2019 in Brisbane is an event-full year with lots of exciting entertainment with the likes of award-winning shows, international concerts, unique exhibitions, fantastic sporting events and festivals. Here are some Brisbane events you might like to experience: 2019 Brisbane Events Broncos v Penrith Panthers – 16 August Suncorp Stadium Behind the Scenes Tour – 17 August Queensland Museum Fleetwood Mac – 20-24 August Brisbane Entertainment Centre Brisbane Boat Show 2019 – 21-26 August Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Bangarra Dance Theatre: 30th Anniversary Season – 23-31 August QPAC The Sunday Mail Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run – 25 August South Bank Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival – 25-29 August Howard Street Wharves, Brisbane Queensland Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet – 28 August-7 September QPAC Hugh Jackman: The Man, The Music, The Show – 31 August-3 September Brisbane Entertainment Centre (BEC) BIGSOUND Festival – 3-6 September Brisbane, various venues Brisbane Writers Festival – 5-8 September State Library & QAGOMA BRISBANE FESTIVAL – 6-28 September Brisbane, vaious venues Riverstage Birthday Bash – 7 September Riverstage Brisbane Eco Expo– 13-15 September Brisbane Showgrounds Muriel’s Wedding The Musical – 19 September QPAC Beer InCider Experience – 20-21 September Brisbane Showgrounds Oz Comic-Con 2019 – 21-22 September BCEC […]
When: 5 to 8 September, 2019. Where: State Library of Queensland Precinct. Celebrating 57 years of bringing ideas, debate, discussion and literature to Brisbane, the Brisbane Writers Festival will take place from 5 to 8 September in the State Library of Queensland precinct. The festival will present more than 150 free and ticketed events, with more than 20,000 literary lovers descending onto the State Library of Queensland and QAGOMA site to hear from their favourite authors. Events taking place over the four days will include: Word Play – an education program for Prep to Grade 12 (3-6 Sept) Love YA – for fans of Young Adult fiction (7 Sept) Angel’s Palace – multi-media venue with performances & installations Meet the author – book club sessions 20 pages in 20 minutes – manuscript review by a publishing professional Tirra Lirra by the river – installation/ bespoke hub. and much more! All full program of events and ticket bookings are available at Brisbane Writers Festival 2019 Get in early and book your Brisbane Accommodation near South Bank at West End Central Apartments. Offering a selection of fully self-contained one and two Bedroom Apartments, as well as Studio Apartments. Book your Brisbane accommodation
When: 5 to 28 September, 2019.Where: Brisbane, Queensland. Brisbane Festival is Queensland’s premier annual arts and entertainment event of the year! Don’t miss out on the exciting line-up as Brisbane Festival brings the entire city alive with a captivating and amazing indoor and outdoor program. The festival has everything from theatre, music, dance, cabaret, plays, installations, circus, opera and major public events such as Sunsuper Riverfire. Boasting three big weeks of arts and entertainment, there are a variety of both FREE and ticketed events, with something for everyone including adults only events and also those for the kids and family. On the 28th of September, Brisbane Festival, will wrap up for another year with Sunsuper Riverfire. The night sky over Brisbane will be lit up to celebrate the culmination of what has become a globally recognised arts and cultural festival with a massive fireworks display launched from city rooftops, river barges and several bridges. This year the fireworks will be accompanied by a soundtrack that celebrates 1989, the year of the first Riverstage. There will also be aerobatics displays by the Australian Defence Force. For more information and to view the extensive program of 2019 events visit Brisbane Festival West End […]
Have you ever heard or said that famous line: ‘Romeo, Romeo where for art thou Romeo?’ Taken from the most famous love story of all time, Sir Kenneth MacMillan presents the Queensland Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet in all its glory at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Lyric Theatre in the West End, Brisbane from 28 August to 7 September 2019. In this ballet rendition of the play by William Shakespeare, Kenneth MacMillan’s adaptation will bring the streets of Verona alive. The production will engage and delight audiences with a recreation that will include spectacular and colourful costumes, incredibly styled sets and amazing lighting. Kenneth’s choreography will capture the intense romance, passion and tragedy of this play; matched by the skill, elegance and strength of the Queensland Ballet dancers. Special guest conductor Alondra de la Parra from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will conduct the following performances: Wednesday 28 August 2019 at 7.30pm Thursday 29 August 2019 at 7.30pm Friday 30 August 2019 at 7.30pm Saturday 31 August 2019 at 1.30pm Saturday 31 August 2019 at 7.30pm. * Please note this is subject to change without notice. After sell-out performances in 2014, Romeo & Juliet is returning for what promises to […]
When: July 24th to August 4th, 2019.Where: South Bank, Brisbane. Head to South Bank Brisbane, between July 24th and August 4th, to catch the popular Night Noodle Markets as part of Good Food Month. Enjoy the exotic tastes of Asia with a range of Hawker style vendors serving up delicious Asian cuisine under the Brisbane sky. Some of the Asian food stall holders include: Bangkok Street Food Yan Can BBQ Chu the Phat Flying Noodles Hoy Pinoy Cart Little Kyoto May’s Malaysian Hawker Steamed Dim Sum Teppanyaki Noodles Leave room for dessert! There will also be a selection of sweet treats to choose from such as: Gelato Messina Waffleland For more information about South Bank Brisbane’s Night Noodle Markets head over to the Good Food Month website. Walk to the South Bank precinct in approximately 10 minutes from your accommodation staying here at West End Central Apartments! Offering a selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained Brisbane holiday apartments, a central location, and great onsite facilities including an outdoor swimming pool. Book West End Brisbane Accommodation today!
