From Rooftops to Riverbanks: Spectacles That Stop the City

Set amongst giant whale bones floating on the Brisbane River, Baleen Moondjan uses dramatic storytelling, striking choreography, and haunting live music to share the story of a proud Elder, a curious granddaughter, generational legacies, and the day a baleen whale passes by the shore.

Let the fire guide you this September as the City Botanic Gardens come alive with Afterglow — a breathtaking after-dark experience that invites you to follow the flame into a world of wonder. Journey through a dreamscape of fire sculptures, candlelit installations, and live performances.

A massive installation is coming to Brisbane! International visual arts superstars Craig & Karl are back in Brisbane for an arts takeover unlike anything you have seen before. Brisbane's walking bridges will be transformed with Craig & Karl inflatables, colours, and joy, at ANZ’s Walk This Way.

Skylore is a larger-than-life highlight of the Brisbane Festival and a bright, bold celebration of our city, celebrating Culture and place. Now in its third annual iteration, Skylore has become a staple of the Festival. Nieergoo: Spirit of the Whale returns to illuminate Brisbane’s skyline with hundreds of drones.

Brisbane Festival ignites with the city’s favourite event, Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust. Make your plans, bring your friends and family, and get ready to be wowed on Brisbane's biggest night. No matter where you are, this year’s explosive start to Brisbane Festival is sure to excite!