Brisbane Festival 2026

City lifeTenzin can never return to his birthplace. Now Brisbane is his home, and music legends are his friendsOne of the world’s top Tibetan musicians brings his soaring vocals to Brisbane Festival, in a collaboration with esteemed composer Philip Glass.August 29, 2026Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercierANZ BankHow to do Riverfire, and the best free things at Brisbane FestivalFrom a mass karaoke machine to a marathon performance of Bach, the festival offers many more free experiences than just a fireworks display.August 30, 2026Nick DentCity lifeHow council plans to avoid a repeat of Riverfire crowd crushAfter last year’s event, spectators faced frightening crowd crushes and long waits for buses and trains. Organisers say that won’t happen again. August 24, 2026Marissa CalligerosAdvertisementBrisbane River to get spectacular fountain and light display at South BankThe display is one of the highlights of Brisbane Festival, which has announced its full line-up of concerts, theatre, exhibitions and open-air spectacles.Nick DentWorld-first Muppets exhibition coming to BrisbaneThe teams who brought Kermit, Miss Piggy, Cookie Monster and a host of Fraggles and goblins to the world will let GOMA visitors peek behind the scenes.Nick DentOther seriesBest movies to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Stan, Binge, Disney+ and Amazon Prime VideoLooking for a film? We’ve handpicked 120 hits across the major streamers, with something to suit all tastes, ages and styles.6 storiesMIFF 2026This year’s Melbourne International Film Festival has kicked off. Here we take a closer look at what’s on the schedule.15 stories