Ruckus Fest: Music and Arts Fest

Overview

Every weekend could use a stint of sea shanty singing. They could use some other live tunes — the kind that don't get sung on boats — plus poetry based on tarot card readings and magnets, a spoken word ode to reality TV and an adult bubble show, too. They're the types of things you'll find on the Ruckus Fest: Music and Arts Fest lineup on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6, as well as theatre, puppetry, stand-up comedy and improv as well.

This two-day festival celebrates independent artists and performers, and it's giving you multiple ways to attend. Head along on the Friday night and you'll be able to bathe in cabaret — or head, by on Saturday for workshops, performances, and an arts market and zine fair.

It all takes place at The Old Museum in Bowen Hills, and marks the fest's second-ever event after debuting back in 2019.

More than 35 artists and collectives are on the bill, so you won't be lacking things to watch — all thanks to the folks at Ruckus Slam, who've put Ruckus Fest together.