BRISBANE POWERHOUSE

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE Power station turned home of contemporary arts & culture. Brisbane City Council venue. For opening hours visit bit.ly/bphopeninghours
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Brisbane Powerhouse is Queensland’s home for contemporary culture, a magnificent power station of the 1920s reborn as an arts centre on the Brisbane River. With over 1,250 performances and events each year, we are one of the busiest arts venues in the Asia-Pacific region. We offer a year-round program featuring events across music, comedy, Writers+Ideas, dance, film, visual arts, cabaret, circus, and theatre. BRISBANE POWERHOUSE IS A CASHLESS VENUE.

Awe-inspiring and thought-provoking, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases captivating footage from above and bel...
28/03/2025

Awe-inspiring and thought-provoking, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases captivating footage from above and below the water’s surface.

Each unique film conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the incredible creatures that call them home.

Book now: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/ocean-film-festival-world-tour-2025/

OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 2025
02 – 05 APR
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The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is back in 2025, celebrating 12 incredible years of inspiring, educating, and protecting our oceans. This annual event, wh...

Farewell Kate Gould.CEO/Artistic Director Kate Gould has announced she will depart Brisbane Powerhouse to take up the ro...
26/03/2025

Farewell Kate Gould.

CEO/Artistic Director Kate Gould has announced she will depart Brisbane Powerhouse to take up the role of CEO at the Adelaide Festival Centre.

Kate will move to Adelaide in mid-2025 after four years transforming Brisbane Powerhouse into one of Australia’s major contemporary arts and entertainment venues and precinct.

Read the full article at link below
https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/kate-gould-departs-brisbane-powerhouse/

25/03/2025

An experience that ignites the senses with the grace of Flamenco.

Renowned for their seamless fusion of genres – from rich jazz harmonies to the infectious rhythms of South America – this vibrant display of music and dance is a must-see.

BANDALUZIA FLAMENCO
SAT 05 APR | 5PM (SOLD OUT) + 8PM
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19/03/2025

New date, same unmissable voyage.

Toby Wren’s Songs for Dead Sailors album launch has been rescheduled to Friday 29 March.
A haunting, hypnotic exploration of oceanic myth and memory.

Final tickets available: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/toby-wren/

SONGS FOR DEAD SAILORS
ΩHM FESTIVAL OF OTHER MUSIC
29 MAR 2025

14/03/2025

Journey beyond reality with Mystique. Featuring world-class illusions, death-defying escapes, and mind-blowing magic, this unforgettable production is perfect for the whole family.

Book now: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/mystique/

MYSTIQUE
10 – 13 APR

Mesmerising, fierce, moving.Camille O'Sullivan takes centre stage with dark melodies from ballads to rock, musically car...
12/03/2025

Mesmerising, fierce, moving.

Camille O'Sullivan takes centre stage with dark melodies from ballads to rock, musically caressing you through a journey of love, loss, hope and sorrow.

Photography by Luke Riley for Perth Festival.

Tickets available here: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/camille-osullivan/

CAMILLE O'SULLIVAN
ΩHM FESTIVAL OF OTHER MUSIC
22 MAR 2025

REOPENING TUE 11 MAR - We're back! Brisbane Powerhouse, Bar Alto and Mary Mae's will reopen on Tue 11 March for vibes, d...
10/03/2025

REOPENING TUE 11 MAR - We're back! Brisbane Powerhouse, Bar Alto and Mary Mae's will reopen on Tue 11 March for vibes, drinks and food. All performances this week are proceeding as planned. Vertigo will also be open on Fri and Sat for adventurers to see those first glimpses of blue sky from way up high...

Dendy Powerhouse outdoor cinema will remain closed this week.

Thank you for your patience as we navigated Alfred. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Update: Closed Due to cyclone Alfred, Brisbane Powerhouse and Bar Alto will remain closed on SAT 8 MAR. Tonight's schedu...
07/03/2025

Update: Closed
Due to cyclone Alfred, Brisbane Powerhouse and Bar Alto will remain closed on SAT 8 MAR.

