The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This April
Pairing brews and comedy, picnicking among sunflowers, 'The Princess Bride' with a live score: that's all on the agenda in Brisbane in April.
Want to know what's on in Brisbane in April? Well, a lot happens in this big, bustling city of ours. When it comes to Brisbane events, think: film festivals one day, exhibitions another, and everything from booze-fuelled shindigs to excuses to get outdoors in between. And, of course, there's always more around the corner. That means that there's plenty to look forward to and plenty of awesomeness to fill your diary to the brim.
To help you plot things out, make plans with the gang and make the most of every moment, we've rounded up the best things to do in Brisbane in April. April say you don't have anything to do across the month.
Recommended reads:
The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
What's On in Brisbane this Weekend
The Best TV Shows and Films to Watch This Month
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Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare: Macbeth
Tuesday, April 30 - Sunday, May 5, 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
See the Scottish play performed with one totally plastered actor among the cast.
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Challengers
Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.
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Shuckin' Sundays
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Victory Lane, Ascot
This weekly special serves up $2 oysters from the Ascot venue's streetside cart.
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Broadway Bingo — Outside the Jukebox
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Every song at this lively show is drawn from the bingo cage — and the audience gets its own card to play along while they watch.
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The Woman in Black
Tuesday, April 30 - Saturday, May 11, 2024
QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane
This spooky page-to-stage ghost story is back to haunt Brisbane, as starring Australian actors John Waters and Daniel MacPherson.
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Foursies at Frog's
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Frog's Hollow Saloon, Brisbane City
Learn about Never Never Distilling Co's Oyster Shell Gin from the distillery's co-founders over martinis, oysters and shellies.
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Late Night with the Devil
Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Led by a hypnotic David Dastmalchian as a talk-show host, this found-footage standout set in the 70s is an Aussie horror delight.
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Midtown x Caviar
Wednesday, April 3 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Midtown, South Brisbane
This South Brisbane martini bar has added caviar specials to its menu for the entire month of April — starting at $20.
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Latino Fiesta Pop-Up
Friday, April 12, 2024
South City Square, Woolloongabba
This Woolloongabba precinct is dedicating this Friday night to Latin and South American cuisine as part of its monthly pop-ups.
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So Freshtival
Saturday, April 13, 2024
The Wickham, Fortitude Valley
Party your way through a slick night filled with nostalgic 00s and early 10s tunes — with free Chupa Chups and fairy floss, too.
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Vertigo's Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Vertigo, New Farm
You can now tuck into weekly champagne brunches while hanging over the side of Brisbane Powerhouse.
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The First Omen
Thursday, April 4 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
The 70s-started horror franchise gets one of its best films yet in this prequel, which boasts a wealth of unnerving imagery and a committed lead performance.
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Monkey Man
Thursday, April 4 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Both in front of the camera and behind it, Dev Patel is a force to be reckoned with in his frenetic and thrilling feature filmmaking debut.
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Shingle Inn's 88th Anniversary
Friday, April 5, 2024
Shingle Inn City Hall, Brisbane City
Head to the iconic Brisbane cafe's City Hall venue to score a free butterfly patty cake with any purchase — but only for one day.
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Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Calling all dessert fiends: the ice cream brand is handing out free scoops at almost all of its stores for one day only.
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Perfect Days
Thursday, March 28 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Following a Tokyo toilet cleaner's daily routine, this Oscar-nominated film from acclaimed German director Wim Wenders is as blissful as cinema gets.
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Thursday, March 28 - Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
The fifth film in the 'Monsterverse' franchise gets Godzilla and King Kong on the same team — and sees returning filmmaker Adam Wingard again embrace fun chaos.
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Gold Coast Film Festival
Wednesday, April 17 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast
From flicks about travel to short films under the stars, movie lovers have plenty to choose from at the Gold Coast's annual celebration of cinema.
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All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Mondays
Monday, January 15, 2024
Salt Meats Cheese Gasworks, Newstead
Devour all the slices of pizza you can handle in 90 minutes from $29 — with a drink purchase.
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Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night
Saturday, March 2, 2024
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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Gigs & Picnics
Saturday, April 27, 2024, Saturday, May 25, 2024, Saturday, August 31, 2024 and Saturday, September 28, 2024
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City
Listen to free live music and grab snacks from food trucks at this monthly hangout in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.
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Hiromi Tango: Hanabira (Gentle Petal)
Saturday, March 2 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane
The Japanese Australian artist wants you to help fill Museum of Brisbane's Adelaide Street Pavilion with flowers.
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Pups and Pints
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Slipstream Brewing Company, Yeerongpilly
Yeerongpilly's Slipstream Brewing Company is going to the dogs for one afternoon, complete with pooches to pat and barkuterie boards.
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Indigo Isuta Soirée: A High Tea Affair
Thursday, March 28 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
Bar 1603, Brisbane City
Easter gets a Japanese spin at this high tea, which includes yuzu custard bunny teacups, plus a cherry- and chilli chocolate-infused umeshu cocktail.
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Immaculate
Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Sydney Sweeney turns in a stunning scream-queen performance worth worshipping in this excellent convent-set horror film.
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Feel Good Program
Monday, March 4 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
Bend, stretch, splash and dance your way through spring at South Bank's free exercise classes.
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Wicked Little Letters
Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
This entertaining Olivia Colman- and Jessie Buckley-starring dramedy is based on a true tale about profanity-filled mail scandalising an English town in the 1920s.
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Portside Wharf Love Me Again Markets
Saturday, April 13, 2024, Saturday, May 11, 2024 and Saturday, June 8, 2024
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane
Head to the riverside precinct on the second Saturday of each month to shop for pre-loved fashion from 20-plus stalls.
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
A return to New York helps boost this sequel to 2021's 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', but it's still worlds away from the franchise's 80s flicks.
