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 22 Nov 2024 to Sat 30 Nov 2024
Free

Presented by Metro Arts and the churchie. Established in 1987, the churchie emerging art prize (‘the churchie’) is Australia’s longest running award for...

Metro Arts, West End

Sun 24 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...

Sun 24 Nov 2024, 10:00am
Free

Bands in Parks performs at McPherson Park. Connect with the local community at Bracken Ridge with sausage sizzles, food and craft stalls and rides on a real...

McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge

Sun 24 Nov 2024, 2:00pm
Free

Bands in Parks performs at Brisbane City Hall. Brisbane Brass conducted by Elena Katahanas takes to the stage with an entertainment hour packed with marches...

Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane City

Mon 25 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...

Mon 25 Nov 2024, 10:00am
Free

STEAM storytime will challenge thinking and problem-solving skills using a fun and inspiring picture book. After reading the story, children will continue to...

Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside

Tue 26 Nov 2024, 10:00am
Free

Come along and bring your knitting, weaving, spinning and crochet projects to work along like-minded fibre crafters, make new friends and get inspired with new...

Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street, Bracken Ridge

Tue 26 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...

Tue 26 Nov 2024, 12:00pm
Free

Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts present a Tribute to Buddy Holly. The Australian Buddy Holly Show is an entertaining tribute to one of the pioneers of rock n...

Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane City

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