Brisbane Writers Festival 2026 invites families to discover the joy of storytelling from 8 to 11 October at Brisbane Powerhouse. As Australia’s oldest continuous writers’ festival, this much-loved event brings together readers, writers, and creative minds for inspiring conversations, engaging presentations, performances, and interactive sessions. With dedicated school and young adult programs, children and teens […]
At first glance, Paul-Émile Dumoulin seems like just a regular librarian. He is serious, proud and very orderly. Every book is in its place on his impeccable shelves. The only problem? As soon as Paul-Émile gets his nose in a book, reality disappears, giving way to the slightly crazy worlds he discovers between the pages. […]
PowerPlay, presented by Brisbane Powerhouse and BMD, is a new initiative that celebrates young people as active creators, placing them at the heart of the artistic experience. Designed for children and their families, PowerPlay offers a dynamic program of FREE workshops, events and hands-on cultural activities that encourage curiosity, play and imagination. In Triangulated Hideout, […]
Deep within the underworld, two skeleton friends, a Dodo and a boy, tirelessly dig for fresh bones. Their ancient skeletal forms are deteriorating, and without them, they will disappear completely. One day, something peculiar happens: the Dodo miraculously sprouts feathers! A wave of transformation begins, shattering the established order of the dead. As the Dodo […]
Night Feast returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with a month‑long celebration of flavour, art, culture and community. Across five vibrant weeks, the precinct transforms into an immersive playground of food, light, sound and performance - inviting families, food lovers and curious explorers to awaken their appetite for creativity and connection. 🍽️ Feast on Brisbane’s Best Discover […]
KOAL is an original interactive solo show by Jacinta Yelland that immerses audiences in the heart of the devastating 2019 Australian bushfires. Blending powerful storytelling with audience participation, the work invites viewers to experience the human and environmental impact of one of the most significant natural disasters in Australia's history. Through the intertwined stories of […]
Brisbane Powerhouse presents Ubuntu Social, a free, all-ages celebration of music, art and community. Expect live music, hands-on workshops, vibrant market stalls, and mouth-watering eats. Rooted in the philosophy of Ubuntu, “I am because you are,” this is a celebration of connection, culture, and shared humanity. Meet your neighbours, support local artists, and feel the […]
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