Tonight's scheduled performance has been postponed to a new date, and ticket holders have been notified via email. Vertigo, Dendy Powerhouse outdoor cinema and Powerhouse Farmers Market will also be closed this weekend. For Mary Mae's please check their social accounts for updates and opening times.

These decisions have been made to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and artists.

Stay safe everybody.

03/03/2025

Set sail, sweet sailor.

Hear the heartache, the journey, the immersion through tempest melodies on a sail from land, to sea, to submersion. Wednesday night, Toby Wren's Songs for Dead Sailors deep dives love, loss, su***de, and growth in a one-of-a-kind musical and visual experience.

Tickets available here: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/toby-wren/

SONGS FOR DEAD SAILORS
ΩHM FESTIVAL OF OTHER MUSIC
05 MAR 2025

They’re baaaack—bold, bright, and ready to move.Step into ΩHM Festival with exclusive limited-edition socks, designed fo...
28/02/2025

They’re baaaack—bold, bright, and ready to move.

Step into ΩHM Festival with exclusive limited-edition socks, designed for those who live and breathe sound, rhythm, and creativity. Whether you’re jamming, dancing, or just kicking back in style, these are a must-have.

Find yours at Powerhouse Store - before the show or online.

ΩHM FESTIVAL OF OTHER MUSIC
FEB + MAR 2025

Lyric, line, or loop, you'll want to be a part of this.Rapper/Singer Nima Doostkhah and flutist/electronic musician Han ...
27/02/2025

Lyric, line, or loop, you'll want to be a part of this.

Rapper/Singer Nima Doostkhah and flutist/electronic musician Han Reardon-Smith from Matt Hsu’s Obscure Orchestra layer beats, dynamic textures, and vibrant sounds for a spoken-word dance track to hit. Step into the soundscape remix with them for a fresh take on freestyle.

Tickets available here: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/sound-space/

SOUND SPACE SILENT DISCO
ΩHM FESTIVAL OF OTHER MUSIC
02 MAR 2025

Brooke Boney has spent years telling other people's stories. Now, she's sharing her own. With trademark warmth and wit, ...
21/02/2025

Brooke Boney has spent years telling other people's stories. Now, she's sharing her own.

With trademark warmth and wit, Brooke lifts the curtain on life in the public eye, dog motherhood, and the power of intergenerational resilience.

Join her for an evening of sharp insights, big laughs, and unfiltered honesty as she delves into her new book, 'All of It'.

Tickets available now: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/in-conversation-with-brooke-boney/

IN CONVERSATION WITH BROOKE BONEY
ALL OF IT
WED 09 APR

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks lays bare love, loss, and healing in this deeply personal conversation. R...
19/02/2025

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks lays bare love, loss, and healing in this deeply personal conversation.

Reflecting on the sudden passing of her husband, Tony Horwitz, she explores the complexities of grief and the rituals that shape remembrance.

Join Brooks and Susan Johnson for an intimate and thought-provoking discussion.

Book now: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/geraldine-brooks/

GERALDINE BROOKS | MEMORIAL DAYS
TUE 25 FEB

One of the Balkans’ most celebrated entertainers, Enis Bešlagić, brings his unique fusion of monodrama and stand-up to B...
16/02/2025

One of the Balkans’ most celebrated entertainers, Enis Bešlagić, brings his unique fusion of monodrama and stand-up to Brisbane.

Experience an unforgettable night as he takes audiences on a captivating journey through his life and acting career – performed entirely in Bosnian.

ENIS BEŠLAGIĆ
SAT 22 FEB
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Australian-Fijian artist Andrea Kirwin and her powerhouse five-piece band bring Tracy Chapman’s greatest hits to life in...
13/02/2025

Australian-Fijian artist Andrea Kirwin and her powerhouse five-piece band bring Tracy Chapman’s greatest hits to life in a soul-stirring celebration of an acoustic icon.

Spanning eight albums, this unforgettable two-hour performance honours Chapman’s raw storytelling, rich melodies, and timeless artistry.

