From candlelight concerts and jazz to underground cinema and classic ballet, Brisbane’s art scene is alive with colour, sound, and imagination this weekend. Whether you’re into experimental film, orchestral masterpieces or immersive installations, there’s something to inspire your artistic side from June 13 to 15.
BRISBANE CITY
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
Date: June 13
Venue: Albert Street Uniting Church
Category: Tribute Music
Soak in the glow of candlelight while enjoying iconic hits from ABBA performed live in an intimate heritage setting. A beautiful fusion of pop nostalgia and classical flair.
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Candlelight Ballet: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More
Date: June 14
Venue: St. John’s Cathedral
Category: Ballet
Tchaikovsky’s greatest ballet works, reimagined under a canopy of candlelight. A stirring experience that merges music, dance, and ambiance.
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KANGAROO POINT
Darren Percival & Dave Spicer Live in Concert
Date: June 13
Venue: Brisbane Jazz Club
Category: Jazz
Two jazz masters join forces for an unforgettable night of soulful improvisation, harmony, and swing. This riverside venue sets the perfect mood.
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The Parrott: Baartz Project
Date: June 14
Venue: Brisbane Jazz Club
Category: Jazz
A bold blend of old-school jazz and new-wave fusion from two legends of Australian music. Expect a set full of colour, rhythm, and surprises.
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Brisbane Big Band
Date: June 15
Venue: Brisbane Jazz Club
Category: Jazz
Swinging brass, classic tunes, and timeless energy — the Big Band returns for a rousing Sunday session. Suitable for lovers of jazz both old and new.
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SOUTH BRISBANE
Boxcar Bertha (1972, R18+)
Date: June 13
Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Cinema B
Category: Film
Martin Scorsese’s cult classic about outlaws and love during the Great Depression. Raw, gritty, and a milestone in American independent cinema.
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Caged Heat (1974, R18+)
Date: June 13
Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Cinema B
Category: Film
This women-in-prison exploitation film packs a satirical punch with rebellion and absurdity. Directed by Jonathan Demme in his offbeat early days.
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The Haunted Palace (1963, M)
Date: June 14
Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Cinema B
Category: Film
Vincent Price stars in this chilling Lovecraftian horror with Gothic atmosphere. A moody and eerie entry into Roger Corman’s filmography.
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The Premature Burial (1962, M)
Date: June 14
Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Cinema B
Category: Film
A man obsessed with being buried alive descends into paranoia in this psychological horror. A cult classic that’s both stylish and unsettling.
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The Raven (1963, PG)
Date: June 15
Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Cinema B
Category: Film
Boris Karloff and Vincent Price face off in this comedic horror based loosely on Poe’s poem. A delightfully bizarre 1960s romp through magic and mayhem.
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Targets (1968, M)
Date: June 15
Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Cinema B
Category: Film
Peter Bogdanovich’s debut — part horror, part thriller — reflects on violence in modern America through two chilling plotlines. Intense and thought-provoking.
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Beethoven & Brahms
Dates: June 13 & 14
Venue: Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
Category: Classical
Experience orchestral masterpieces as the Queensland Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and Brahms. A refined night out for classical music lovers.
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Art Box for Kids: Mandy Quadrio
Dates: May 31 – October 26
Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
Category: Art Exhibit
A playful, hands-on installation by Mandy Quadrio designed to spark creativity and sensory exploration. Perfect for young minds visiting GOMA.
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ONLINE
Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake (Digital Stage)
Dates: June 13 & 15
Venue: Digital Stage (Online via QPAC)
Category: Ballet
This bold retelling of Swan Lake blends contemporary choreography with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Stream this world-class performance from home.
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Brisbane’s art and culture scene never slows down — and this weekend proves it. Whether you’re basking in candlelight concerts, soaking in avant-garde film, or exploring visual arts, June 13 to 15 is a perfect time to dive into Brisbane’s creative heart.
