Program - Brisbane Festival

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September 2025

Event Groups

1 Event

City Spectacles

1 Event

The Dancing City

4 Events

The Storytellers

38 Events

The Music City

3 Events

Family Fun

9 Events

A Festival for You

7 Events

A Party for You

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14 Sep

Selling Fast

Migrating Bird

A musical conversation with nature.

9 Sep

Queensland Premiere

Milestone

Through image, words, and music, William Yang celebrates an extraordinary life – his own.

18-21 Sep

First NationsQueensland Premiere

Baleen Moondjan

A powerful celebration of First Nations stories, totemic connections, and the sacred resilience of Country.

18-20 Sep

Selling FastFirst Nations

TINA — A Tropical Love Story

The sultry heat of the tropics meets the electrifying energy of a cultural icon.

19-21 Sep

Selling FastQueensland Premiere

Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett

It’s a fine line between pleasure and pain.

9 Sep

Tivoli in the RoundPhantastic Ferniture

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

13 Sep

Tivoli in the RoundOdd Mob

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

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5 Sep

Tivoli in the RoundMallrat

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

12 Sep

Tivoli in the RoundFranck + Special Guests

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

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10 Sep

Tivoli in the RoundC.W. Stoneking

Tivoli In The Round - A true surround sound experience

27 Sep

Indo Warehouse

Immersive global sound & South Asian rhythms.

19 Sep

John Butler

The global guitar sensation and multiple ARIA-winner live with his new band.

24 Sep

Sold Out

Wunderhorse

No frills, no polish — just pure, uncut rock 'n' roll.

25 Sep

Sold Out

Sarah Blasko

A celebration for one of the most singular voices.

26 Sep

Winston Surfshirt

Get ready to party with Australian R&B royalty.

14 Sep

FREEWorld Premiere

Communities Program100 Guitars

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

13 Sep

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

The soundtrack to your life.

4-13 Sep

La bohème

Puccini’s romantic and heartbreaking tour de force.

19-20 Sep

Shostakovich Ten with Queensland Symphony Orchestra

Rebellion and revolution abound as two composers grapple with the turmoil of the 20th century.

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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.

23 Sep

FREE

Lord Mayor's City Hall ConcertsLord Mayor's City Hall Concert — Invoices

Jazz harmonies from the soul.

5 Sep

Night at The ParklandICEHOUSE

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

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6 Sep

Night at The ParklandLime Cordiale & Jack River

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

7 Sep

Night at The ParklandXavier Rudd

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

11 Sep

Night at The ParklandAmy Shark

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

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13 Sep

Night at The ParklandCUT COPY & guest KLP

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

12 Sep

Night at The ParklandGrinspoon

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

14 Sep

Night at The ParklandJames Johnston

Seven nights, one venue, and an unmissable line-up.

18 Sep

World Premiere

JADE Ensemble — 響和 Kyo-Wa, Harmonic Resonance

A global fusion ensemble exploring our evolving cultural landscape.

20 Sep

World Premiere

Hannah Macklin

A joining of Jazz, Classical, Prog, and Spirituality.

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.

Beacons

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.

5 Sep

FREE

Earth Works

Be enveloped in expansive and intricate layers of sound via the grand pipe organ at UQ Art Museum

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.