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Brisbane Event Calendar

Brisbane is home to a variety of live music and entertainment in a number of venues across the city, along with some major festivals, carnivals, sporting and community events that everyone will enjoy. To see what's on in Brisbane this month, browse through the list of events below. You can skip ahead to view events that are held later in the year, and can see what's happening this month by clicking Calendar View.

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26 May - 2 June

tefania  Kleynendorst – Italian photographer and world traveler shares her longtime love of cultures, arts  and beauty which inspires her life and drives her photographic style in fresh and innovative ways. Her unique interpretation and style are influenced by her life experiences. In her first Australian exhibition, Stefania showca...

26 May - 2 June

Italian Week celebrates the National Day of Italy, presenting the genius and Italian lifestyle and showcases the very unique Italian experience via Art, gastronomy and luxury conveyance.Delicious food, fine dramatic performances and wondrous workshops will light up the river city and Sunshine State inviting you to ‘engage your emotions’...

31 May - 2 June

Brisbane's inaugural festival of jazz is set to steam up those chilly winter days. ... Featuring an exciting program of international and Australian jazz artists over a three day period, come and delve into the world of jazz as the joint gets jumpin’. ... The line-up includes award-winning jazz vocalist Erin Dickens, two-time Grammy award-win...

1 June

Looking for Adventure? Inspired to try an amazing race style event? ... Teams of two combine cycling, kayaking and running (or walking), to navigate around a fun course revealed only one hour prior to race start. ... Teams can be male, female,mixed, parent/child, corporate, schools – as long as you’ve got two people aged...

1-23 June

... The 56th annual World Press Photo exhibition profiles the globe’s top press photographers, and showcases the world’s best press photos in nine themed categories, ranging from news to nature and portraiture photography. ... Representing the work of 54 photographers of 33 nationalities, the travelling exhibition visits 45 countries o...

1 June

... Two-time Grammy award-winner Ernie Watts is one of the most prolific saxophone players in history. ... He has spent his career performing in the far corners of the world, sharing his music with various cultures and meeting fellow musicians along the way. ... While on tour in the mid-‘90s, Watts had the opportunity to play with pianist Ch...

1 June

... Don't miss this spectacular afternoon of music when Australia's best Jazz muscians get together to create magic. ... The Vampires are quickly becoming an icon on the Australian jazz scene with their unique blend of soulful jazz, old-school reggae and South American music. ... Featuring compositions by saxophonist Jeremy Rose (2009 Bell Award W...

1-9 June

Queensland Week is our states annual celebration to mark the official separation from New South Wales. Queensland Week 2013 will be held from Saturday 1 to Sunday 9 June, with many events throughout the state, including lighting iconic Brisbane buildings maroon, the Ultimate Queenslander Facebook competition, an adventure race, and regional events...

1 June

Part of Italian Week's 'Tastes of Italy' feature - enjoy an intimate MasterClass with one of Brisbane's leading Italian restaurants.  ... Learn how to master the following Italian specialties:  ... 1. Moscardini Affogati (octopus in Tomato & olive sauce. ... 2. Tagliattele ai Gamberi (Homemade tagliatelle with prawns) ... 3. Cuore di...

1 June

The first Australian workshop on the 'Pizzica' dance; the ancient dance of the Salento area in the south of Italy. The Pizzica was born as a dance-therapy hundreds years ago and today represents the most popular ancient dance in Europe. ... Dancer and researcher Selene Pennetta, herself from Salento, will introduce participants to the basic st...

1 June

Learn from Tony's 30 years of experience and join him in preparing a fabulous three course Italian menu. This culinary masterclass will take you behind the scenes and into the kitchen of one of Australia’s best Italian restaurants. ... The MasterClass will take you through: ... Antipasto: - vitello tonnato - thinly sliced...

1 June

The Gold Coast Italo Australian Club - presents Italy’s National Day evening function featuring Live Entertainment – for more information contact the Club. ... Our popular club features a great place to eat and drink. Other facilities include: a Poker Gaming Room, Merrimac Soccer Club, Bocce Courts, Italian Lessons at the Dante Alighier...

