C.W. Stoneking returns to Australian stages this August and September, bringing his one-of-a-kind brand of hokum blues, jungle exotica, and old-time gospel to rooms and halls across the country. With a voice that sounds like it was conjured from a different era entirely, Stoneking delivers a live ex

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

From local writer Samantha Hill comes this brand-spanking-new comedy thriller of otherworldly proportions! Strap in for an evening of huge laughs, big feelings, and work Christmas parties gone horribly wrong…! ​ Sloane has been receiving messages from the universe. The Hanging Man tarot card keeps appearing in her library books, her early period is an omen of impending doom, and now there's a dead bat hanging from the powerlines. All of these signs can only have one possible meaning – it's time to sort out her evil boss and save everyone at the call centre. Obviously. ​ And just when you think it can't get any more unhinged, it absolutely does! Darkly hilarious and edge-of-your-seat, Dead Bat on the Night Shift takes aim at toxic workplaces, hustle culture, and the 9-5, holding no punches and asking – can we ever get a life?

Experience the magic of storytime with your child at the library. This interactive session includes stories, songs and mark making activities for young children. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Jam sessions at the Visible Ink Youth Hub. Looking to break out of the practice room and get started playing music with others? Learn new skills, new songs and meet new people through jamming, songwriting, and learning to play cover songs with other emerging musicians living in Brisbane!

🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Xavier Rudd is Live at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on Wednesday, August 26, 2026! 🎶 This is your moment. Xavier Rudd is hitting Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and with chart-topping hits like Follow The Sun, Spirit Bird

Direct from Off-Broadway and London's West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland returns to Australia in 2026 with its flagship production - the Irish Music and Dance Sensation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions including dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance and the recent West End cast of Éireann, this is Celtic storytelling for a new generation. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartfelt storytelling in a live celebration of Irish music, dance and wit. Featuring reimagined classics including Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma and Wild Rover, the show's contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live cast. Cultural tradition, modern flair and craic galore - delivered with the warmth and fire that only Ireland can produce. With a global social media following of over 200,000 and audiences jigging on their feet for over a decade, A Taste of Ireland is exactly what it promises

Don't miss your chance to see Showtime's The Michael Jackson HIStory Show – RETURNING to Australia in 2026 to commemorate 30 years since Michael Jackson's final, ground-breaking world tour: HISTORY. Get the full Michael Jackson concert experience with Garth Field – electrifying in his role as Jackson – plus international live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes and state-of-the-art production. *This is a tribute show and is not associated with the Estate of Michael Jackson.

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

InformationApproximate Running Times: Start - 7:30PMNearby AttractionsThe Michael Jackson HIStory Show 2026 has 1 upcoming events.Note: Children's Policy: Persons under 12 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times within the Fortitude Music Hall. Resale Tickets may be available

A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation at Ipswich Civic Centre at 2026-08-27

After racking up over a million followers online and making audiences across the globe laugh until they cry, Blake Pavey is touring Australia with his brand new hour of stand-up - A Bit Scared. After finding out his terminal illness isn't all that terminal anymore, he's got a lot more time to think of everything he's scared of and the list is long. Get your tickets.

A hum in the dark.

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Gwenifer Raymond at The Cave Inn at 2026-08-27

Jason Ayres at Sunshine Beach SLSC at 2026-08-27

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year. No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

We are a welcoming small group of men and women of varied ages who meet monthly to discuss the book of the month we have chosen earlier from a list of 3 put forward by a member.Our eclectic palette alternates from fiction, non-fiction and a broad definition of classics. We don't treat the books with great academic rigour, but do discuss style, appeal, content etc.If you like reading then this is a great group for you.

“The Drones evoke the Angry Penguins cultural movement, reinventing – and repudiating” The Guardian “Liddiard has disdain for the idea of a songwriting muse with other-worldly inspiration; as quite possibly the best songwriter in Australia, he's concerned mainly with process and application. He simply had a task to complete.” Sydney Morning Herald Back by popular demand after a 10-year sabbatical, The Drones are reforming for a one-off tour of Australia in 2026. In June 2025 the band played mini sets for two fundraiser shows at the Croxton Bandroom in Melbourne. Shows sold out in 20 minutes, making it obvious that a lap of the country was in order! So here you go, national dates, featuring songs spanning their seven studio albums! Don't miss your chance to see one of Australia's greatest underground bands live. This is a one-off tour. Gareth Liddiard and Fiona Kitschin will take a mini break from their other baby, Tropical F Storm,which has spent the past ten years relentless

Direct from Off-Broadway and London's West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland returns to Australia in 2026 with its flagship production - the Irish Music and Dance Sensation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions including dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance and the recent West End cast of Éireann, this is Celtic storytelling for a new generation. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartfelt storytelling in a live celebration of Irish music, dance and wit. Featuring reimagined classics including Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma and Wild Rover, the show's contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live cast. Cultural tradition, modern flair and craic galore - delivered with the warmth and fire that only Ireland can produce. With a global social media following of over 200,000 and audiences jigging on their feet for over a decade, A Taste of Ireland is exactly what it promises