EVENTS & CULTURE · BRISBANE
Brisbane Festival Wraps Up After 23 Days Across the City
Published · Cenlocal summary
Brisbane Festival 2026 has finished after running from 4 to 26 September, with performances, music, public art and community events across the city.
Brisbane Festival 2026 has come to a close. The festival ran for 23 days, from 4 to 26 September, filling venues, parks and public spaces around the city.
A look back
The festival's published program covered a wide mix of art forms, including:
- Circus and physical theatre
- Theatre and comedy, with several family-friendly shows
- Music and cabaret
- Free public installations, including Bright Nights by ANZ, a water, light and sound show listed at the Festival Village in South Bank
- Community programs, such as a community choir musical presented with neighbourhood centres
The Festival Village at South Bank was a central hub for visitors, and the program also highlighted free and low-cost options for families.
Still showing
A small number of shows listed on the festival program had seasons extending beyond the festival itself. Check the official Brisbane Festival website for any remaining performances.
Looking ahead
With Brisbane Festival finished for another year, the city's spring calendar continues into October with events such as Valley Fiesta and Brisbane Writers Festival.
This is a wrap-up of a completed event. Details are based on the official festival program.
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