2 June

This award-winning jazz vocalist and founding member of The Manhattan Transfer will serenade audiences at Brisbane Powerhouse in her first Australian concert. ... Don't miss out on seeing one of the worlds best Jazz vocalists live. Erin Dickens has recorded with artists such as Bette Middler, The Talking Heads and James Brown. ... Witness a spectac...

2 June

Join with the Royal Historical Society of Queensland to celebrate its Cententary Open Day.  There will be a sausage sizzle, vintage cars, historic talks, music, silent films and much more.

2 June

Celebrate ReconciliAction at SLQ – a fun-filled day for allQueenslanders and a great way to end National Reconciliation Week. ... Sit by the river and enjoy live entertainment as children play their way through a range of activities. ... Join up-and-coming Indigenous artist Chern’ee Sutton to create a collaborative art installation, an...

2 June

Tartufo presents ‘Una Giornata in Campagna’ - ‘A Day in the Country’ Degustazione Menu. ... Tony Percuoco of renowned restaurant Tartufo invites you to experience a menu reminiscent of a day in the countryside with a series of dishes he has prepared to celebrate ‘A Taste of Italy’.  ... The menu includes: .....

2 June

Join the firemaster Luca Ferone and Max the Pizza Pirate around the crackling fire of a traditional woodfired oven for a succulent culmination of this year's Italian week festival.  ... Luca reveals the secrets in perfecting cooking in the wood fired oven, an age old Italian tradition.

5-8 June

Against a shimmering terrain of shadow and sand, the stories of mountains, bones, and ghostly rivers are danced and sung in a contemporary ritual inspired by ancient Java. ... Created across two countries – Australia and Indonesia – Opal Vapour uses elements of Javanese Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry to explore powerful physical and inter...

5-6 June

ProVantage is a four-day manufacturing excellence program that provides the tools to improve your manufacturing efficiency. ... It will show you how to turn your manufacturing processes into a competitive advantage by consistently delivering quality, cost, flexibility and lead time benefits to customers. ... ProVantage is a four-day program with a...

5-9 June

At Last – The Etta James Story stars Vika Bull who brings heart and soul to tell the story and sing the songs of Etta James. ... A narrative concert with music by The Essential R & B Band, At Last shows the long and tumultuous career of Etta and the vast array of artists she influenced from a variety of genres and musical styles. ... Vika...

6 June - 6 July

2013 British Lions Tour! Where better to watch the Brits tour than right here in the birthplace of Queensland Rugby on the city's largest outdoor projector screen! That's right - the birthplace of rugby in Queensland! On November 2, 1883, a meeting was held at the Exchange Hotel, in Brisbane and the decision was made to form a rugby association...

8 June

Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Governor of Queensland, and Mr Stuart McCosker invite you to an Open Day at Government House in celebration of Queensland Day. ... Community fair of Queensland volunteer and community organisations with displays and activities ... Enjoy musical entertainment ... Walk through heritage listed Government House, w...

8 June

Queensland has a long and storied history of innovators throwing down the gauntlet to conformity and making their own voices heard. ... Come and celebrate the independent, abrasive, DIY voice of Brisbane at State Library of Queensland, with a day of live music, lively discussions and out-of-the-box experiences. ... The day will feature performances...

8-11 June

The Lifeline Bookfest, June 8 – 11, will not disappoint the avid book lover who could easily lose themselves in the vast array of mystery, fantasy, humour, crime, romance, fact and fiction on over four kilometres of tables at the Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre in South Brisbane. ... Being the world’s biggest second-hand book...

8 June

Rocketing from West End onto the Australian music scene, The Mouldy Lovers are quickly becoming known for a unique brand of wild, energy-driven live performances. With no heed of any particular style, they blend elements of gypsy, ska and punk that drive people off their seats and into the pit. ... Featuring a line-up of eight young musicians from...

