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Soul, Sequins, and Sisterhood: The Sapphires Sparkle at Bille Brown Theatre

The rhythm of 1960s soul is set to take over Brisbane as Queensland Theatre

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Brisbane’s Prodigal Daughter Returns: The “Spiritual Sequel” Two Decades in the Making

In 2007, a small indie film captured the specific, restless energy of Brisbane’s

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May 13, 2026

GRIMM: Tales from the Brothers Grimm Heads to Melbourne

Shake & Stir Theatre Co's smash-hit GRIMM: Tales from the Brothers Grimm heads

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Hits the Highway for 2026 Regional Tour

From Charleville to Cairns, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra is bringing live

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May 13, 2026

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Art for All: Affordable Art Fair Returns to Brisbane for 2026

Brisbane’s art scene is buzzing this weekend as the Affordable Art Fair makes

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May 8, 2026

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Retro Fever Hits the North: Vintage Lane is Coming to Carseldine

Dust off your retro sunnies and get ready to hunt for some pre-loved gems!

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March 18, 2026

HOTA Markets Just Got Bigger: A Sunday Upgrade is Coming

Your Sunday morning ritual is about to get a serious glow-up

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March 17, 2026

Spritzes & Seafood: Eat Street Northshore’s Ultimate Summer Pop-Up

Brisbane’s riverside just got a whole lot more refreshing

bytheurbanite

January 17, 2026

Sizzling Summer: Eat Street Northshore Unveils New Event Series

This month, Eat Street Northshore, Brisbane’s beloved riverside eatery, is

bytheurbanite

January 17, 2026

Brisbane City

2:17 pm, May 13, 2026

23°C

light rain

Humidity: 68 %

Pressure: 1025 mb

Wind: 21 Km/h

Wind Gust: 29 Km/h

Clouds: 52%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:19 am

Sunset: 5:08 pm

Sydney City

2:17 pm, May 13, 2026

19°C

broken clouds

Humidity: 85 %

Pressure: 1032 mb

Wind: 22 Km/h

Wind Gust: 25 Km/h

Clouds: 80%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:38 am

Sunset: 5:04 pm

Melbourne City

2:17 pm, May 13, 2026

21°C

overcast clouds

Humidity: 61 %

Pressure: 1032 mb

Wind: 2 Km/h

Wind Gust: 5 Km/h

Clouds: 87%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 7:11 am

Sunset: 5:21 pm

Coffee Moments

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Sunnybank Surprise: Cafe Pegasus and the Iced Orange Americano That Changed Everything! 🍊☕

We thought we knew Brisbane’s cafe scene pretty well, until we stumbled

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May 12, 2025

A Taste of Perfection: Lune Croissanterie South Brisbane Review

Lune Croissanterie, a Melbourne-born bakery that has taken the pastry world by

bytheurbanite

April 23, 2025

Coffee Review: Maillard Project on Charlotte Street

Nestled at 119 Charlotte Street in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, The

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March 20, 2025

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Dead Mum, Dark Humour, and the ‘Brizzy Juice’ Magic: Eddie Perfect Unpacks Beetlejuice at QPAC

By Phillipe Blake There was a distinct sense of a creative homecoming at QPAC’s

bytheurbanite

May 6, 2026

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Capturing the Glimmer: Jason Klarwein’s Analogue Journey to the Cremorne

Before the house lights dim at the Cremorne Theatre, there is only a photograph

bytheurbanite

May 4, 2026

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Capture the Moment: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Arrives at QPAC

BRISBANE — The Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT), in

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May 2, 2026

The Pulse of Resilience: The Making of Queensland Ballet’s ‘Elastic Hearts’

By Phillipe Blake In the lead-up to a world premiere, the atmosphere is usually

bytheurbanite

May 1, 2026

Review: A Masterclass in Kindness and Coloratura – Rossini’s ‘La Cenerentola’ at QPAC

Following its highly acclaimed 2025 debut—earning a “★★★★ 1/2

bytheurbanite

April 30, 2026

Rossini’s Sparkling ‘La Cenerentola’ Returns to the Concert Hall for Brisbane Bel Canto

The stage is set for a night of wit, whimsy, and world-class vocals as Opera

bytheurbanite

April 29, 2026

Sia’s Anthems Meet the Barre: Why ‘Elastic Hearts’ is the Bold New Pulse of Queensland Ballet

Brisbane is about to witness a powerful collision of high art and global pop

Curator Geraldine Barlow walking through the Olafur Eliasson Presence exhibition at QAGOMA Brisbane, discussing immersive light installations.