TRACY CHAPMAN TRIBUTE SHOW
SUN 23 FEB
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Come Vibe. Come Play.Sound Space Silent Disco is transforming Brisbane Powerhouse into an immersive playground of music,...
10/02/2025

Come Vibe. Come Play.

Sound Space Silent Disco is transforming Brisbane Powerhouse into an immersive playground of music, art and connection for ΩHM Festival.

Live Song Making – Jam with Emma Tomlinson & Aspy Jones as they spin your ideas into music.

Collage & Connection – Create with artist Bonnie Hislop in a hands-on art-making session.

Soundscape Remix – Drop a beat, a word, or a weird noise and watch it become music.

SOUND SPACE SILENT DISCO
SUN 02 MAR
PART OF ΩHM 2025


Class Clowns is searching for Australia’s funniest high schoolers! If you're 14-18, join the Brisbane heat for a free wo...
05/02/2025

Class Clowns is searching for Australia’s funniest high schoolers!

If you're 14-18, join the Brisbane heat for a free workshop with a pro comedian and perfect your set before performing live.

The best act from the QLD Final secures a spot in the National Grand Final at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. And there's a $1,500 cash prize up for grabs.

Know a teen who loves making people laugh? Register now – https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/class-clowns-2025/

BRISBANE HEAT | SUN 02 MAR
QLD FINAL | SAT 22 MAR

📷: Jim Lee

Just Announced...Leading your journey through the Sound Space Silent Disco are KSMBA, Update Prayer, and a stacked lineu...
04/02/2025

Just Announced...
Leading your journey through the Sound Space Silent Disco are KSMBA, Update Prayer, and a stacked lineup of QUIVR DJs—delivering deep cuts and lush textures to keep you moving.

Tap into the collective pulse.

SOUND SPACE SILENT DISCO
SUN 02 MAR
PART OF ΩHM 2025

30/01/2025

Rebecca O'Connor brings the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll to life in a tribute like no other.

With her powerhouse vocals, magnetic stage presence, and a performance that blends nostalgia with fresh energy, this is more than just a show – it’s a celebration of the indomitable spirit of Tina Turner.

"…a night you’ll never forget." – MICK FLEETWOOD

REBECCA O’CONNOR “SIMPLY THE BEST” AS TINA TURNER
WORLD TOUR 2025
SAT 15 MAR

https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/rebecca-oconnor-simply-the-best-as-tina-turner/

Video credit: Crooked Teeth

Can’t get enough of the new season of MAFS? Catch up with a fan fave from last season, Lucinda Light, as she shares her ...
28/01/2025

Can’t get enough of the new season of MAFS? Catch up with a fan fave from last season, Lucinda Light, as she shares her wild-hearted journey, packed with insights on emotional intelligence, wellness, and embracing your true self.

Get ready for laughs, love, and a whole lot of Lucinda.

Book now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=LUCINDAL25

AN EVENING WITH LUCINDA LIGHT
SAT 01 FEB

22/01/2025

NEW 9.30 PM SHOW ADDED!

In the stand-up scene, Craig Conant has quickly made a name for himself, sharing the stage with Bobby Lee, Theo Von, Bill Burr, and Michael Yo.

He was also recently fired from Trader Joe’s – come find out why.

CRAIG CONANT | THE WOOPSIE DAISY TOUR
FRI 14 MAR
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Maple Glider will join Bonny Light Horseman as support for their ΩHM Festival show. With her soul-stirring vocals and in...
21/01/2025

Maple Glider will join Bonny Light Horseman as support for their ΩHM Festival show.

With her soul-stirring vocals and intimate storytelling, she's the perfect addition to an already magical lineup.

Tickets are flying, with some shows in NSW, VIC and TAS already sold out. Witness this dream pairing when they take the stage next month.

BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN + MAPLE GLIDER (SUPPORT)
FRI 28 FEB
AS PART OF ΩHM 2025
BOOK NOW: https://brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/bonny-light-horseman/

Energetic, intensely physical music built on trebly guitar lines that spiral, sprawl, and interlock.Experience Etran de ...
17/01/2025

Energetic, intensely physical music built on trebly guitar lines that spiral, sprawl, and interlock.

