Brisbane's inner-city voice since 2014
Brisbane's inner-city voice since 2014
Brisbane's Cultural Calendar
Festivals, shows, exhibitions and events happening around Brisbane — curated by The Urbanite.
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Pip Theatre
Is it just me, or has life been feeling a bit grueling lately?
Pawn & Co Brisbane
After Hours RnB is the Lesbian night out you’ve been craving.
PIP Theatre
Sapphic Songs to Swoon To is an intimate cabaret performance celebrating lesbian artists from the 1920s to today through song, storytelling and projected imagery.
Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
An electrifying nonstop performance which straddles the border between performance art, dance, and theatre.
Warehouse 25
Beneath the glow of the XXXX sign, on the banks of the Maiwar, in the pool of fallen jacarandas, we invite you to party with the SWAMPDOGS.
Sit Down Comedy Club
Pioneers of the Drag King renaissance, the Kings of Kaos and some very special guests are gathering at the Frankenstein place for one of the Master’s affairs… Cocky Horror is a hig
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets, South Brisbane
Brisbane's biggest food and wine expo returns to BCEC — tastings, masterclasses, celebrity chefs, wines from local and international vineyards, plus a new Baker's Alley precinct and hands-on Cooking School.
Brisbane River / Maiwar
Set sail and help make Brisbane River/Maiwar sparkle with pride in the dazzling rainbow flotilla.
The Wickham
Showgirl Tease & Sapphic Sleaze Following sold-out seasons at Melt 2024 and 2025, Femme Follies returns for Melt 2026 — we’re turning up the camp with a fierce cast of local and in
Get Pickld
Looking to meet other LGBTQIA+ people, get active, and have a little fun along the way?
New Farm Park
No Fixed Address invites you to connect through the simple, powerful act of sharing a message.
State Library of Queensland
Learn simple sewing alterations that can help your clothes better reflect how you want to look and be perceived.
Cultural Centre Pontoon, South Brisbane
MAKE WAVE…The queerest boat party of the season is throwing a RAVE.
Brunswick St and New Farm Park
For the first time, Brisbane Pride and Melt Festival celebrate side by side during the opening weekend of Melt Festival, creating a landmark day of Pride celebrations across the city.
New Farm River Hub, Brisbane Powerhouse
The Salty Sirens are setting sail down Maiwar for River Pride Parade 2026, and you’re invited!
Lady In Red
A kink social like Meanjin has never seen, FUEL is taking to the Maiwar on the Lady in Red to welcome kinksters and leatherfolk from all over.
Lady Brisbane
Come To Daddy takes to the river for River Pride Parade, and you’re invited.
Sportsmen Hotel
Animals is a Blade/Matrix inspired rave, just like you’re in the Berlin underground.
OASIS
Join Harry K’s SPLASH OUT as we return to the Melt River Pride Parade aboard the spectacular OASIS for Brisbane’s biggest floating celebration of Pride.
The Lanes, Fortitude Valley
QUEER SLICE is an LGBTQIA+ artist market amplifying the voices of local creators in Brisbane.
Underground Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Thank God You’re Queer is a fabulous gay twist on Australia’s most successful improvised show.
The Nest Creative Space
Pick up a pencil and discover the joy of cartooning in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop.
