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Date Venue Event
21 Aug 2011 -
3 Jun 2012
Old Government House

William Robinson: A Portrait of the Artist

Come and explore "A Portrait of the Artist" - the first comprehensive exhibition of William Robinson's self portraiture. More Info
12 Nov 2011 -
29 Dec 2012
West End Twilight Markets

West End Twilight Markets

West End Twilight Markets is a specialty marketplace, featuring an eclectic mix of treasures, tucker and performance. More Info
20 Nov 2011 -
16 Dec 2012
Eagle Farm Racecourse

Eagle Farm Markets

Brisbane’s weekly Eagle Farm Markets in Ascot now offers shoppers an abundance of prime quality organic foods every Sunday morning. More Info
25 Nov 2011 -
30 Nov 2012
Museum of Brisbane

Cabinet Of Curiosities

From the collections of Brisbane’s Living Heritage Network More Info
1 Jan 2012 -
23 Dec 2012
Waterfront Place

Riverside Markets at the Pier

Nestled below the glass giants of Brisbane's downtown business district, the Riverside Markets at the Pier are a charming shopping experience. More Info
2 Jan 2012 -
29 Dec 2012
City Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens Walking tours

Learn about the plants in the magnificent gardens during this guided walk. More Info
6 Jan 2012 -
23 Dec 2012
South Bank Corporation

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. More Info
20 Jan 2012 -
8 Jul 2012
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

Whodunit?

A body, a break-in, mysterious fingerprints and a missing white rhino.... Can you solve the crime? More Info
20 Jan 2012 -
31 Dec 2012
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

ENERGEX Playasaurus Place

Step back in time to discover how dinosaurs lived and moved and find out what these huge dinosaurs ate to get energy for their bodies. More Info
20 Jan 2012 -
31 Dec 2012
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

Giants Of The Past

Step back in time as you meet the Giants of the Past in this exhibition telling the store of life in the Mesozoic era. More Info
26 Jan 2012 -
20 Dec 2012
King George Square

King George Square Games Night

Have some fun at King George Square with Games Night, featuring giant board games under the stars. More Info
1 Feb 2012 -
19 Dec 2012
Reddacliff Place

Jan Power's City Farmers Markets

Local foodie Jan Power hosts her Farmers Markets every Wednesday in the heart of The City at the George Street end of the Queen St Mall. More Info
4 Feb 2012 -
24 Nov 2012
Brisbane Powerhouse

Saturday Sessions

Brisbane Powerhouse Saturday Sessions are here with a full smorgasbord of music. More Info
5 Feb 2012 -
3 Jun 2012
Reddacliff Place

Suitcase Rummage

Lug your goods-for-sale to Reddacliff Place for the Suitcase Rummage. More Info
11 Feb 2012 -
16 Jun 2012
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 2012 Season

The QSO's Maestro series is now 12 concerts; 12 powerful reasons to subscribe to landmark programs for Queensland music lovers. More Info
11 Feb 2012 -
27 May 2012
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

From Little Things Big Things Grow

Follow the struggles of a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians who banded together in the fight to end discrimination. More Info
14 Feb 2012 -
31 Dec 2012
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

Marine Reptiles

Queensland is home to six of the world’s seven marine turtle species, 20 of the world’s 54 sea snake species and the saltwater crocodile. More Info
14 Feb 2012 -
31 Dec 2012
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

The Courage Of Ordinary Men: Three Stories of the Victoria Cross

This moving exhibition tells the stories of three men who were awarded the Victoria Cross (VC). More Info
18 Feb 2012 -
21 Jul 2012
Brisbane Powerhouse

Turbine Jazz @ The Powerhouse

Cool cats and smooth tunes, cross rhythms and bebop. More Info
20 Feb 2012 -
20 May 2012
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

Bouncing Back From Disaster

Discover the spirit of resilience in this display, featuring objects from the Museum's collections. More Info
24 Feb 2012 -
14 Dec 2012
King George Square

BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets

The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets give ethical consumers another opportunity to buy soulful and stylish handmade creations. More Info
4 Mar 2012 -
25 Nov 2012
Brisbane Powerhouse

Livewired

Brisbane Powerhouse's Sunday comedy program is free, funny and fabulous! More Info
13 Mar 2012 -
29 May 2012
State Library of Queensland (SLQ)

Asia Pacific Design Library Lecture Series

Join forward thinking architects at this weekly lecture series exploring architectural issues within, around and beyond The City. More Info
24 Mar 2012 -
31 Dec 2012
Brunswick Street Mall

The Valley Markets

For originality and pure atmosphere, it's hard to top Brisbane's Valley Markets. More Info
24 Mar 2012 -
24 Jun 2012
Queensland Art Gallery

Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers 1850 — 1918

This exhibition celebrates the changing roles of women during the Belle Époque as depicted by leading artists of the time. More Info
31 Mar 2012 -
23 Aug 2012
The Gabba

