
No where else is Brisbane's cultural diversity more evident than through its thriving arts and cultural scene. A full calendar of theatre, opera, ballet, musicals and concerts complements an exciting program of exhibitions, installations and cultural attractions.
The cultural hub of Brisbane is the Queensland Cultural Centre adjacent to South Bank on the Brisbane River, home to some of the nations leading art institutions. Make sure you visit the Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, State Library of Queensland, the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art - the largest modern art museum in Australia.
At night, visit the dress circle of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) four venues, and catch a show by the Queensland Theatre Company, Queensland Ballet, Queensland Orchestra or Opera Queensland. Alternatively you could head to New Farm for the Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts which is home to a progressive program of contemporary arts from Australia and overseas.
26 to 27 May 2012 Free Entry
"A World Apart" is held in the Scenic Rim in May every year. This event showcases unique local food and wine in five spectacular mountain settings.
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7 to 8 Jul 2012
Step back in time at The Abbey Medieval Festival, Australia's largest medieval festival that commences with the Abbey Medieval Banquet will be on the 30 June 2012, and ends with the Abbey Medieval Tournament.
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From AU$99 - 2795
Adventure Tours Australia is an award-winning, Australian owned company specialising in small-group tours for the active traveller.
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27 to 29 Sep 2012
There's a sense of mystery around the ancient arts of blacksmithing, wool dyeing and horning, so it's fitting to experience these intriguing old disciplines in a rich historical setting.
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19 Aug 2012
At Annual Workers Reunion and Ipswich Heritage Faire, catch up with some familiar faces or meet some new ones as they celebrate the hard work of their state's railway workers at the birthplace of rail in Queensland.
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10 to 19 May 2012
The Anywhere Theatre Festival is a brand spanking new Brisbane festival you'll find anywhere but traditional theatre.
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From AU$120 - 555
Australia Fraser Island Escapes departs Brisbane on a fully guided four wheel drive eco-adventure to Fraser Island.
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From AU$120 - 195
Depart Brisbane on a fully guided four wheel drive Eco-adventure on Moreton Island with Australia See Moreton Island Tours.
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6 Aug 2012
An expanded Australian Chamber Orchestra teams up with one of the finest British choirs and an exceptional line-up of soloists in Beethoven's epic Symphony No.
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25 Jun 2012
Internationally acclaimed soprano Danielle de Niese makes her Australian professional debut with the Australian Chamber Orchestra performing Mozart's Exsultate Jubilate, Schubert's Death and the Maiden and more.
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