cultural

Seduced by South Bank

Visitors, with all the time in the world on their hands, amble under the bougainvillea arbour, while Brisbane’s busy workforce glances with the greenest of envies across the river. A temptress to tourists, a beach for backpackers, the livelihood of locals and an oasis of ibis – South Bank is the city’s seductress. And Brisbane’s big back yard.
Horticultural and nice

The Parklands is Brisbane’s green behind the gold, boasting some 100,000 plants, including the Wollemi Pine, which dates back to the dinosaur era…
South Bank's savvy success

It's the savy side of South Bank, where the next generation of Brisbane restaurateurs are lapping it up like the latte set themselves...

south bank highlights

Surrealism: The Poetry of Dreams This exhibition presents more than 180 works by 56 artists, including paintings, sculptures, ‘surrealist objects’, films, photographs & drawings.	South Bank Surf Club Atmospheric seafood restaurant just a stroll from the beach	Brisbane River Run Explore the inner-city, South Bank and the Botanic Gardens.
Streets Beach Australia's only beach in the middle of the city.	Young Designers Market New on the Brisbane scene, the Young Designers Market feature some of the best of Brisbane’s up and coming designers and artists.	South Bank Lifestyle Market Spend a day browsing through the eclectic array of rare and beautiful crafts and works by local artisans on offer at the South Bank Lifestyle Market.

Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAG/GoMA)

Brisbane's world-class two gallery site art museum.
Queensland Museum South Bank

Hands on encounters - for the young and young at heart.
Queensland Theatre Company

Leading company presenting a diverse season of plays.
South Bank Cineplex

The former Imax cinema offers major movie releases at great prices, and if you're lucky you'll get to watch your movie on the big Imax screen.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

QPAC is the premier performing arts venue in Queensland
South Bank Cultural Forecourt

Set in stunning parklands at South Bank, the Cultural Centre is a one-stop lifestyle destination.

Queensland Sciencentre

The ideal place for inquisitive minds, offering hours of interactive, science-based fun for kids of all ages.
Children’s Art Centre

Offering an ongoing exhibitions and summer holiday program for children of all ages.
Wheel of Brisbane

Offering 360 degree views of the city from South Bank.
River City Cruises

Sit back and enjoy cruising along the Brisbane River.
South Bank Lifestyle Markets

Stalls every Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday.
Kids Corner

You'll be sending the kids straight to the corner when they visit the State Library of Queensland.