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

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

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

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

Fri 19 Jul 2024 to Sun 4 Aug 2024

Anywhere Brisbane Festival brings the fringe festival to Brisbane! Explore Brisbane's nooks and crannies in a festival of shows and events anywhere in the...

Various locations across Brisbane

Sat 20 Jul 2024 to Sun 4 Aug 2024
Free

A 16 day festival of about 60 environment-based activities and events at various locations across the southside of the Brisbane River from Ipswich, through...

Various locations

Sun 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am
Free

Still life takes on new life in this celebration of the art of the flower. Brisbane has a strong culture of artists using floral imagery to tell stories of this...

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City

Sun 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am

In line with the Royal Queensland Art Society’s commitment to encouraging and supporting young people the Young Artist Award is an open competition for artists...

Petrie Terrace Gallery, 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Sun 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am
Free

花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal) is a community-led project that will Museum of Brisbane's transform Adelaide Street Pavilion into a vibrant sanctuary, inspiring...

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City

Sun 28 Jul 2024, 10:00am
Free

Bands in Parks performs at McPherson Park. Ormiston Heritage Pipes and Drums will entertain the crowds at monthly Train Day at Bracken Ridge. Treat the kids to...

McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge

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