Live theatre, opera, exhibitions and literary events feature across local arts venues this weekend, including stage productions, gallery works, concerts and author talks. Things to do this weekend include contemporary theatre, classical performance, storytelling events and immersive art experiences across the area.
Heart Dance
23 April – 28 May 2026 | Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
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A dance and performance exhibition exploring movement, emotion and physical expression through contemporary choreography.
The Drover’s Wife – The Opera
13 – 22 May 2026 | Glasshouse Theatre – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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An operatic adaptation of the classic Australian story, blending dramatic stage performance with contemporary musical composition in a large-scale theatre production.
Duck Pond
13 – 16 May 2026 | Playhouse, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A reimagined theatrical performance inspired by the traditional Swan Lake narrative, combining physical theatre, dance and modern interpretation.
Eat Slay Zombie
14 – 30 May 2026 | La Boite Theatre, Kelvin Grove
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A contemporary theatre production exploring dark comedy and survival themes in a stylised stage performance.
Bands in Parks: Twilight Jazz by the River
15 May 2026 | Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane
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A live outdoor jazz performance as part of the Bands in Parks program, featuring twilight music by the river in a relaxed public setting.
Italian Gala
15 May 2026 | Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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A classical music and cultural performance celebrating Italian music traditions with orchestral and vocal works.
Three Storytellers, One Piano
15 May 2026 | Impress Gallery, Wooloowin
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A collaborative performance combining spoken word storytelling with live piano accompaniment in an intimate gallery setting.
Step Inside the Music – A One Day Event
16 May 2026 | Sandgate Town Hall, Sandgate
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A live music and community event featuring performances and interactive musical experiences throughout the day.
Rachel Amphlett: ‘What Evil Hides’
16 May 2026 | Brisbane Square Library, Brisbane City
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An author talk and literary event featuring crime writer Rachel Amphlett discussing her novel What Evil Hides.
Poets on Saturday
16 May 2026 | Wynnum Library, Wynnum
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A community poetry event featuring live readings and spoken word performances from local writers.
This weekend’s arts program includes theatre productions, opera, dance, literature and live music across galleries, libraries and performance venues. Several productions run beyond the 15 – 17 May 2026 window, including long-running theatre and exhibition works.