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Brisbane Festival

September 5th -28th 2019

BRISBANE FESTIVAL IS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MAJOR INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVALS.

Each September, it explodes across the city with a thrilling program of theatre, music, dance, circus, opera and major public events such as Sunsuper Riverfire.

Brisbane Festival attracts an audience of around one million people every year.

Brisbane Festival has only been annual since 2009, but in that time it’s been embraced by the city and admired by the world.

Brisbane

From Darkness

September 7th - 28th 2019

A LA BOITE & BRISBANE FESTIVAL CO-PRODUCTION

Roundhouse Theatre, QUT Kelvin Grove Campus

Muriel's Wedding the Musical

September 19th - October 26th 2019

Unemployable. Undateable. Unstoppable!
Everyone is talking about Muriel!

One of the most loved and hilarious Aussie films of all time comes to life on stage in this big, brash and very cheeky new musical!

The multi-award winning Muriel’s Wedding the Musical will play a strictly limited season at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC from 19 September.

Audiences and critics can’t get enough with the Sydney Morning Herald hailing it “Incredible … Will be talked about for years” and Time Out saying “This show has the biggest heart in the world. Will leave you smiling for days”.

Written by PJ Hogan and directed by Simon Phillips, Muriel’s Wedding the Musical features an incredible soundtrack of addictive new songs by Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall, plus all your favourite ABBA hits!

Book your tickets now to the wedding of the year, Brisbane!

QPAC - Queensland Performing Arts Centre

F45 Track Brisbane

October 19th 2019

Hosted at Brisbane Showgrounds Main Arena, F45 Track is an outdoor training event led by Athletic Director and Face of F45, Cory George.

For the first time ever, this event is open for adults and kids aged 11-17! So feel free to bring along your friends and family!

A mandatory $10 donation will be charged for those 18 and over, and sent to the Starlight Children's Foundation.

Spaces are limited - register today to secure your place in being a part of this exciting event.

Track starts at 8:00am sharp so ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes early to check-in and get a few pre-workout photos!

* Wear something you are comfortable training in and don't forget a towel and water bottle.

Social Media: Hashtag #F45Track, #F45TrackBrisbane

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Brisbane Showgrounds Main Arena, Bowen Hills

Beer Incider Experience

September 20th & 21st 2019

Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers

September 20th - 29th 2019

Toowoomba City

Kacey Chambers - 'The Captain' 20th Anniversary Tour

September 20th 2019

Twenty years ago Kasey Chambers released her ground-breaking debut album ‘The Captain’. It was a pivotal record that remains the cornerstone of her outstanding career.

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of The Captain, Kasey performs a very special concert, sentimentally reforming her original band, playing songs from The Captain album, alongside a “best of her career set”.

‘The Captain’ remains one of the most extraordinary and lauded debuts by an Australian artist in any genre. The critics and the public saw ‘The Captain’ for what it was, a blast of fresh air in the local country scene. Songs such as the title track, ‘Cry Like A Baby’ and ‘These Pines’ boasted a maturity beyond her years and a wealth of Americana-styled musical influences, yet the album had Australia and family at its core, ingredients that have been a staple of Kasey’s song-writing ever since then. Kasey picked up her first solo ARIA Awards, for Best Country Album and Best Female Artist, the album would go double-platinum in Australia, reach the Top 50 of the US Billboard Country albums and enabled Kasey to launch her music to the world.

Kasey has followed it up with 11 more albums, each one cementing her place on the global country artist stage and garnering her a cabinet full of awards. In 2018 she was the youngest female ever to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, reinforcing her place as one of Australia’s most respected, accomplished and captivating performers.

Join Kasey to celebrate the 20th anniversary and share the journey of the past 2 decades of her world-class songs and intimate stories – a unique concert experience not to be missed!

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

James Morrison

September 21st 2019

Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce iconic British singer-songwriter James Morrison will be touching down in Australia and New Zealand in September 2019 for the You’re Stronger Than You Know Tour, armed with his fifth studio album, You’re Stronger Than You Know, released in March through Warner Music Australia/ADA. Morrison will kick off the tour in Melbourne on Tuesday 17 September before heading to Thirroul, Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast, with a final show in Auckland on Tuesday 24 September. Special guests Hein Cooper and Alae will join Morrison in Australia and New Zealand respectively.

Featuring massive tunes ‘My Love Goes On (feat. Joss Stone)’ and ‘Glorious’, You’re Stronger Than You Know is the album Morrison always wanted to make. With nods to Van Morrison, Otis Redding, The Band, and Dusty Springfield, James dishes up a set of tunes inspired by classic soul, Stax, and Motown, filtered through a distinctly British lens. Warm and positive, raw and honest, the songs on the record were born from one of the darkest periods in Morrison’s life. The pressure to follow up 2015’s Higher Than Here strongly, coupled with an extended rough patch in his long-term relationship, was enough to knock him for a serious loop.

From this tough time, however, came some of his best songs yet. Fighting through it all to hold onto love and show appreciation for his wife, tackling his tumultuous upbringing and parental relationships, and crafting messages of hope and resilience for his own children reignited the creative spark, delivering an unforgettable set of tunes.

“I didn’t know that I was going to come out of it,” he admits. “I was dropped from my label and my personal life went to sh#@!.  I’ve had to start again and it’s been hard, but I’m stronger and much more positive for having gone through that.”

In Australia, James Morrison boasts two platinum albums for Undiscovered and The Awakening, with ‘I Won’t Let You Go’ quadruple platinum and ‘You Give Me Something’ also platinum. One of the most successful UK singer-songwriters of his era, he also has two UK #1 albums, five UK Top 10 singles, a BRIT Award, and over 7 million record sales. His breakthrough hits include the classic ‘You Give Me Something’, ‘Wonderful World’ and the unforgettable Nelly Furtado collab ‘Broken Strings’.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Oz ComicCon

September 21st - 22nd 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Shiraz Showdown

September 22nd 2019

Sip and taste your way through over 30 wines from across the country, then put your wine critic hat on and vote for your favourite drop from our curated list of a dozen Shiraz Finalists that are all fighting for the title of crowd favourite. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, freshly carved roast meats, delicious sides and of course – the best in Australian Shiraz. It’s all in your hands (and taste buds) to choose which Shiraz reigns supreme.

