Brisbane Festival guide

Brisbane Festival 2026 lights up the city this September with 100+ shows, epic art, theatre, live music and family fun. Your ultimate guide starts here.Your must-read guide to this year's Brisbane FestivalTheatre, musicals and cabaret Think Brisbane Festival is just for grown-ups? Think again. The program includes plenty of family-friendly events, from laugh-out-loud comedy and immersive performances to circus spectaculars designed to delight kids and grown-ups alike. Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company When: 12 September 2026 - 18 April 2027 Where: Gallery of Modern Art Held at Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), this immersive exhibition takes visitors behind the scenes of The Jim Henson Company's most beloved creations. Expect iconic characters, puppetry, original artworks and plenty of hands-on wonder for kids and nostalgic adults alike. Fijian Flying Circus When: 4 September - 4 October 2026 Where: Festival Village, South Bank Soaring aeria