4MBS Festival of Classics

Step into a world of musical drama, beauty and timeless storytelling at the 33rd annual 4MBS Festival of Classics. Celebrating the Art of Opera, this year’s Festival explores early operatic influences and soaring Romantic masterpieces, alongside a diverse program showcasing hundreds of Queensland musicians. Unfolding across a month, Brisbane will be buzzing with the sounds of virtuosic soloists, operatic stars, exquisite ensembles and spectacular symphony orchestras in venues across Brisbane. Major highlights include: Verdi's Divas Opera is Born Piano Marathon: In the Key of Opera Joan Sutherland SpectacularView the full program and book now!

The Wetlands by Paper Hands

Enjoy the display 'The Wetlands', by local artist Paper Hands, at Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre as part of the Community Art Wall. Paper Hands (Holly Nielson) is a Brisbane-based illustrator. She finds that "… art is a way for me to communicate, reflect and dance with this weird and wonderful life. My artwork is often exploring the power of regeneration, through the connection of nature and the individual." 'The Wetlands' was inspired by the natural beauty of the Boondall Wetlands, a unique and significant nature reserve which encapsulates more than 1000 hectares of tidal flats, mangroves, saltmarsh, hypersaline and grassland flats, casuarinas, melaleuca, eucalypt and rainforest plants. This ongoing display can be viewed from May to September: Tuesday to Friday, 9am-4pmSaturday and Sunday, 9am-12pm.About the Community Art Wall: Located in the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, the Community Art Wall is a small, ongoing display which aims to celebrate and promote environmental awareness through art by featuring work from local artists and community groups that reflect environmental themes such as sustainability, biodiversity and connection to nature. If you are interested in displaying your art on the Community Art Wall, please see opportunities for artists.

Balmoral Art Month - Photography competition

Friends of Balmoral Cemetery are running a Photography Competition for the month of June. Post your best photo onto the FOBC Facebook page during the month of June (closing date 30 June 2026). The winner will win a certificate and a Riverbend Book Voucher.

Resistance band strength training

Bookings essential. Enjoy this great exercise class under cover in a relaxed setting on the outdoor green with a great atmosphere. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Zumba Gold®

Bookings essential. Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Brisbane City Markets - Cathedral Square

Come and enjoy the Cathedral Square city markets, every Thursday. We may be smaller in size, but don’t think for a minute that Cathedral Square doesn’t pack a punch. With a bigger focus on street eats, this picturesque market is the perfect place for a quick or leisurely lunch (although, we definitely recommend the latter… hello picnic blankets and live music! For more information, visit the Goodwill Projects website.

Tai Chi Qigong

This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Tai Chi Qigong

This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Yoga

Bookings essential. Focus on a range of movements designed for active, healthy ageing and to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Music beat kids groups

Come and enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones while you move and make music together. You will share a special time with other parents, while helping your little ones learn and grow through musical play and movement. Take home tips for how to keep grooving and creating musical moments at home provided.

Silver Swan's Ballet Classes

Release your inner dancer – join our Silver Swans class – specially designed ballet classes for 55 year old’s plus (though there is no upper or lower age limit). Improve balance – minimising falls Slowing down ageing (connected to calming the immune system) Increasing cognitive ability (by promoting new synapse connection) Not to mention the social benefits!

Silver Swans

You’re never TUTU old! Release your inner dancer! Join our Silver Swans class, specially designed ballet classes for 55 year old’s and over (though there is no upper or lower age limit). Benefits of the class: improve balance – minimising falls slowing down ageing (connected to calming the immune system) increasing cognitive ability (by promoting new synapse connection) not to mention the social benefits.

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