Events

Brisbane Riverstage. | Newsreel

Stage set for a music makeover by the river

Brisbane’s Riverstage is on the lookout for a long-term custodian to upgrade and future-proof the inner-city music venue. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said an
Read more 2 September 2025
Adelaide Street tunnel smoke testing.

Community access to Adelaide Street tunnel before opening

Brisbane residents will be able to walk through the new Adelaide Steet tunnel before it becomes buses only at the end of the month. A community day will be held on
Read more 2 September 2025
Festitalia 2025

A slice of Italy comes to Brisbane on Sunday

For food that tastes just like an Italian Nonna would make, head to the 2025 Festitalia on this Sunday, September 7. Sample authentic Italian cuisine – from regional
Read more 2 September 2025
Fireworks display on the occasion of River Fire 2023 – as seen from Wilson Outlook Reserve

Brisbane streets close for Riverfire 2025. See list and times

Riverfire is the city’s biggest fireworks event, and for the first time 2025 will see three pilot-operated drones delivering some of the effects from Kangaroo
Read more 2 September 2025
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Happy Birthday PNG, my forever “wantok”

By Susan Schwartz There are some birthdays you just don’t forget – turning 18, turning 50, and turning independent. On September 16, Papua New Guinea will blow out
Read more 1 September 2025
Landsborough Heritage Walk. | Newsreel

Stroll and scan Landsborough’s historic highlights

A smart phone and pair of walking shoes will help visitors to the Sunshine Coast unlock a slice of Queensland history. Sunshine Coast Division 1 Councillor Jenny
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Artist's impression of The Paint Factory, Yeronga, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Lick of paint will deliver Australian first in Yeronga

Australia’s first fully integrated arts village will be developed on the site of an old manufacturing plant in the southern suburbs of Brisbane. Brisbane City Council
Read more 29 August 2025
K'Gari, Queensland, Australia.

Voices unite to guide the future of K’Gari

A two-day conference on Queensland’s Fraser Coast will help shape the future one of Australia’s most iconic World Heritage-listed landscapes. The University of the
Read more 28 August 2025
market in the street

Queen’s Wharf markets bid to appeal to everyone

Queen’s Wharf will host markets every Thursday, starting from September 4, as part of a move to make the development cheaper and more family-friendly. The move comes
Read more 28 August 2025
Disco

How disco is killing more than the volume

By Susan Schwartz I fear silent discos may be the dance equivalent of a dinner party where those invited sit at the table glued to their phones. In Brisbane they have
Read more 27 August 2025