If you are looking for art exhibitions, theatre performances, classical music, film screenings and live cultural experiences this weekend, there are immersive installations, stage productions, orchestral works, jazz performances and curated showcases taking place across galleries, theatres and performance venues. The program includes contemporary theatre, live music collaborations, film festivals and visual arts presentations.
Artist in Residence: Martin Edge
27 April – 12 July 2026 | Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
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A long-running residency presenting an evolving exhibition of works developed on-site, exploring contemporary artistic practice and visual storytelling.
Eat Slay Zombie
14 – 30 May 2026 | La Boite Theatre, Kelvin Grove
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A theatrical production blending dark comedy and contemporary stage performance across a limited seasonal run.
Six Characters in Search of an Author
14 May – 6 June 2026 | Ad Astra – Galaxy, Petrie Terrace
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A stage adaptation exploring metafictional themes through a modern theatrical interpretation of a classic dramatic work.
Strings A Triple Bill
22 – 30 May 2026 | Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A curated triple-bill performance featuring string-based works presented in a contemporary classical format.
GRIMM
22 May – 13 June 2026 | Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A contemporary theatre production drawing on dark fairytale influences in a stylised stage performance.
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026
26 – 30 May 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
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A curated film festival showcasing adventure, outdoor and documentary films from international filmmakers.
K Mak
29 May 2026 | Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot–tha
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A live audio-visual performance presented in a planetarium setting combining music and immersive projection.
Revolution Remixed
29 May 2026 | Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A contemporary orchestral performance reinterpreting modern and classical themes through a live ensemble.
Wood & Craft Showcase 2026
29 – 31 May 2026 | Belmont Shooting Complex, Belmont
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A multi-day showcase featuring woodworking, craft displays and artisan demonstrations across a curated exhibition space.
The Mojo Webb Quartet
30 May 2026 | Brisbane Jazz Club, Kangaroo Point
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A live jazz performance featuring a quartet-led set of contemporary and traditional jazz compositions.
2026 Orchestral Visions: Rituals of the Street
31 May 2026 | GHD Auditorium – Advanced Engineering Building (49), St Lucia
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An orchestral performance presenting contemporary classical works performed in a concert hall setting.
Joan Sutherland Spectacular – Grand Finale – 4MBS Festival of Classics 2026
31 May 2026 | Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane City
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A classical music finale concert featuring orchestral and vocal performances as part of a curated festival program.
This weekend’s line-up includes art exhibitions, theatre productions, film festivals, orchestral performances and contemporary cultural showcases, spanning immersive installations through to live stage and music events across multiple artistic disciplines.
