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Arts & LiteratureBrisbane, QLD

Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival fills the first three weeks of September with theatre, dance, circus, music and large-scale public art across the city, timed for the start of the subtropical spring. South Bank and the river are the festival's heart, and it closes with Riverfire, the biggest fireworks show in Australia.

Get there by bus →First three weeks of September, closing with RiverfireFree + ticketed

What to expect

Counting Riverfire's crowds, attendances top a million. The program balances headline international work with Brisbane-made shows and a wide free strand along the river. September evenings in Brisbane are about perfect for outdoor events, which the festival uses to full advantage.

  • Arts & Literature
  • Major Event

Getting there by bus

Tell us where you're starting from and we'll find coach options to Brisbane.

One-way trip

Fares and timetables are confirmed on the operator's site before you book.