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.

In this rollicking tale, Australian singer-songwriter Michael Simic intertwines his own journey with the mythic ocean ad...
15/06/2026

In this rollicking tale, Australian singer-songwriter Michael Simic intertwines his own journey with the mythic ocean adventures of his charming alter ego, Mikelangelo.

Combining song, storytelling, comedy, and physical theatre, this deeply personal work shines a light on what it means to be a father, son, husband, and artist.

And right now, tickets are 50% OFF via https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MIKELANG26&ep=50OFF

MIKELANGELO
IN THE BELLY OF THE WHALE
FRI 19 JUN

The exhibition may be temporary, but the truths captured through photojournalism endure. There's only one week left to e...
15/06/2026

The exhibition may be temporary, but the truths captured through photojournalism endure.

There's only one week left to experience the World Press Photo Exhibition at Brisbane Powerhouse – see, understand, and feel it before SUN 21 JUN.

WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION 2026
30 MAY – 21 JUN
FREE EXHIBITION

Photography by Joe Ruckli

The Trials of the Achi Women�
© Victor J. Blue, for The New York Times Magazine

Ubuntu Social invites you into a space of making, movement and connection through a FREE program of workshops designed t...
14/06/2026

Ubuntu Social invites you into a space of making, movement and connection through a FREE program of workshops designed to spark creativity and joy.

Try your hand at circus skills, sink into sound healing, craft nature crowns, learn line dancing, glow with LED hula hoops, move through Dancehall, or explore the art of Mahjong.

Register now via https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/ubuntu-social/

UBUNTU SOCIAL
SUN 21 JUN | 1PM – 7PM
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE PLAZA

We acknowledge the support of Carolyn Vincent’s Ubuntu Foundation for making Ubuntu Social possible.

Turn up. Tune in. Together.Ubuntu Social takes over the Plaza with a FREE all-ages celebration of live music and culture...
12/06/2026

Turn up. Tune in. Together.

Ubuntu Social takes over the Plaza with a FREE all-ages celebration of live music and culture.

From Bullhorn’s explosive brass sound to Dance Masala’s Bollywood rhythms, Comunidade do Samba’s infectious grooves, and The Cosmics’ fearless improvisation – this is a lineup built to move you.

Register now via https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/ubuntu-social/

UBUNTU SOCIAL
SUN 21 JUN | 1PM – 7PM

We acknowledge the support of Carolyn Vincent’s Ubuntu Foundation for making Ubuntu Social possible.

Award-winning Australian comedian, actor, writer and presenter Matt Okine is your MC for Ubuntu Social!Bringing his trad...
11/06/2026

Award-winning Australian comedian, actor, writer and presenter Matt Okine is your MC for Ubuntu Social!

Bringing his trademark humour and quick-fire charm, he’ll host a vibrant day of live music, global flavours, hands-on workshops and community connection.

Free entry. All ages. See you there.

Register now via https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/ubuntu-social/

UBUNTU SOCIAL
SUN 21 JUN | 1PM – 7PM
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE PLAZA

We acknowledge the support of Carolyn Vincent’s Ubuntu Foundation for making Ubuntu Social possible.

11/06/2026

Introducing PowerPlay – a new initiative developed in partnership with BMD, placing young people at the heart of the artistic experience.

Designed for children and families, PowerPlay delivers FREE workshops, events and hands-on creative activities that encourage curiosity, play and imagination.

The program launches with a series of archiKID workshops on Saturday 04 July, 26 September and 05 December 2026.

Led by international architects and designers, these sessions turn the built environment into a playground for exploration, building creative confidence, spatial awareness and problem-solving.

Registrations are now open for the first free workshop – XL-Growthy 🌱 via https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/power-play Limited places available.

10/06/2026

Casting a light on the bravest works of photojournalism and documentary photography over the last year. The 2026 World Press Photo Exhibition is on now in Brisbane Powerhouse, on the Turbine Platform and in the Fairfax Studio.

Thank you to our presenting partner, Brisbane Airport.

WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION 2026
30 MAY - 21 JUN
FREE EXHIBITION

Vibrant, raw and energetic; Brisbane Festival has arrived for 2026.Returning to Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane Festival b...
08/06/2026

Vibrant, raw and energetic; Brisbane Festival has arrived for 2026.