Osbourne Hotel, Fortitude Valley

The Bloom Tour - Troye Sivan

September 23rd 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Riverfire

September 24th 2019

The night sky is our final canvas for Brisbane's night of nights.

Sunsuper Riverfire celebrates the end of three weeks of Queensland’s largest arts and cultural event with a pyrotechnic extravaganza set to an almighty soundtrack celebraing 1989, Riverstage's birthday year.

This is one of the most electrifying fireworks displays in Australia, fired by Foti Fireworks Queensland from multiple bridges, barges and city rooftops, with aerobatics from the Australian Defence Force.

Crowds can tune in to Triple M’s live broadcast or Channel Nine’s exclusive television coverage.

Southbank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane

The Next Step

September 24th 2019

Get ready Australia! Following SELL OUT tours in both 2016 and 2017, the cast of THE NEXT STEP is returning to Australia in 2019 for what will be one of the most anticipated tours of the year.

Featuring nine of the cast from the hit television series, The Next Step – Absolute Dance will be a brand-new show that offers fans a chance to get up close and personal with cast members from the global hit TV show.

Tickets for all shows go on sale on at 12pm Thursday, April 4.

This will be the largest tour ever undertaken by The Next Step in Australia and will see the show appearing in all Australian capital cities as well as many major regional centers.

The 90-minute stage show features solos, duets, trios and group numbers choreographed to popular hit songs along with original music from the show.

Cast members starring in the expanded live stage show in April 2019 include: Briar Nolet (“Richelle”), Isaiah Peck (“Henry”), Shelby Bain (“Amy”), Alexandra Chaves (“Piper”), Berkley Ratzlaff (“Davis”), Sage Linder (“Summer”), Dylan Ratzlaff (“Jacqui”), Liam Mackie (“Finn”) and Noah Zulfikar (“Kingston”).

This is an all-ages event

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

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September 27th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

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September 27th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Apocalyptica

September 27th 2019

Arguably one of the most unique and captivating metal bands on earth, Apocalyptica have today announced their anticipated return to Australian shores! Presented by MJR Presents, the four-piece cello outfit are returning to play the biggest rooms they have ever played in Australia. Tickets for Apocalyptica’s Australian tour go on sale at 9:00am AEST, Tuesday 26 March, 2019 at MJRPresents.com.

Having previously sold out solo runs around Australia, and surprised fans on the 2015 Soundwave Festival tour, the Finnish ‘cello metal’ group will return to Australia in September, for two brand new shows at some of the country’s most prestigious halls; the brand new The Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane, the iconic Sydney Opera House and Melbourne’s Hamer Hall.

The Finnish, cello-driven rock opus, who changed the landscape of both heavy and classical music for years to come with the release of their 1996 album “Plays Metallica by Four Cellos“, have built a reputation for incredible live shows, which consistently blurs the line between metal, classical, theatre and rock-opera. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the album, the group re-released it, remastered with 3 bonus tracks on July 22, 2016. Added to this new version were brand new / never-before-released instrumental recordings of “Battery,” “Nothing Else Matters” and “Seek & Destroy.”

After playing over 170 “Plays Metallica by Four Cellos” concerts in more than 40 countries, Apocalyptica went on to release seven critically acclaimed albums, selling over 6 million records worldwide.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

safia

september 27th 2019

The Tivoli

The Flaming Lips

September 28th 2019

It’s been 20 years since The Flaming Lips released the one-of-a-kind aural hallucination that is The Soft Bulletin. To celebrate the anniversary of its release, The Flaming Lips will play a special show at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 28 September.

There are few acts as distinctive and idiosyncratic as The Flaming Lips, which is less of a rock band and more a perpetual motion machine flipping the finder to our expectations. But even in a 36-year career of self-reinvention, this 1999 release stands out as a high point in musical innovation.

Led by charismatic frontman Wayne Coyne, this 20th-anniversary concert will see The Soft Bulletin performed live, and given the band’s penchant for performances as unexpected as their songs, we’re ready for anything.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Stone & Wood - AFL Grand Final Lunch

September 28th 2019

This final line-up is sure to be a winner!

Before the most anticipated game of the year unfolds, join the Stone & Wood team at the QC Club for a footy finals pre-celebration lunch that is sure to be an absolute winner. Find out about all things beer and the Stone & Wood story over a 3-course lunch with one beer matched for each course, then watch the AFL Grand Final live on the Club’s big screens.

DATE: SATURDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2019

TIME: 11.30AM FOR 12PM

PRICE: $85 per INCL GST (booking fees apply)

INCLUSIONS: 2 COURSE MEAL WITH CANAPES AND MATCHED BEERS | BROOKIES GIN ON ARRIVAL

Queensland Cricketers' Club, East Brisbane

QUT Engineering Ball

September 28th 2019

The Warehouse, Fortitude Valley

Brewtiful Espresso Martini Brunch

September 28th 2019

Following the success of the Pink Picnic and our Rooftop Series, the leafy surrounds of the Stradbroke Plaza will once again come alive for a caffeine-fuelled Brewtiful Espresso Martini Brunch, presented by Ketel One.

Hosted by Brisbane's most fabulous Drag Queens Vollie La Vont & Chocolate Boxx, this event combines the trends of both brunch and espresso martini's - making it a perfect excuse for a daytime party that’s sure to curb those cravings!

You’ll be bouncing off the walls to explore the interactive experiences such as ceramic painting, flower crown making, Billy J Boutique Pop-Up and a variety of market stalls and photo ops! Insta-worthy food and beverage stations will feature 'Design Your Own' ice block with toppings and over 5 pop-up bars offering Pimm's, Chandon sparkling, Smirnoff spritz cocktails and more.

Don’t miss the all-new Espresso Yourself! Bar, presented by Ketel One serving up espresso martinis with a twist (mouth-watering flavours to be announced soon!).

