What's on this month at South Bank
Gather your friends and family for a month of fun and entertaining activities and events at South Bank! Here’s what’s on.
3 - 5 May | South Bank Parklands
Showcasing the diversity of Australia’s multicultural society, enjoy a range of displays, performances, cultural customs and activities, and vegetarian food.
3 May | Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
Under the baton of Peter Morris, the Conservatorium Wind Orchestra presents a program inspired by the musical outcomes that have arisen out of global historical conflicts.
10 - 18 May | Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
An elegant dinner party hosted by an influential young man for his manipulative guests is thrown into turmoil when power meets greed, ambition and jealousy.
11 May | Fish Lane
A celebration of South Brisbane’s most iconic laneway - Fish Lane Festival invites you to drink, dance, and dine the day away.
11 – 26 May | Queensland Maritime Museum
Strap on your life jacket and get ready to board this shameless comedic homage to the most epic romance of the 90s.
12 May | Cultural Forecourt, South Bank Parklands
The Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic is Australia’s largest community fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) raising funds for breast cancer research.
12 May | Concert Theatre, QPAC
Korean pianist Yiruma is coming to Australia in 2019 with his new album and classic original pieces.
16 – 19 May | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Over 300 huge exhibits showcasing the latest gear and innovation from limited-edition models to highly-anticipated unveilings and from showpieces of futuristic technology to iconic classic vehicles brought from overseas.
17 May | Concert Theatre, QPAC
A highly-individual blend of punk, folk, pop, poetry, country, soul, socialism and new wave, The Proclaimers walk precisely the right line between romance and reality.
17 - 25 May | Playhouse, QPAC
A breathtaking triple bill featuring masterpieces from ballet’s best performed by Queensland Ballet.
17 - 18 May | Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University
Three striking pieces that put women centre stage weave together to make up the 2019 Val Machin Opera Scenes.
19 May | Cultural Forecourt, South Bank Parklands
People and their pooches walk together to show their support for the animals of Australia, raising vital funds to fight animal cruelty.
19 May | courses routed over various locations
Experience an uninterrupted ride across Brisbane from the Gateway Bridge to the Moggill Ferry and take on the optional Coot-tha Challenge.
25 - 26 May | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)
The ultimate anime festival returns to Brisbane with exhibitions, panels, cosplay and special events.
29 – 30 May | South Bank Parklands
Darkness to Daylight is a 110 kilometre night run with each kilometre symbolising a life lost to DFV every year.
Every Thursday until November | South Bank Parklands
Kids Collective is a free program held every Thursday from 9am-1pm in South Bank Parklands, suitable for kids aged up to five.
Until 9 October | Queensland Museum
Come face to face with NASA’s remarkable achievements in human space flights and space exploration – the greatest adventure that humans have ever undertaken.
Until 30 May | Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, the Broadway musical from South Park creators -Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez, Book of Mormon heads to Brisbane.
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