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    The Great Artist Market

    Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

    Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

    This riverside brewery is celebrating Brisbane's creative community with a one-day market featuring over 70 local talents.

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    Armand Van Helden at The Tivoli

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    The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

    Groove to house music all night long, as one of the genre's pioneering stars makes a long-awaited return to Brisbane.

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    GOMA, South Brisbane

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