Celebrate 70 years of creativity and imagination at GOMA with Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company. Discover the art of world-building and imaginative storytelling in this exclusive-to-Brisbane exhibition, running from 12 September 2026 to 18 April 2027.

Melt Festival is an annual open-access festival of Queer arts and culture staged across Magandjin/Brisbane.

It builds on the success of its predecessor Melt, the LGBTQIA+ festival staged annually at Brisbane Powerhouse since 2015. In a city gearing up to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032, Melt is a showcase of queer art, artists, allies, icons, sports and ideas.

We are pleased to announce that the iconic festival will be returning to Brisbane in 2026. Stay tuned for more updates.

NRL Magic Round 2027 returns to Brisbane, bringing every NRL team together for one unforgettable weekend of rugby league at Suncorp Stadium. Fans from across Australia and New Zealand descend on Brisbane for a festival of footy, entertainment, and unmatched atmosphere, making it one of the most anticipated events on the Australian sporting calendar. Magic Round has now been secured in Brisbane through to 2032, cementing the city as the home of rugby league's biggest weekend.