Fortitude Valley's The Prince Consort, which is delivering a spectacular selection of soirees for this year's Spring Fling. The enchanting five-week event will see the entertainment venue transform into a real-life botanical garden where revellers can paint with drag queens, indulge in sumptuous seafood and take part in some disco debauchery. Keep reading for our ultimate guide to this year's Spring Fling ... more

Music
Eyes to the sky-dome – Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Experience has arrived in Brisbane
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Eyes to the sky-dome – Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Experience has arrived in Brisbane

14 Sep 2023

One of life's collective core-memory experiences is the first time you listen to Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of The Moon beginning to end. The iconic album is celebrating half a century this year and to commemorate this momentous occasion, is touring the world as a full-dome spatial experience in planetariums. In exciting news for Queenslanders, this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat has arrived at Brisbane's own Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Ready to fly through the solar system to the tune of 70s psychedelic hits in the comfort of the planetarium's reclined seating? Here are all of the captivating details ... more

Food
Camels and creativity – shop from more than 110 regional and rural stalls at the Buy From the Bush QLD Festival
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Camels and creativity – shop from more than 110 regional and rural stalls at the Buy From the Bush QLD Festival

14 Sep 2023

If you're keen for a spot of adventure this weekend, clear your diary for this Saturday September 16 as the Buy From the Bush QLD Festival is back at Summer Land Camel Farm! This year's event is once again bringing together some of the state's best creatives, makers, growers and artisans to the Scenic Rim. Plus, this time around there will also be a few special guests of the furry variety ... more

Markets
Plantapalooza is back with greenery galore this October
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Plantapalooza is back with greenery galore this October

14 Sep 2023

The changing of the seasons means a few things – the weather starts to warm up, we have a sudden urge to get out and about more and there's suddenly an abundance of plants and blooms across the city. If you're looking to fill your abode with some greenery, look no further than Plantapalooza, Brisbane Market's mammoth plant market. Back for another foliage-laden edition on Saturday October 7, this market is a plant lover's green dream ... more

Food
Night Feast, Brisbane's creative culinary extravaganza, returns to Brisbane Powerhouse for its spring edition
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Night Feast, Brisbane’s creative culinary extravaganza, returns to Brisbane Powerhouse for its spring edition

07 Sep 2023

Those who missed out on the mecca of mouth-watering morsels that graced Brisbane Powerhouse earlier this year, don't fret, as Night Feast is returning for another salivation-worthy spectacular that is sure to put a spring in your step. Bringing together Brisbane's leading chefs for a month of festive feasting, this gastronomic playground will take food lovers on the ultimate immersive creative and culinary adventure. Keep reading for all of the drool-worthy details ... more

Brisbane Festival
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

06 Sep 2023

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

Food
Dine under the Northern Lights on the lawns of HOTA’s Outdoor Stage at the Lux De La Luna Dinner
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Dine under the Northern Lights on the lawns of HOTA’s Outdoor Stage at the Lux De La Luna Dinner

06 Sep 2023

If seeing the Northern Lights is on your bucket list but you can't afford the pricey plane fare to Norway, HOTA is hosting the next best thing – the Lux De La Luna Dinner. Taking over HOTA's Outdoor Stage on Saturday October 7, this enchanting evening under the stars will see stargazers embark on a long-table journey inspired by light, colour and the breathtaking Scandinavian skies. more

Kids
Level up the school-holiday fun at Paradise Centre this September
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Level up the school-holiday fun at Paradise Centre this September

06 Sep 2023

The September school holidays are just around the corner, and if that's not a sign that the year is flying by, we don't know what is. If you need some ideas quick-sticks on how to keep the kids entertained, Paradise Centre has your back. Boasting the world's largest Timezone, virtual-reality experiences, escape rooms and even axe throwing, there's plenty for youngsters to enjoy at this family-friendly locale. Continue reading to discover what else is on offer over the upcoming school holidays ... more

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Food trucks, tunes, trinkets and treats – step into spring with Distillery Road Market's line-up of September events
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Food trucks, tunes, trinkets and treats – step into spring with Distillery Road Market’s line-up of September events

05 Sep 2023

As spring rolls around and the weather starts to warm, us Queenslanders take on a different personality. Our social calendars fill up and the need to make up for winter nights spent inside kicks in. Be sure to clear your diary on September 16 and 30, as Distillery Road Market (DRM) is once again bringing a loaded line-up of piping-hot events. From food-truck feasts and terrific tunes to artisan goods and fresh seasonal produce, DRM has something for every market-goer. more