For those that love the smell of a fresh brew, get ready for coffee-inspired everything from photo moments, to beverages and food. No really… try the affogatos, Irish coffees, coffee-smoked brisket burger, cinnamon & coffee waffles and coffee custard cannoli.

Entertainment will feature all-day DJ tunes mixed with a live jazz band so you can put your shakes to good use, taking you right through to the spring evening. Our event host will also be running giveaways and spontaneous competitions for your chance to WIN great prizes. So get your friends together and enjoy this unforgettable outdoor soiree!

Dress Code: Summery & fun! Leave those fascinators & racewear at home - this is a non-racing event.

Eagle Farm Racecourse, Ascot

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September 30th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

pacific explorer cruise departure

October 2nd 2019

P&O Cruises

Tangalooma Anchorage

Association Of Internet Researchers

October 2nd - 5th 2019

Queensland University of Technology Gardens Point Campus

pacific dawn cruise departure

October 4th 2019

P&O Cruise

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Sea princess cruise departure

October 5th 2019

Princess Cruises

F1 Terminal, Fisherman Island

The Jungle Giants w/- Adi Toohey

October 4th & 5th 2019

Fresh off the back of sold out shows in the US, UK and Europe, today The Jungle Giants announce a huge national tour which will see the band take their electrifying live show around the country.

The band are giving fans the chance to win flights and accommodation to a show around the country of their choice simply by buying pre sale tickets.

Their recent debut UK and Europe tour was a massive success with the band playing to 1100 people in London and selling out shows in Paris and Amsterdam. The US tour was their first trip stateside in three years and also sold out with New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles audiences crying out for more.

Sydney DJ Adi Toohey will bring her mixes of jazzy house, boogie and subterranean club music along to all shows, ensuring that the dancefloor is heaving and the room filled up with all the party feels before The Jungle Giants take to the stage.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Kris Kristofferson And The Strangers

October 5th 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

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October 10th 2019

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Meat Business Women

October 9th 2019

Meat Business Women (MBW) is a women’s advocacy networking group founded in the United Kingdom by Laura Ryan – former Strategy Director at AHDB Beef & Lamb, and Pam Brook  – former meat press editor.  The success of MBW led to an international  partnership signing with AMIC in September 2018 to bring together women from across the meat supply chain, including processors, wholesalers, retailers and smallgoods manufacturers to future proof our industry.

MODA Events Portside, Hamilton

Pacific Dawn Cruise Departure

October 11th 2019

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

OHA Biennial Conference

October 10th - 13th 2019

State Library of Queensland, Brisbane

ray chen returns

October 11th - 14th 2019

Concert Hall, QPAC

Oktoberfest

October 11th - 20th 2019

Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

ADIA Queensland Dental Show

October 11th - 12th 2019

Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills

Hispanic Comedy Festival

October 11th 2019

Queensland Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point

Teknokingz - The White Party

October 12th 2019

“For one night only - the best local, interstate and international dj’s to The Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane to take you on a journey of sight and sound, returning to Australian shores for their ONLY QUEENSLAND SHOW ON THE 2019 WORLD TOUR are Scotland’s Godfathers of Rave – ULTRA-SONIC!

Support on this amazing lineup are Australian DJ veterans and Queensland’s very own MARSHAL ACE and MATT DAVIES

With the very best sound and lighting package to the Fortitude! Lasers, Co2 cannons, on-stage dancers and state of the art video screens!
Photographers on site to capture all the action and giveaways on the night! With an additional interstate act TBA, this is one event you do not want to miss!

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Take a hike brisbane - aeiou foundation

October 13th 2019

South Brisbane

World Travel Expo Including Cruise

October 13th 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Pinot Palooza

October 13th 2019

John Reid Pavillion, Brisbane Showgrounds

Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society - AP Chapter and the 7th Asian Biomaterials Congress

October 14th - 17th 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

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october 17th 2019

Metro North Health Forum

October 16th 2019

The 2019 annual Metro North Health Forum hosted by Metro North Hospital and Health Service and Brisbane North PHN will be held on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at the Royal IThe 2019 annual Metro North Health Forum hosted by Metro North Hospital and Health Service and Brisbane North PHN will be held on Wednesday 16 October 2019 at the Royal International Convention Centre in Bowen Hills. This year’s forum theme is 'Our way to wellbeing'.nternational Convention Centre in Bowen Hills. This year’s forum theme is 'Our way to wellbeing'.

Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills

sun princess cruise departure

October 17th 2019

Princess Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Ricki-Lee Coulter

October 18th 2019

The Tivoli

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October 18th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Queensland Surveying & Spatial Day

October 18th 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Tyga

October 18th 2019

Get hyped Brissie, TYGA in intimate concert mode at the cities freshest playground Fortitude Music Hall.

The world’s most talked about rapper is bringing it to the River City for one night only, Friday October 18.

American artist, songwriter, actor, T.V personality, former Mr Kylie Jenner – just dropped his seventh album, Legendary which went platinum in hours, the Billboard charting regular having had 16 hits debut top ten.

Supported by Horizon & iiiConic, Danyon & Bxwdy, doors open at 7pm, 15 years & over, licensed and unlicensed levels.

The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Dami Im

October 19th 2019

The HIT Network Presents Australia’s most revered pop artist of the new millennium, Dami Im is set to take her all new national tour on the road in 2019. Bringing her exciting band along, concertgoers can expect to see something special in Dami’s live show; an array of established hits and fan favourites from X Factor, power ballad and international Eurovision smash, “Sound of Silence” and a mix of new material including ‘Dreamer’.

The Tivoli

The Cat Empire w/- Grace Barbe

October 19th 2019

It's rumoured that the reason The Cat Empire headlines major festivals all over the world is that no band is brave enough to take the stage after them. Such is the power of their live show and world-class musicianship, which sees their infectious, genre-embracing anthems sweep audiences into a dancing, singing frenzy of waving arms and smiling faces.

7 albums into to a stellar career, these 6 musicians originally hailing from Melbourne began as a word of mouth secret transported globally by backpackers, fast became an international touring juggernaut with legions of devotees at every stop. 2019 is no exception, with The Cat Empire taking music from their new album Stolen Diamonds along with some crowd favorites, out on the road.