8 June

Come browse through our pop-up market stalls while you wait for the live performances as part of our Tear It Up mini-festival, to start!Tear It Up mini-festival features live music, lively discussions and out-of-the-box experiences. The market stalls will feature the finest in home-made and rare items for your house, your record player or even some...

12-13 June

On June 12th and 13th, The Department of Broadband,Communications and the Digital Economy is hosting #digiconau, a showcase ofAustralian progress achieved through the use of high-speed broadband.  ... This includes experts demonstrating Australia’s gains in Regional,e-Government, Health and Aging, Cloud Computing, Teleworking, Digital Li...

13-15 June

Glad Tomorrow is the story of three indigenous students who have come from communities in Queensland to study at a boarding school in the city. ... It’s nine o’clock on the last day of first term, and students are preparing to fly back home the next morning. ... Emily feels great pressure to succeed and make a better future for her comm...

13-16 June

Two of our funniest are joining forces for an evening of short stories, tall tales and jokes at each other’s expense. ... In 2012 Judith Lucy and Denise Scott each published their second book – Judith’s Drink, Smoke, Pass Out, and Denise’s The Tour. One sought spiritual enlightenment, one ‘found herself’ on all f...

14 June - 11 August

Get a helping hand creating, producing and promoting your own music at our beginner workshops. ... Discover the key to writing meaningful, succinct and powerful lyrics; get the skills to record your song via Garage Band; learn how to use InDesign to create album covers and band posters; and make your own music video using Final Cut Pro X. ... Photo...

14 June

Te celebrate 25 years since Expo 88 - for which the Park Road Eiffel Tower was built - the tower is undergoing large renovations to incorporate a nightly light show. ... Head down to Park Road for the Bastille Day Celebrations to see the Lighting Launch and the tower's fabulous new look. You can expect entertainment, arts & crafts, French food...

15 June

The Mummy Tree Markets offers a fun day out for the entire family.  Our Petite Boutique Market offers around 30 boutique stalls, yummy food in the hotel and a wonderful playground with gorgeous old fashioned carousel which is free until midday, music fun with Boppin Babies and more plus Free entry and parking, you don’t want to miss our...

15 June

Billycart Markets offers a unique market experience for kids and families.  Stall holders are carefully selected to offer you the "best of the best" that Brisbane has to showcase. Come and shop for something unique for little people. Then enjoy gourmet foods locally freshly made while you are entertained. The kids are well catered for too at B...

16 June

This year the inaugural Brisbane Times City2South – sister event to Sydney’s iconic City2Surf and Melbourne’s City2Sea – will take place on Sunday, June 16. ... More than 10,000 entrants are expected to take part including elite runners, joggers, pram-pushers and walkers from across Queensland. Athletes of all levels are enc...

18 June

The Future Summit is a terrific opportunity for individuals within the business and retail sectors to gain superior insights and solid advice, which will help them navigate the new retail landscape and deal with the current economic climate. ... Appealing to CEOs, decision makers and professionals from a range of industries, all members of the busi...

19 June

MUSIC/THEATRE ... Lady Rizo exploded onto the New York stage with a powerful voice and stage charisma that has made audiences take note. Beginning as cult caburlesque spectacular Lady Rizo and the Assettes in 2005, in January 2010 she won her first Grammy on a duet with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma. ... Her heart-stoppingly plaintive vocals have been...

19-22 June

After its acclaimed world premiere tour throughout Australia in 2011 and then subsequently sold out seasons in London, Paris, Zurich, Berlin, Frankfurt and Vienna in 2012, the international Cuban sensation Ballet Revolución returns in 2013 with an extensive tour of Australia. ... What happens when some of the World’s most talented clas...

19 June

Described as “The Authentic Guitar Virtuoso” by The Sydney Morning Herald, Bruce Mathiske’s music incorporates many rhythms and moods. ... Delicate harmonics, notes exploding from both hands, the tenderly caressed; such words describe the rhythmic virtuosity of this guitar maestro. ... Bruce’s live sets are famous for his ab...