Returning to Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane Festival brings movement, stories, and wonder drawn from global cultures and human experience, set on stage for your viewing:

MAMA DOES DERBY
3 – 5 SEP

TIRI TE ARAROA - WOMAN FAR WALKING
10 – 13 SEP

BLEACHERS
16 – 19 SEP

SCORCHED EARTH
17 – 20 SEP

DEAD AS A DODO
23 – 26 SEP

WEREWOLF
23 – 26 SEP

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE
AS PART OF BRISBANE FESTIVAL
4 – 26 SEP 2026

Tickets are now on sale now: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/?section=whats-on&festivals=brisbane-festival

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the film festival dedicated to championing fearless females. This milestone year de...
02/06/2026

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the film festival dedicated to championing fearless females.

This milestone year delivers 2½ hours of heart-pounding action and soul-stirring stories from remarkable women around the globe. Book your seats via the link: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/gutsy-girls-adventure-film-tour-2026/

GUTSY GIRL FILM FESTIVAL 2026
7-8 AUG

02/06/2026

A moment in time, captured.

The 69th annual World Press Photo Exhibition has returned to Brisbane Powerhouse and Brisbane Airport on its global tour. View the raw humanity and feel the experience up close.

Find the curated preview of the exhibition at the Virgin and Qantas domestic terminals in Brisbane Airport.

WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION
30 MAY - 21 JUN
FREE ENTRY

29/05/2026

A tale of two installs...
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 has landed in Brisbane. Emotive and raw, this year’s winners illuminate the realities that are faced globally by capturing human experience through photojournalism.

The exhibition will begin at Brisbane Powerhouse from SAT 30 MAY and run until SUN 21 JUN, available on the Turbine Platform and in the Fairfax Studio. Brisbane Airport’s 2026 exclusive pop-up can be found at the Virgin and Qantas domestic terminals.

Thank you to our presenting partner, Brisbane Airport.

WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION 2026
30 MAY - 21 JUN
FREE EXHIBITION

When life continues to knock you down, it's difficult to remember that you're the GOAT (gratefullest of all time). That'...
26/05/2026

When life continues to knock you down, it's difficult to remember that you're the GOAT (gratefullest of all time). That's what Dilruk is endeavouring to do!

For a night of gratitude and gags, visit the link https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/dilruk-jayasinha/

DILRUK JAYASINHA
GRATITUDE GUY
24-25 JUL

Today is National Sorry Day, a significant time of remembrance for the Stolen Generations. Tomorrow marks the beginning ...
26/05/2026

Today is National Sorry Day, a significant time of remembrance for the Stolen Generations. Tomorrow marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week 2026.
This year’s theme is All In. A reminder that reconciliation belongs to all of us. Listening, learning, showing up.
At Brisbane Powerhouse, we’re committed to platforming First Nations stories, histories and cultures all year round.

After years of unforgettable nights under the stars, it’s time to say farewell to Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema.Join u...
26/05/2026

After years of unforgettable nights under the stars, it’s time to say farewell to Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema.

Join us for the final frame this SUN 31 MAY, in a free screening of the much-loved Talking Heads concert film, Stop Making Sense Remastered. Seats are limited, so register via the link - https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/stop-making-sense-remastered/

To everyone who showed up for the cult classics, arthouse gems, festival nights and live event tie-ins... and yes, the search for the missing Ibis...Thank you for making it what it was.

A love letter to the world's greatest musicals is taking centre stage!From the golden age of Rodgers and Hammerstein to ...
22/05/2026

A love letter to the world's greatest musicals is taking centre stage!

From the golden age of Rodgers and Hammerstein to the modern musings of Schwartz and Miranda, this stellar cast is delivering the magic of Broadway in a showstopping new production.

Tickets available for this must-see now - https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/off-broadway/

OFF BROADWAY
SUN 09 AUG

When do we treat young people as capable decision-makers, and when do we restrict them? Does the erosion of young people...
18/05/2026

When do we treat young people as capable decision-makers, and when do we restrict them? Does the erosion of young people’s rights diminish their sense of responsibility? And how can families, practitioners and policymakers better support young people to participate and thrive?

The questions many have been asking – explored in conversation with local voices and leading thinkers. This is a pay-what-you-wish event, held on the Turbine Platform.

Register now: https://www.simpletix.com/e/politics-in-the-pub-control-or-care-the-la-tickets-273411

POLITICS IN THE PUB
CONTROL OR CARE?: THE LAWS SHAPING YOUNG LIVES
WED 20 MAY

Fancy a Knockoff?Free comedy Fridays start your weekend off the right way with local favs and festival names cracking jo...
15/05/2026

Fancy a Knockoff?

