Upcoming Events
Bell Shakespeare’s Macbeth [Brisbane]
Friday October 2, 2026 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD, AustraliaFollowing a bloody battle, Macbeth and his comrade Banquo are met by three Weird Sisters who prophesy Macbeth will one day be king.
Pirates of Penzance [Lindum]
Saturday October 3, 2026 Iona Performing Arts Centre, Lindum Queensland Queensland, AustraliaEssgee’s Pirates of Penzance came onto the scene in 1994 and has been a crowd favourite ever since.
Queer PowerPoint: Unfunded Empathy [Brisbane]
Monday October 5, 2026 Cinema 1 / Level 1 of HOTA, Home of the Arts, Gold Coast Queensland, AustraliaQueer PowerPoint is a new experimental performance series. We invite queer artists from across the world to explore and share an idea, current obsession, or ongoing fascination using that most staid and ubiquitous of programming tools – PowerPoint.
Small Mouth Sounds – Play Briefing (Queensland Theatre) [Brisbane]
Tuesday October 6, 2026 Bille Brown Studio, Queensland Theatre Company, South Brisbane , AustraliaPlay briefings are held throughout the year and are open to the general public.
Swamplesque (NAFA) [North Ward]
Wednesday October 7, 2026 NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park,, Townsville Queensland, AustraliaThe ogre-inspired burlesque spectacular that smashed box office records at Edinburgh Fringe is coming to NAFA, and nothing will ever be the same. Dazzling drag, cheeky burlesque, musical theatre, comedy and larger-than-life characters collide in a raucous, unapologetically silly adults-only night out.
Dave Hughes – Cooked (NAFA) [North Ward]
Thursday October 8, 2026 NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park,, Townsville Queensland, AustraliaThere is no one else that comes close to the phenomenon that is Dave Hughes. Behind that cooked looking facade is a mind that works like no other.
Australia v Bangladesh ODIs 2026 – Women 1st ODI (Cricket) [Brisbane]
Friday October 9, 2026 Allan Border Field – Crosby Park, Albion QLD, AustraliaAuslan access to the opening anthem and speeches
Mario the Maker Magician (NAFA) [North Ward]
Friday October 9, 2026 NAFA Festival Hub Strand Park,, Townsville Queensland, AustraliaNot “just a kids’ show,” this is an all-ages theatre experience… for adults, kids, families… everyone.
Queerstories (BWF) [Brisbane]
Saturday October 10, 2026 Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Queensland, AustraliaVulnerable and fierce, hilarious and heartbreaking, Queerstories celebrates the culture and creativity of the LGBTQIA+ community one true story at a time
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving Live [Brisbane]
Tuesday October 13, 2026 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall QLD, AustraliaBritish singer-songwriter Olivia Dean is returning to Australia in October 2026 for her The Art of Loving Live Tour, presented by Handsome Tours & Laneway Presents
Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun Tour 2026 [Brisbane]
Wednesday October 14, 2026 Riverstage Brisbane, Brisbane Queensland, AustraliaMidnight Sun ripples with confidence and trust. Its storytelling bursts with truth and vulnerability, plumbing the depth and growth of Zara’s artistry and journey over nearly 20 years in the public eye.
Hilary Duff: The Lucky Me Tour [Brisbane]
Thursday October 22, 2026 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall QLD, AustraliaOne of the defining stars of her generation, multiplatinum global icon Hilary Duff is returning to the pop world with her boldest and most self-assured project yet.
Small Mouth Sounds (Queensland Theatre) [Brisbane]
Friday October 23, 2026 Bille Brown Studio, Queensland Theatre Company, South Brisbane , AustraliaIn the overwhelming tranquillity of nature, six runaways from city life embark on a silent retreat. As these strangers confront internal demons both profound and absurd, their vows of silence collide with their achingly human need to connect.
Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour [Brisbane]
Friday November 6, 2026 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall QLD, AustraliaOne of the biggest male pop stars on the planet, Benson Boone, is bringing his Wanted Man tour to Australia this November.
Steve Irwin Gala [Brisbane]
Saturday November 7, 2026 The Star, Brisbane City Queensland, AustraliaThe Steve Irwin Gala is Wildlife Warriors’ largest annual fundraising event, bringing together supporters for an unforgettable evening celebrating Steve’s legacy, wildlife conservation and the incredible work being done to protect and save wildlife around the world.
