BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Power station turned home of contemporary arts & culture. Brisbane City Council venue. For opening hours visit bit.ly/bphopeninghours
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Brisbane Powerhouse is Queensland’s home for contemporary culture, a magnificent power station of the 1920s reborn as an arts centre on the Brisbane River. With over 1,250 performances and events each year, we are one of the busiest arts venues in the Asia-Pacific region. We offer a year-round program featuring events across music, comedy, Writers+Ideas, dance, film, visual arts, cabaret, circus, and theatre. BRISBANE POWERHOUSE IS A CASHLESS VENUE.

It's the time of year when drapery and design don the city. Fashion Queensland returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with a col...
04/09/2026

It's the time of year when drapery and design don the city. Fashion Queensland returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with a collection of unforgettable events.

FASHION QUEENSLAND IN CONVERSATION: FASHIONING BRISBANE
9 SEP
Explore the intersection of fashion, creativity, and storytelling, and the influence fashion has on how a city is experienced, remembered and celebrated. This event is presented by Brisbane MINI Garage.

FASHION QUEENSLAND IN CONVERSATION WITH EAU BAGS
16 OCT
Sit down with sisters Olivia and Claudine, founders of EAU BAGS for a candid conversation about sisterhood, sustainability, creativity and building an Australian brand with serious staying power. This event is presented by Brisbane BMW.

RUNWAY ONE: THE NEXT GENERATION
28 OCT
The next era of creative talent takes to the catwalk at an intersection of innovation and sophistication. Anticipate unexpected, contemporary confidence through design from the likes of Djordjewitsch, KG Bold, Dinjuan and more.

RUNWAY TWO: DESIGNER SHOWCASE
28 OCT
Considered craftsmanship, refined tailoring and sophisticated experiments from both established fashion houses and exciting independent labels. Expect collections from Swimbarre x Yugen Love, Milly Zu, Reverie the Label, Zelda F, and Sacha Drake.

More information available via the link - https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/?section=whats-on

There’s nothing like a little bloom to bring it all together.For Night Feast’s inaugural long lunch, Better Off Red, The...
04/09/2026

There’s nothing like a little bloom to bring it all together.

For Night Feast’s inaugural long lunch, Better Off Red, The Dome was transformed with metres of draped florals in rich, layered reds, brought to life through the lens of our floral friends at . The Brisbane Powerhouse Events team will arrange yours upon inquiry.

Chasing some vibrance?Joy Generator by Nixi Killick invites you into whimsy and wonder.Step into a field of rainbow augm...
02/09/2026

Chasing some vibrance?
Joy Generator by Nixi Killick invites you into whimsy and wonder.
Step into a field of rainbow augmented reality and interact with joyful critters, a soundscape of chimes and a world of fun.

This project is generously supported by Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax AC.

JOY GENERATOR
IN THE FAIRFAX STUDIO
UNTIL 04 OCT

29 kilometres of cycling. Live on stage.Connor Delves takes to the pedals on Cadel Evans’ actual Tour de France bike, re...
31/08/2026

29 kilometres of cycling. Live on stage.

Connor Delves takes to the pedals on Cadel Evans’ actual Tour de France bike, reliving the gruelling journey behind Australia’s first and only victory in cycling’s greatest race.

https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/cadel/

CADEL: LUNGS ON LEGS
25 – 27 FEB 2027

Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse and Anant Das, Connor Delves & Ali Welburn

Make way for the future of trans theatre.Led by Leila Enright and Dino Dimitriadis, the Trans Theatre Symposium brings Q...
29/08/2026

Make way for the future of trans theatre.

Led by Leila Enright and Dino Dimitriadis, the Trans Theatre Symposium brings Queensland’s trans artists, writers and creatives together for three days of masterclasses, showings and conversations.

Come celebrate what’s new and help shape what comes next – register now via https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/trans-theatre-symposium/

TRANS THEATRE SYMPOSIUM
PART OF MELT FESTIVAL
29 – 31 OCT

Photography by Jacquie Manning

Where sport and creativity meet, this was Victory Lap.Two days of collaboration, innovation, and big ideas that went bey...
28/08/2026

Where sport and creativity meet, this was Victory Lap.

