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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Creative events calendar

Sun 1 to Wed 11 Oct 2023

To those 22,000 Germans calling Queensland home and all lovers of Germany and German things: get ready to fully immerse yourself again right here in Brisbane...

Various locations

Wed 4 Oct 2023, 10:00am
Free

A celebration of contemporary ceramics and their imaginative makers. From ancient vessels to figurines revealing the daily lives of people from antiquity...

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City

Wed 4 Oct 2023, 7:30pm

Queensland Ballet first performed it in 2016 to rave reviews and is bringing it back by popular demand... Strictly Gershwin comes roaring back to evoke the...

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane

Wed 4 Oct 2023, 7:30pm

A play that celebrates life's brilliant moments -Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe. Presented by Metro Arts and THAT Production Company. "One of...

Metro Arts, West End

Thu 5 Oct 2023, 10:00am
Free

Exploring the undercurrents of Yuggera Djara in an immersive exhibition by Jody Rallah. Exchange is a living process of transformation, like conversations that...

Metro Arts, West End

Thu 5 Oct 2023, 10:00am
Free

A celebration of contemporary ceramics and their imaginative makers. From ancient vessels to figurines revealing the daily lives of people from antiquity...

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City

Thu 5 Oct 2023, 10:45am
Free

Simple open ended creative experiences to try at home will be included in this session such as mark making, collage, puzzle, construction and pretend play...

Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside

Thu 5 Oct 2023, 11:00am
Free

A guided tour of Museum of Brisbane's current exhibitions. An oasis in the heart of the city, Museum of Brisbane is a place to learn and discover the stories of...

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City

Thu 5 Oct 2023, 3:30pm
Free

Drop into the library and get creative with free craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-11 years.

Mitchelton Library, 37 Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton

Last updated: 27 July 2022

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