BrisFest Lights Up
Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust ignites the skyline on the opening weekend of this year’s Brisbane Festival.
One of the most spectacular pyrotechnic displays in Australia, bridges, barges and city rooftops provide the backdrop for this well-loved annual event.
Heralding the start of BrisFest 2023, a weekend full of big music moments, theatre experiences and late night naughty shows thrown in for good measure awaits!
#Friday Festival Welcome
Knock off work early and head to South Bank in time for an early dinner and drinks at Australian Retirement Trust Festival Garden before immersing yourself in a night of pure entertainment, including a Brisbane first - 400 drones taking to the night sky to light up a 65,000 year old story.
Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale
Australian Retirement Trust Festival Garden
400 drones take to the sky to light up a 65,000 year old story.
Lightscape
City Botanic Gardens
An after-dark wonderland of light, colour and sound.
#Saturday Spectacular
Experience the ever-popular Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust as the most spectacular night of the year returns to light up Brisbane Festival opening weekend! Then for those sans children, why not partake in a little late night cabaret at South Bank Piazza 😉
Post-show Drinks?
Australian Retirement Trust Festival Garden
Following the show, head back to the Australian Retirement Trust Festival Garden for a post-show debrief! The onsite bar is open till midnight ⏰
Be inspired
Hiromi Hotel
Wander through Australian Retirement Trust Festival Garden and immerse in a surreal explosion of colour amongst giant peony flowers.
Come and Spaghet-it!
The Spaghetti House Trattoria
The perfect intimate setting to enjoy a rustic Italian fare.
#A Love-ly Sunday
Sunday is all about love, and we've got the lineup to help you experience it in all of its glory and complexity ♥
Unconditional
Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Love never dies, it just transforms.
Take A Stroll
City Botanic Gardens
By day or night, there's always something happening at the gardens!
FOR CULTURE JUNKIES
QAGOMA
See the world from a new perspective at QAGOMA – Brisbane’s favourite art galleries.
Ignite the senses
Donna Chang
Brisbane's newest and finest Modern Chinese restaurant, Donna Chang epitomises the word luxury.
#While You're Here
Things to do in Brisbane
Brisbane is a place to relax, recharge and get outdoors.
The sub-tropical climate makes for a city of lush green parks and gardens, miles upon miles of riverside walkways, and dozens of al fresco bars restaurants better than anywhere else. Our adjacent islands are packed with sand dunes, ancient shipwrecks and pristine beaches.
#What's On
Choose from 80+ shows, or go to them all 😘