What is it? Spanning 23 gloriously jam-packed days from September 5 to 27, Brisbane Festival offers a smorgasbord of 1,000-plus performances, featuring more than 500 free events and 21 world premieres.
Why go? Brisbane claims bragging rights to Australia’s largest international art festival – and there's a big mix of free and paid events, meaning everyone can join the fun. In 2025, we’re most excited for the return of First Nations-designed drone show Skylore, plus the transformation of three of Brisbane’s most popular pedestrian bridges into a spectacular open-air art trail, featuring inflatable installations and colourful projections designed by internationally renowned Aussie artists Craig & Karl. You can check out the full program spanning music, art, dance, cabaret, theatre and more here.
Time Out tip: Don't miss the world premiere of Afterglow – a mesmerising journey through a dreamscape of fire sculpture, candlelit artworks and live performances in the City Botanic Gardens. Sounds lit, right?
Address: Around Brisbane
Price: Mix of free and ticketed events