Brisbane presents a range of things to do for art lovers this weekend from 20 – 22 March 2026. Across venues from South Brisbane and the CBD to Kelvin Grove and Red Hill, audiences can explore weekend events including theatre, exhibitions, ballet, orchestral performances and film screenings, offering a variety of cultural experiences across the city’s galleries, theatres and performance spaces.
Antigone
5 – 21 March 2026 | La Boite Theatre, Kelvin Grove
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This contemporary production of the classic Greek tragedy explores themes of power, justice and resistance through a modern theatrical interpretation.
Paula Savage – The Grass Tides
6 March – 11 April 2026 | Onespace, South Brisbane
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This exhibition presents new works by artist Paula Savage exploring landscapes and shifting environmental patterns through painting and mixed media.
Artist In Residence: Renee Kire
6 March – 6 September 2026 | Museum Of Brisbane, Brisbane City
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Visitors can view new work developed through the museum’s artist residency program, offering insight into Renee Kire’s creative process and contemporary practice.
Architects’ Art 2026
7 – 22 March 2026 | Red Hill Gallery, Red Hill
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This annual exhibition showcases creative works by architects, highlighting artistic practices beyond the architectural profession.
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
20 March 2026 | Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane City
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This classical concert presents Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons performed by string musicians in a candlelit setting inside the cathedral.
Chris Stover Helical Quartet
20 March 2026 | Ian Hanger Recital Hall, South Brisbane
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The Helical Quartet performs a program of contemporary chamber music led by composer and guitarist Chris Stover.
Umberto’s Mahler 5 Maestro 1
20 – 21 March 2026 | Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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This orchestral performance features Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 conducted by Umberto Clerici as part of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s concert series.
Ballet Of Lights: Cinderella In A Sparkling Show
21 March 2026 | QUT Gardens Theatre, Brisbane City
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This ballet production presents the classic fairy tale Cinderella with illuminated costumes and stage effects.
Visions Of The Supernatural
21 March 2026 | Conservatorium Theatre – Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Brisbane
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This performance explores supernatural themes through a program of contemporary music and stage presentation.
Teatro Di San Carlo: Medea
21 – 22 & 25 March 2026 | Palace Barracks, Petrie Terrace
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This cinema presentation features a filmed performance of Cherubini’s opera Medea by Teatro di San Carlo.
Geoffrey Jones: Snow, Rail, And Locomotion
22 March 2026 | Institute Of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley
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This screening and exhibition event explores the work of filmmaker Geoffrey Jones, focusing on experimental films examining movement and industrial landscapes.
Brisbane’s galleries, theatres and concert halls present a diverse selection of arts events this weekend, from contemporary exhibitions and theatre productions to orchestral music, ballet and film, offering several opportunities for audiences to engage with the city’s cultural scene.