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Brisbane Festival 2025: What’s On for Teenagers

Brisbane Festival 2025: What’s On for Teenagers

Brisbane Festival 2025 returns from 5 – 27 September 2025, bringing an expansive, city-wide celebration of arts, culture, and live performance that’s perfect for teenagers seeking inspiration, entertainment, and immersive experiences. Spanning 23 days, the festival features 2,260 artists across 106 productions and 1,069 performances, including 21 world premieres, with over 43% of the program free, making it accessible for young audiences and families.

Brisbane Festival 2025: What’s On for Teenagers
Image: ANZs Walk this Way, credit: artwork by Craig & Karl, 3D design by Dirty Puppet, photography by Jared Hinz

TEEN HIGHLIGHTS AT BRISBANE FESTIVAL 2025

1. WALK THIS WAY – Craig & Karl

Experience a citywide public art adventure as renowned artists Craig & Karl transform Brisbane’s Neville Bonner Bridge, Goodwill Bridge, and Kangaroo Point Bridge into vibrant art installations. Learn more

2. AFTERGLOW

Enjoy a magical nighttime experience at the City Botanic Gardens featuring fire sculptures, candlelit artworks, and live performances. A mesmerising event that combines art, light, and storytelling. Learn more

3. SKYLORE

Watch 400 drones illuminate the Brisbane skyline in a First Nations storytelling spectacle. Skylore delivers stunning visual effects, cultural education, and storytelling. Learn more

4. RIVERFIRE

Catch one of Australia’s most iconic fireworks displays, launching from bridges, barges, and rooftops along the Brisbane River. Teens can enjoy this high-energy, family-friendly event that lights up the city. Learn more

Brisbane Festival 2025: What’s On for Teenagers
Image: Nieergoo Spirit of the Whale, credit Atmosphere Photography
Brisbane Festival 2025: What’s On for Teenagers
Image: Night at The Parkland Grinspoon, credit: MGH

5. NIGHT AT THE PARKLAND

Attend live outdoor concerts at Roma Street Parkland featuring top acts like ICEHOUSE, Lime Cordiale with Jack River, Xavier Rudd, Amy Shark, Grinspoon, Cut Copy with KLP, and James Johnston. Learn more

6. BRISBANE SERENADES

Enjoy free outdoor concerts in parks, gardens, and neighbourhoods across Brisbane, showcasing local talent and cultural diversity. Highlights include Pasifika Made, Manly Serenades, Moorooka Block Party, and St Lucia Serenades. Learn more

7. DANCE & THEATRE PERFORMANCES

Teens can catch dynamic dance and theatre shows, such as Elements of Freestyle, The Lovers, and the Common People Dance Eisteddfod, offering engaging performances that explore creativity and youth culture. Learn more

Brisbane Festival 2025: What’s On for Teenagers
Image: Elements of Freestyle, credit Alex Brenner

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The festival spans 5 – 27 September 2025 across multiple city locations, with many events free or low-cost, making it accessible for all families and teens. Don’t miss out on this vibrant cultural celebration that transforms Brisbane into a city-wide stage.

Dates: 5 – 27 September 2025
Locations: Multiple venues across Brisbane city
Tickets & Info: Brisbane Festival Official Website

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