Program - Brisbane Festival

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September 2025

Event Groups

8 Events

City Spectacles

0 Events

The Dancing City

3 Events

The Storytellers

9 Events

The Music City

15 Events

Family Fun

33 Events

A Festival for You

2 Events

A Party for You

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5-27 Sep

FREEAustralian ExclusiveWorld Premiere

Craig & KarlANZ's Walk This Way by Craig & Karl

Homegrown heroes and kings of colour take over Brisbane.

25-27 Sep

Australian PremiereFREE

Skylore — Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale

Hundreds of drones dazzle the night sky.

6 Sep

FREE

Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust

Brisbane's Favourite Night

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5-27 Sep

Afterglow

As twilight falls, the magic ignites

27 Sep

World Premiere

Undercover Artist FestivalSomething New: UAF Rehearsed Readings

Something New: UAF Rehearsed Readings

5-27 Sep

FREE

Festival Club at QPAC

Your gateway to the wonder of the Festival.

14 Sep

FREEWorld Premiere

Communities Program100 Guitars

Prepare to be immersed in a wave of sound and community like no other.

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3-6 Sep

Sold Out

Community Choir: The Musical

High art? More like high heART!

9 Sep

FREE

Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's City Hall Concert — David Bailey

Three classic silent films brought to life with pipe organ accompaniment.

13-14 Sep

Quandamooka Festival

A celebration of Culture and arts.

5-27 Sep

FREE

Craig & KarlCraig & Karl: Public Art Trail

Discover a citywide outdoor arts spectacle.

14 Jun - 20 Oct

FREE

Craig & KarlCraig & Karl: Rear Vision

Brisbane City Council's Outdoor Gallery Exhibition

28 Aug

FREE

Craig & KarlCraig & Karl: Double Vision

Mapping three decades of creativity, colour, and collaboration.

13 Sep

Brisbane SerenadesMoorooka Block Party

We're back on the block... It's time to party!

13 Sep

Brisbane SerenadesMoorooka Feast

Bring your appetite, bring a friend, and leave with a full heart (and a full belly!)

20 Sep

FREEFirst Nations

Brisbane SerenadesSt Lucia Serenades

The Great First Nations Songbook

7 Sep

FREE

Brisbane SerenadesPasifika Made

A bold expression of Pacific cultural and contemporary arts.

12 Sep

FREE

Brisbane SerenadesManly Serenades

Western vibes, eastern breezes.

7 Sep

Festitalia

Brisbane’s official Italian festival.

Beacons

Sea of Light

A journey filled with light and imagination.

11-25 Sep

FREE

Pop Art After Dark

Westfield Chermside shimmers Brisbane Festival pink

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22 Sep

FREE

Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's Children's Program — TheatreDome

Amidst a theatrical storm, can our contestants perform?

14 Sep

The WOW Show: In search of the Hope Brigade

Finding reasons to be hopeful.

The Great Debate

Free Music & Vocal Workshops with Jungaji

Sharing music, storytelling, and songwriting.

30 Jul - 17 Sep

FREE

Free Creative Music Workshops with Topology

Free creative music workshops.

24 Jul - 11 Sep

FREE

Free Community Choir Workshops with Cheep Trill

6 Aug - 24 Sep

FREE

Free Dance Workshops with Bring a Plate

Dance for all ages, all experiences, and all bodies.

6 Sep

FREE

SUNA TOK TOK

Celebrate 50 years of Papua New Guinea’s independence with a free day of art, talks, performances, and food.

30 Jul - 17 Sep

FREE

Free Creative Arts Workshop with Sam Harrison

Free creative arts workshop.

11-19 Sep

DPS Social

After-hours making workshops for art & design lovers.

Dance Sector Opportunities

Dance Sector Engagement and Professional Development

Movement on the Main Stage — Dance Shows

This year, dance at the Festival isn’t just something to watch — it’s something to feel. It’s bold, kinetic, and unapologetically alive.

Let yourself be moved by the world-class dance program featuring international guests and local legends alike. These shows are grand, diverse, and breathtaking showcases of the power of movement. International collaborations and impactful moments of community-driven movement galore will pulse with energy at Brisbane Festival 2025.