Cirque Du Soleil, Kate Cebrano and Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers – what’s on in Brisbane this weekend
From an iconic concert performance by Kate Cebrano and the opening of Cirque Du Soleil CORTEO to a pre-loved clothing market and road-trip to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers there’s always something happening around Brisbane. Rally your mates and check out our guide to all the happenings this weekend from September 19–21.
Concerts on in Brisbane this weekend
Iconic vocal powerhouse Kate Cebrano brings her Australian Made Show to Fortitude Music Hall this Saturday September 20. Delivering a peerless voice that defies time, fashion and genre, and a music career spanning five decades, this concert is not to be missed. Tickets are currently on sale here.
BUTTERFEST returns this Sunday September 21 for a massive day of music and celebration from 1:00 pm at The Triffid. Hosted by The Buttery Music School, this annual rock concert features performers of all ages showcasing the songs they’ve honed throughout the year. With live music, big raffle prizes and even a temporary tattoo parlour, expect a full day of good tunes and good vibes.
Reckless Coast hit the stage this Saturday September 20 at The Brightside to launch their explosive new single Addictions with a high-energy night of live music. Supported by Boof Heads and Charlie Sloan, the Brisbane trio will deliver their signature blend of alt-rock adrenaline and retro-rock flair. For more information, click here.
Get ready for a wild Friday night at Felons Barrel Hall of singalongs, chaos and epic piano battles at Duelling Pianos. With two powerhouse performers going head-to-head on one stage, expect classic anthems, guilty pleasures, and surprise bangers in the city’s biggest interactive singalong. Doors open at 6PM, with the show kicking off at 8:30PM sharp—limited tickets are on sale now.
From September 19–21 at Brisbane Powerhouse, Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage of Chrissy Amphlett brings the rebel-queen of Australian rock back to life in an electrifying new cabaret. Beloved performer Sheridan Harbridge channels Chrissy’s raw energy and fearless spirit through music and personal stories. Co-created with acclaimed director Sarah Goodes, this powerful tribute celebrates the legacy of a trailblazing icon. Tickets are on sale here.
Grammy winner Billy Ocean returns to Brisbane this Sunday September 21 for his show at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Performing his global #1 hits Caribbean Queen, When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Get Outta My Dreams, Love Really Hurts Without You, Suddenly, Loverboy, There’ll be Sad Songs (to make you cry) and more. Tickets are currently on sale here.
Theatre and live events on in Brisbane this weekend
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It’s the last weekend to catch Congratulations, Get Rich! at La Boite Theatre. The captivating performance delivers a bold, supernatural comedy about family, fate and the ghosts that haunt us – sometimes literally. Tickets are on sale here.
Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia from September 18–21 with its most unique production CORTEO at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. The show plunges the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. Don’t miss out on a ticket here.
Joshua Hinton will showcase A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen (or How to Make the Perfect One-Pot Chicken Curry) at QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre until September 20. This charming, funny and moving live theatre performance will see Joshua attempting to make his grandmother’s chicken curry on stage alongside music, childhood memories and family folklore. Tickets are available here.
Shake & Stir Theatre Co unleashes The Lovers – a bold, high-energy musical at QPAC’s Playhouse. Inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the audience will be swept up in awhirlwind of passion, mischief and magic. Don’t miss out, this production is running until Sunday October 5.
David McAllister’s opulent production, The Sleeping Beauty, at QPAC will whisk you away into a magical realm of fairies and spells. Accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, The Sleeping Beauty is a dreamlike vision, evoking ballet’s golden era with traditional choreography and extravagant designs. Tickets are on sale here.
Art and exhibitions on in Brisbane this weekend
From August 19 to October 2, the Brisbane Quarter Atrium on Podium Level 1 will come alive with Matey’s: Diny & George, the latest large-scale installation from internationally celebrated artists Craig & Karl. Presented as part of the Craig & Karl: Public Art Trail for Brisbane Festival, the vibrant duo joins a citywide takeover of inflatables that will energise The City with colour, movement and joy.
Outer Space presents its seventh exhibition of 2025, A Seat At The โต๊ะ (Table), by emerging Yugambeh Country (Gold Coast) artist Ellamay Khongroj Fitzgerald. Showing from September 12 to October 11, the exhibition reimagines the gallery as a place of gathering, where food becomes both subject and storyteller, opening conversations about identity, belonging and cultural memory. Admission is free.
Onespace Gallery presents Fintan Magee’s first solo exhibition, Long Walk Home from September 12–27. Fintan’s large-scale paintings look to explore and examine themes of belonging, displacement and the feeling of isolation. Find more information on this exhibition here.