The Mighty Brisbane Lions: 2012 Season

Join the roar of the crowd and watch the Brisbane Lions play at their Gabba stadium from March to August. More Info
7 Apr 2012 -
19 Aug 2012
State Library of Queensland (SLQ)

Floodlines

Through stories, exhibitions and events, Floodlines shares your contemporary and historical memories of Queensland’s floods. More Info
19 Apr 2012 -
19 Aug 2012
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre

Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb

This spectacular exhibition from the British Museum will reveal the life and death of Nesperennub, a temple priest who lived almost 3,000 years ago. More Info
21 Apr 2012 -
22 Jul 2012
Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)

Contemporary Australia: Women

Contemporary Australia: Women celebrates the diversity, energy and innovation in work by contemporary Australian women artists. More Info
21 Apr 2012 -
24 Jun 2012
QUT Art Museum

Perspectives: Jon Cattapan and ex De Medici

Perspectives presents the unique insights into Australian Defence Force personnel, evoking a clear sense of their experiences. More Info
1 May 2012 -
31 Dec 2012
Museum of Brisbane

Reveal: Resdiscovering the City of Brisbane Collection

Discover paintings, prints and other works on paper, sculpture and ceramics, from early acquisitions, through to contemporary works ... More Info
4 May 2012 -
28 Dec 2012
Bleeding Heart Cafe, Art Gallery & Gift Shop

Bleeding Heart City Markets

Bleeding Heart proudly presents their city markets, held on the first Friday of every month, right in the heart of The City. More Info
9 May 2012 -
26 May 2012
Metro Arts

The Independents 2012: Eve

This Brisbane luminary crawls beneath the skin of a woman caught between the domestic and artistic. More Info
9 May 2012 -
26 May 2012
Metro Arts

!Metro Arts Galleries Program 2012: Catherine Or Kate

This duo works across performance, video, sculpture and installation to playfully engage with the shifting dynamics of creative collaboration. More Info
9 May 2012 -
26 May 2012
Metro Arts

!Metro Arts Galleries Program 2012: Gerwyn Davies

Davies’ large format digital photographic portraits explore the performative nature of fashion. More Info
9 May 2012 -
29 May 2012
Brisbane Powerhouse

Down South

Down South tells the stories of the fabulous men and women who have ventured to the Antarctic from 1947 to the 1980’s. More Info
10 May 2012 -
19 May 2012
Queen St Mall Stage

Anywhere Theatre Festival

The only festival for performances anywhere but a theatre, hits the Mall in May ... More Info
12 May 2012 -
9 Jun 2012
Brisbane Racing Club - Eagle Farm & Doomben Racecourses

Brisbane Racing Carnival

Frock up and head to Eagle Farm and Doomben for an action packed day at the races. More Info
14 May 2012 -
10 Sep 2012
State Library of Queensland (SLQ)

proppaNOW

ProppaNOW is Queensland’s leading Indigenous arts collective, set up in Brisbane in 2003 to give urban-based Aboriginal artists a voice. More Info
18 May 2012 Treasury Casino & Hotel

IDENTITY Fashion Parade

Reserve your seat for Brisbane's premier fashion experience. More Info
19 May 2012 Suncorp Stadium

2012 Super Rugby: Queensland Reds v Lions (SA)

Be at Suncorp Stadium for Week 13 of the 2012 Super Rugby season to see the Queensland Reds take on the Lions (SA). More Info
19 May 2012 -
20 May 2012
Emu Gully

Emu Gully Air & Land Spectacular

Armoured vehicles, war birds and hundreds of ground troops will rendezvous for what will be the largest re-enactment of Australia’s military history. More Info
19 May 2012 -
20 May 2012
Pelican Park

Redcliffe Kitefest 2012

Each year Redcliffe Kitefest attracts crowds in excess of 30,000 to see the spectacle of colour and excitement that Kitefest provides. More Info
19 May 2012 -
27 May 2012
Pine Rivers Park

Pine Rivers Festival

The Moreton Bay region will be full of FREE family fun with two jam packed weekends from Saturday May 19 - Sunday May 27 in 2012. More Info
19 May 2012 -
20 May 2012
Queen Street Mall

QSM Live: Conservatorium Jazz Weekend

Enjoy music from the Conservatorium of Jazz all weekend in the Queen Street Mall. More Info
19 May 2012 Doomben Racecourse

Kirks Doomben Cup Family Race Day

Kirks Doomben Cup Day is a full day of star studded entertainment the whole family will enjoy including kids carnival rides. More Info
19 May 2012 -
20 May 2012
Musgrave Park

Paniyiri Greek Festival

Paniyiri is Queensland’s signature celebration of all things Greek and the state’s largest cultural festival. More Info
19 May 2012 -
2 Jun 2012
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

Queensland Ballet - Don Quixote

When do dreams become real? Choreographer François Klaus offers a different take on the legendary story by Cervantes in this inventive production. More Info
20 May 2012 The Gabba

Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants

Witness all the Lions home games live at the Gabba as they quest for AFL premiership glory! More Info
25 May 2012 -
27 May 2012
Queen Street Mall

