Brisbane this weekend features a strong mix of live performance, gallery experiences, musical theatre, ballet and classical music, with things to do across the city including exhibitions, storytelling events, workshops and cultural performances. Weekend events range from large-scale productions at major venues through to intimate studio shows and classical concert programming.
Heart Dance
23 April – 28 May 2026 | Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
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A contemporary dance production exploring movement, emotion and physical storytelling at the home of Queensland Ballet, running as part of a longer season.
Footloose: The Musical
24 April & 03 May 2026 | Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
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A high-energy stage musical adaptation featuring live performances, dance sequences and a well-known story brought to life in a large-scale theatre setting.
La Cenerentola (Cinderella)
29 April – 02 May 2026 | Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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Rossini’s opera retelling of the Cinderella story presented with full orchestral and vocal performance across multiple show dates.
Queensland Ballet and HOTA Present Elastic Hearts
30 April – 09 May 2026 | Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
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A contemporary ballet collaboration blending expressive choreography and modern movement, presented as part of a limited season.
GOMA Friday Nights Presence
01 May 2026 | Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), South Brisbane
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An after-hours gallery program featuring live performance, music and immersive art experiences in a relaxed evening environment.
Petite Messe Solennelle
01 May 2026 | Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A classical choral and orchestral performance of Rossini’s sacred work presented in a formal concert hall setting.
Phoebe, She Wrote
01 May 2026 | New Farm Libraryt, New Farm
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An intimate storytelling and performance event combining literary work and live interpretation in a community library setting.
Our Big Fat Greek Cafe Tour
02 May 2026 | Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
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A theatrical café-style performance blending humour, storytelling and cultural themes in an immersive stage experience.
Red Dirt Hymns
02 May 2026 | Opera Queensland Studio, South Brisbane
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A live performance showcasing contemporary Australian vocal works with a focus on storytelling and musical composition.
Music on Sundays 2: Spirit of the Violin
03 May 2026 | Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A classical music program featuring violin repertoire performed in a curated Sunday concert setting.
Brisbane’s arts calendar across this period brings together ballet, opera, theatre and gallery-based experiences, with major performances concentrated at QPAC, the Thomas Dixon Centre and GOMA. Several productions also span multiple dates beyond this weekend window.
