Whether you’re into expressive exhibitions, intimate jazz, live art in the streets, or vibrant cultural showcases, Brisbane’s got something special this weekend. From thought-provoking theatre to dazzling burlesque and bold installations, we’ve gathered the most exciting picks for art lovers of all kinds. Plan your creative escape from 1 to 3 August.
WEST BRISBANE
Flood Relief Concert | Kelsey Giarola & the Brisbane Citizens’ Concert Band under the baton of Adrian Head
Kenmore Anglican Church
2 August 2025
A fundraising concert hosted by the Rotary Club of Kenmore for the benefit of the Rotary Districts 9620 and 9560 Western QLD Flood Appeal
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SOUTH BRISBANE
Art and Dementia Program | Community Program Younger Onset Dementia
Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
1 August 2025
A guided, low-pressure art experience for those living with younger onset dementia.
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Clancestry: Electric Fields With Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
2 August 2025
An electrifying blend of First Nations electronic music and orchestral grandeur.
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Live Art at Clancestry
Fish Lane Town Square
2 August 2025
A vibrant fusion of public art and culture in the laneways of Fish Lane.
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Amy Lehpamer and Steve Russell – Amy Lehpamer Sings Cole Porter (rescheduled)
Opera Queensland Studio
1–2 August 2025
Beloved musical theatre star Amy Lehpamer performs timeless Cole Porter classics.
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Clancestry: Illume
Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
1–9 August 2025
Bangarra Dance Theatre’s evocative new work explores identity, light, and legacy.
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Clancestry: Weaving Workshops
Playhouse Lounge – QPAC
2 August 2025
Learn traditional weaving techniques and the cultural stories behind them.
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Danie Mellor: marru | the unseen visible
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
15 March – 3 August 2025
An immersive exploration of Country, memory, and First Nations cosmology.
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Melissa J Harvey: The Guardians
Parker Contemporary
Ends 2 August 2025
A collection of soft sculpture and textile guardians representing strength and watchfulness.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Until 10 August 2025
The legendary rock opera returns in a bold and contemporary QPAC production.
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WOOLLOONGABBA
Mx Burlesque
The Princess Theatre
2 August 2025
A dazzling display of sultry style, fierce energy, and high glamour as Australia’s finest burlesque artists battle for the coveted crown.
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Anywhere Festival: 10 Years
Brisbane Latvian Hall
2 August 2025
A bold retrospective celebrating a decade of Anywhere magic, featuring favourite acts, new collaborations, and unexpected twists.
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Anywhere Fat Girl
Leonard Street Studios
1 – 3 August 2025
A darkly funny solo theatre piece exploring food, control, identity and femininity — raw, physical, hilarious.
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FORTITUDE VALLEY
The New Millennium: 2001 to Now
Institute of Modern Art
2 August 2025
A vibrant discussion and exhibition reflecting on key movements, works, and artists that shaped the 21st century in contemporary art.
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Anywhere Festival: Crow’s Nest
The Station Brisbane
1 – 3 August 2025
A gripping original performance exploring isolation, kinship and psychological terrain — an immersive Anywhere Festival experience.
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Arabella Walker: Echoed Ground
Outer Space
4 July – 2 August 2025
The final days to explore Walker’s poignant exhibition that investigates ecological memory and layered landscapes through mixed media.
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KANGAROO POINT
Caxton Street Jazz Band
Brisbane Jazz Club
1 August 2025
An evening of toe-tapping traditional jazz from one of Australia’s longest-running ensembles.
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Dan Bolton and Band
Brisbane Jazz Club
2 August 2025
Smooth vocals, original compositions, and a rich blend of swing, pop and soul from Dan Bolton and his band.
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The Late Shift Big Band
Brisbane Jazz Club
3 August 2025
A big, bold sound to close the weekend with jazz standards and brassy showstoppers.
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NEW FARM
Aquila
Brisbane Powerhouse
2 August 2025
A breathtaking fusion of classical ballet and contemporary storytelling.
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Anywhere Festival: Lamps Are Hot
The Townhouse, 404 Bowen Terrace
2 – 3 August 2025
Absurdist theatre meets hilarious chaos in this surreal Anywhere Festival gem.
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WEST END
Brisbane Baroque Players Concert
Thomas Dixon Centre
3 August 2025
An immersive celebration of 18th-century Baroque music by Brisbane’s finest period musicians.
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Bespoke
Thomas Dixon Centre
31 July – 9 August 2025
Queensland Ballet’s annual cutting-edge contemporary dance showcase.
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the churchie emerging art prize 2025
Metro Arts
26 July – 7 August 2025
An exhibition spotlighting the best of Australia’s next-gen contemporary artists.
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BOWEN HILLS
Danny Widdicombe and Trichotomy: Iridescence
The Old Museum
2 August 2025
An intimate album launch blending jazz, emotion, and improvisation.
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Emotive
The Old Museum
3 August 2025
A musical ensemble performance exploring deep emotional landscapes through sound.
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BRISBANE CITY
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
Grand on Ann
2 August 2025
Transport yourself to New Orleans with this immersive and soulful jazz journey.
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Cultural Fashion Showcase: Reimagining Multicultural Belonging and Innovation
Brisbane City Hall
3 August 2025
A vibrant celebration of fashion, culture, and diversity from all over the world.
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MANLY
Anywhere Festival: Sip Tap Toe Jazzy Brissy
Cafe La Mer
3 August 2025
A jazzy, toe-tapping afternoon at the seaside cafe as part of the Anywhere Festival.
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YERONGA
Anywhere Festival: Native Tongue
The Paint Factory Festival Hub
1–2 August 2025
A poetic and powerful spoken word performance exploring identity and voice.
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Anywhere Festival: Roll Up, Roll Up!
The Paint Factory Festival Hub
1–2 August 2025
A playful and surreal theatre show set under the festival big top.
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Anywhere Festival: Exocytosis
The Paint Factory Festival Hub
1–3 August 2025
A wild and interpretive dance experience with explosive physicality.
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Anywhere Festival: Buttercup and Venus: Cowkeepers Extraordinaire
The Paint Factory Festival Hub
1–3 August 2025
Comedic chaos ensues as two eccentric characters reimagine the life of cowkeepers.
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SEVEN HILLS
Parade – The Musical
Ron Hurley Theatre
18 July – 3 August 2025
A gripping and moving musical set in early 20th-century America. Final weekend!
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MT COOT-THA
Brisbane Sculpture Festival
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
16 July – 14 October 2025
Explore large-scale works and installations in a stunning outdoor garden setting.
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KELVIN GROVE
We’re All Gonna Die!
La Boite Theatre
30 July – 16 August 2025
Darkly funny and surprisingly tender, this production contemplates mortality through music and humour.
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With so much on, from cutting-edge performance to late-night jazz and festival vibes, there’s no excuse to stay in. Support local talent, discover something new, and let your inner art lover roam wild. Just don’t forget to book ahead, some of these shows will sell out.
