Arts & cultural events

PRECIOUS | NOW - 2027
Prepare to be amazed with Museum of Brisbane's exhibition, Precious, showcasing the most awe-inspiring collections across Brisbane with more than 3,000 items from around 30 remarkable collections and collectors. From international dolls to Queensland Rugby League memorabilia, model ships to ornamental eggs, immerse yourself in the incredible stories of some of the prolific collectors of Brisbane, and get to know what makes a keepsake and collectible truly Precious.     

MAKE, BELIEVE, MAGIC - THE WORLDS OF THE JIM HENSON COMPANY | 12 SEPTEMBER - 18 APRIL 2027
Celebrating 70 years of creativity and innovation, the exclusive-to-Brisbane exhibition ‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’ will be an unprecedented exploration of world-building and imaginative storytelling. Immense and immersive, the exhibition will explore the Company’s dynamic trajectory from practical puppetry to today’s animatronic and digital innovations, and will feature hundreds of objects from Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, the Muppets and Sesame Street. 

JUSTENE WILLIAMS: ONCE WE WERE MUDSKIPPERS | 3 OCTOBER – 7 MARCH, 2027 
Spanning performative videos, sculpture, sound and installation from the past 20 years - including a wealth of new works - ‘Once We Were Mudskippers’ is an immersive new exhibition on show at QAGOMA until March 2027. 

MELT FESTIVAL | 21 OCTOBER – 8 NOVEMBER 
Brisbane's biggest celebration of Queer arts and culture returns in 2026, with 100+ events across 70+ venues. With a city-wide program that spans landmark public art, world premieres, headline concerts, spectacular river celebrations and powerful new Queer storytelling, Melt Festival will once again transform Brisbane into one of Australia’s most vibrant destinations for art & culture.

THE LION KING | 15 NOVEMBER – 7 MARCH 2027
Having completely sold-out its entire 19 week run in Brisbane in 2014, the world’s number one musical – The Lion King – returns to Brisbane in 2026 bringing with it the spectacle, artistry and unforgettable music that has redefined musical theatre on a global scale.

THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS: IMMORTALITY & EMPIRE | 11 JUNE 2027 – 31 OCTOBER, 2027 
Experience one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures as China's world renowned Terracotta Warriors exhibition lands at Queensland Museum Kurilpa. More than 2,000 years old, this internationally acclaimed exhibition is ready to make its debut appearance.

Festivals & live shows

FOO FIGHTERS | 5 NOVEMBER
One of the biggest and most beloved rock bands of all time returns to Suncorp Stadium for a stadium-shaking night of pure rock power. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Foo Fighters bring their Take Cover World Tour to Brisbane, delivering the marathon, career-spanning performances they're legendary for.

JACK JOHNSON | 6 – 8 NOVEMBER 
For the first time since 2022, iconic acoustic-roots performer Jack Johnson returns to Australia for three massive headline shows in Brisbane, supported by fellow music icons John Butler and Ben Harper. In addition to showcasing hits from his extensive back catalogue, Johnson’s upcoming shows in Brisbane will also feature brand new tracks from his laid-back new record.

JOJI  | 11 NOVEMBER 
For this first time in since appearing on stage at Laneway Festival in 2023, Japanese-American singer Joji will land in Brisbane, armed with a brand-new album and a back catalogue filled with his unique brand of lo-fi, emotionally crushing tunes.

KHALID | 11 NOVEMBER
Six years since his last tour, R&B-pop superstar Khalid brings the full-circle moment to Riverstage this November, with his first Brisbane performance since 2019.

IRON MAIDEN | 18 NOVEMBER 
After fifty years of galloping basslines, dual guitar harmonies, and pure on-stage chaos, Iron Maiden return to Brisbane. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the British metal icons will take the stage in Brisbane at the Entertainment Centre with thrash titans Megadeth in tow.

