What's On in Brisbane
Discover festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and more. Your guide to the best experiences Brisbane has to offer.
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50 Plus: Pilates
Pilates is a low impact exercise giving a full body workout aiming to strengthen core muscles while improving postural alignment and flexibility. Participants in this mat Pilates class will be required to have enough strength and flexibility to transition from a standing to lying position with ease.
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert - Queensland Police Pipes and Drums & Band of Blue
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts presents Queensland Police Pipes and Drums & Band of Blue.THIS PERFORMANCE IS AUSLAN INTERPRETED.The Queensland Police Pipes & Drums (QPP&D) was originally formed in 1958 by a keen and committed group of police officers wishing to both represent the QPS and compete in pipe band competitions.Today, the QPP&D's professional musicians perform at official engagements such as Police, Queensland Fire Department and Corrective Services graduations, Government House events, Anzac Day and National Police Remembrance Day, as well as schools, retirement villages and community events enhancing formal proceedings and providing crime prevention information where appropriate.They'll be joined on stage by the Queensland Police Band of Blue. Band of Blue has a rich history of service and entertainment and play a vital role in community engagement. Their performances span a wide range of genres, from classic rock and pop hits to jazz and swing. They foster positive relationships between police and the public through the universal language of music at a wide range of high-profile events such as Dance for Daniel and Steve Irwin Gala Dinner as well as a number of Police events.This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Evolution Productions.Why not make a day of it and check out the Seniors Month Greeter Walk & Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert Experience. Celebrate Seniors Month with a special Brisbane Greeters walk before the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert on 13 October and 20 October. Discover Brisbane's secrets and stories through the eyes of a local Greeter before returning to City Hall for the concert, where reserved seating will be waiting for you.
50 Plus: Art class - painting and drawing
The class is for new and experienced painters. It teaches basic drawing leading to painting processes.
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.
50 Plus: Latino Dance Fitness - Salsa
If you love the rhythm of Latin music, have you considered learning to dance salsa?Using the gentle dance movement of salsa, you will gain all the benefits of exercise that become so important as we get older, particularly improved bone density, flexibility of joints, muscle strength, posture, and fitness.Learning to dance also gives us the chance to focus our mind on co-ordinating our steps. Being less complex than other forms of Latino dance such as tango. It won't be long until you feel you have mastered the basic salsa moves.This is a relaxed, low impact fun class and you do not need to bring along a partner. Just come along with a smile on your face and see where the music takes you.If you can walk, count to eight and love Latin music, then you have everything it takes to learn to dance salsa!
Taiso
Improve your balance and movement at this fun class that is suitable for all levels of fitness. Taiso is a Japanese word for exercise or calisthenics.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Diverse abilities: Halloween
Join us for some spooky fun at the library! This inclusive event is ideal for adults with diverse abilities and their support workers or carers.
One-on-one tech help
Contact Zillmere Library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop skills and improve online confidence.
Bracken Ridge family history group
Are you interested in researching your family history or genealogy? Come along and swap research tips or seek advice and assistance in family history.
Orange Grove writers' group
Do you want to spread your creative writing wings and network with other budding writers?
First 5 Forever Toddler time
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies and toddlers aged 1-2 years.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Journey to the Stars
This dazzling space show launches visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. Tour familiar stellar formations, explore new celestial mysteries, and discover the fascinating, unfolding story that connects us all to the stars. Those who come along for the journey may never see the night sky in the same way again. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg.Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.Journey to the Stars was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; Papalote • Museo del Niño, Mexico City, Mexico; and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C. Journey to the Stars was created by the American Museum of Natural History, with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.
Page turners
Join a group of avid readers to share your most recent reads. There are no set titles, just come along to find a good book. New members welcome.
English conversation group
Our friendly and informal group meets at the library Tuesdays 2-3pm (except during school holidays). Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
English conversation group
This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday,Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Create it
Drop in to Wynnum Library to spark your child's imagination through learning by making. Participate in hands-on activities that explore science, technology, reading and art.Ideal for children aged 5-12 years.
