Brisbane Benefits

Saturday and Sunday 6 & 7 June 2026 10:00am
The Old Museum, Bowen Hills

We're 60 years young! On June 6 & 7 at The Old Museum, Queensland Youth Orchestras celebrates its 60th anniversary with a wonderful celebration of music, entertainment, connection and community.

You are invited to join open door rehearsals, listen to performances and enjoy a range of fun activities including a special children's concert of Prokiev's Peter and the Wolf, and Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals. Saturday finishes with performances by the QYO Alumni Orchestras. On Sunday, QYS performs their second concert of the year, Visions of Nature.

6 Dec 2025 – 12 Jul 2026

Immerse yourself in 'Olafur Eliasson: Presence' at GOMA. Featuring new installations created exclusively for GOMA, this is your moment to experience Olafur Eliasson’s work in a way you can’t anywhere else. Musica Viva readers have the chance to win a double pass.

Sunday 7 June 7pm
QPAC Concert Hall

Climb, wander, and wonder through a symphonic landscape of nature. Join the Queensland Youth Symphony and conductor Simon Hewett for Visions of Nature. Featuring Beethoven’s serene Pastoral Symphony and Strauss’ monumental Alpine Symphony, this evocative program journeys from gentle countryside scenes to breathtaking mountain heights, exploring the beauty, power, and emotional depth of the natural world.

15 – 22 August
QPAC

The greatest love story. The grandest stage. Be transported with The Australian Ballet’s spectacular retelling of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare's timeless tale unfolds with passion and dramatic precision, brought to life through lavish sets, powerful stagecraft and unforgettable performances. John Cranko's acclaimed production always hits you in the heart. Whether you’re new to ballet or returning to a beloved tradition, this is an experience to fall head over heels for.

Your journey into the world of circus starts here.

Circa Academy offers exceptional training programs with one of the world’s leading circus companies.

Spanning from early childhood play to pre-professional development, our programs build physical and creative skills in a safe, non-competitive environment with some of Australia’s best trainers.

Circa Academy is based at the home of Circa at the Judith Wright Arts Centre.