From K-pop to Pride & Prejudice – here’s what’s on in Brisbane this weekend
What’s your vibe this weekend? Are you pining for a Regency rake to pick up your petticoat at Queensland Theatre’s Pride & Prejudice or praying for salvation at Sister Act? Do you want to catch the latest in underground rap with Denzel Curry or the oldest in classical bangers at The Rite of Spring. Or do you just want to soak in the last of the summer sunshine at the pool? Whatever your mood, you can find something to do in our guide to the very best of what’s happening in Brisbane from February 20 to February 23.
Concerts on in Brisbane this weekend
Catch K-pop sensation Billie at The Princess Theatre on Friday February 21. As part of its global tour Our FLOWERLD (Belllie’ve You), the seven-member girl group will be bringing its unique style, powerful performances and enchanting music to Brisbane.
Another, perhaps more famous Billie on the docket – Billie Eilish is also in Brisbane this weekend. Catch the superstar, if you can, at her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT arena tour at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday and Saturday.
Celebrate with Southern Cross Soloists at its Viennese birthday gala, Celebrate! As part of its Pearl 30th anniversary season, the mellifluent musicians of Southern Cross Soloists will be filling QPAC with champagne and chamber music on Sunday February 23.
Oh what a night! The Jersey Guys will be filling The Princess Theatre with four-part harmonies and slick moves on Saturday February 22. The UK’s original, premier tribute to the hit musical and the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Jersey Guys promise to keep you entertained all night long with their singing and dancing.
You’ve got a fast car, we’ve got a plan for your Sunday night. Andrea Kirwin and her five-piece band are bringing their Tracy Chapman Tribute Show to Brisbane Powerhouse on Sunday February 23, a two-hour concert celebrating the music and lyrics of the iconic acoustic artist Tracy Chapman.
New Zealand’s biggest band SIX60 is hopping across the Tasman to wow Aussie audiences on Saturday February 22. The SIX60 Grassroots City Edition Tour presented by Niche Productions and The Morningshift gives fans a chance to experience the band up close in a raw, intimate setting – at the picturesque Riverstage.
One of the leaders of rap’s new underground, Denzel Curry will be tearing it up at The Tivoli on Friday February 21. Most recently, Denzel released his new album King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2, revisiting the sound that helped launch his career
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Theatre and live events on in Brisbane this weekend
Ooh, Mr Darcy! Queensland Theatre’s vibrant adaptation of Pride & Prejudice will hit QPAC’s Playhouse stage from February 20 to March 9. Featuring a talented all-Queensland cast, this contemporary retelling of the classic love story is brimming with wit, passion and social satire.
Wicked sharp and delightfully silly, stand-up Alok Vaid-Menon keeps finding themselves in hairy situations. From being mistaken as a mega-famous Brazilian DJ, botching TikTok makeup tutorials and signing up for an appointment at the European Wax Center (AKA Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department) get ready to laugh it up at The Tivoli on Thursday night.
Say Hallelujah! The smash-hit musical sent from above, Sister Act is in Brisbane. Based on the film, Sister Act is set to light up QPAC and lift your spirits with its irresistible energy from February 8. Starring Casey Donovan as Deloris Van Cartier, Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior and Rhonda Burchmore as Sister Mary Lazarus, the award-winning musical features original music by eight-time Oscar award-winner Alan Menken.
Igor Stravinsky’s ballet The Rite of Spring caused a riot at its 1913 premiere. Circa has boldly created the world’s first circus interpretation, combining the power of Stravinsky’s music with the thrill of their acrobatic prowess. See them strut their stuff in collaboration with Queensland Symphony Orchestra at QPAC this weekend.
Art and exhibitions on in Brisbane this weekend
Catch three exhibitions at IMA in Fortitude Valley. The gallery is currently hosting a number of engrossing exhibitions, starting with Archie Moore: Comic Paintings – a collection of large works that emphasise the difference of his childhood experiences — experiencing bullying and abuse; poverty, shame, and low self-esteem — with those of the American white middle-class teen whose name Archie shares.
Get insight into a massive viral sensation Skibidi Toilet with IMA’s new exhibition, Boom, which is running from Saturday January 18 to Thursday April 10. IMA’s screening room will host the first institutional display of the YouTube video series, which has become a Gen Alpha cultural touchstone.
