Festivals
Festivals bring us the very best in performance, discussion, creative arts, food, wine, live music and cultural experiences, and Brisbane festivals are no exception. Our entertainment calendar is punctuated with world-class festivals. Read our guide to Brisbane's best festivals, and take a look below at what Brisbane festivals are coming soon.
The 3rd annual Brisbane Comedy Festival sees some of your favourite international and Australian comedians from the last couple of years return, with … more
| Dates |
Tue 1 March 2011 - Sun 27 March 2011 |
| Venue |
Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm |
The Noosa Festival of Surfing is a celebration of the surfing spirit. … more
| Dates |
Sat 12 March 2011 - Sun 20 March 2011 |
| Venue |
Noosa beach, Hastings St, Noosa Heads |
If you dream of going to Paris but haven’t quite got the funds, invest in some tickets to Brisbane’s popular Alliance Française French Film Festival … more
| Dates |
Wed 16 March 2011 - Sun 3 April 2011 |
| Venue |
Palace Centro, 39 James Street , Fortitude Valley |
Brisbane OpenAir is back with a balmy potion of live music at sunset and films under the stars on the Rainforest Green at the Parklands, South Bank.
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| Dates |
Thu 31 March 2011 - Sat 21 May 2011 |
| Venue |
South Bank Parklands, Little Stanley Street, South Bank |
Welcome to the Audi Festival of German Films.
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| Dates |
Thu 7 April 2011 - Tue 12 April 2011 |
| Venue |
Palace Centro, 39 James Street , Fortitude Valley |
The twelfth annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival brings you an outstanding selection of the most engaging, inspiring, and of course the most … more
| Dates |
Fri 8 April 2011 - Sun 17 April 2011 |
| Venue |
Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm |
The inaugural Home Festival will be the community’s 'home' for a day. Guests will feel the power of a place where you are included, safe, and welcome … more
| Dates |
Sat 9 April 2011 |
| Venue |
Raymond Park, Adjacent to the Pineapple Hotel, Main St, Kangaroo Point |
First artist announcement featuring:
SNOOP DOGG
NELLY, TAIO CRUZ
& BOW WOW
plus many more to be announced!
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| Dates |
Sat 16 April 2011 |
| Venue |
RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills |
As always Bluesfest will be held over the Easter long weekend. This year's headliners include Bob Dylan, BB King and Elvis Costello.
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| Dates |
Thu 21 April 2011 - Mon 25 April 2011 |
| Venue |
Tyagarah Tee Tree Farm, Black Rock Rd, Tyagarah, Byron Bay |
The Bluewater festival is based near Shorncliffe Pier just downstream of the Queensland Cruising Yacht Club.
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| Dates |
Thu 21 April 2011 - Sun 24 April 2011 |
| Venue |
Lower Moora Park, Park Pde, Shorncliffe |