Weighted mobility training
A focused strength and mobility session to build strength and stay flexible using dumbbells, a yoga mat and a chair. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Kids sports
Bookings essential. Fun, high energy park games that the whole family can enjoy! Every session combines active play with skill building challenges that improve coordination, fitness, and teamwork.
Murder and crime book club
Interested in reading crime and mystery novels? Join us on the last Tuesday of each month for our Murder and crime book club. New members welcome.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
English linked sword dance
Step into the rhythm of steel and tradition with English Linked Sword Dance.This striking folk dance brings together precision, teamwork, and centuries of English heritage. Dancers move in tight formations, each holding a sword linked to the next, creating intricate patterns, locks, and woven figures that flow seamlessly with the music. The highlight comes when the swords are joined to form a star or "lock," lifted high in a dramatic display of skill and unity.Energetic, powerful, and deeply communal, English linked sword dance is as much about cooperation as it is about spectacle. No solo stars here - every movement depends on trust, timing, and connection with the whole team.Whether you're drawn by history, live music, or the thrill of learning something bold and different, this is your chance to be part of a living tradition. Join us, take a sword, and become one of the links.
Zumba Gold®
Enjoy a low-impact, moderate-intensity workout in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Have fun shaking it at your own pace to zesty Latin tunes, Indian-infused rhythms, plus other music from around the world. This class can help you improve your balance, range of motion and coordination.
Prenatal Yoga
Bookings essential. Relax, move and prepare for birth with gentle prenatal yoga. Build strength, confidence and connection in a warm, supportive environment. No experience needed.
Clubbercise fitness class
Ready to party your way fit?Clubbercise is a high-energy, easy-to-follow dance workout set to your favourite club anthems from the 90s to now - think disco lights, fun vibes, and serious feel-good energy.Join us getting our party on with flashing lights, pumping beats, and a room full of legends just like you - ready to move, glow, and feel amazing. You work at your own level, we keep it simple, and together we enjoy the music!Wear your most comfortable clothes (we encourage a bit of fluoro flair), lace up your trainers, and bring a towel and water bottle. You'll leave feeling energised, empowered, and totally alive.Because you don't just want to work out... you want to have a blast doing it - right?Class prices: $30 casual $55 for 2 classes $125 for 5 classes (glowsticks to keep) $240 for 10 classes (glowsticks to keep).Requirements: Wear comfy shoes and clothes (we love a bit of fluoro!). Bring a towel & water bottle. If it's your first class, please come in 10mins early to fill in a health questionnaire. Walk ins are welcome. Cash or Bank Transfer accepted. No dance experience needed - just come to move, glow, and feel good.Classes are weekly!
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose.Museum of Brisbane is excited to collaborate with Magpie Goose, a proudly Aboriginal owned and led fashion and social enterprise, to celebrate extraordinary First Nations cultural stories and designs.This exclusive to Brisbane exhibition, developed in close collaboration with Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon) and Troy Casey (Kamilaroi), offers a deep dive into the work of some of the region's most talented First Nations artists and designers.Using clothing as a canvas for storytelling, this exciting collaboration will connect audiences with the rich and diverse cultural expressions of First Nations communities in Queensland and beyond. Discover the artists and stories behind the brand that's making a difference, one garment at a time.Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit MoB website.Image: Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists, by Amanda Hayman & Troy Casey, Country to Couture, 2025, Photo by Dylan Buckee.
Chair Zumba®
Bookings essential. Enjoy a fun, simple and low-impact Zumba workout while seated. Shake it at your own pace to zesty tunes and rhythms.
Tai Chi Qigong
Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm after this dynamic exercise. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yogalates
Yoga and Pilates fusion, a fitness routine that combines Pilates exercises with the postures and breathing techniques of yoga. Suitable for all ages, no previous yoga experience required.
Holland Park community gardeners
Visit the Holland Park Library garden to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.