Brisbane Festival 2025

Brisbane Festival returns September 6–27, transforming the city into a stage for bold and exuberant celebration of the arts!

Over three weeks, the program spans continents and cultures, bringing together acclaimed international voices, First Nations storytellers, and local talent in a sweeping showcase Ove over 100 events.

Expect theatre that pushes boundaries, daring art and fashion, and performances that spill into the streets (and even the river!(, enlivening some of Brisbane’s most iconic landmarks.

OUR TOP PICKS OF THE FESTIVAL!

We've gone ahead and earmarked our top picks from the program (no easy feat!), also where it just so happens there's a frosty pour of Felons within reach! 🍻

6 SEPTEMBER

RIVERFIRE 2025

FELONS BREWING CO. & FELONS BARREL HALL

Watch the electrifying fireworks display, with fresh beers flowing and DJ's spinning, from one of the best viewing spots in the city - right here at the brewery!  

A few steps away, Felons Barrel Hall is setting senses ablaze with live music, dynamite flavours and barrel aged beers on tap. 

🎟 Book Riverfire at Felons
🎟️ Book Riverfire at Felons Barrel Hall

18 - 21 SEP

BALEEN MONDJAN

QUEENS WHARF BRISBANE

Set amongst giant whale bones floating on the Brisbane River, Baleen Moondjan tells the story of a proud Elder, a curious granddaughter, generational legacies, and the day a baleen whale comes close to shore.

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18 & 20 SEPTEMBER

TINA - A TROPICAL LOVE STORY

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

In 1993, in the sweltering Darwin Amphitheatre, a young First Nations boy found himself swept away by the legendary Tina Turner. That life-changing evening would spark a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Blending storytelling, cabaret, and drag, TINA — A Tropical Love Story is a heartfelt tribute to the indomitable spirit of the rock icon.

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2 SEP - 28 SEP

GATSBY AT THE GREEN LIGHT

TWELFTH NIGHT THEATRE

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby, experience a sparkling world inspired by the novel.

Sip on a delightfully infused gin martini as you find yourself captivated by extraordinary aerial displays, an electric soundtrack, awe-inspiring vocals, mesmerising choreography, and resplendent costumes. These ageless vaudeville acts have been reimagined to cast a spell over the ultimate summer soirée. 

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5 - 27 SEPTEMBER

AFTERGLOW

CITY BOTANIC GARDENS

Journey through a glowing dreamscape of fire sculptures, candlelit installation, live performances, and illumination. Beneath tree canopies and across shimmering waters, the gardens will transform into a living artwork of flame and shadow as night falls and time slows.

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5 - 14 SEPtember

NIGHT AT THE PARKLAND

ROMA STREET PARKLANDS

Night at the Parkland is a brand-new outdoor concert event taking place in Brisbane’s spectacular Roma Street Parkland Amphitheatre.

This concert series under the stars will take place over seven nights and feature performances from some of the country’s finest acts, including: ICEHOUSE, Lime Cordiale, Xavier Rudd, Grinspoon, Cut Copy, James Johnston, and more!

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