Night at The Parkland, a one-woman show and spring solstice markets – what’s on in Brisbane this weekend
With spring in full swing we’re excited to share with you a smorgasbord of events saturating our River City this weekend. From open-air live music at Roma Street Parkland and a one-woman show at Brisbane Powerhouse to a solstice market you won’t want to miss. Rally the troupes and check out our guide to all the happenings around Brisbane from September 12–14.
Concerts on in Brisbane this weekend
Experience the last weekend of Night at The Parkland at Brisbane’s Roma Street Parkland. This brand-new concert series will turns The Amphitheatre into the ultimate open-air live music destination with a powerhouse line-up of all-Aussie headline acts including Lime Cordiale, Xavier Rudd, Jack River and Amy Shark. Find out more information here.
Mayday Parade celebrates its 20-year career at The Tivoli this Sunday September 14. The Tallahassee band will be joined by special guests Jack’s Mannequin and The Home Team, both from the US. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Internationally acclaimed violinist Ray Chen makes his highly anticipated return to QPAC this Sunday September 14. Bringing his signature charisma, breathtaking artistry and the enchanting sound of his ‘Dolphin’ Stradivarius violin to the stage, Ray Chen will perform a captivating program that spans the works of Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, Bach, Bazzini, Dvořák and Corea.
Scottish DJ and producer, Franck will bring his high-energy, hard-hitting techno set to The Tivoli this Friday September 14. Known for his breakout EP Hear The Sound on R-Label Group and support from top techno artists like Charlotte de Witte and VTSS, Franck (aka Frankie Ogilvie) has quickly risen in the UK scene since rebranding in 2021. Tickets are available here.
Odd Mob will bring his genre-blending electronic sound to The Tivoli this Saturday September 13. Known for hits like Is It A Banger, LEFT TO RIGHT and Losing Control, Odd Mob has amassed over 250 million streams and global acclaim with his bass-heavy, boundary-pushing tracks. Tickets are available here.
Theatre and live events on in Brisbane this weekend
Shake & Stir Theatre Co unleashes The Lovers – a bold, high-energy musical at QPAC’s Playhouse. Inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the audience will be swept up in awhirlwind of passion, mischief and magic. Don’t miss out, this production is running until Sunday October 5.
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Leah Shelton’s wildly theatrical and darkly comic BATSHIT unleashes at the Brisbane Powerhouse this weekend. Fresh from an award-winning run at Edinburgh Fringe, this one-woman spectacle tears into the word ‘crazy’ with wit, grit and glitter, blending raw storytelling, pop culture and unflinching research. Tickets are available here.
The Australian Ballet School presents its first-ever performances in Brisbane with NOW, a dynamic showcase featuring over 67 full-time students (including two Brisbane-based students). Running from September 12–13, the program blends tradition and innovation, with works including Balanchine’s Scotch Symphony, Entrance of the Shades from La Bayadère and striking contemporary pieces by leading Australian choreographers. Tickets are available here.
Congratulations, Get Rich! is showcasing at La Boite Theatre until Saturday September 20. The captivating performance delivers a bold, supernatural comedy about family, fate and the ghosts that haunt us – sometimes literally. Tickets are on sale here.
David McAllister’s opulent production, The Sleeping Beauty, at QPAC will whisk you away into a magical realm of fairies and spells. Accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, The Sleeping Beauty is a dreamlike vision, evoking ballet’s golden era with traditional choreography and extravagant designs. Tickets are on sale here.
It’s the last weekend to catch Opera Queensland’s La bohème at QPAC Lyric Theatre. In association with QPAC and Brisbane Festival, the Puccini masterpiece tells the poignant tale of love and loss among four young artists striving to live freely and creatively on the fringes of society. Tickets are on sale here.
Art and exhibitions on in Brisbane this weekend
Outer Space presents its seventh exhibition of 2025, A Seat At The โต๊ะ (Table), by emerging Yugambeh Country (Gold Coast) artist Ellamay Khongroj Fitzgerald. Showing from September 12 to October 11, the exhibition reimagines the gallery as a place of gathering, where food becomes both subject and storyteller, opening conversations about identity, belonging and cultural memory. Admission is free.
Onespace Gallery presents Fintan Magee’s first solo exhibition, Long Walk Home from September 12–27. Fintan’s large-scale paintings look to explore and examine themes of belonging, displacement and the feeling of isolation. Find more information on this exhibition here.
From August 19 to October 2, the Brisbane Quarter Atrium on Podium Level 1 will come alive with Matey’s: Diny & George, the latest large-scale installation from internationally celebrated artists Craig & Karl. Presented as part of the Craig & Karl: Public Art Trail for Brisbane Festival, the vibrant duo joins a citywide takeover of inflatables that will energise The City with colour, movement and joy.
Under a Modern Sun: Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s is currently showcasing at Queensland Art Galley until January 25, 2026. This thrilling exhibition displays the work of Queensland artists and those working in the state in the middle decades of the twentieth century, exploring the connections and development of modernist sensibility.