Two days of collaboration, innovation, and big ideas that went beyond the boardroom and onto the court. In its first year, Victory Lap brought Brisbane Powerhouse to a new playing field, with international speakers, seamless sports design, and an outdoor pickleball court.

Stay tuned for next year's match.

Images by Victory Lap.

Introducing Mr First Nation! The inaugural Blak Drag King pageant, born from the legacy of Miss First Nation. More than ...
27/08/2026

Introducing Mr First Nation! The inaugural Blak Drag King pageant, born from the legacy of Miss First Nation.

More than a competition, it’s a celebration of Blak excellence, creativity, culture, and community.

Watch the Kings battle it out across:
🏆 Best National Costume – 21 OCT
🏆 Mr Talent – 22 OCT
👑 Grand Final: Crown the King – 23 OCT

Swipe to meet the contestants competing for the crown!

Presented by Brisbane Powerhouse, BRG Productions, and Party Passport.

🎟️ Tickets available now via https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/mr-first-nation/

MR FIRST NATION
PART OF MELT FESTIVAL
21 – 23 OCT

When was the last time your group chat caught up?Celebrate the release of Aussie icon Zoë Foster Blake's latest novel, G...
27/08/2026

When was the last time your group chat caught up?

Celebrate the release of Aussie icon Zoë Foster Blake's latest novel, GROUP CHAT, in a night of chaos, splendor, and undeniable magic. This is your sign to book the tickets and have a great night out.

More information available - https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/bring-your-group-chat/

BRING YOUR GROUP CHAT
ZOË FOSTER BLAKE
22 + 24 NOV

Decadence in every shade of red. From pours of cabernet and plates of pomegranate to tender cuts from and , with a wond...
26/08/2026

Decadence in every shade of red.
From pours of cabernet and plates of pomegranate to tender cuts from and , with a wonderful side of dance, opera and music, this intimate afternoon went beyond the expected.

We can’t wait for the next one.

Better off Red is produced by Brisbane Powerhouse, presented by .

Images by Joe Ruckli.

Part eulogy. Part fantasy. Part biography.Aberdeen is a powerful performance poem that brings multi-award-winning writer...
25/08/2026

Part eulogy. Part fantasy. Part biography.

Aberdeen is a powerful performance poem that brings multi-award-winning writer Cassie Workman into a surreal conversation with one of music’s most enduring icons: Kurt Cobain.

Set in 1990s Washington, this dark and dreamlike journey explores grief, loss, rebellion and the possibility of salvation.

https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/aberdeen/

ABERDEEN | CASSIE WORKMAN
PART OF MELT FESTIVAL
07 NOV 2026

26 days of flavourful dishes, immersive art, and entrancing sound.Night Feast came to a close over the weekend, celebrat...
24/08/2026

26 days of flavourful dishes, immersive art, and entrancing sound.

Night Feast came to a close over the weekend, celebrating its first iteration during the winter season at Brisbane Powerhouse and our biggest Night Feast yet.

Powered by open flames, Brisbane's favourite chefs, nationally renowned artists and an impressive stack of vinyl, we hope you stayed warm and left full!

We can't wait until the flame sparks again. We'll save you a seat?
Visit the Night Feast website to sign up for 2027 updates.

Following sell-out seasons in Melbourne and Edinburgh, Oliver Ayres brings No Seasons to Melt – a bold audio-visual work...
23/08/2026

Following sell-out seasons in Melbourne and Edinburgh, Oliver Ayres brings No Seasons to Melt – a bold audio-visual work exploring IVF, transness, disability and parenthood.

Put on your headphones, choose the story you want to hear, and discover what comes next.

https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/no-seasons/

NO SEASONS | OLIVER AYRES
PART OF MELT FESTIVAL
29 – 31 OCT 2026

Photography by Jacquie Manning

From the bestselling author behind SAS: Rogue Heroes, Operation Mincemeat, and The Spy and the Traitor, legendary histor...
21/08/2026

From the bestselling author behind SAS: Rogue Heroes, Operation Mincemeat, and The Spy and the Traitor, legendary historian Ben Macintyre unveils Redwood, a gripping new novel of Cold War espionage.

Find more information and tickets via the link: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/an-evening-with-ben-macintyre/

AN EVENING WITH BEN MACINTYRE
REDWOOD: THE SPY WHO SAVED THE WORLD
19 NOV

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