The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This April

From a huge comedy festival and Hans Zimmer live to a gin celebration and Easter markets, here's what's on the agenda in and around Brisbane in April.
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Published on March 26, 2025
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    Live at Melbourne Street Green

    Multiple single dates

    QPAC, South Bank

    Here's one way to end the working week: by listening to live tunes for free on QPAC's Melbourne Street Green on Friday afternoons.

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    Skyline Cinema

    Thu, 3 Apr, 2025

    Queen's Wharf Brisbane, Brisbane City

    This openair cinema on Queen's Wharf's Leisure Deck is Brisbane's latest spot to watch a movie under the stars.

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    Monster Fest Weekender III Part 2: The Spawning

    Fri, 4 Apr - Sun, 6 Apr 2025

    Event Cinemas Brisbane City, Brisbane City

    From 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' and 'Return to Oz' to 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2' and 'Robocop 2', this three-day film fest is filled with follow-up flicks.

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    Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter: Australian Tour 2025

    Wed, 9 Apr, 2025

    Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

    Anarchy in Australia: the iconic punk-rock band are touring Down Under for the first time in almost 30 years.

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    Writers Revealed: Treasures From the British Library and National Portrait Gallery, London

    Sat, 12 Apr - Sun, 3 Aug 2025

    HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise

    This world-first exhibition pairs author portraits with rare manuscripts, showcasing the work of Jane Austen, Shakespeare and Tolkien and more.

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    Bluesfest

    Thu, 17 Apr - Sun, 20 Apr 2025

    Byron Events Farm, Tyagarah

    Chaka Khan, Toto, Crowded House, Hilltop Hoods, Missy Higgins, Vance Joy, Ocean Alley and more are all playing this Byron Bay favourite in 2025.

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    Rhys Darby: The Legend Returns

    Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

    Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba

    The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Brisbane.

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    Brisbane Comedy Festival

    Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 25 May 2025

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    Get ready to laugh: Rhys Darby, Ross Noble and Boozy Shakespeare are on the lineup when Brisbane's annual comedy festival returns for 2025.

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    Ministry of Sound: Testament

    Fri, 11 Apr 2025 

    Superordinary, Hamilton

    Ministry of Sound's massive 90s and 00s parties are returning to Brisbane with Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Utah Saints and more.

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    Gold Coast Film Festival

    Wed, 30 Apr - Sun, 11 May 2025

    Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast

    This year's feast of film on the Gold Coast includes movies starring Carey Mulligan, Pete Murray and Peter Andre.

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    Redcliffe Markets Easter Weekend Pop-Up Markets

    Sun, 20 Apr 2025 

    Redcliffe Markets, Redcliffe

    Shop — and eat — your way around the Redcliffe jetty this Easter, with markets popping up on both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

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    Ocean Film Festival World Tour

    Wed, 2 Apr - Sat, 5 Apr 2025

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    Dive into a festival filled with sea-focused cinema at this big-screen showcase, which is back for its 12th year.

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    Brisbane Gin Festival

    Fri, 4 Apr - Sun, 6 Apr 2025

    Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

    This boozy festival is bringing 50 craft gin distillers from around the country to Brisbane Showgrounds for three days of masterclasses and tastings.

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    International Cake Show

    Fri, 11 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr 2025

    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

    When you're not learning how to make sweet treats, you'll be eating them at this three-day celebration of desserts.

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    The Great Artist Market

    Sat, 5 Apr, 2025

    Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

    Howard Smith Wharves' riverside brewery is celebrating Brisbane's creative community at its makers' market.

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    Victoria Park Candyland Putt Putt

    Fri, 28 Mar - Mon, 5 May 2025

    Victoria Park Golf Complex, Brisbane City

    Don't just eat sweets this Easter, putt past them — at Victoria Park's candy-themed mini-golf course.

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    Hans Zimmer Live

    Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

    Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

    Hear 'Dune', 'Gladiator', 'Interstellar' 'The Lion King' and more performed by a live orchestra and a full band.

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    The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

    Sat, 30 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025

    Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane

    Summer at Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art means checking out the return of Brisbane's three-yearly survey of Asia Pacific art.

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    Let's Dine at Howard Smith Wharves

    Mon, 3 Feb - Thu, 3 Apr 2025

    Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

    Tuck into meals from $25, complete with a riverside view, from Monday–Thursday at Howard Smith Wharves.

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    Bottomless Gin Brunches at Covent Garden

    Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

    Covent Garden, West End

    Sip gin cocktails, sangria and Pimm's cups over a shareboard brunch in West End every Sunday.

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    Peter and the Starcatcher

    Fri, 14 Mar - Sun, 6 Apr 2025

    QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane

    This Tony-winning and Neverland-set hit is finally making Its Australian debut, including a season in Brisbane.

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    Feel Good Program

    Sat, 1 Mar - Thu, 1 May 2025

    South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

    Bend, stretch, splash and dance your way through autumn at South Bank's free exercise classes.

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    Alliance Française French Film Festival

    Tue, 11 Mar - Tue, 8 Apr 2025

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Make a French movie date with 42 films, including hit biopics, a new take on 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and plenty of star-studded flicks.

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    Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night

    Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

    The Jungle Adventure Play, Tingalpa

    Tingalpa's 16-hole jungle-themed mini golf course with a cocktail bar throws weekly boozy parties just for adults.

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    The Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands

    Multiple single dates

    Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

    Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.

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    Discovering Ancient Egypt

    Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - Sun, 17 Aug 2025

    Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

    This huge ancient Egypt exhibition featuring 200-plus objects is giving Queensland Museum Kurilpa a big blast from the fascinating past.

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    Hyundai Australia Boardriders Battle Series 12 Grand Final Presented by NRMA Insurance

    Sat, 12 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr 2025

    Burleigh Hill, Burleigh Heads

    The annual club surfing championship returns to the Gold Coast.

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