Wonderstruck is currently exhibiting works from over 70 Australian and international artists at GOMA. This free exhibition explores the vibrant world of colour, creativity and curiosity.
Don’t miss the final weeks of Vipoo Srivilasa’s exhibition, Iconic Figures: Devas, Deities and Divas at the Edwina Corlette Gallery in New Farm. Featured in a commercial exhibition for the first time, Vipoo incorporates terracotta clay into his signature colours to create a range of ceramic sculptures which draw on spiritual traditions as well as embracing contemporary pop stars and drag queens.
From August 9 to November 2, Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life brings Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to life across the City of Moreton Bay’s vibrant museums. The free exhibition will be showcased across Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and Redcliffe Museum, inviting visitors to get up close with Da Vinci’s work through hands-on models and informative displays.
Artist Mandy Quadrio brings fun and creativity to QAGOMA’s Art Box for Kids, running until October 26. As part of the ‘Art Box for Kids‘ project, Mandy’s activity Paper Treasure Carrier invites children to create their own unique paper treasure carrier to hold their cherished objects, secret finds and tiny keepsakes. No bookings needed.
Desire is a Machine is currently exhibiting until Saturday September 20 at The Institute of Modern Art. Curated by Institute of Modern Art Adjunct Curator Stephanie Berlangieri, the new show navigates schizoanalysis, hybridisation of the human and the machine and cyberfeminism.
Check out photographic exhibition All Shades by Kamilaroi artist Dean Saffron at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Dean travelled many kilometres to capture images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all walks of life. This mesmerising collection reflects 32 large-scale portraits, each image created in collaboration with the subject, location and story behind it.
Discover the depths of a dark forest with Harry Potter A Forbidden Forest Experience now on at Sirromet Winery. Come face-to-face with magical creatures as you explore and interact across the outdoor trail. Tickets are on sale now.
Museum of Brisbane’s major exhibition Precious showcases a stunning assemblage of items generously loaned from around 30 remarkable collections and collectors. Explore Brisbane through more than 3000 precious objects that reveal intriguing stories of culture, place, family and tradition, travel and trade.
Get hands-on at Micro Museum in the Museum of Brisbane open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pint-sized curators are encouraged to create their own collections from a huge range of vintage treasures, inspired by MoB’s Precious exhibition with a series of colour-filled, creative series of immersive experiences and interactive activities.
Stroll through Museum of Brisbane’s New Light: Photography Now + Then free photography exhibition. The collection features a mesmerising display of photographs (spanning from 1890 to 2024) by amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954). These extraordinary images laid dormant for decades until they were discovered in 1983, stored in cedar cigar boxes beneath a home in Red Hill.
Fun events in Brisbane this weekend
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns from September 12 to October 6, delivering four weekends of blooms, bites and brand-new events across Queensland’s Garden City. Toowoomba’s iconic green spaces – Queens Park Botanic Gardens and Laurel Bank Park – will once again be a visual feast, joined by private gardens open to the public. Free and ticketed events can be found here.
Brisbane Festival continues to light up the city with colour, music and spectacle. This year’s program is stacked with experiences that will move, challenge and surprise you in equal measure. Highlights for this weekend include, GATSBY at The Green Light, Afterglow and elite dance production, The Chronicles.
Tour to Sandstone Point Hotel this Sunday September for Cars & Culture. From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, this free, family-friendly showcase will feature everything from Supercars and JDM icons to muscle cars and restored classics. Set against a stunning waterfront backdrop, it’s a must-attend for car lovers and families alike.
Transport from a sophisticated French lounge to a pumping nightclub party at Blanc de Blanc Encore. Adding more dates to its show-stopping run at The West End Electric Theatre, get ready to be amazed at the world’s finest acrobatic talent, great tunes, big laughs, lots of skin and more than a few surprises. To find out more and buy tickets head to Blanc de Blanc’s website here.
Step inside Bluey’s World – for real life! Bluey’s iconic Queenslander is calling Northshore Hamilton home until September 2025, allowing fans of the show to immerse themselves in the Heeler home they know and love. With innovative set designs, interactive games, and activities for children and adults alike, Bluey’s World has been carefully curated to mirror the spirit of the series, encouraging creative play and connection. A must visit for the young and young at heart!
Markets on in Brisbane this weekend
Celebrate the season of renewal at West End Spring Solstice Market this Friday September 12 from 4:00–10:00 pm. Enjoy an evening of gourmet bites, live music by Soul Cutz and Dave’s Acoustic, a funky kid’s disco, a pop-up Aperol Spritz bar and more! Register here to go in the draw to a win a gourmet hamper.
Fresh-local produce, bespoke goodies and street food snacks all await at Brisbane’s weekly markets. Kelvin Grove Village Market, Jan Powers Farmers Markets, Nundah Farmers Markets, West End Markets, Riverside Markets and the Redcliffe Markets are open and trading this weekend. Want to discover more Brisbane markets? Click here.