Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of creativity and culture as Brisbane Festival returns from 5 to 27 September 2025! With an extraordinary line-up of theatre, dance, music, comedy, and visual art, this year’s festival promises something for everyone.
This year’s program boasts over 1,000 performances, including an incredible 518 free events, and features special showcases from First Nations and multicultural communities. Explore the full program and ticket details on the Brisbane Festival website.
The 2025 Brisbane Festival Community Engagement Program is proudly supported by the Queensland Government. Highlights include:
The much-loved Moorooka Block Party is back for its fourth year, bringing an electrifying mix of culture, music, and community to the Brisbane Festival Serenades program.
Don’t miss this vibrant event featuring an exceptional line-up of Australia’s leading First Nations and globally inspired artists on Saturday 13 September 2025, at Peggs Park, Moorooka.
Discover Brisbane like never before with Craig & Karl: Walk This Way, a city-wide artistic transformation of Brisbane’s walking bridges.
This unique initiative invites you to engage with the city’s architecture through self-guided and guided walking tours, free entertainment, and interactive workshops.
The activation will be running from Friday 5 to Saturday 27 September 2025, across various Brisbane locations.
Renowned creative Stephen Page presents his first major work since leaving Bangarra Dance Theatre with Baleen Moondjan.
Inspired by a story passed down by his grandmother from the Ngugi/Nunukul/Moondjan people of Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island), this powerful performance explores the sacred connection between baleen whales and Communities’ totemic traditions.
The program includes a First Nations Capacity Building session and events at the Quandamooka Arts and Cultural Centre (QUAMPI). Performances will take place from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 September 2025 at The Landing, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane.
For more information, contact the Brisbane Festival team at (07) 3833 5400 or brisbanefestival@brisbanefestival.com.au.
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