Entertainment and Leisure
Brisbane has been designed with many open parklands and public spaces, world class sporting facilities, cosmopolitan restaurants and the great Brisbane River at its heart, ours is a city that is meant to be enjoyed outdoors.
Brisbane boasts a wonderfully rich calendar of cultural events and arts, offering everything from musicals to theatre, ballet, opera, concerts and festivals.
The Queensland Performing Arts Complex is the city's cultural hub with three theatres, a concert hall and the Queensland Conservatorium of Music.
The Queensland Cultural Centre adjacent to Brisbane's South Bank Parklands is home to the Queensland Art Gallery. The gallery houses extensive collections of Australian, Aboriginal, European and Asian art and attracts some of the world's best touring exhibitions. Also at South Bank are the Queensland Museum and the State Library.
The City centre is a short walk from South Bank across the Victoria Bridge. The heart of the city is the Queen Street Mall. The mall is a lively public space with a wonderful blend of historical and contemporary architecture. It's a great place to enjoy lunch in the sun and be entertained by buskers, or to simply 'people-watch'.
Brisbane's warm evenings are perfect for enjoying the diversity of city nightlife. Live music clubs, bars and discos to suit all tastes can be found across the city. Some of the most popular spots are located in the Riverside quarter, Caxton Street, and in Fortitude Valley. The Treasury Casino, located in the beautifully restored Treasury Building at the top of Queen Street, is another popular night time venue.
Related Links
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| South Bank Parklands | Lists events, attractions and restaurants, cafes and eateries in the South Brisbane (South Bank) region. |
| Queensland Performing Arts Complex | Lists upcoming performances. |
| Queensland Art Gallery | Find details of exhibitions and other events. |
| Queensland Museum | The Queensland Museum is valued as an innovative, exciting and accessible museum of science, environment and human experience of international standing. |
| State Library of Queensland | Australia's custodian of Queensland documentary heritage, a major reference and research library, and advocate and financial partner of a statewide public library network. |
| Treasury Casino | The Treasury Casino has a host of entertainment every night of the week as well as special events. |