Experience Etran de L'Aïr as they weave intricate patterns, only to break them down again when they arrive for ΩHM.

ETRAN DE L'AIR
THU 13 MAR
ΩHM FESTIVAL OF OTHER MUSIC
BOOK NOW: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/etran-de-lair-niger

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Li'l Elvis is leaving the building!With a voice like no other, and a mum who’s convinced he’s the son of the King, Li’l ...
16/01/2025

Li'l Elvis is leaving the building!

With a voice like no other, and a mum who’s convinced he’s the son of the King, Li’l Elvis forms a band and sets off on adventures brimming with music, mateship, and community on Wannapoo lands.

Don’t miss the final three shows of this iconic story reimagined for a new generation!

LI’L ELVIS JONES AND THE TRUCKSTOPPERS
THE MUSICAL
16-18 JAN
BOOK NOW: bit.ly/4fcM3IM

An iconic feature in Kill Bill Vol. 1 turbocharged The 5.6.7.8's to international fame - setting the world on fire with ...
15/01/2025

An iconic feature in Kill Bill Vol. 1 turbocharged The 5.6.7.8's to international fame - setting the world on fire with a cocktail of rockabilly and punk swagger.

Tokyo's wildest export storms back Down Under in March to deliver high-octane original hits and classic covers with their signature retro flair.

THE 5.6.7.8’S
FRI 21 MAR
PART OF ΩHM 2025
BOOK NOW: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/the-5-6-7-8s

Final four shows this week! 🎸✨90's nostalgia meets a world premiere family musical adventure - celebrating music, matesh...
14/01/2025

Final four shows this week! 🎸✨

90's nostalgia meets a world premiere family musical adventure - celebrating music, mateship, country, community, and an Australian classic.

Don't miss the show that rocked our theatre last week.

LI’L ELVIS JONES AND THE TRUCKSTOPPERS
THE MUSICAL
15-18 JAN
BOOK NOW: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/lil-elvis-jones-and-the-truckstoppers

Brisbane Powerhouse is taking time to recharge. As we power down for 2024, we know 2025 will spark inspiration.  Zappy h...
20/12/2024

Brisbane Powerhouse is taking time to recharge. As we power down for 2024, we know 2025 will spark inspiration.

Zappy holidays!

HOLIDAY HOURS
BPH Reception + Box Office – Closed 25 DEC to 01 JAN (inclusive)
Bar Alto – Closed 24-26 DEC (inclusive) + 01-06 JAN (inclusive). Check Bar Alto website for details.
Mary Mae's Bar & Kitchen – Closed Christmas Day + tickets available for NYE. Check Mary Mae's website for details.
Vertigo – Closed 22-26 DEC (inclusive) + 29 DEC to 09 JAN (inclusive). Open NYE.
Powerhouse Store – Last shopping day 24 DEC. Reopening on 18 JAN. Closed again 19-22 JAN. Regular trading resumes 23 JAN.
Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema – Open THU-SUN over the break. Check Dendy website for screening times.

19/12/2024

And with that, the 2024 season comes to an end.

To new festivals, new heights, and events that stopped the city.

Here’s a look back at the magic we created together. Thank you for spending the year with us.

Footage: PixelFrame

Yoga mats and eye masks recommended. Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra guide you through a 60-minute concert-meditation exp...
19/12/2024

Yoga mats and eye masks recommended.

Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra guide you through a 60-minute concert-meditation experience of tranquil tones and serene sounds.

Journeying from Beethoven to Max Richter, your mind and body will bath in the harmonies of Camerata's quintet.

Camerata - Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra - INTERLUDES
SAT 01 MAR
PART OF ΩHM 2025

Book now: brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/interludes

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119 LAMINGTON Street
Brisbane, QLD
4005

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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Brisbane Powerhouse is Queensland’s home for contemporary culture, a magnificent power station of the 1920s reborn as an arts centre on the Brisbane River. With over 1,250 performances and events each year, we are one of the busiest arts venues in the Asia-Pacific region. We offer a year-round program featuring events across music, comedy, Writers+Ideas, dance, film, visual arts, cabaret, circus, and theatre.