Along for the ride this time are special guests not to be missed, Grace Barbe.

“The Cat Empire’s commitment to live music, showmanship, and their unstoppable energy and generosity as performers make them a stand out whenever they take the stage”.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Jimmy Barnes

October 19th 2019

Riverstage, Brisbane City

Brisbane Vegan Expo

October 19th & 20th 2019

Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

bring that beat back

October 19th 2019

BRING THAT BEAT BACK WILL SATISFY YOUR 90’s NOSTALGIA NEEDS
Bobby Brown + Bell Biv Devoe on stage together and more
Hosted by Flavor Flav

Dust off your kangol hats, dungarees, crop tops and bandannas because the 90’s are back! MJR Presents are thrilled to present Bring That Beat Back, a tour to satisfy all those throwback musical cravings this October.

Hosted by your main clock-wearing man Flavor Flav, Bring That Beat Back will have you busting moves to;
RBRM – BOBBY BROWN + BELL BIV DEVOE on stage together
MONTELL JORDAN | BLU CANTRELL 
ALL 4 ONE | YOUNG MC
Hosted by FLAVOR FLAV

Eatons Hill, Brisbane

Wanderlust 108 Brisbane

October 19th 2019

Orleigh Park, West End

Australian Property Expo

October 19th & 20th 2019

The largest and most complex property Expo once a year in South East Queensland, focusing on some of the major developments locally from Queensland, interstate and international developments at the expo.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

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October 21st 2019

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

celebrity solstice cruise

October 25th 2019

F1 Terminal, Fisherman Island

Something Digital

October 24th 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Pacific Dawn Cruise Departure

October 25th 2019

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Good Food & Wine Show - Brisbane

October 25th - 27th 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Open Homes

October 25th - November 10th 2019

PRESENTED BY LA BOITE & BACKBONE

Roundhouse Theatre, QUT Kelvin Grove Campus

Vodaphone gold coast 600 - supercars

October 25th - 27th 2019

Gold Coast

Toys and puppets

October 27th 2019

As any child will tell you, our toys have a vibrant history – they’re almost alive.

Concert Hall, QPAC

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October 31st 2019

F1 Terminal, Fisherman Island

The Chemical Brothers

October 31st 2019

Riverstage, Brisbane City

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November 1st 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Superstar Virgo Cruise Departure

November 2nd 2019

Star Cruises

Tchaikovsky and Beethoven Old school meets new school

November 1st 2019

Inspired by surrealism, pounding piano chords combine with darkly murmured strings, brass and percussion at the start of Ibarra’s theatrical Sinfonia.

Savour Tchaikovsky's Concerto’s tunefulness and breathtaking virtuosity in which the violin is, ‘pulled about and beaten black and blue.’ Admire the lovely flute and violin exchange in the second movement and sit back for the onslaught of gypsy, kick-up-your- heels vivacity in the volatile Trepak derived finale. The concert ends with the audience favourite: Beethoven’s ‘Pastorale’ Symphony. In the 19th century, it conjured up images of the countryside, in the 20th century it was associated with Disney’s Fantasia – but in all eras, it’s music of breathtaking beauty.

Concert Hall, QPAC

sea princess cruise departure

November 3rd 2019

Princess Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Melbourne Cup - Queensland Cricketers' Club

November 5th 2019

WE’RE SADDLING UP AGAIN FOR OUR MELBOURNE CUP DAY LUNCH
AT THE QC CLUB OVERLOOKING THE MAGNIFICENT GABBA!

Begin your day with a complimentary pre-luncheon drink in the Platinum Room then settle in to the long table
two-course luncheon soirée with free flowing wine and bubbles. Keep the celebrations going at the fun-filled
garden after-party! During the day enjoy live music, be pampered at make-up stations and spoil yourself at an
array of pop-up shops. Plus, have a little flutter on the sweeps and raffles for a chance to win some
fabulous prizes. Part of the proceeds from the day will be donated to the RBWH Foundation

Queensland Cricketers' Club, East Brisbane

Shawn Mendes: The Tour 2019

November 6th 2019

Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Pacific Dawn Cruise Departure

November 8th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Superstar Virgo Cruise Departure

November 8th 2019

Star Cruises

F1 Terminal, Fisherman Island

ANZCA Perioperative Medicine SIG Meeting 2019

November 7th - 9th 2019

Sofitel, Brisbane

Grinspoon w/- The Hard Aches, The Gooch Palms & Bugs

November 8th 2019

Legendary Aussie rockers Grinspoon have announced their epic Chemical Hearts national tour, set to make its way around the country this October and November, supported by The Hard Aches, Gooch Palms and Bugs.

The Chemical Hearts tour will be packed with hits and audience faves from the era when Grinspoon absolutely dominated the festival lineups of the day including Big Day Out, Homebake, Livid and Peaches & Cream.

In celebration of the tour, the band will be releasing a Chemical Hearts vinyl record on the day the tour kicks off (October 11) with a tracklist that will contain some of the bands favourite singles and offer fans a nostalgic taste of what’s to come at the shows.

If the SOLD OUT 2017 20th Anniversary Guide To Better Living tour is anything to go by, tickets will disappear fast.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Pacific dawn cruise departure

November 11th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

145th Slot Conference

November 12th - 15th 2019

The Slot Conference (SC) is a "Working Conference". Regularly attracting over 1200 delegates, from over 230 airlines and representatives of over 85 schedules-facilitated or fully coordinated airports this twice-yearly meeting is one of IATA's largest events.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

U2

November 12th 2019

Suncorp Stadium, Milton

Superstar Virgo Cruise Departure

November 15th 2019

Dream Cruises

F1 Terminal, Fisherman Island

Pacific Dawn Cruise Departure

November 15th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Diesel

November 15th 2019

The Triffid, Newstead

Sticky Fingers

November 15th 2019

Riverstage, Brisbane City

Sea Princess cruise departure

november 16th 2019

Princess Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

One Electric Day

November 16th 2019

Brisbane Riverstage, Botanic Gardens

Alan Noble

November 17th 2019

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the most knowledgeable leaders in ASEA. Alan Noble has been with ASEA since the beginning and is the creator of the much-loved Amazing Molecules Website.

