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Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival

Sep 4-26, 2026 Brisbane
Ongoing

The Brisbane Festival 2026 is a major arts and culture celebration taking place across Brisbane, Australia, from September 4 to 26. Under the inaugural program of Artistic Director Ebony Bott, the festival...

Arts Festival Music +6
Bright Nights by ANZ

Bright Nights by ANZ

Sep 4-26, 2026 Brisbane
Ongoing

Bright Nights by ANZ is a free water, light, and sound installation that illuminates the Brisbane River as part of the annual Brisbane Festival. The spectacle features floating fountains, animated water features,...

Cultural events Light Installation +6
Retirees on the River Festival

Retirees on the River Festival

Sep 17-18, 2026 Echuca
Starts today

The Retirees on the River Festival is a two-day event held in Echuca from September 17-18, 2026. It features various activities, including Monica Dullard’s comedy show "Ageing with Attitude," which humorously addresses...

Festival Comedy +5
Intimate Imaginaries

Intimate Imaginaries

Jun 21 - Oct 4, 2026 Townsville
Ongoing

The "Intimate Imaginaries" exhibition, a touring presentation from the TarraWarra Museum of Art, showcases the inner lives and creative works of 13 contemporary artists living with intellectual disabilities. The exhibition is making...

Exhibition Art +6
Nature at Risk exhibition

Nature at Risk exhibition

Jul 4 - Sep 30, 2026 Echuca
Ongoing

The Nature at Risk exhibition at Alton Gallery in Echuca features a collection of artworks and photography from local creators that highlights the region's threatened wildlife and landscapes. Running from July through...

Exhibition Art +6