Brisbane’s creative scene is in full bloom this April weekend, with an inspiring lineup of art exhibitions, jazz performances, and theatrical works happening across the city. Whether you’re after an intimate concert, bold new visual art, or a reimagined ballet, you’ll find something to stir the soul and spark conversation. Here’s your guide to the best arts and culture events happening from Friday, April 11 to Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Kangaroo Point
April 11–12
Vince Jones Quintet
Venue: Brisbane Jazz Club
Category: Music – Jazz
Australia’s legendary jazz vocalist brings his smooth sound and master musicianship to the riverside stage.
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April 13
David Bentley Trio + 1
Venue: Brisbane Jazz Club
Category: Music – Jazz
A Sunday session of groove, improv, and rich piano-driven jazz featuring David Bentley and his quartet.
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Hamilton
April 12
Brisbane Illustration Fair
Venue: Superordinary
Category: Visual Arts – Illustration/Market
A celebration of Australia’s top illustrators, designers, and creatives, with live drawing, prints, and more.
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Boondall
April 12
Understory by Rachel Apelt
Venue: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre
Category: Visual Art – Environmental Installation
An immersive outdoor art trail exploring our deep connections with nature.
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Bowen Hills
April 13
Conductor’s Cut
Venue: The Old Museum
Category: Music – Orchestral
An exciting chamber concert spotlighting powerful classical pieces and modern arrangements.
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South Brisbane
April 11–May 10
Jo Lankester: Topographia – Harmonies of Place
Venue: Onespace Gallery
Category: Exhibition – Mixed Media
A striking reflection on terrain and memory through layered printmaking.
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April 11–May 10
Paula Payne: Shifting Sands of Land and Memory
Venue: Onespace Gallery
Category: Exhibition – Painting/Installation
Exploring the fluidity of landscape and time through deeply textural works.
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April 8–12
A Girl’s Guide to World War
Venue: Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
Category: Theatre – Musical
An inspiring, true story of female doctors in WWI, told through music and drama.
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Woolloongabba
April 13–14
We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty in a Dazzling Light Show
Venue: The Princess Theatre
Category: Dance – Ballet
A reimagined take on Sleeping Beauty, blending classical ballet with immersive digital visuals.
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With exhibitions, concerts, and powerful stage productions across Brisbane, the arts are taking centre stage this weekend. Step away from the routine, immerse yourself in creativity, and explore the bold ideas shaping our city’s culture.