Brisbane is as lively as it has always been. There is a lot to see and do. If you can visit the city soon, you should take advantage of these fantastic festivals, celebrations, and live performances.
MAMMA MIA! The Musical
August 5 – September 23, QPAC
MAMMA MIA! will make you fall in love all over again! The blockbuster hit sensation, seen and enjoyed by over 65 million people worldwide, is your ticket to the party of a lifetime. MAMMA MIA! is a love, laughing, and friendship celebration. The Musical is a fantastic night out for people of all ages!
The original MAMMA MIA! production premiered in London’s West End in 1999 and is still running today, becoming the West End’s sixth longest-running show. You can enjoy a unique Australian production of MAMMA MIA! The Musical at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre from August 5 to September 23.
Full Flower Moon Band – Open Season
August 11, The Princess Theatre
Full Flower Moon Band, led by the enigmatic ‘Babyshakes Dillon,’ was called to represent a project that is vast and entirely open to possibility. Yet, their current record Diesel Forever, mixed by ARIA award-winner Michael Badger, is the first album with a permanent band. Luke Hanson on drums, Caleb Widener and Christian Driscoll on guitars, and Marli Smales on bass bring the grind, groove, and grit.
Full Flower Moon Band will wow you with bravado-fueled, dark, and beguiling performances when they take The Princess stage for Open Season.
Royal Queensland Show (Ekka)
August 11 – 20, Brisbane Showgrounds
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland’s largest and most popular yearly event at Brisbane Showgrounds events. The show has over 21,000 competition entries ranging from woodchop to enormous veggies, 10,000 animals ranging from beef cattle to cats and dogs, award-winning food and wine, carnival rides and show bags, family shopping, educational events, and much more.
First Beige – Open Season
August 19, The Princess Theatre
Take advantage of seeing First Beige, one of the most exciting live acts out of Meanjin/Brisbane! They’re sure to transport you to a world of high-energy grooves and music-induced bliss with their catchy blend of jazzy hues, textured synth layers, and interwoven vocal harmonies backed by pounding dance beats.
Brisbane Fashion Festival
August 20 – 25, King George Square, Brisbane City Hall
Queensland’s premier yearly fashion event returns! Held with the retail release of new Spring/Summer collections, Brisbane Fashion Festival showcases the best local, national, and emerging fashion designers and businesses to fashion enthusiasts, media, and industry insiders through runway shows and other exciting events.
Screen It International Film Festival
August 26, Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo
The Screen It International Film Festival (SIIFF) debuted in 2014 in Queensland, Australia, as a platform for local filmmakers and films. SIIFF now proudly displays not only Australian films but also worldwide talent. The objective of SIIFF is to help aspiring creative filmmakers of all skills. This year, they are adding a new category called PASSIONATE ARTISTS, committed to supporting disabled creatives.
Something Fest 2023
August 28 – September 1, Various Brisbane Locations
Something Fest 2023 will be a week-long collaborative festival comprised of various events and activations to take attendees on a trip to all corners of our digital, innovation, and tech ecosystem. The 2023 festival will have four Foundation events, a slew of side events, abundant networking possibilities, over 200 speakers, and over 2000 participants.
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