Jay Shetty – This Changes Everything [Brisbane]
Monday November 16, 2026 Great Hall, Brisbane Convention Centre, South Bank QLD, AustraliaGlobal phenomenon Jay Shetty returns to Australia for Wanderlust with This Changes Everything — a brand-new live experience exploring the four decisions that shape your life: how you feel about yourself, how you make money, who you choose to love, and how you serve the world. Bestselling author and host of the world’s #1 wellness podcast On Purpose, Jay blends raw storytelling with practical wisdom you can use the moment you leave the room.
Lucky [Brisbane]
Thursday November 19, 2026 Diane Cilento Studio – Queensland Theatre, South Brisbane Queensland, AustraliaOn a dreary Brisbane evening, Brett and Katelynn King arrive at Pitt and Sabina’s inner-city apartment for what should be a routine weekend dinner. The blokes have been mates since university, but the lives they’ve built now sit worlds apart.
Robbie Williams – BRITPOP WORLD TOUR [Brisbane]
Friday November 20, 2026 Suncorp Stadium Brisbane, Milton QLD, AustraliaExperience an unforgettable evening with an extraordinary entertainer when Robbie Williams returns to Australia this November.
Into The Woods (Queensland Theatre) [Brisbane]
Friday November 20, 2026 Glasshouse Theatre (Queensland Performing Arts Centre), South Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaThis one’s for the fans, friends and family of the fans, and a whole new generation of musical theatre lovers.
Zoe Foster Blake: Bring Your Group Chat [Brisbane]
Tuesday November 24, 2026 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD, AustraliaPlease join her this October/November to celebrate the chaos, splendour and undeniable magic of female friendships as she tours Australia to launch her new book.
An Evening with Mary Beard [Brisbane]
Tuesday November 24, 2026 Concert Hall, QPAC, South Brisbane , AustraliaWhat connects revolutionaries, dictators, Bob Dylan and Beyonce? Join renowned classicist and historian Mary Beard as she brings her treasure trove of lively stories, curious facts, and ancient gossip to the stage in An Evening with Mary Beard: Talking Classics.
Guns N’ Roses: World Tour 2026 [Townsville]
Wednesday December 2, 2026 Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville Queensland, AustraliaGuns N’ Roses endure as the most dynamic, dangerous, and definitive American rock band in history to this day.
Guns N’ Roses: World Tour 2026 [Brisbane]
Saturday December 5, 2026 Suncorp Stadium Brisbane, Milton QLD, AustraliaGuns N’ Roses endure as the most dynamic, dangerous, and definitive American rock band in history to this day.
Cooly Christmas Carols [Coolangatta]
Sunday December 13, 2026 Queen Elizabeth Park, Gold Coast Queensland, AustraliaTis’ the sea-sun to be jolly! The iconic Cooly Carols will once again be oceanside at Queen Elizabeth Park.
Storytime Ballet: Cinderella [Brisbane]
Friday January 15, 2027 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD, AustraliaAn interactive ballet experience for children aged three years and older. Fall under the spell of Cinderella, an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older.
Storytime Ballet: Cinderella [Brisbane]
Friday January 15, 2027 Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD, AustraliaAn interactive ballet experience for children aged three years and older. Fall under the spell of Cinderella, an interactive Storytime Ballet experience for children aged three years and older.
Bryson Tiller: The Neo Trapsoul Tour [Brisbane]
Monday January 25, 2027 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall QLD, AustraliaGRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum selling artist Bryson Tiller has announced that he will be returning to the stage for his upcoming headline tour . Tiller’s debut studio album, T R A P S O U L (2015), reached 3x platinum status and became one of the most defining and influential R&B records of the decade
Six The Musical [Brisbane]
Saturday January 30, 2027 Playhouse – QPAC, South Brisbane Queensland, AustraliaThis is a sassy, empowering and energetic pop musical! Do not miss it!
Bruno Mars [Brisbane]
Sunday February 28, 2027 Suncorp Stadium Brisbane, Milton QLD, AustraliaBruno Mars is bringing The Romantic Tour to Australia in February and March of 2027!
Jungle [Brisbane]
Tuesday March 2, 2027 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall QLD, AustraliaMatching a euphoric concoction of modern disco, soul and hip-hop with exemplary visual content defined by world-class choreography!
Evanescence: World Tour [Brisbane]
Tuesday March 16, 2027 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall QLD, AustraliaA welcome opportunity for fans to see Evanescence in their full live glory!
Westlife: 25 – The Anniversary World Tour [Brisbane]
Monday July 26, 2027 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall QLD, AustraliaWestlife – the UK & Ireland’s top-selling album group of the 21st century.