Dead Unlucky!

Join us for Dead Unlucky! - an after-dark wander through the graves of those whose lives ended in ways so bizarre, tragic, unlucky, or downright unbelievable that they still sound like urban legends today.

Beneath the shadows of South Brisbane Cemetery lie true stories of freak accidents, catastrophic misfortune, split-second decisions, and sensational deaths that once shocked Brisbane society. Drawn from newspapers, coronial reports, and forgotten historical records, this torchlit experience explores the strange and often grim twists of fate that carried ordinary people to extraordinary ends.

Among the stories you’ll hear:

• A fatal fall from a crane in pursuit of a pigeon prize
• The cricket ball strike that turned deadly
• Stanley Street’s sensational benzene blast
• A terrifying storm and lightning strike that proved fatal
• The steamer shooting that erupted amidships in dramatic fashion

Guided by passionate storytellers, this immersive night-time experience offers a safe yet atmospheric journey into some of Brisbane’s strangest and most ill-fated historical deaths.

Step carefully through the darkness, because sometimes truth is far stranger - and far deadlier - than fiction.

All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.

Bookings

Bookings required via the Friends of South Brisbane Cemetery wesbite.

Venue address

South Brisbane Cemetery, 185 Annerley Road, Dutton Park