Must-see entertainment in Queensland

  • Suncorp Stadium

    Brisbane

    In winter, rugby league is the big spectator sport here and local team the Brisbane Broncos call this stadium home. The stadium also hosts the odd major…

  • Flynns

    Townsville

    A jolly Irish pub that doesn’t try too hard to be Irish. Wildly popular for its live music every night. Nothing too challenging – just good, honest live…

  • JUTE Theatre

    Cairns

    Stages contemporary Australian works and indie plays; currently based at the Tanks Arts Centre.

  • Paddo Tavern

    Brisbane

    If a car wash married its supermarket cousin, their first-born would probably look like this ugly Paddington pub, which has incongruously adopted a pseudo…

  • South Bank Piazza

    Brisbane

    Located in the verdant oasis of South Bank Parklands, this outdoor performance space offers year-round events, from music concerts to sport screenings…

  • New Globe Theatre

    Fortitude Valley

    An old cinema converted into an intimate, multi-arts venue. Check the venue's Facebook page for upcoming events, which often include local bands and album…

  • Dendy Cinema

    Brisbane

    Shows mostly mainstream fare at Portside Wharf, a short ferry trip downstream from New Farm. Discounted tickets on Tuesday.

  • Brisbane Arts Theatre

    Brisbane

    Catch improvisation troupes, children’s theatre or classic plays at this intimate community theatre built in 1936.

  • X&Y Bar

    Fortitude Valley

    Pulling a mostly millennia crowd, X&Y serves up a mix of live music (mostly local indie rock) and DJs.

  • Event Cinemas

    Brisbane

    This cinema on Queen St Mall shows mainstream blockbusters. Cut-price tickets on Tuesday.

  • Qtix

    Brisbane

    Booking agency, usually for more high-brow entertainment.