ROBBIE WILLIAMS | 20 NOVEMBER
Global pop phenomenon Robbie Williams brings his authentic, emotionally intelligent, and refreshingly honest energy back to Brisbane in 2026 for a massive show at Suncorp Stadium. For the first time since 2018, Robbie Williams will take the stage in Brisbane, performing a mixture of iconic hits from his back cataloge as well as tracks from his brand new album Britpop.

J. COLE | 25 NOVEMBER
Hip hop royalty returns to Brisbane Entertainment Centre for his first solo headline tour in five years - and his first full global arena run in nearly a decade. Grammy-winning rapper and producer J. Cole brings The Fall-Off Tour in support of his seventh and final studio album The Fall-Off.

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB | 25 NOVEMBER
Northern Irish indie charmers Two Door Cinema Club bring the nostalgia train to Riverstage in Brisbane this November, where they'll be performing their era-defining 2010 debut Tourist History in full for the first time since it's release over a decade ago.

GUNS N’ ROSES | 5 DECEMBER 
Having completed a massive run of dates across Europe, Asia and Latin America in 2025, global rock superstars Guns N’ Roses will land in Brisbane on 5 December at Suncorp Stadium, marking their first Australian performance in more than four years.

CARRERAS & FRIENDS | 5 DECEMBER
Hosted by legendary tenor José Carreras on his 80th birthday at The Gabba, this once-in-a-lifetime global music event brings together some of the world’s most iconic artists, including Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Ronan Keating and Ann Wilson in a live collaboration. 

GOOD THINGS FESTIVAL | 6 DECEMBER
Australia's favourite alternative music festival returns for its seventh massive edition this December. Since launching in 2018, the festival has established itself as one of Australia's biggest live music events, dedicated to highlighting rock, punk, metal and alternative music. 

WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL | 27 DECEMBER - 1 JANUARY 2027
One of Australia's most iconic and beloved gatherings, Woodford Folk Festival brings together more than 2,000 performers across six days and nights of music, dance, theatre, comedy, debate and ceremony. Spanning over 30 stages and performance spaces, Woodford is as much a way of life as it is a festival, drawing tens of thousands of attendees into a temporary city built entirely around creativity, community and culture. 

WILDLANDS | 31 DECEMBER
Before 2026 officially comes to an end, Wildlands Festival will take over the Brisbane Showgrounds for one massive day of live music, arts and dance. With a new reworked approach to the festival in place, the 2026 edition of Wildlands will see brand new set designs, new open-air stages and more tent space, allowing you to close out the year in style.

LANEWAY FESTIVAL | 13 FEBRUARY 2027
One of Australia’s most beloved festivals makes its triumphant return to Brisbane in 2027, as Laneway Festival lands at Brisbane Showgrounds, with a lineup that includes Hayley Williams, Fontaines D.C. and more.

THE STROKES | 13 FEBRUARY 2027
New York City indie rock icons The Strokes have announced their return to Brisbane, with a massive arena-sized show planned for the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

CALVIN HARRIS | 19 FEBRUARY 2027
Calvin Harris, one of the biggest names in dance music, is returning to Brisbane in February 2027. Making his debut headline performance at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds, this event will be one you won't be able to forget.

BRUNO MARS | 28 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH 2027
Come Just The Way You Are to Suncorp Stadium where Global superstar Bruno Mars will be bringing his iconic ‘Romantic Tour’ for his biggest Brisbane shows to date. Performing across two massive nights, you have double the chance to capture the icon sing and dance his way across the stadium.

ON THE BANKS | FEBRUARY - MARCH 2027
Open-air concerts return to South Bank in February and March 2027, as a line-up packed with international and local artists take centre stage alongside the iconic Brisbane River. Don’t miss live sets from Kasabian, Fatboy Slim, Leon Bridges, The Avalanches, Geese and more.

POWDERFINGER | 3 - 11 SEPTEMBER 2027
For the first time since parting ways in 2010, iconic Australian rock band Powderfinger have reunited and will make their highly anticipated return. Each show at the Brisbane Showgrounds is set to take place under a stadium-sized big top tent for events that the band have described as "part-festival, part-spectacle".