20 June

Mike McClellan – one of Australia’s finest singer-songwriters. ... With songs like “Song and Danceman”, “The One I love”, “Saturday Dance” and “Rock and Roll Lady”, Mike McClellan has earned an honoured place within the history of Australian music. ... Mike’s career spanned the late...

21 June

Mercy Ships Australia is holding an exclusive event at Brisbane Powerhouse Rooftop Terrace for patrons to view the award winning photos from Stephan Vanfleteren, who won first prize for his Staged Portraits in World Press Photo 13. ... Audiences will receive a rare insight into the story behind the portrait photos taken on board Africa Mercy, the h...

22 June

... Fresh from sell-out concerts at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, ARIA award winning vocal group, The Idea of North returns to the Brisbane Powerhouse for the first time this year to perform Limelight. ... Sample a selection of brand new a cappella arrangements including new selections from some of their favourite artists and a smattering of songs...

22 June

Come and learn the art of live performance in this stagecraft workshop with ARIA award-winning group The Idea of North. ... Hear some of the group’s stories of life on the road and what they’ve learnt along the way to become a world-class act. They will share techniques in harmony singing, stagecraft and teach you a brand new song....

23 June

A concert of medieval, renaissance and folk music and poetry celebrating the solstice.

23 June

Enjoy the sounds of some of Queensland’s most talented students as we showcase the big bands and wind ensembles from the Department of Education, Training and Employment’s biennial program for Musically Outstanding Students (MOST).  ... Over a 10-day residential program, 77 talented music students are selected from secondary school...

24 June - 6 July

Story Lab goes Live! during the winter holidays.  Step into Story Lab these holidays to explore the world of storytelling using sound and music. ... Through song writing, stop motion, Foley, film and more, unleash your imagination while learning the skills and techniques of the experts. Tune in to the workshops you want and join industry profe...

24 June

Ever wondered why snakes don't have legs? Join a ranger for fun activites and a reptile presentation. Discover fascinating snake facts and learn how to be 'snake smart'. For children 6-9 years.

25 June - 5 July

... Powerkids to the rescue! Draw! Sing! Stretch! Watch! Jump! Cook! Play! Become a Hero for the day! ... Powerkids – Brisbane’s Annual Children’s Festival, will run over 11 exciting and fun-filled days, all within the Brisbane Powerhouse’s big house of adventure. ... This year the theme is ‘My Hero’, with loads...

25 June - 3 July

... What if for one day only, everyone disappeared and the city belonged to you? ... Tom and his mum are shopping in the city. Dragged past anything interesting, Tom is bored, stuck between the crockery section and a hard place. Things escalate when everyone disappears, leaving only their shoes. ... The city is Tom's and Tom's alone. He adventures...

25 June - 7 July

Brisbane’s very own super hero Laser Beak Man who has his own animated TV series on ABC3 Tv returns to his much loved headquarters at the Brisbane Powerhouse for an art exhibition that you won’t forget! ... Following adventures in New York, Nashville, Sydney and Melbourne and with a play by the Sydney Theatre Company about to open this...

25 June - 5 July

Centred around the theme “My Hero” each workshop offers kids the chance to learn, create, and most importantly have fun. Festival favourites, Kids In The Kitchen, Clay Animation, Little Journo, Powervocals, and Rockwall are all back. New workshops include, Up & Away Video Play, Action Series, Dziah Yoga Dance, Sweet Treats, and Pupp...

27-30 June

Enter a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail when Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes tours Australia this winter.  This spectacular ice production featuring eight of our most loved Disney Princesses and their devoted Princes, with breathtaking skating, daring acrobatics, high flying jumps, and lovable Disney friends is j...

29 June

The search that launched the careers of Samantha Harris, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Alyssa Sutherland, Sarah Stephens, Catherine McNeil, Ruby Rose and Jemma Baines is back in 2013 for the 23rd annual Girlfriend Rimmel Model Search. Girlfriend will tour Australia over the coming months in the search to find healthy, confident girls that are ready for intern...