Events for 1 August, 2021

Enjoy the old-world charm of our Clock Tower tours. Step into the original 1930s hand-operated lift, travel past the Art Deco-styled clock face to arrive at the final, 64m-high platform for a bird’s-eye view of the city. There is a […]

In line with Stage 2 of Queensland Government’s COVID-safe Roadmap to recovery, they have made some changes to the way they do things and introduced new health and safety measures to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable visit.  Ignite […]

Brisbane City Council is dedicated to a liveable city, creating more leisure options and better facilities and venues for all ages to enjoy. Council libraries provide a wide range of services including book clubs, reading programs, computer training, events and […]

Raquel Ormella invites children to speak up about climate change and the environment in her upcoming exhibition at the Children’s Art Centre. Children can design a protest t-shirt, create a poster and cast a vote for what they care about. Now […]

Discover The Winter Village this winter, situated at Northshore Riverfront Event Site. An outdoor pop-up event running from June 3 – August 29, this magical winter wonderland is a must-visit destination perfect for the whole family.  Perched by the Brisbane […]

Have you ever had a vaccine? Taken antibiotics? Been operated on by a robot? We rely on modern medicine to keep us alive and well, but what did survival look like 100 years ago? Fetch the doctor! a FREE exhibition […]

Experience the Tokyo Olympic Games live, as you cheer on your favourite sports stars on the big screen! From 23 July - 8 August 2021 have a go at sports, meet your Olympic heroes and celebrate with family and friends […]

Torres Strait Islanders rich and enduring cultures and languages are linked to the place they call ‘home’. Now with the threat of rising sea levels, how do Torres Strait Islanders maintain their strong sense of identity and place if home […]

This FREE exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) focuses on artist responses to social change experienced throughout Asia since the 1980s, and the emergence of realism as a defining artistic strategy of the period. Taking in movements as […]

Get your taste buds ready! Moreton Bay’s most delectable festival is back in 2021, tastier than ever before. It’s been a long time between courses, thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, but foodies won’t have to wait much longer to EAT, DRINK […]

Update: This event has been postponed to Fri 30 July - Sun 1 Aug 2021 due to COVID.   The Mind Body Spirit Festival, Australia’s largest health, wellbeing and natural therapies event is coming to Brisbane from 30 July - […]

Get your taste buds ready! Moreton Bay’s most delectable festival is back in 2021, tastier than ever before. It’s been a long time between courses, thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, but foodies won’t have to wait much longer to EAT, DRINK […]

Get your taste buds ready! Moreton Bay’s most delectable festival is back in 2021, tastier than ever before. It’s been a long time between courses, thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, but foodies won’t have to wait much longer to EAT, DRINK […]

Take the family along to this year's Pine Rivers Show for a jam packed fun filled day of food, entertainment, attractions, competitions, rides and of course showbags! Huge attractions including the the Rodeo, Carnival rides and Fireworks will make this […]

The lasagna loving, cartoon cat meets the stage in Garfield: The Musical with Cattitude at Brisbane Arts Theatre. Garfield, a chubby and sarcastic tabby cat, fantasizes about having the most amazing birthday in the history of birthdays. He deserves it […]

It's a simple equation of good versus bad...the Queensland debut of Our House is ready to kick down your door! When young Camden lad, Joe Casey, arrives at a crossroads on his 16th birthday, the ghost of his father allows the […]

Comic musings, side-splitting stories and tear-inducing tales… Brisbane Comedy​ Festival returns in 2021, bursting at the seams to host a hand-picked selection of the funniest folk in the country. Get skit-faced with 50+ of your favourite rib-tickling rascals from across […]

Deadly Threads: Where did you get that shirt? Nothing says statement more than an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander shirt worn with pride. The State Library is a showcase examining Indigenous shirts – born from protests in the 1970s and […]

Spanning 500 years, ‘European Masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York’ offers a breath-taking journey from the 1420s and emerging Renaissance to conclude at the height of early twentieth century post-impressionism. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows you to experience […]

The Gifting Tree’ brings together the work of Sonia Chitrakar, Archana Kumari and Kamta Tahed, three contemporary Indian artists who use bright colours, pattern and storytelling in different ways. Each artist has created a painting or drawing that references the […]

The Redcliffe Markets are a weekend destination for produce, gourmet food and provisions, artisan gifts, apparel, homewares and so much more. Set alongside the picturesque Redcliffe Peninsula, the Redcliffe Markets are an iconic seaside marketplace filled with fresh farm-direct produce […]

Uncover Brisbane’s histories, myths and tales as told by The Storytellers of our city. Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a night in Boggo Road Gaol, what Kangaroo Point has to do with kangaroos, or what went […]

Entwined: plants and people explores our relationship with plants through photography, illustrations, immersive projections, and historical objects. In this FREE State Library of Queensland exhibition, Entwined displays the works of award-winning creatives as they document and reinterpret plant life in […]

As Queensland’s gateway to the tropics, Brisbane has adopted imagery of all things subtropical over the last century, from frangipanis to pineapples and bikini-clad leisure-lovers. City in the Sun uncovers and reimagines Brisbane’s subtropical image. Showcasing large-scale new contemporary artworks […]