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Friday, April 10, 2026, 10am – 3:30pm
The Queensland Council of Garden Clubs invites you to enjoy a vibrant Plant and Flower Fair at the Auditorium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.This popular event will feature an extensive display of flowers, plants, floral art, and home-grown vegetables and herbs. Visitors can browse hundreds of plants for sale direct from growers, explore specialty displays presented by gardening groups, and enjoy light refreshments throughout the day.

Friday, May 29, 2026, 7 – 8:30pm
Bold visions, reimagined soundscapes.Marvel at the pulsing energy of Beethoven’s boundary-breaking Symphony No.3. Redefining the rules, this epic work traverses triumph, tragedy and transcendence. Its sweeping heroism and heart-stopping intensity are the perfect showcase for Camerata in full force, with all the richness of woodwind and brass on display.In striking contrast is Mussorgsky’s iconic Pictures at an Exhibition, heard he

Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7 – 8:30pm
From Bach to Brubeck.Dive into a kaleidoscope of sound. Featuring Brisbane-born international pianist Anthony Romaniuk, you will be treated to a curation of musical gems from the baroque elegance of JS Bach to the modern vision of Olli Mustonen and everything in between. Lovers of jazz will delight in the opportunity to hear Dave Brubeck’s iconic Blue Rondo à la Turk in a fresh setting for strings and harpsichord.This i

Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30am
Join us on Sunday 17 May to hear poignant stories of Italian prisoners of war interned on Queensland farms during World War II. Many farming children of the 1940s thought that it was ‘normal’ to have Italian prisoners of war living on the farm, but the placement of Italian prisoners of war was an unconventional solution to the dire shortage of farm labour experienced in rural industries. This is a rich and unique history

Friday, May 22, 2026, 7 – 8pm
Composed as a tribute in music to iconic QLD musician and instrument inventor Linsey Pollak, Suite For Extraordinary Instruments features seven instruments of his own making played in seven pieces as diverse, fun and beautiful as the instruments themselves.See and hear Linsey like you have never seen him before, backed by a 7-piece ensemble of Clarinets, saxophones, trombone, guitars, double bass and drums. An inspired musical adventure awaits.A shor

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10am – 2pm
We are excited to announce the upcoming information session designed to support multicultural communities and newly arrived families. These sessions will provide practical information and guidance on key topics including health and wellbeing, employment, and housing.This initiative is a collaborative effort with key community stakeholders.Together, we aim to create a welcoming space where participants can connect with essential services, g

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, SouthbankFriday, March 13, 7:30pm – Saturday, March 14, 2026, 12:30am
An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert - it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy.Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their greatest hits, this show will showcase the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads, and electrifying performances that have made Celtic Thunder a household name. From classic Irish folk songs to c

Friday, February 13, 2026, 2:30 – 10pm
A festival for lovers of romance films and books!From film screenings and pink carpet premieres to author panels, book club, a pop-up book shop, markets, poetry, rom-com bingo and more – there's something for every type of romantic in this year's program.Jump over to https://blusshromancefestival.com/schedule/ to start planning your Blussh Romance Festival itinerary!Join us at the Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo & Coorparoo Square fro