Alan will be hosting a Discover ASEA presentation which is open to all ASEA Associates and their guests.

Following on from the presentation Alan will cover how you can get started in building an ASEA business. Alan has harnessed the power of the ASEA business opportunity to build a team that spans the globe.

Geebung RSL, Geebung

BRAHMS & DVOŘÁK

November 18th 2019

The final concert in the National Tour Season is a big, exuberant celebration. Opening with the Australian Premiere of American composer Andrew Norman’s Gran Turismo, revving up for a showdown by two of the most important names in the romantic era.

Johannes Brahms and Antonín Dvořák were close friends, spiritually as well as professionally. Brahms embraced his rich Germanic music tradition, while Dvořák was carving out a new sound, rooted in the music of his own homeland. Brahms admired the young composer’s dazzling melodic and rhythmic skills and championed his work on an international scale.

Richard Tognetti and Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve perform Brahms’ Double Concerto, the composer’s last orchestral work. Brahms’ aim in combining the two solo instruments was to create a deeply sonorous and wide-ranging string sound. Dvořák’s Symphony No.8 expresses a kaleidoscope of emotions and manifests the composer’s love of nature and Czech folk music. Pushing the very concept of a “chamber orchestra” to even greater heights, it’s an explosive finale to the 2019 Season.

Concert Hall, QPAC

OZRI 2019

November 20th 2019

Be part of Australia’s largest GIS event of the year in Brisbane on 20 November 2019 at the Australian Esri User Conference – Ozri 2019.

See firsthand leading Australian and international experts present innovative, real-world user applications, discuss current trends and share the latest developments in the ArcGIS platform.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Sounds Of Afrobeats Festival

November 23rd 2019

Stock Exchange Hotel, Brisbane

Hermitude

November 23rd 2019

Hermitude are taking their new songs on tour around the world!

Keep an ear out for their new song ‘Northern Lights’ featuring Grammy nominated Soaky Siren and Vory. The Australian duo (AKA Luke Dubs and El Gusto) have also just announced a whopping big world tour with Australian dates scheduled for this November. The tour kicks off in Hong Kong and will see the duo travel throughout Asia, North America before hitting Australian and New Zealand shores on November 2 at Metro City, Perth and will see them travel coast to coast through Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

Sounding completely fresh and new, and yet irresistibly familiar all at the same time, Hermitude’s new single ‘Northern Lights’ will lure you in with its light beginnings, before pulling you under with its earth-shattering drops. Sonically reminiscent of their mammoth single, ‘The Buzz’, which saw the Blue Mountains duo rise to International success, ‘Northern Lights’ signifies their most bright and brash release thus far.

Presented by Live Nation  - Tickets for all shows go on sale at 11am Friday, June 21.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

15th Asian-Pacific Congress Of Hypertension 2019

November 24th - 27th 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Why Don't We

November 24th 2019

With over 2.85m+ YouTube subscribers, 11 million+ monthly streams on Spotify and more than 370 million+ audio and video streams globally of debut album 8 Letters, Why Don’t We are the hottest pop outfit on the planet. The US five-piece are in the country right now to perform on Sunday night at the 61st annual Logie Awards… and we’ve got big news for fans!

Frontier Touring are pleased to announce Why Don’t We will make their eagerly anticipated return to Australian shores for their biggest shows yet – three massive dates, kicking off with their first ever Brisbane show on Sunday 24 November at The Fortitude Music Hall, followed by Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on Tuesday 26 November, and Sydney’s Big Top Luna Park on Thursday 28 November.

The five-piece will then make their first trip ever to New Zealand this spring, performing a headline show at Auckland’s Spark Arena on Friday 29 November. Today the band also announced a new standalone single called ‘Come To Brazil’!

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Meeting Place 2019

November 25th - 27th 2019

Meeting Place is the flagship business-to-business gathering for Australia’s inbound tourism industry, connecting buyers and sellers. Thought leaders and decision makers from across the nation come together to participate in 3-days of commercially relevant business meetings, engaging conference sessions and invaluable networking opportunities.

As this year’s host, Brisbane promises to offer an unforgettable Meeting Place that should not be missed.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Christmas Actually

November 27th - December 7th 2019

LA BOITE PRESENTS THE LITTLE RED COMPANY PRODUCTION

Roundhouse Theatre, QUT Kelvin Grove Campus

Two Door Cinema Club

November 29th 2019

First an indie sensation, then a stadium-slaying juggernaut, now experts in the subtle art of pop seduction, Irish heroes Two Door Cinema Club are celebrating the fevered reception to their just-dropped fourth record False Alarm with a string of unmissable appointments across Australia in November.

Described by Clash as “a game-changing record for the future of indie-rock”, False Alarm was released on June 21 and signals another chapter in the impressive re-birth of a band adored for their kinetic post-punk energy, world-weary lyricisms and recent forays into Kraftwerk-esque stylized synth-pop.

Led by the unmistakably sonorous vocals of Alex Trimble and backed with vigorous ease by Sam Halliday (bass) and Kevin Baird (drums), Two Door Cinema Club have been much- loved since they burst onto the landscape in 2009 with the release of their debut Tourist History.

Tracks from that record such as ‘Undercover Martyn’ and ‘What You Know’ were adopted as anthems of a nascent movement of UK based guitar acts catapulting themselves onto the worlds stage.

Bands like The Wombats and The Maccabees also lived inside this orbit and in the late-naughties, early-aughts it became impossible to escape the kind of razor-sharp songcraft that Trimble and his cohorts were unleashing.

From these wild origins, Two Door Cinema Club have built a steady catalogue of playlistable treasures. Their second record Beacon (2011), picked up where Tourist History left off, riding huge first single ‘Sleep Alone’ all the way to Number 4 on the ARIA charts here in Australia, where the band have always enjoyed a strong following.

