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Where To Get Your Culture Fix in Brisbane
Bring a little inspiration into your life with these exhibitions and performance pieces around Brisbane.
Brisbane might not quite have the reputation for culture that it’s more cosmopolitan counterparts do, but the scene is steadily growing, much to the joy of all Brisbane creatives.
From your local gallery to the Queensland Muesum, to the oft-slept-on Museum of Brisbane, there’s always something to do and see, and often something that is free.
So if you’re feeling uninspired or have a creative block, take a scroll through our guide to the performances, installations and exhibitions on around Brisbane, and find something to immerse yourself in this week.
Performances
‘We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty’
It’s Sleeping Beauty, like you’ve never seen it before. Fusing classical ballet with modern technology, the dancers will light up the stage with illuminated, glow-in-the-dark costumes.
The combination of their elegant movement, floating through space as they leap across the stage, with the careful costume design makes for a ballet performance that leaves a lasting impression.
The Princess Theatre, 8 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba
Exhibitions
The Art of Banksy: Chapter 2
The world premiere of the largest Banksy exhibition ever staged is coming to Brisbane! With over 300 pieces included, you can explore 100 original pieces, plus rare installations, sculptures and holograms.
If you’ve ever wanted to explore Banksy’s work up close, this is your chance to make it happen!
Sign up for pre-sale tickets here to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to step inside the mind of one of the world’s most elusive artists.
From November 2025
From $39 for adults, $27 for children
Uptown, Queen Street Mall, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Precious
From textiles to toys, Precious gathers some of the most awe-inspiring pieces from collections across Brisbane. Showcasing over 3000 items ranging from Queensland rugby league memorabilia, model ships, ornamental eggs and woven textiles from First Nations communities, this exhibition takes a deep dive into collections and the people behind them.
Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, City Hall, Brisbane
Wonderstruck
GOMA is the place to go when you want to feel inspired, and this exhibition is no different. Wonderstruck invites the viewer to find wonder in the ordinary as well as the extraordinary, taking you on a journey from large-scale artworks to tiny treasures, as well as through immersive experiences.
There are over 100 artworks and interactive projects to see, by over 70 international and Australian artists, that have been drawn from the Gallery’s collection. Expect to see some audience favourites – Nick Cave’s Heard 2012, Ron Mueck’s In Bed 2005 and Yayoi Kusama’s The Obliteration Room 2002-present.
Until October 2026
Gallery of Modern Art, Gallery 1.1 (The Fairfax Gallery), Gallery 1.2 & Gallery 1.3 (Eric and Marion Taylor Gallery), Stanley Place, South Brisbane
New Light: Photography Now + Then
Arriving at the Museum of Brisbane in August, New Light: Photography Now + Then offers a curation of past and present photography from the museum’s most prolific archive, the Elliott Collection.
Catapulting the past perspectives into the present day, are images from local photographers and image makers, offering a juxtaposition that will spark wonder and amazement at the change our city has seen.
Sitchu Tip: The Elliott Collection showcases the work of an amateur photographer by the name of Alfred Henrie Elliott, whose black and white photography was found preserved in cedar cigar boxes under a Red Hill home in 1983.
Free admission
From Saturday 17th August 2024
Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, City Hall
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Art Deco Tours
Have a passion for the vintage art deco aesthetic? Hop into a 1937 Dodge Convertible sedan, or a 1936 Chrysler AirStream sedan, and discover the hidden architectural gems of Brisbane’s art deco residences and buildings.
The tour takes around two hours to explore Brisbane’s CBD and fits up to four passengers for the perfect way to travel back in time.
Melt Festival
Melt Festival returns in 2025 to celebrate the queer community, promoting inclusivity and visibility amongst the greater Brisbane population. This year, the program features a mix of intimate performances, immersive exhibitions, fun active workshops in safe spaces and so much more.
With evocative discussions, art and photographic exhibitions and performances by some of Brisbane’s best creatives from the LGBTQIA community, there’s a wide variety of mediums to enjoy at the Powerhouse this month in Brisbane.
Wednesday 22nd October to Sunday 9th November
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm
Birds of Passage – Ian Fairweather & Paul Jacoulet Exhibition
Birds of passage cover long distances, sometimes travelling from one end of the earth to another. The same could be said for artists like Ian Fairweather and Paul Jacoulet, who travelled across Asia and the Pacific in the first half of the twentieth century.
This travel and cultural immersion reflects in both artists work, with Fairweather’s deep knowledge of Chinese art, and Jacoulet’s preoccupation with Japanese woodblock printing.
Until 26th January 2026
GoMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane
Prince Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition
One of the most photographed people in history, Princess Diana maintains her charm and allure in the mind of many, making this new photography exhibition one we’re keen to clap our eyes upon.
World-famous royal photographer Anwar Hussein and his two sons, Zak & Samir, have shared their experiences with the Princess and the Royal Family in this brand-new exhibition. There’s plenty of new depth and detail to discover at this event, so be sure not to miss out, whether you’re a die-hard Di fan or not!
Dates TBC
Now that you’ve got Brisbane’s best exhibitions and cultural events on your radar, what’s next? Find more fun events around Brisbane in our What’s On guide, or explore our arts & culture pillar for more inspiring ways to spend an afternoon.
