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Wondering what’s on in Brisbane in August? We’ve got you covered with a list of all the best festivals, exhibitions, concerts, and other events happening around the city and surrounding suburbs.
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WHAT’S ON BRISBANE: THE BEST EVENTS IN AUGUST 2024
01
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Until August 23
Where: Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Featuring more than 20 of her iconic songs, including Simply the Best, Proud Mary and What’s Love Got to Do with It, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is not to be missed! The musical brings the inspiring story of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, to life in an almost three-hour show coming to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre in July and August 2024. Tickets range from $69 to $229 and are expected to sell out quickly…
02
GreazeFest
August 2 to 4
Where: Redland Showgrounds, Long Street, Cleveland
Australia’s longest-running hot rod and rockability festival GreazeFest is coming to Cleveland this August for three days of hot rods, customs and classics, plus vintage fashions, market stalls, art displays, automobilia, amazing rockabilly gear, live bands and DJs, and of course, a huge dance floor. The opening times are as follows:
- Friday, August 2 – 7pm to midnight
- Saturday, August 3 – Day Events – 10am to 5pm
- Saturday, August 3 – Night Events – 5pm to 10pm
- Sunday, August 4 – 9am to 6pm
Learn more here.
03
Limbo – The Return
From August 29
Where: The West End Electric
Limbo – The Return is a circus-cabaret extravaganza, which has captivated audiences across 17 countries, even catching the attention of none other than MADONNA, who attended the show twice before asking the director to work on her world tour. Now, this sensational production is coming to Brisbane!
“This is a high-powered extravaganza that will leave you gasping for air and begging for more. Chances are you’ll want to see it twice, too!” ” said Director of Limbo – The Return, Scott Maidment.
04
Mount Isa Rodeo Festival
August 3 to 11
Where: Buchanan Park Events Complex
The Mount Isa Rodeo Festival is Australia’s longest-running and largest Rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere. For three days in August, you will be able to indulge in an action-packed schedule with rodeo, rock music and rodeo entertainment. Brisbane’s Shank Brothers BBQ will be returning to the Festival this year with their scorching hot sauces, renowned Hot Wing Challenge, and Australia’s exclusive Rib Wrecker Challenge. Learn more here.
05
Dining in the Dark: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience at C’est Bon
August 13 and 21
Where: C’est Bon Restaurant & Le Bon Bar, Woolloongabba
Have you ever eaten a meal blindfolded? Well, this unique dining experience is the perfect time to give it a go. Intended to heighten your sense of taste and smell, the blindfold pushes you into a realm of sensory delight as you eat your meal – don’t knock it until you try it! Tickets are $120 per person and includes a three-course meal (meat, seafood, and vegetarian options available) as well as a welcome drink upon entry.
06
Free Bagels
August 13 and 21
Where: Laneway Bagels
Coffee company Piazza D’Oro has started a new initiative to support small business café owners by commissioning local artists across Australia. To celebrate a new mural by Brisbane artist Kiel Tillman, Laneway Bagels is offering a buy one, get one free breakfast item or bagel from August 1 to 15. The artwork will be visible from August 1 at Gerard’s Lane, 7/19 James Street. Check it out and snag a free brekky!
07
Concerts
Various dates
Support the Australian live Music industry and attend a concert! Whether you can manage to get your hands on tickets for a big artist or want to support local artists, you can’t beat a live show!
- Ladyhawke at The Princess Theatre on August 1. Get your tickets here.
- Grace Cummings at Valley Loft on August 2. Get your tickets here.
- The Jesus and Mary Chain at The Tivoli on August 3. Get your tickets here.
- Angus and Julia Stone at Queensland Performing Arts Centre on August 6. Get your tickets here.
- San Cisco at Miami Marketta on August 8. Get your tickets here.
- Underground Lovers at The Brightside Brisbane on August 9. Get your tickets here.
- The Devil Wears Prada at The Fortitude Music Hall on August 10. Get your tickets here.
- Spiderbait at The Fortitude Music Hall on August 13. Get your tickets here.
- Boy & Bear at The Tivoli on August 16, 17 and 18. Get your tickets here.
- Greta Van Fleet at The Foritituve Music Hall on August 21 and 22. Get your tickets here.
- Trophy Eyes at The Fortitude Musical Hall on August 23. Get your tickets here.
- Tones and I at Riverstage on August 30. Get your tickets here.