QSM Live: Jazz QLD Weekend

Enjoy the smooth tunes of some of Brisbane’s most talented jazz musicians. More Info
26 May 2012 Doomben Racecourse

Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 Day

A classic day of racing entertainment, the Carlton Mid Doomben 10,000 is among the very best races on the Australian calendar. More Info
26 May 2012 -
8 Jun 2012
Lyric Theatre, QPAC

Opera Australia - The Magic Flute

Welcome to a world where animals dance and children fly, where princes battle dragons and hope battles despair. More Info
26 May 2012 Riverstage

Florence + The Machine

Florence + The Machine are set to ignite when they play at Riverstage in May 2012, as part of their national arena tour. More Info
26 May 2012 -
24 Jun 2012
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

Elizabeth

QPAC showcases a riveting modern stage masterpiece of the stage play, Elizabeth: Almost by Chance a Woman. More Info
26 May 2012 -
26 Jun 2012
State Library of Queensland (SLQ)

Odditoreum

Discover the weird, the wonderful and the wacky in The Odditoreum, a free family exhibition at State Library. More Info
27 May 2012 7th Brigade Park

Green Heart Fair

The Green Heart Fair is Brisbane’s premier sustainability event, promoting innovative green living in a fun, family-friendly environment... More Info
1 Jun 2012 -
4 Jun 2012
Suncorp Stadium

Round 13: Brisbane Broncos v Knights

Be at Suncorp Stadium for Round 13 of the 2012 NRL Season to see the Broncos take on the Newcastle Knights. Game date TBC. More Info
1 Jun 2012 -
9 Jun 2012
Lyric Theatre, QPAC

Opera Australia - A Midsummer Night's Dream

This was the production that showed the world the boundless imaginations of director Baz Luhrmann and designer Catherine Martin. More Info
2 Jun 2012 -
24 Jun 2012
Brisbane Powerhouse

World Press Photo 2012

The world’s most prestigious annual exhibition of photojournalism returns to Brisbane ... More Info
2 Jun 2012 Eagle Farm Racecourse

Treasury Casino Queensland Oaks Ladies’ Race Day

Treasury Casino QLD Oaks Day is popularly known as the ladies’ day of the Channel Seven Brisbane Racing Carnival. More Info
2 Jun 2012 Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Lingerie Football League All-Star Games Tour

The 2012 LFL All-Star Game will feature 32 of the most athletic and beautiful women across the league. More Info
3 Jun 2012 The Gabba

Brisbane Lions v West Coast Eagles

Witness all the Lions home games live at the Gabba as they quest for AFL premiership glory! More Info
6 Jun 2012 -
23 Jun 2012
La Boite Theatre Company

The Truth About Kookaburras

The Truth About Kookaburras comes to La Boite, reshaped and ripped for its long-awaited encore. More Info
6 Jun 2012 -
12 Jun 2012
RNA Showgrounds

2012 Queensland Caravan & Camping Show

Catering for the budget camper through to the deluxe motorhome devotee, the show features about 300 exhibitors. More Info
6 Jun 2012 The Tivoli

Missy Higgins

Much loved Aussie songstress Missy Higgins is returning to Brisbane to perform her new album. More Info
7 Jun 2012 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

The Jezabels

The Jezabels are returning to Brisbane for their most ambitious tour to date. More Info
8 Jun 2012 -
1 Jul 2012
King George Square

Winter Festival 2012

The Winter Festival returns to Brisbane in 2012, promising to turn the heart of The City into a winter wonderland. More Info
9 Jun 2012 Eagle Farm Racecourse

AAMI Stradbroke Day

Celebrate Queensland’s richest sprint race with a bet on your favourite; it might just turn out to be a profitable day for you too! More Info
9 Jun 2012 Suncorp Stadium

2012 Castrol Edge Welsh Tour: Wallabies V Wales

Brisbane will host the opening match of the Castrol Edge three-Test series against Wales in 2012. More Info
10 Jun 2012 The Hi-Fi

360

Following unprecedented demand, 360 announces The Flying tour featuring both 18+ and underage shows to cater for his fans. More Info
12 Jun 2012 -
17 Jun 2012
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

Out of the Box Festival 2012

A week of cultural activity crafted to celebrate and support learning, play, curiosity & discovery for children and their families. More Info
12 Jun 2012 Suncorp Stadium

FIFA World Cup Qualifier - Qantas Socceroos vs Japan

This June the Qantas Socceroos are coming to Brisbane to take on Asian Champions Japan on their Road to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. More Info
13 Jun 2012 Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Lady Gaga

5-time Grammy Award winner LADY GAGA is returning to Brisbane with The Born This Way Ball. More Info
16 Jun 2012 -
17 Jun 2012
RNA Showgrounds

Winter Wonderland

This show is an institution that has been successfully delighting Doll and Bear lovers for 20 years. More Info
16 Jun 2012 -
17 Jun 2012
RNA Showgrounds

Brisbane Bridal Expo

From cakes to cars, dresses to decorators, you'll find everything you need to say I do! More Info
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