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Upcoming Events in Brisbane

Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.

Tai Chi Qigong
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 8:30 - 9:30am

Tai Chi Qigong

This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Tai Chi Qigong
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 8:30 - 9:30am

Tai Chi Qigong

This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Mums and bubs yoga
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 10am

Mums and bubs yoga

A mum and bubs yoga class to connect with yourself, your baby and others. Designed to support you post-natally with gentle stretching and strengthening practices and breathing exercises.

Music beat kids groups
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 9:30am

Music beat kids groups

Come and enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones while you move and make music together. You will share a special time with other parents, while helping your little ones learn and grow through musical play and movement. Take home tips for how to keep grooving and creating musical moments at home provided.

Ellis and the Night Orchestra - Tiny Stages Series
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9am - 2:45pm

Ellis and the Night Orchestra - Tiny Stages Series

Ellis and the Night Orchestra is a new chamber opera for ages 0-5 by writer-director Julie Ritchey and composer/performer Tim Munro, featuring musicians of Southern Cross Soloists. Ellis is too scared to sleep. Each time he lays down to close his eyes, he hears strange sounds. Is it a monster....or an airplane flying overhead? A creaky floor, or a ghost? They seem to be in the room with him. As the night goes on, Ellis befriends the sounds, becoming the conductor of his very own Night Orchestra and transforming his fears into beautiful music. This playful and heartfelt journey will resonate with anyone who has struggled with bedtime. "From babes in arms, to five-year-olds and their grownups—they were so still, so actively engaged in the story and the beauty of the sounds. All three of us, my five-year-old granddaughter, my daughter and myself, we were blown away." - Audience member Runt time: Approximately 45 minutes. Ages: This is a theatrical experience created for very young audiences, while older siblings are very welcome, please be aware that this is a space for infants and toddlers to safely enjoy. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, baby changing facilities provided onsite and in space. Pram parking available. Carer resources available. Find out more via the Backbone Theatre website.

Silver Swan's Ballet Classes
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 10am

Silver Swan's Ballet Classes

Release your inner dancer – join our Silver Swans class – specially designed ballet classes for 55 year old’s plus (though there is no upper or lower age limit). Improve balance – minimising falls Slowing down ageing (connected to calming the immune system) Increasing cognitive ability (by promoting new synapse connection) Not to mention the social benefits!

Yoga
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 10am

Yoga

Focus on a range of movements for active, healthy ageing and to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Social tennis with a qualified coach
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 10am

Social tennis with a qualified coach

Bookings essential. This is a social and fun coaching lesson with qualified tennis coaches, for all abilities and ages. Come along and re-ignite your passion for tennis.

Silver Swans
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 10am

Silver Swans

You’re never TUTU old! Release your inner dancer! Join our Silver Swans class, specially designed ballet classes for 55 year old’s and over (though there is no upper or lower age limit). Benefits of the class: improve balance – minimising falls slowing down ageing (connected to calming the immune system) increasing cognitive ability (by promoting new synapse connection) not to mention the social benefits.

Tai Chi Qigong
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 10am

Tai Chi Qigong

This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Tennis
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 10am

Tennis

Bookings essential. Join a social, fun coaching lesson with qualified tennis coaches, suitable for all abilities. Bring a tennis racquet if you have one. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Tai Chi Qigong
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 10am

Tai Chi Qigong

This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week.

Zumba®
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9 - 10am

Zumba®

Bookings essential. Shake it at your own pace to zesty tunes and spicy tracks plus a variety of other wonderful music. This class will help you improve your balance, range of motion and coordination. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Mums and bubs yoga
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Mums and bubs yoga

Enjoy this special time interacting and connecting with your baby and other mothers while doing safely modified postnatal yoga.

Zumba Gold®
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Zumba Gold®

Enjoy a low-impact, moderate-intensity workout in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Have fun shaking it at your own pace to zesty Latin tunes, Indian-infused rhythms, plus other music from around the world. This class can help you improve your balance, range of motion and coordination.