Free comedy Fridays start your weekend off the right way with local favs and festival names cracking jokes and testing material. Let your hair down on the Turbine Platform, 6pm on FRI 15 & 22 MAY. See you there?

KNOCKOFF
EVERY FRIDAY IN BRISBANE COMEDY FESTIVAL
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

Kevin and PJ are bringing a dose of Irish skits and screams to Brisbane!Praised for putting a smile on people’s faces, c...
12/05/2026

Kevin and PJ are bringing a dose of Irish skits and screams to Brisbane!

Praised for putting a smile on people’s faces, curing expats of their homesickness and helping LGBTQ+ people celebrate their queerness, these iconic podcasters are a must-see for an uplifting night.

Grab your tickets via the link in comments.

I'M GRAND MAM
HAPPY CAMPERS
TUE 08 DEC

Immerse in the captivating movement of Arte Kanela Flamenco in an expression of traditional and contemporary passion: ra...
08/05/2026

Immerse in the captivating movement of Arte Kanela Flamenco in an expression of traditional and contemporary passion: raw, electric, and powerful.

Tickets on sale via the link in comments.

ARTE KANELA FLAMENCO
SUN 07 JUN

An extraordinary multi-instrumentalist, Oren Ambarchi has forged a prolific solo career alongside collaborations with ar...
05/05/2026

An extraordinary multi-instrumentalist, Oren Ambarchi has forged a prolific solo career alongside collaborations with artists such as Jim O’Rourke, Keiji Haino and Boris.

Endlessly inventive, his work moves between modern electronics, liminal improvisation, minimalism and rock – shaping a distinctive, ever-evolving sonic language.

https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/oren-ambarchi/

OREN AMBARCHI
30 MAY 2026

Brisbane Powerhouse will be closed on Labour Day, MON 04 MAY.
01/05/2026

Brisbane Powerhouse will be closed on Labour Day, MON 04 MAY.

30/04/2026

Stories of struggle, strength and survival come into focus as the World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 returns to Brisbane Powerhouse from 30 May to 21 June.

Bringing together powerful photojournalism and documentary photography from around the globe, the exhibition offers a striking visual record of the moments shaping our world today.

Experience it for free across its three-week residency – learn more via https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/world-press-photo-exhibition-2026/

Photography credit:

The Trials of the Achi Women
© Victor J. Blue, The New York Times Magazine
Gunpowder’s Daughters © Chantal Pinzi, Panos Pictures
Joburg Ballet School © Ihsaan Haffejee, GroundUp
Children Who Do Not Exist © Kiana Hayeri, The New York Times
Los Angeles on Fire © Ethan Swope, Associated Press
Moon Dust © Mohamed Mahdy, Arab Documentary Photography Program
“I’m Afraid”: Afghan Women Face US Aid Cuts © Elise Blanchard, TIME
The Human Cost of Agrotoxins © Pablo E. Piovano, Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation, Philip Jones Griffiths Foundation, Lawen.doc
Polar Bear on S***m Whale © Roie Galitz
Wedding in the Flood © Aaron Favila, Associated Press
Mountain Resident of Wanglang © Rob G. Green, National Geographic Society, Henry Luce Foundation

WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION 2025
30 MAY – 21 JUN
BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

Heroes, healers, best friends; dogs go beyond the title of "pet."With visual stories from across the globe, lock into th...
29/04/2026

Heroes, healers, best friends; dogs go beyond the title of "pet."

With visual stories from across the globe, lock into the ultimate cinematic showcase of our furry friends in Top Dog Film Festival 2026.

TOP DOG FILM FESTIVAL 2026
SAT 08 AUG

Mischievous, fascinating, and a little bit dodgy, join Marc in an evening discussing the most audacious criminal enterpr...
24/04/2026

Mischievous, fascinating, and a little bit dodgy, join Marc in an evening discussing the most audacious criminal enterprise in history - the British Empire.

If you find yourself asking ‘What is that? And how the hell did it get here?', this is for you.

AN EVENING WITH MARC FENNELL
STUFF THE BRITISH STOLE
SUN 28 JUN

Brisbane Powerhouse will be open from 9AM - Late on SAT 25 APR.
22/04/2026

Brisbane Powerhouse will be open from 9AM - Late on SAT 25 APR.

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