Sporting showdowns & endurance events

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP FINAL | 15 NOVEMBER 
Grab your crew, book your tickets and prepare for the ultimate day of NRL this November as one Men's and one Women's team become victorious across two epic final showdowns at Suncorp Stadium. It’s one day, two games and a lifetime of memories made in Brisbane.

QLD PGA CHAMPIONSHIPS | 19 - 22 NOVEMBER
Part of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, the Queensland PGA Championship returns to Brisbane in November, celebrating its 100th anniversary. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy world class gold in premium hospitality at Queensland’s biggest men’s golf event in 2026.

T20I - AUSTRALIA VS ENGLAND | 27 NOVEMBER 
Grab your sunscreen, grab your mates and get ready to experience one of the most highly anticipated games on the cricket calendar in 2026, as Australia takes on England at The Gabba for the T20I. 

BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL | 3 - 10 JANUARY 2027
World-class tennis to the city in 2027 with the Brisbane International taking over the iconic Queensland Tennis Centre from January 3 - 10. Get ready for a week of electrifying rallies, fierce competition, and non-stop entertainment as the world's most elite tennis players - including ATP World Number One Alexander Zverev and WTP World Number One Elena Rybakina - go head to head.

SQUASH AUSTRALIAN OPEN | 23 - 28 FEBRUARY 2027
Don’t miss your chance to witness the world’s best squash players go head-to-head, as the Squash Australian Open returns to the South Bank Piazza in Brisbane for its third year in a row. As one of seven gold status events on the PSA Squash Tour, the Squash Australian Open has quickly become an important event for the world’s top squash players, giving spectators the chance to witness elite squash up close, on home soil.

2027 AUSTRALIAN ATHLETICS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP | 13 - 18 APRIL 2027
The 2027 Australian Athletics Junior Championships (U14-U20), will will bring together Australia’s most promising young athletes across the U14 to U20 age categories, for six days of National Competition in Brisbane, Queensland.  

ANZAC DAY BLEDISLOE CUP | 25 APRIL 2027
For the first time in the 123-year history of the Bledisloe Cup, Australia and New Zealand will go head-to-head on ANZAC Day in Brisbane. With kick-off set to take place at a family-friendly early afternoon time slot, this historic event is more than just a milestone match between The Wallabies and All Blacks, it’s a special day that recognises the service of both nations.

BRISBANE MARATHON | 6 JUNE 2027
In 2027, the biggest evolution in the Brisbane Marathon’s 35-year history will be taking place as the city-wide event transforms into a one-lap course and expands its capacity to accommodate more than 20,000 runners. Starting and finishing at the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, the event will also feature half-marathon, 10km, 5km and kids' 2km courses as well as the festival village.

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2027 | 2 - 31 OCTOBER 2027
The world's greatest rugby tournament is coming to Brisbane for a once-in-a-generation celebration at Brisbane Stadium. Discover 10 of the most heart stopping matches across the month of October, featuring a once in a lifetime chance to see the Wallabies go head-to-head with some of the world’s toughest opponents on home soil.

Family fun

 

MICRO MUSEUM | ON NOW
For maximum fun for mini museumgoers, the curators of tomorrow are invited to bring their imagination to life at Museum of Brisbane’s Micro Museum, offering immersive and interactive experiences. Little art lovers of all ages are encouraged to get hands-on and create their own 'Micro Museum' where children can select, sort and arrange their own curated collections from a huge range of vintage treasures. 

BLUEY’S WORLD | ON NOW
Bluey’s World is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at the Northshore Pavilion in Brisbane, Queensland, where you can play the Bluey way - for real life! Embark on a brand-new immersive journey with Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad in their iconic Queenslander home, backyard and beyond. Explore your favourite rooms, play interactive games, and keep your eyes peeled for surprises around every corner…and maybe even a Longdog or two!