When: 20 & 21 July, 2019. Where: South Bank Parklands. Australia’s largest free food and wine festival, Regional Flavours, is taking place over the weekend of 20 & 21 July at South Bank Parklands. Regional Flavours Brisbane proudly supports Queensland farmers and small businesses, and features a weekend jammed with great food related events including celebrity’s chefs and cooks, live music, street food stalls and kids activities. The festival also features a thriving producer market with more than 80 stalls. Work your way through aromatic wine, delicious desserts, fresh fruit and vegetables, jams and sauces, artisan nuts and cheeses and more. Entry is free for the event and is family-friendly. For a full program of events visit Regional Flavours. Book your West End Brisbane Accommodation only a short walking distance (approx. 10 minute walk) away from South Bank Parklands at West End Central Apartments for the weekend. Offering convenient and comfortable hotel rooms, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with free Wifi, free parking, pool, sauna and gym. Book your Accommodation near South Bank Entertainment Precinct today. BOOK BRISBANE ACCOMMODATION
When: 9th to 18th August, 2019 Where: Brisbane Showgrounds Queensland’s favourite show ‘EKKA’ is almost here again. One of Brisbane’s favourite annual events, the Royal Queensland Show, has been running for over 140 years! Don’t miss out on the family-friendly fun with rides for all ages and thrill levels, an explosive entertainment program, animals and livestock, Australiana displays, arts and crafts, shows, sideshow games and much more. Of course it wouldn’t be a show without great food, and at EKKA all foodies are well catered for. Enjoy hearty meal at one of restaurant and bars, learn something new at the cooking stage or indulge in traditional favourites such as fairy floss and the dagwood dog, or famous to EKKA be sure to try the iconic strawberry sundae! For more information please visit Ekka Royal Queensland Show. From West End Central Apartments it’s approximately 10 minutes drive or 30 minutes by public transport to the EKKA 2019 venue at Brisbane Showgrounds. West End Central Apartments are located centrally in Brisbane and offer a selection of fully self-contained 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments, as well as Studio Apartments. You’ll also receive FREE parking and FREE Wifi. Book your Brisbane accommodation now.
When: 28 – 30 June, 2019 Where: West End, Brisbane Held in one of Brisbane’s most vibrant communities, West End, the West End Film Festival (WEFF) is an Australian short film competition over 3 days from 28 to 30 June. WEFF was established a decade ago, in 2009, by a group of local filmmakers focused on supporting grassroots filmmakers, and continues to connect with this founding objective today. Come along and celebrate the 10th birthday of the event! For a full program of events and ticket purchases visit WEFF WEFF has grown to be one of Brisbane’s most eclectic, enlightening and empowering film festivals, celebrating the community, culture and diversity that is uniquely West End. Don’t miss this awesome 3 day West End Brisbane event! Get in quick to book your Brisbane West End Accommodation with us here at West End Central Apartments. Select from studio, one or two bedroom self-contained apartments located in Brisbane’s West End. BOOK NOW
When: 28 to 30 June, 2019Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane Come along to this year’s Brisbane Pregnancy, Babies and Children Expo at BCEC over 3 days from 28 to 20 June. The Expo features expert advice and parenting tips, along with the latest products and innovations, for all of your pregnancy and parenting needs, with hundreds of different brands attending. You will have the opportunity to chat face-to-face with a wide array of expert product exhibitors for pregnancy, newborn care and the early years of parenting. You can also see, touch, try and buy the products and services that best suit your needs. Attend talks and classes to get up-to-date information from trusted, experienced experts and have all your questions answered. There is plenty of fun for kids at the Expo too with multiple spaces for babies and toddlers to play. Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy or young child, all under one roof! Tickets are free online or $20 at the door. Purchase your free online tickets HERE Opening Hours: Friday 10am to 4pmSaturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm Book your Brisbane Accommodation for this Expo with us here at West End Central […]
There are two new great family shows coming up at QPAC. School of Rock and Storm Boy. School of Rock When: From 12 July 2019Where: Lyric Theatre, QPAC Based on the comedy hit movie of the same name, School of Rock Musical is going to rock the Lyric Theatre. This hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There, he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. School of Rock features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, in a high-octane smash hit delivering face-melting guitar riffs and touching romance in equally awesome doses! Tickets start from: $71.90 per person and are available from QPAC Box Office. Storm Boy When: 29 July to 17 August, 2019Where: The Playhouse, QPAC Based on the heart-warming novel by Colin Thiele, Storm Boy will be brought to life on stage with its masterful puppetry and boundless imagination. The story follows the young Storm Boy who lives a simple yet free life on the coastal wilds of the South Australian Coorong, combing the beaches with his reclusive father, […]
