THE MOST COMPELLING, CONTROVERSIAL AND INTIMATE MOMENTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE The annual World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Brisbane Powerhouse in June to showcase the world’s top press photographers within the past 12 months. Presenting works from the most prestigious international award in photojournalism and digital storytelling, the exhibition, which tours through 45 countries, […]

An exciting collaboration between acclaimed Brisbane theatre and music companies Now Look Here and Electric Moon, this original work celebrates the internationally renowned songwriting talent of Robert Forster and Grant McLennan. When an old mixed tape is unearthed, four friends rewind to Brisbane in the 1990s. Through a series of monologues interwoven with the songs […]

 A fresh line-up of artists hit the stage in June for Brisbane Powerhouse’s program of FREE weekly live music program, Livespark, including a very special Mothers in Music Mixtape event. Livespark is Brisbane’s longest running and most popular free live music platform showcasing an ever-changing and eclectic mix of indie, pop, folk, alternative country and […]

“A Triumph” Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★★ “At last was simply show-stopping” Theatre People ★★★★★ Returning to the stage at Brisbane Powerhouse is the sensational Vika Bull set to captivate audiences with At Last: The Etta James Story. Playing Wed 27 – Sat 30 June, this smash-hit tells the story of Etta James’ turbulent life with […]

DATE: Wednesday 28 March 2018 Brisbane Powerhouse’s free weekly* children’s event, Powerkids: Little Artists at Play returns Tue 17 April with new host artist, Sue Loveday. With a new host artist every three months, this free kids’ event for children 0-5 years takes place weekly on a Tuesday during the school term and is the […]

“This show has it all!” The List, Edinburgh, 2016. “How is that even possible?” Daniel – age 7 Fresh from sell-out seasons around Australia and heralding 5-star reviews across the board, Children are Stinky are thrilled to be stinking out the joint at Brisbane Powerhouse 12 – 15 April 2018. Set as a retro ‘90’s […]

DATE Friday 23 February – Sunday 25 March 2018
TIME Various
VENUE Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane City Hall, SunPAC
INFO 07 3358 8600 / brisbanecomedyfestival.com

DATE: THU 30 NOV 2018 One hundred incredible speakers and artists from countries of the Commonwealth of Nations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO, the first Sri Lankan to climb Mount Everest Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala, founding chair of Our Watch and former leader of the Australian Democrats Natasha Stott Despoja […]

DATE: WED 22 NOV 2017 BRISBANE POWERHOUSE AND BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCE THE BRIDGE, A NEW $300K FOUR-YEAR ARTIST SUPPORT PROGRAM Brisbane Powerhouse, the city’s thriving centre for living arts, and Brisbane City Council have announced The Bridge, a $300k four-year program that will provide local performers and producers with targeted project support in order […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Understudy Productions and Brisbane Powerhouse present New Show “A Very Naughty Christmas” If raunchy reindeer, carnal carols, and a big long North Pole are on your wish list this year, Christmas is coming early! Don’t worry though — Santa never will. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, these reindeer have something they’d […]

“This work will tickle your funny bone while prodding your deepest prejudices about the ‘typical’ Aussie male.”

In a quest to discover what we are all really thinking James Street welcomes New York Times Opinion Editor, modern day philosopher and former Google data scientist Seth Stephens-Davidowitz for the fourth installment of RESORT. In his first ever Australian appearance on Sunday 29 October, Seth will draw on trillions of gigabytes of search data […]