Next up was Gameshow, an album released on the back of a self-enforced hiatus and period of soul searching for the band.

This third release signified a sonic shift, as the band worked with long-time producer (and fellow Irishman) Jacknife Lee (U2, REM, Weezer) on a more synth dominated universe; modifications that have continued into the release of False Alarm and its sci-fi spanning singles ‘Talk’ and ‘Dirty Air’.

A perpetual radio and festival favourite in Australia, Two Door Cinema Club are garnering some of the best reviews of their career for their latest outing, with Dork raving False Alarm is ‘an album packed with more ideas than many bands manage in an entire career’.

Presented by Secret Sounds

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

FestivalX 2019

November 29th 2019

Summer never sounded so good. FESTIVAL X lands this November as the first major touring festival on the Australian summer music calendar and features the biggest superstars. The inaugural festival line-up features Aussie favourite and multiple Grammy, Billboard and Brit Award winner, the inimitable CALVIN HARRIS, plus a range of Grammy, Billboard and ARIA Award winning artists, currently performing on the biggest international stages and festivals across the world.

Committed to bringing a quality event across multiple stages as well as a safe, friendly and well-priced experience for their guests, Festival X caters to fans from all genres and styles of music with a line-up which reflect this. Whether you’re into dance, hip-hop or pop – get ready – as this is THE music festival to kickstart your summer and to celebrate with your friends.

Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

Peter Bence

November 30th 2019

Internationally-acclaimed artist and the world’s ‘Fastest Piano Player’ Peter Bence will return this year to thrill Australian audiences with his incredible talent.

Fans will experience the agility and dexterity that Bence brings to the piano when he performs the cover tracks that have brought him fame and notoriety on Youtube, as well as compositions from his debut album The Awesome Piano. People of all ages will recognise tracks from artists such as Queen, The Beatles, Sia and of course, Michael Jackson.

Bence has achieved sensational success with his edgy, percussive and expressive playing style that has broken down boundaries between classical and popular music. He takes the piano to a whole new level, which inspires both younger and older generations of musicians and music lovers from everywhere around the world. His live performances are attracting thousands around the world and he has taken the internet by storm, collecting over 800 million video hits and a huge following on YouTube and Facebook.

Starting as early as age 2 he already played back melodies by ear from his favourite cartoons and films on his grandparents’ upright piano. He was considered a musical prodigy by teachers and peers, and was already accepted at Franz Liszt University of Music in Debrecen, despite still being enrolled at elementary school.

At 7 he wrote his first composition, which was heavily influenced by the music of Mozart and Chopin, and at 11 he published his first solo piano album of his early compositions.
In January 2012 he attained the Guinness World Record for the “most piano key hits in one minute” with 765 key hits.

Presented by TEG Dainty

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Australian Entomological Society - 50th AGM & Scientific Conference

December 1st - 4th December 2019

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Brisbane Holiday Princess Ball

December 1st 2019

Dear Princesses, Princes, Queens and Kings:

You are cordially invited to our Holiday Princess Ball!

Our event offers you a unique opportunity to meet your favorite Fairytale Princesses. This event is very interactive and structured to capture the interest of every guest throughout the duration of the event. No matter which ticket category you choose, every part of our ball is filled with so much to do.

There will be:

• Live Performances
• Dancing
• Picture Opportunities
• Live Singing
• Story Time
• Interactive Games
• Special Guest Appearance

Little friends of all ages are welcome, but please note that our event is tailored for 3 - 7 year olds.

Snow White, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Beauty and many more Princesses can't wait to meet you all at the ball and create lifelong memories! Our cast is subject to change, but we guarantee at least 10 of your favorite Fairytale Princesses at every event.

We have two ticket categories: VIP and General Admission.

VIP guests gain early entrance to the event with limited tickets being sold and a very official coronation ceremony with tiaras to keep, plus access to the General Admission portion of the ball.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

yow! 2019 Brisbane

December 9th & 10th 2019

At YOW! Brisbane, leading software industry experts from all over the world, handpicked by our program committee, come together for two days to provide amazing networking and learning opportunities. Their talks are designed to bring you the latest practices as well as future directions in software development and delivery. Meet your favourite authors and bloggers. Sign up for a workshop for an intense learning experience. Network with people who truly care about delivering great software.

YOW! Speakers are chosen based on their expertise; they provide excellent, technically rich content, appropriate to all roles in software and IT, completely independent of commercial concerns such as sponsorship or product. This means no commercials, ever, just lots of case studies and stories from the trenches.

Serious software professionals and IT leaders from all across the organisation will benefit from attending. Whether you’re a developer, architect, product owner, team lead, coach, or manager, don’t miss this learning opportunity. Our speakers have a wealth of experience they’re eager to share with you.

Novotel South Bank

pacific dawn cruise departure

December 13th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Ziggy Alberts - Laps Around The Sun

December 13th 2019

Riverstage, Brisbane City

Voyager of the seas cruise departure

December 14th 2019

Royal Caribbean Cruises

F1 Terminal, Fisherman Island

Pacific Dawn Cruise Departure

December 16th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Sea princess cruise departure

December 19th 2019

Princess Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Paul Kelly - Making Gravy

December 21st 2019

Riverstage, Brisbane City

Pacific Dawn Cruise Departure

December 29th 2019

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Pacific Dawn Cruise Departure

January 6th 2020

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

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January 10th 2020

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

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January 12th 2019

Princess Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Mac DeMarco

January 15th 2020

MAC DEMARCO has announced his return to Australia in January 2020 for HERE COMES MAC DEMARCO, a summer tour that brings the Mac spirit to audiences down under, on his biggest-ever headline run.

Mac has invited his friends, West Australian psych-rockers Pond and “Neo-Kawaii” bubblegum punks CHAI from Japan, to join him on this magical mystery journey down the East Coast. Pond and WA punk outfit Cold Meat will open the show in Perth.

West Australian psych-rockers Pond brings hype from sold-out national headline dates, and latest offering Tasmania (produced by the band and Kevin Parker of Tame Impala). Confronting personal and global dread with rich melodies, their signature trippy instrumentation will feature in all cities.

