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

Wed 20 Nov 2024, 10:00am

Entries are now open for the 2025 Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize! This prize celebrates the practice of drawing, a foundational skill for good...

Wed 20 Nov 2024, 12:00pm
Free

Gathering presents Jessie. Jessie has been singing from a very young age, alongside her mother and father in church. Professionally singing since 1995, singing...

Queen Street Mall, Brisbane City

Wed 20 Nov 2024, 3:30pm
Free

Discover a new world of learning, play and adventure with Dash robots during this hour-long session. Participants will learn programming concepts and send...

Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge

Thu 21 Nov 2024, 10:00am

Entries are now open for the 2025 Harold and Agnes Richardson Drawing Prize! This prize celebrates the practice of drawing, a foundational skill for good...

Thu 21 Nov 2024, 1:00pm
Free

Board games are a great way to meet new people and have some fun! Even if you haven’t played for a while, come along and join in for an afternoon of fun and...

Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge

Thu 21 Nov 2024, 3:30pm
Free

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

Mitchelton Library, 37 Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton

Thu 21 Nov 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

Thu 21 Nov 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

Thu 21 Nov 2024, 6:30pm

Lights, Camera, Action! Cinematic is back for a fifth year of film favourites with conductor and host Nicholas Buc. Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi, itching for...

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane

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