Volunteer management for community groups
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30am - 4pm

Volunteer management for community groups

Join us in person to learn best practice methods of attracting, retaining and managing volunteers. Volunteer management training equips leaders with skills to recruit, train, support, and retain volunteers, boosting engagement, ensuring compliance, maximising impact, and creating a positive, efficient environment for volunteers and the organisation. Great volunteer management helps to professionalise the volunteer role, align it with organisational goals, improve volunteer satisfaction and meet community needs effectively.

Children’s storytime in the park - Pallara Park, Pallara
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10am

Children’s storytime in the park - Pallara Park, Pallara

Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Fun soccer
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Fun soccer

Bookings essential. Kickstart the fun! Our fun soccer sessions for 2-5 year-olds are all about play, laughter, and learning. Little ones will boost their confidence, coordination, and teamwork while discovering the joy of soccer. Session times will vary by age group. Come join the fun!

Konga
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Konga

Bookings essential. Konga is a fun and easy-to-follow, high intensity fusion of dance, cardio, boxing and sculpting set to fabulous music. You can expect to sweat a lot while listening to our upbeat music. This is suitable for everyone from the super fit to the totally uncoordinated. Come join us for some sweaty fun. All ages welcome.

Low-impact fitness
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Low-impact fitness

An easy standing warm up followed by strength exercises on the mat. Finish the session with warm down stretching. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

MoveFit
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

MoveFit

Bookings essential. Maintain or increase your fitness with exercises; improve strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in a fun, welcoming group setting. Specifically targeted to suit active older adults and those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Tai Chi Qigong
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Tai Chi Qigong

This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Zumba Gold®
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Zumba Gold®

Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Music beat kids groups
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10am

Music beat kids groups

Come and enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones while you move and make music together. You will share a special time with other parents, while helping your little ones learn and grow through musical play and movement. Take home tips for how to keep grooving and creating musical moments at home provided.

Yoga
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Yoga

Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.

Bellbowrie mobile library
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:30am - 4pm

Bellbowrie mobile library

Friday fortnightly from 9.30am - 12.30pm, excludes public holidays

Brisbane Greeters - Greeter's Choice guided walk
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 10am - 12:30pm

Brisbane Greeters - Greeter's Choice guided walk

Join one of our welcoming and experienced  Brisbane Greeters as they share their knowledge and passion for Brisbane on this guided walking tour. Explore our booking site to discover a Brisbane Greeters walk to suit you, whether it be in the CBD or one of our most historically significant suburbs. For locals and visitors alike.

Artist in Residence: Martin Edge
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 10am - 5pm

Artist in Residence: Martin Edge

Queensland artist Martin Edge brings his playful, joy‑filled world to the Fairfax Gallery for his Artist in Residence project. Known for his vibrant scenes inspired by everyday life, from seaside moments and city adventures to his much‑loved CityCat journeys, Edge blends memory and imagination into colourful, whimsical compositions. Across three weeks, Edge will create a large‑scale mural directly onto the gallery walls, offering visitors a rare opportunity to watch his process in action and chat with him as the work evolves. Featuring bright colours, bold geometric forms and iconic Brisbane landmarks, the finished artwork will present two lively scenes of Brisbane City in Edge’s distinctive style. MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC. Martin Edge’s Residency is supported by The Culture Crusader. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.

Artist in Residence: Renee Kire
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 10am - 5pm

Artist in Residence: Renee Kire

Step inside an exciting new residency project that invites you to experience art in unexpected ways. Artist in Residence Renee Kire takes over Museum of Brisbane’s entryway, transforming these spaces with a vibrant and dynamic mix of striking vinyl graphics and sculptural timber elements. These features create an immersive pathway that stretches across walls and ceilings, guiding you into the heart of the Museum. Drawing inspiration from Minimalism while reinterpreting the movement through a contemporary feminist lens, Kire brings fresh attention to the often-overlooked contributions of women in the field. Bright, colourful and welcoming for all visitors, the artwork is both joyful and thought-provoking. Responding directly to the architecture of the Museum, City Hall and the Brisbane cityscape, Kire’s design reveals unexpected connections between the built environment and abstract form. Repetition, rhythm and thoughtful details invite you to slow down, look closely and discover new perspectives. MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.

Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 10am - 5pm

Little Artist’s Eye Spy

Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB website.