The Diplomatic Ocean: Geraldine Barlow and the Alchemy of Presence

By Phillipe Blake In the quiet, dark galleries of QAGOMA, a shimmering rainbow

Robbie Lynch of Almanac Coffee brewing specialty coffee at Cubik cafe Brisbane

From Driveway to Destination: The Fermented Flair of Almanac Coffee

In the world of specialty coffee, stories of “garage start-ups” are

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A vibrant contemporary landscape painting by Johnny K featuring thick impasto brushstrokes, magenta and cadmium orange sunset hues, and a soft aerosol sky.

The Golden Light: Johnny K’s Pursuit of the Divine

There is a singular, quiet spectacle that unfolds daily across the Australian

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Review: Messa da Requiem – A High-Water Mark for the New Glasshouse Theatre

By Phillipe Blake The debut of the Glasshouse Theatre at QPAC marks a

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The Long Weekend Edit: A Curation of Brisbane’s Easter 2026

As the city enters its rare four-day lull, the Brisbane CBD and its immediate

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Monumental Fusion: Queensland Ballet Opens Glasshouse Theatre with Messa da Requiem

BRISBANE — In a landmark cultural event for the state, Queensland Ballet will

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A Message from the Founder: Why We Are Celebrating Tsiknaris Hair

As we prepare for the debut of The Big Curious this April, I wanted to take a

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Review: Marlon Williams and Sarah Blasko – Cultural Forecourt, Brisbane

It was a little more quiet than usual on the Cultural Forecourt at South Bank

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Brisbane’s Prodigal Daughter Returns: The “Spiritual Sequel” Two Decades in the Making

GRIMM: Tales from the Brothers Grimm Heads to Melbourne

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Hits the Highway for 2026 Regional Tour

Art for All: Affordable Art Fair Returns to Brisbane for 2026

Brisbane’s Prodigal Daughter Returns: The “Spiritual Sequel” Two Decades in the Making

GRIMM: Tales from the Brothers Grimm Heads to Melbourne

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Hits the Highway for 2026 Regional Tour

Art for All: Affordable Art Fair Returns to Brisbane for 2026

Soul, Sequins, and Sisterhood: The Sapphires Sparkle at Bille Brown Theatre

Brisbane’s Prodigal Daughter Returns: The “Spiritual Sequel” Two Decades in the Making

GRIMM: Tales from the Brothers Grimm Heads to Melbourne

Queensland Symphony Orchestra Hits the Highway for 2026 Regional Tour

Art for All: Affordable Art Fair Returns to Brisbane for 2026

Community Announcements

Retro Fever Hits the North: Vintage Lane is Coming to Carseldine

HOTA Markets Just Got Bigger: A Sunday Upgrade is Coming

Spritzes & Seafood: Eat Street Northshore’s Ultimate Summer Pop-Up

Sizzling Summer: Eat Street Northshore Unveils New Event Series

Coffee Moments

Sunnybank Surprise: Cafe Pegasus and the Iced Orange Americano That Changed Everything! 🍊☕

A Taste of Perfection: Lune Croissanterie South Brisbane Review

Coffee Review: Maillard Project on Charlotte Street

Spotlights

Dead Mum, Dark Humour, and the ‘Brizzy Juice’ Magic: Eddie Perfect Unpacks Beetlejuice at QPAC

Capturing the Glimmer: Jason Klarwein’s Analogue Journey to the Cremorne

Must Reads

Capture the Moment: 35mm: A Musical Exhibition Arrives at QPAC

The Pulse of Resilience: The Making of Queensland Ballet’s ‘Elastic Hearts’

Review: A Masterclass in Kindness and Coloratura – Rossini’s ‘La Cenerentola’ at QPAC

Rossini’s Sparkling ‘La Cenerentola’ Returns to the Concert Hall for Brisbane Bel Canto

Sia’s Anthems Meet the Barre: Why ‘Elastic Hearts’ is the Bold New Pulse of Queensland Ballet

The Diplomatic Ocean: Geraldine Barlow and the Alchemy of Presence

From Driveway to Destination: The Fermented Flair of Almanac Coffee

News Feed

The Golden Light: Johnny K’s Pursuit of the Divine

Review: Messa da Requiem – A High-Water Mark for the New Glasshouse Theatre

The Long Weekend Edit: A Curation of Brisbane’s Easter 2026

Monumental Fusion: Queensland Ballet Opens Glasshouse Theatre with Messa da Requiem

A Message from the Founder: Why We Are Celebrating Tsiknaris Hair

Review: Marlon Williams and Sarah Blasko – Cultural Forecourt, Brisbane

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