Queensland
Rise and shine, this year's Brisbane Festival has events starting at 6am
‘This year, Brisbane Festival is tuned to the frequency of this city,’ said Artistic Director Ebony Bott.
Cairns Art Gallery
Spirits in the Ink
The works in Spirits of the Ink showcase the rich and diverse cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists…
Brisbane theatre guide: 5 best shows to see in June 2026
Discover the best theatre shows to see in Brisbane in June 2026 with this guide.
Karis Oka on Beetlejuice the Musical: ‘I've always loved the dark and macabre’
For rising star Karis Oka, playing Lydia in the Australian production of Beetlejuice the Musical feels like a fated role.
Why opera is making a comeback in the outback
From pop-up pub performances to a Dark Sky Serenade under the stars, Opera Queensland's Festival of Outback Opera is redefining…
Cairns Art Gallery
Woven Together: Undivided We Rise
Through collaborative spirit and deep cultural knowledge, the works in Woven Together: Undivided We Rise weave together past and present,…
The Drover's Wife review: Leah Purcell debuts her powerful new Australian opera
It's been a long wait, but Leah Purcell has finally brought her musical adaption of Henry Lawson’s famous short story…
These music festivals are thriving – here's what they're doing right
While the big music festivals are struggling, these smaller community events are drawing loyal audiences.
The Last Ship review: Sting performs his 'deeply personal' musical in Brisbane
Sting’s childhood-inspired musical The Last Ship is a beautifully crafted, well-realised story of defiance tempered with hope.
Lack of clarity in new hate speech laws impacting artists, arts bodies warn
The National Association for the Visual Arts and the Australian Cartoonists Association have expressed concerns over 'hastily introduced' new hate…