Platform 2025 is the second iteration of IMA’s annual Queensland new-artists project. This year, the exhibition is showcasing work from three artists – Shannon Toth, Jarrod van der Ryken, and Keemon Williams. The exhibition is running until Sunday March 30.
QAGOMA’s fiercely anticipated flagship event The Asia Pacific Triennial continues for its 11th year with more than 500 artworks by artists from over 30 countries. Exhibition attendees can expect to discover a vibrant multi-part project from Haus Yuriyal (a collective of 28 artists from Papua New Guinea), a three-dimensional installation of suspended tunnels, cascading curtains and towering scrolls from leading Thai artist Mit Jai Inn, portraits of everyday life in Hong Kong by senior painter Yeung Tong Lung as well as plenty more installations, paintings, sculptures and multi-disciplinary projects.
Museum of Brisbane’s New Light: Photography Now + Then continues into the new year. Stroll your way through a mesmerising display of photographs spanning from 1890 to 2024. The collection features the remarkable tale of amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954), whose extraordinary images lay dormant for decades until they were discovered in 1983, stored in cedar cigar boxes beneath a home in Red Hill.
Art appreciation takes to the streets with Museum of Brisbane’s newly-curated immersive walking tour through The Star Brisbane and Queen’s Wharf Brisbane. Explore the art, history, and architecture within Brisbane’s visionary new lifestyle and cultural precinct. This bespoke 45-minute walking tour is free for a limited time, giving you a rare opportunity to explore Brisbane’s newest multi-million-dollar public outdoor art gallery as well as visit key heritage sites in the precinct.
Catch Japanese-Australian artist Elysha Rei’s 静寂 (Seijaku): Serenity art installation at Brisbane Quarter. Part of the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art at QAGOMA the installation is a 25m-long, hand-cut, paper Australian tree snake embodying the Wood Snake Lunar New Year. 静寂 (Seijaku): Serenity will be on display at Brisbane Quarter from January 24 to March 8 2025.
Fun events in Brisbane this weekend
Break out the salt, limes and tequila – International Margarita Week is here. Howard Smith Wharves is getting in on the action in a big way, hosting an 11-day celebration of the famous cocktail in partnership with iconic tequila brand Patrón. From Thursday February 20, guests can head to HSW for a range of margarita interpretations alongside Mexican-inspired food and entertainment.
Bar Miette is bidding adieu to summer with a leisurely afternoon of Provençal charm on Saturday February 22. The riverside bar will be pouring a number of premium rosés from some iconic houses, including Whispering Angel, Clos Cibonne, Petit Coup de Génie, Domaine Ray Jane and, most notably, a rare appearance from 2022 Château Galoupet, an estate with over 300 years of history. The Bar Miette kitchen will also be serving some Provençal delights like fougasse with tapenade, grilled red snapper with aioli and salad nicoise. The fun kicks off from 12:00 pm.
Need a hit of dopamine? Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience is running at Uptown until Friday February 28. Combining media, technology and play, the event features a series of spaces designed to stimulate touch, sight, smell and even memory.
The summer season means $2 swims are back. The popular initiative lets you swim more for less this summer with $2 pool entry to Brisbane public pools. Available at the 22 swimming pools across the city, visit a Council pool to cool off, relax, enjoy water play or improve your fitness with a lap this weekend.
Step inside Bluey’s World – for real life! Bluey’s iconic Queenslander is calling Northshore Hamilton home until September 2025, allowing fans of the show to immerse themselves in the Heeler home they know and love. With innovative set designs, interactive games, and activities for children and adults alike, Bluey’s World has been carefully curated to mirror the spirit of the series, encouraging creative play and connection. A must visit for the young and young at heart!
Celebrate Margarita Month at Poca Madre in Brisbane. The team is rolling out an unmissable series of Cointreau-fuelled Margarita Masterclasses every Thursday this month. Guests will be guided through the art of making the perfect Margarita by tequila aficionado Carlos Hurworth of Church of Agave. The night kicks off with a classic Cointreau Margarita, followed by a hands-on guacamole-making session, a guided tasting of The Rock’s Teremana tequila range and the chance to shake up your own signature creation.
Markets on in Brisbane this weekend
Tote bag at the ready – fresh-local produce, bespoke goodies and street food snacks all await at Brisbane’s weekly markets as well. Kelvin Grove Village Market, Jan Powers Farmers Markets, Nundah Farmers Markets, West End Markets, Riverside Markets and the Redcliffe Markets are open and trading this weekend.