If you're looking for things to see and do in Brisbane, check out Brisbane City Council's creative events program – an innovative, socially inclusive and diverse program of arts and cultural activities and events including music, festivals, outdoor movies, Council sponsored events and community projects. 

The calendar view on this page shows all creative events in our What's On calendar ordered by date and time.

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If you're hearing impaired, find out how to book an Auslan interpreter to attend an event.

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Creative events calendar

Fri 14 Jun 2024 to Sun 3 Nov 2024
Free

Michelle Xen’s artwork Mnemonic will be projected at Howard Smith Wharves from 14 June to 3 November 2024, 5.30pm-11.30pm, as part of Brisbane City Council’s...

Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

Fri 14 Jun 2024 to Sun 3 Nov 2024
Free

From 14 June to 3 November 2024, we invite you to explore Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition, Paradise Gloss. Curated by Laura Brinin, Paradise Gloss...

Locations across Brisbane

Tue 2 Jul 2024 to Mon 30 Sep 2024
Free

The Bookplate Art Project is a participatory art project designed to strengthen connections between artists, Brisbane City Council libraries and the community...

Corinda Library

Fri 19 Jul 2024 to Sun 4 Aug 2024

Anywhere Brisbane Festival brings the fringe festival to Brisbane! Explore Brisbane's nooks and crannies in a festival of shows and events anywhere in the...

Various locations across Brisbane

Sat 20 Jul 2024 to Sun 4 Aug 2024
Free

A 16 day festival of about 60 environment-based activities and events at various locations across the southside of the Brisbane River from Ipswich, through...

Various locations

Sat 27 Jul 2024, 10:00am
Free

Still life takes on new life in this celebration of the art of the flower. Brisbane has a strong culture of artists using floral imagery to tell stories of this...

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City

Sat 27 Jul 2024, 10:00am
Free

花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal) is a community-led project that will Museum of Brisbane's transform Adelaide Street Pavilion into a vibrant sanctuary, inspiring...

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City

Sat 27 Jul 2024, 5:00pm

Vertigo is Australia’s first vertical restaurant, an exclusive dining experience four stories above the ground overhanging Brisbane Powerhouse’s industrial...

Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Sat 27 Jul 2024, 6:30pm

From the home of quality cinema, Dendy Cinemas, brings an unforgettable outdoor experience to Brisbane Powerhouse. Operating year-round and showcasing a program...

Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

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