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Pandemonium Rocks
Saturday, April 27 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
Various Southeast Queensland locations,
This eclectic new music festival is hitting Queensland with Blondie and Alice Cooper headlining.
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'Beauty and the Beast: The Musical' Pre-Theatre Dining at Bacchus
Wednesday, March 6 - Saturday, April 20, 2024
Bacchus, South Bank
Be this restaurant's guest before hitting QPAC and you can tuck into a 'Beauty and the Beast'-themed rose dessert.
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Hopelessly Devoted: A Celebration of Olivia Newton-John
Saturday, April 6, 2024
QPAC Concert Hall, South Brisbane
Belt out your favourite Olivia Newton-John tunes at this orchestral tribute concert hosted by Courtney Act.
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Love Lies Bleeding
Thursday, March 14 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
Kristen Stewart plunges into a wild 80s-set tale of love, lust, blood and violence in the latest standout from 'Saint Maud' filmmaker Rose Glass.
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C'est Bon and Beyond: A French Affair
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
C'est Bon, Woolloongabba
Acclaimed Melbourne chef Scott Pickett is coming to Brisbane to cook up a one-night-only French dinner.
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Sunset Cinema Brisbane
Thursday, March 21 - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Northshore Hamilton, Hamilton
This outdoor picture palace returns to Northshore Hamilton for a 2024 season of movies under the stars and by the river.
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The Greatest Rita Show
Monday, March 18 - Sunday, April 7, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Royal Easter Show time in Sydney means a new round of creative margarita flavours in Brisbane, including bubblegum, sour lemonade and chilli triple-buttered popcorn.
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Ever After High Tea: Easter Edition
Friday, March 22 - Sunday, April 7, 2024
W Brisbane, Brisbane City
This fairy tale-themed high tea is getting an Easter makeover, complete with a Crème Eggstraordinare cocktail.
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Ocean Film Festival World Tour
Wednesday, April 10 - Saturday, April 13, 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Dive into a festival filled with sea-focused cinema when this big-screen showcase returns for its 11th year.
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International Cake Show
Friday, April 12 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
When you're not learning how to make sweet treats, you'll be eating them.
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Marvel Universe LIVE!
Thursday, April 4 - Sunday, April 7, 2024
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Marvel's live arena show featuring 20-plus heroes and villains is swinging into Brisbane.
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Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024
Friday, April 26 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Brisbane's annual comedy festival is back for 2024 with 100-plus talents tickling funny bones.
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'The Princess Bride' in Concert
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
As you wish: 'The Princess Bride' is screening at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre with a live orchestra playing its enchanting soundtrack.
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Kalbar Sunflower Festival 2024
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
Kalbar Sunflower Farm, Kalbar
The Scenic Rim's annual sunflower festival is blooming again, featuring over a million golden stems over 24 acres.
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Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Various locations throughout the Scenic Rim region,
The Scenic Rim's primary producers are inviting Brisbanites down to their farms to enjoy their food, brews and wares.
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Not on Your Rider
Thursday, May 9, 2024, Thursday, June 13, 2024 and Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Triffid, Newstead
This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.
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Italian Renaissance Alive
Saturday, March 30 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
This multi-sensory exhibition will immerse you in Italian Renaissance works, including the 'Mona Lisa'.
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Alliance Française French Film Festival
Tuesday, March 5 - Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
From 'The Three Musketeers' to the latest film by Michel Gondry, this year's 41-movie lineup isn't short on highlights.
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Musical
Thursday, February 15 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane
You'll want to be this delightful Disney musical's guest at Brisbane's QPAC Lyric Theatre from mid-February.
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Christine Ko and Louis Lim: Departure
Thursday, February 1 - Friday, June 7, 2024
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane
Family photos have been turned into kites at this Museum of Brisbane exhibition, which explores the migrant experience.
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The Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands
Sunday, March 3, 2024, Sunday, April 7, 2024 and Sunday, May 5, 2024
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.
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'Jurassic World' by Brickman: Extended Opening Hours
Saturday, January 20, 2024, Friday, February 2, 2024 and Saturday, February 3, 2024
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
Can't fit in a daytime visit to see the dinosaur franchise's creatures recreated with six million-plus Lego bricks? Head by after hours.
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Ever After High Tea
Friday, January 5 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
W Brisbane, Brisbane City
W Brisbane's latest themed high tea is all about fairy tales, including a cookie cake book that you can paint before you eat it and glittery cocktails.
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Insect Agency
Friday, September 15, 2023 - Sunday, July 7, 2024
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
Peer at more than 1700 insect specimens from Queensland Museum's collection, including hundreds of different Queensland butterflies.
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Nautilus Beach Club: Maldives Moments
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
The Westin Brisbane, Brisbane City
The Westin Brisbane has turned its swim-up pool bar into a five-month-long Maldives-themed beach club — and it's serving floating breakfasts.
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Fairy Tales Cinema: Truth, Power and Enchantment
Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
GOMA, South Brisbane
Fairy tales aren't just gracing GOMA's walls until April — a free screen program filled with them is taking over the Australian Cinémathèque, too.
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Rearranged: Art of the Flower
Saturday, November 25, 2023 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane
This vibrant free floral exhibition at King George Square's art museum features local artists exploring Brisbane blooms.
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'Jurassic World' by Brickman
Friday, December 8, 2023 - Sunday, July 14, 2024
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
Lego finds a way — with more than 50 dinosaurs, props and scenes from the movie built out of the popular plastic bricks.
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Fairy Tales
Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
GOMA, South Brisbane
Wander through a twisted woodland, see David Bowie's 'Labyrinth' costume, and enjoy Yayoi Kusama and Patricia Piccinini's magical work at GOMA's blockbuster fairy tales exhibition.