Japanese punks CHAI will join the tour in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The feminist quartet makes their Australian debut in the wake of their critically-adored album PUNK. Boasting highlight showcases at SXSW and The Great Escape, Pitchfork awarded PUNK Best New Music, saying CHAI is “a band that screams yes to joy”.

Female-fronted, self-described ‘snotty, snarky feminist punks’ COLD MEAT join the party in Perth, touted by Pitchfork as “responsible for some of the most exciting raw punk to come out of Australia”.

Mac DeMarco’s fourth album HERE COMES THE COWBOY was described as his “masterpiece” (Q magazine) on its release in May. The Canadian-born artist has always taken a more contemplative approach to songwriting, the new album framing these introspections in breezy grooves.

Known for his on-stage antics and rowdy performance persona, Mac last served his antics to sold-out East Coast dates alongside his sets at Laneway Festival in 2018. Mac is back in 2020, with an unmissable lineup of exciting performers sure to delight.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

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January 17th 2020

P&O Cruises

Tangalooma Anchorage

pacific dawn cruise departure

January 17th 2020

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

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January 18th 2020

Carnival Cruises

Tangalooma Anchorage

sea princess cruise departure

January 23rd 2020

Princess Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

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January 23rd 2020

Celebrity Cruises

F1 Terminal, Fisherman Island

Pacific Explorer Cruise Departure

January 23rd 2020

P&O Cruises

Tangalooma Anchorage

Pacific Dawn Cruise Departure

January 24th 2020

P&O Cruises

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

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January 25th 2020

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

F1 Terminal, Fisherman Island

Pacific Aria Cruise Departure

January 29th 2020

P&O Cruises

Tangalooma Anchorage

Billy Idol with The Delta Riggs

January 31st 2020

Riverstage, Brisbane City

International Conference On Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

February 9th - 13th 2020

The International Conference On Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN) is the largest biennial Australian conference series in the field of nanoscience.

Since the inaugural conference was held in Brisbane in 2006, ICONN has seen success in cities all around Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Wollongong.

In 2020 ICONN returns to Brisbane and will feature a diverse array of multidisciplinary talks designed to connect world leading scientists, students, engineers, industry participants and entrepreneurs working in the field of nanoscale science and technology to discuss new and exciting advances in the field.

ICONN 2020 will cover nanostructure growth, synthesis, fabrication, characterisation, device design, theory, modelling, testing, applications, commercialisation, and health and safety aspects of nanotechnology.

Being held in the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre in Queensland, Australia, from Sunday 9 February to Thursday 13 February 2020, the conference will feature plenary talks followed by technical symposia (parallel sessions) consisting of invited talks, and oral and poster presentations.

We invite you to be a part of ICONN 2020, where you will meet world-leading scientists and learn of the latest trends in this exciting and dynamic field.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

February 15th 2020

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Pixies - Come On Pilgrim… It’s Surfer Rosa Tour

March 12th & 13th 2020

PIXIES, one of the most influential alternative rock bands of all time, are bringing their mammoth world tour to Australia and New Zealand in 2020 – Come On Pilgrim… It’s Surfer Rosa.

Pixies’ debut releases – the electrifying 1987 EP Come On Pilgrim and 1988’s debut full-length album, Surfer Rosa – brought rise to a new genre and defined contemporary music for a generation.

The tour will bear witness to both seminal albums being performed in full – plus new and old tracks spanning their extensive catalogue. Surfer Rosa is a record made up of rage, religion, gore, incest and superheroes named Tony – a debut album so good that it’s since been seen as a masterpiece. Produced by Steve Albini, it includes early Pixies classics such as “Bone Machine,” “Gigantic,” “Vamos” and “Where Is My Mind?”

Come On Pilgrim contained eight songs from the band’s first-ever studio session, produced by Gary Smith and recorded at his Fort Apache Studio near Boston.

Returning for what will be only their fourth visit to Australia, the band will perform at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on March 10, then head to Brisbane and Sydney before flying west for a final show at Fremantle Arts Centre on March 17.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

15th Biennial International Mesothelioma Interest Meeting 2020

March 25th - 28th 2020

The 15th biennial International Mesothelioma Interest Meeting 2020 will take place in Brisbane, Australia in March 2020.

This multidisciplinary meeting will bring together over 500 delegates from around the world, and feature the most up-to-date research, diverse topics of interest, and educational sessions with leading experts. The meeting will offer plenty of networking opportunities with leading scientists and researchers, friends and colleagues.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

The National (USA)

March 27th & 28th 2020

Handsome Tours is thrilled to announce that The National will return to Australia in March and April 2020. The visit will see the band perform at stunning venues across the country, including three intimate nights in Melbourne’s iconic Palais Theatre, two nights at ICC Sydney Theatre, a performance at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall and an evening under the stars at Fremantle Arts Centre. They will be supported on all dates by Phoebe Bridgers.
The tour will celebrate the release of The National’s eighth studio album I Am Easy To Find – out now via Remote Control Records / 4AD. Formed in 1999, the Ohio-raised, Brooklyn-based band consists of vocalist Matt Berninger plus two pairs of brothers: Aaron Dessner (guitar, bass, piano) and Bryce Dessner (guitar), and Scott Devendorf (bass, guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums).

The band’s most recent release I Am Easy To Find was a collaborative project with director Mike Mills. The results are I Am Easy To Find, a 24-minute film by Mills starring Alicia Vikander, and I Am Easy To Find, a 68-minute album by The National. The former is not the video for the latter; the latter is not the soundtrack to the former. The movie was composed like a piece of music; the music was assembled like a film, by a film director. The frontman and natural focal point were deliberately and dramatically side staged in favour of a variety of female voices, nearly all of whom have long been in the group’s orbit. It is unlike anything either artist has ever attempted and also totally in line with how they’ve created for much of their careers. The two projects are, as Mills calls them, “Playfully hostile siblings that love to steal from each other”—they share music and words and DNA and impulses and a vision about what it means to be human in 2019, but don’t necessarily need one another. I Am Easy To Find was produced by Mike Mills and The National at Long Pond, Hudson Valley, NY.

