This weekend includes theatre productions, musicals, art exhibitions, film screenings, live music performances, artist talks, literary events, classical performances and cultural experiences, featuring stage productions, exhibitions and intimate performances across a range of venues.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026
30 May – 21 June 2026 | Turbine Platform – Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
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The internationally recognised exhibition returns with a curated collection of photojournalism and visual storytelling from around the world.
Macbeth
6 – 21 June 2026 | Playhouse – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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Shakespeare’s Macbeth returns to the stage in this theatre production at QPAC.
Beetlejuice the Musical
7 June – 2 August 2026 | Lyric Theatre – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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The stage adaptation of Beetlejuice continues its Brisbane season with musical theatre performances at QPAC.
軌跡: Path
11 June – 13 July 2026 | Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
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This exhibition presents contemporary visual works as part of a season at the Thomas Dixon Centre.
Spanish & Latin America Film Festival
11 June – 5 July 2026 | Palace Barracks, Petrie Terrace & Palace James St Cinema, Fortitude Valley
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The film festival showcases cinema from Spain and Latin America through a curated screening program.
Dami Im: Stormy Weather – An Intimate Evening, Presented by Golden Wok
18 – 20 June 2026 | Brisbane Jazz Club, Kangaroo Point
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Dami Im performs a series of intimate live music evenings at Brisbane Jazz Club.
Hamlet
19 June – 18 July 2026 | Talbot Theatre, Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
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Shakespeare’s Hamlet opens for a new Brisbane season at the Talbot Theatre.
Local Matters Art Exhibition Opening Night
19 June 2026 | The Gap State High School, The Gap
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This opening night event showcases local artworks and creative contributions from the community.
Opening Event & Artist Talk: Franck Gohier ‘Australia Has Cowboys Too’
20 June 2026 | Mitchell Fine Art, Fortitude Valley
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This event includes an artist talk and exhibition opening for Franck Gohier’s Australia Has Cowboys Too.
Winter Solstice Brisbane
20 June 2026 | Ithaca Hall, Red Hill
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Winter Solstice Brisbane presents a seasonal arts and cultural event in Red Hill.
Book Signing with Caroline Jones
20 June 2026 | Harry Hartog Carindale, Carindale
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Author Caroline Jones appears for a book signing event at Harry Hartog Carindale.
Contemporary Poetry: Finding the Line with Mindy Gill
20 June 2026 | Queensland Writers Centre, South Brisbane
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This literary workshop explores contemporary poetry through guided discussion and writing.
TwoSet Violin – The Sacrilegious Games
21 June 2026 | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
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Classical music duo TwoSet Violin brings The Sacrilegious Games performance to Brisbane.
Vaughan Williams – A Sea Symphony
21 June 2026 | Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane City
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This classical music performance presents Vaughan Williams’ A Sea Symphony in Brisbane City Hall.
NEWair Jazz Club
21 June 2026 | The Raven Hotel, West End
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NEWair Jazz Club presents a live jazz performance experience in West End.
From theatre productions and exhibitions to live music, literary events and cultural performances, the weekend features a broad range of arts-focused experiences and creative events.