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

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

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

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

Sun 1 Sep 2024

Jazz Music Festival is a free event featuring local & professional jazz music bands, delicious, variety of food to buy from the Vans & a couple of fantastic...

George Clayton Park, Manly

Sun 1 Sep 2024, 10:00am
Free

This eclectic and exciting Exhibition and Gallery Shop features the work of eight prominent Brisbane artists. They each work in their own distinctive style...

Richard Randall Art Studio

Sun 1 Sep 2024, 12:00pm
Free

Bands in Parks performs at Government House. The South Brisbane Federal Band is an A Grade standard brass band based in Brisbane fondly known as The Feds...

Government House, 168 Fernberg Rd, Paddington QLD 4064

Sun 1 Sep 2024, 2:00pm
Free

Band in Parks performs at Brisbane City Hall. The Brisbane Municipal Concert Band takes to the stage with a program of adventurous music and some well-loved...

Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall

Sun 1 Sep 2024, 2:00pm

Step aboard and immerse yourself in an unforgettable voyage through the heart of Brisbane. Against the stunning backdrop of the ever-expanding city skyline...

South Bank Parklands, Brisbane City

Sun 1 Sep 2024, 5:00pm

Step aboard and immerse yourself in an unforgettable voyage through the heart of Brisbane. Against the stunning backdrop of the ever-expanding city skyline...

South Bank Parklands, Brisbane City

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