Under a Modern Sun: Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s is currently showcasing at Queensland Art Galley until January 25, 2026. This thrilling exhibition displays the work of Queensland artists and those working in the state in the middle decades of the twentieth century, exploring the connections and development of modernist sensibility.
Wonderstruck is currently exhibiting works from over 70 Australian and international artists at GOMA. This free exhibition explores the vibrant world of colour, creativity and curiosity.
From August 9 to November 2, Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life brings Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to life across the City of Moreton Bay’s vibrant museums. The free exhibition will be showcased across Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and Redcliffe Museum, inviting visitors to get up close with Da Vinci’s work through hands-on models and informative displays.
Artist Mandy Quadrio brings fun and creativity to QAGOMA’s Art Box for Kids, running until October 26. As part of the ‘Art Box for Kids‘ project, Mandy’s activity Paper Treasure Carrier invites children to create their own unique paper treasure carrier to hold their cherished objects, secret finds and tiny keepsakes. No bookings needed.
Desire is a Machine is currently exhibiting until Saturday September 20 at The Institute of Modern Art. Curated by Institute of Modern Art Adjunct Curator Stephanie Berlangieri, the new show navigates schizoanalysis, hybridisation of the human and the machine and cyberfeminism.
Check out photographic exhibition All Shades by Kamilaroi artist Dean Saffron at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Dean travelled many kilometres to capture images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all walks of life. This mesmerising collection reflects 32 large-scale portraits, each image created in collaboration with the subject, location and story behind it.
Discover the depths of a dark forest with Harry Potter A Forbidden Forest Experience now on at Sirromet Winery. Come face-to-face with magical creatures as you explore and interact across the outdoor trail. Tickets are on sale now.
Museum of Brisbane’s major exhibition Precious showcases a stunning assemblage of items generously loaned from around 30 remarkable collections and collectors. Explore Brisbane through more than 3000 precious objects that reveal intriguing stories of culture, place, family and tradition, travel and trade.
Get hands-on at Micro Museum in the Museum of Brisbane open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pint-sized curators are encouraged to create their own collections from a huge range of vintage treasures, inspired by MoB’s Precious exhibition with a series of colour-filled, creative series of immersive experiences and interactive activities.
Stroll through Museum of Brisbane’s New Light: Photography Now + Then free photography exhibition. The collection features a mesmerising display of photographs (spanning from 1890 to 2024) by amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954). These extraordinary images laid dormant for decades until they were discovered in 1983, stored in cedar cigar boxes beneath a home in Red Hill.
Fun events in Brisbane this weekend
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers continues with blooms, bites and brand-new events across Queensland’s Garden City until October 6. Toowoomba’s iconic green spaces – Queens Park Botanic Gardens and Laurel Bank Park – will once again be a visual feast, joined by private gardens open to the public. Free and ticketed events can be found here.
Brisbane Festival lights up the city with colour, music and spectacle. This year’s program is stacked with experiences that will move, challenge and surprise you in equal measure. Highlights for this weekend include, The Lovers and Afterglow.
Don’t miss out on the Home Show by Home Beautiful at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from September 19–21. Explore hundreds of home related products, exclusive specials, free seminars and gain insights from top Australian renovation and building experts. Click here for more information.
Enjoy over 60 chilli-inspired favourites at this years Murphy’s Creek Chilli Festival. On Sunday September 21, chilli-lovers will have a chance to sample the best chilli products from mild to wild as you wander between tasting-tents, chatting with exhibitors and enjoying a day of family-fun. Click here for more information.
Transport from a sophisticated French lounge to a pumping nightclub party at Blanc de Blanc Encore. Adding more dates to its show-stopping run at The West End Electric Theatre, get ready to be amazed at the world’s finest acrobatic talent, great tunes, big laughs, lots of skin and more than a few surprises. To find out more and buy tickets head to Blanc de Blanc’s website here.
Step inside Bluey’s World – for real life! Bluey’s iconic Queenslander is calling Northshore Hamilton home until September 2025, allowing fans of the show to immerse themselves in the Heeler home they know and love. With innovative set designs, interactive games, and activities for children and adults alike, Bluey’s World has been carefully curated to mirror the spirit of the series, encouraging creative play and connection. A must visit for the young and young at heart!
Markets on in Brisbane this weekend
Shop pre-loved fashion at the Love Me Again Markets in Milton and Morningside this Sunday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. This market is filled with rent-a-rack boutiques featuring pre-loved fashion, with a selection of shoes and accessories also available. Click here to find out when the next market is.
Fresh-local produce, bespoke goodies and street food snacks all await at Brisbane’s weekly markets. Kelvin Grove Village Market, Jan Powers Farmers Markets, Nundah Farmers Markets, West End Markets, Riverside Markets and the Redcliffe Markets are open and trading this weekend. Want to discover more Brisbane markets? Click here.