The National’s triumphant previous visit to Australia in 2018 included sold-out performances at Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Brisbane’s Riverstage. For their upcoming tour, the band will nestle into their most intimate Australian venues in a decade, delivering fans the raw intensity and emotion of their live show, up-close-and-personal like never before. Be quick – tickets will not last!

Joining The National on all dates will be special guest Phoebe Bridgers. Hailing from Los Angeles, Bridgers released her debut album Stranger In The Alps in 2017 to international acclaim, with haunting, introspective songs that garnered widespread comparisons to legendary songwriters like Elliott Smith and Joni Mitchell.

Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

WPHN Congress 2020

March 31st - April 2nd 2020

Held every 4 years, the World Public Health Nutrition Congress was established by the World Public Health Nutrition Association (WPHNA) to bring together the international public health nutrition sector for an international congress free from funding from conflicted sources. The Congress acts as a pathway to strengthen the knowledge base, partnerships and commitment for effective action to improve nutrition related health, particularly among vulnerable populations in the world.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Under The Southern Stars

April 18th 2020

Celebrating 25 years since the release of their iconic Throwing Copper album, +LIVE+ are one of the most beloved rock bands ever to tour the nation. During their career, +LIVE+ have achieved seven Top 5 albums in Australia, three of which topped the charts at #1 for a total of ten weeks!

They have had a string of top 40 singles and Throwing Copper spent over two years in the Australian top 50 between 1994 and 1997. It has been certified 8 times platinum and was also the 8th highest selling album in Australia in 95/96.

Riverstage, Brisbane City

17th Asia Pacific Forum On Intelligent Transport Systems

May 25th - 28th 2020

The 17th ITS Asia Pacific Forum is being hosted in Brisbane by ITS Australia in 2020 from Monday 25 – Thursday 29 May at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The 4 day forum will include a strong industry program including tours and demonstrations, an exhibition, as well as an exciting social program. The 2020 ITS APAC Forum Theme of “ITS Innovation Creating Liveable Communities” will demonstrate Australia’s new initiatives and adapted learnings from the advances of our neighbouring mega cities. Key topics to be covered included MaaS (Mobility as a Service), Autonomous Vehicles, Data Analytics and network development.

Brisbane is a multicultural and dynamic city with first class facilities that is conveniently accessible to the APAC region. ITS Australia has no doubts that Brisbane will ensure the 17th Asia Pacific Forum will be a highlight in the ITS Calendars and that visitors from the APAC region will experience a great range of smart technology initiatives and receive a very warm welcome.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Energy Networks 2020

June 2th - 4th 2020

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

17th World Congress - World Association For Infant Mental Health WAIMH

June 7th - 11th 2020

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

9th International Conference on Intercultural Pragmatics and Communication (INPRA 2020)

June 12th - 14th 2020

University of Queensland, St Lucia

Sustainability Research & Innovation 2020

June 14th - 17th 2020

Future Earth, which supports the largest global community of systems-focused sustainability researchers and innovators, and the Belmont Forum, the world’s largest consortium of transdisciplinary global change and sustainability research funders, are joining forces to establish a marquee congress in which the world’s foremost research and innovation communities come together to share successes, exchange views, and work across disciplines and sectors to support a global transformation to sustainability.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

International Congress On The Education Of The Deaf

July 6th - 9th 2020

Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix

August 1st 2020

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

2020 Land Forces Australia Indo Asia Pacific

September 1st - 3rd 2020

Brisbane

22nd Australasian fluid mechanics conference

December 6-10 2020

The Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference (AFMC) is held every two years with the support of the Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society (AFMS). The objectives of the conference are to provide an international forum for scientists, engineers, students, and educators to discuss Fluid Mechanics’ research, development, and innovation. The conference enables participants to present and discuss the latest trends and findings and to learn about best practice in their particular field(s) of interest. The conference has a long history dating back to 1962 when the inaugural conference was held in Western Australia.

A dynamic group of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the University of Queensland (UQ) academics have prepared a successful bid submission to the AFMS to host the 22nd AFMC in Brisbane. The AFMC was last held in Brisbane in 1980 and in Queensland in 2007 (Gold Coast). Brisbane would expect to attract 350-450 participants from all over the world to the conference in 2020. The four-day conference will be a showcase of the research strengths and expertise of Brisbane and South-East Queensland professionals in the Fluid Mechanics field. The technical program will encompass several keynote lectures by leading experts, including the George Bachelor lecture, named after the Australian researcher. Three days of technical presentations and plenary lectures will be held on the QUT Gardens Point Campus in Brisbane CBD and will be complemented by a full day at the UQ St Lucia Campus where keynotes, technical sessions and research laboratory tours will occur before the conference banquet in UQ’s Great Court.

The 22nd Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference will provide a strong technical and networking opportunity for government, research, and industry. Highlights of the 22nd AFMC will include:

• A strong commitment to promoting Fluid Mechanics in the broader community;
• Support for undergraduate student participation, in the form of two fee-waiver scholarships; and
• Promotion of gender balance in Fluid Mechanics.

We are confident that the 2020 conference will be the best ever Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference.

Queensland University of Technology Gardens Point Campus

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December 26th 2020

P&O Cruise

Portside Cruise Terminal, Hamilton

Brisbane Truck Show 2021

May 16th 2021

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society Congress

May 30th - June 3rd 2021

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Conference Of the international association of colliod and interface scientists (iacis 2021)

June 20th- 24th 2021

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

World Mining Congress

July 20-22 2021

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), the peak body for resources professionals, are excited to bring the World Mining Congress to Brisbane, Australia, 20 - 22 July 2021.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

World Down Syndrome Conference

August 2022

This international conference brings together people with Down syndrome, family members, researchers and service providers to showcase the latest research and best practice as well as the lived experience of Down syndrome from around the world.

The Congress supports the ongoing agenda of Down Syndrome International: to improve quality of life for people with Down syndrome worldwide and promote their inherent right to be accepted and included as valued and equal members of their communities.

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Total Solar Eclipse

July 13th 2037