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Karnak Playhouse from the air. Courtesy of Karnak Playhouse

Karnak Playhouse

1 May - 31 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Karnak Playhouse is an open-air amphitheatre bordering the beautiful Daintree National Park. Set in the heart of the Far North Queensland rainforest, its incredible setting hosts…

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Brightly welcoming in the New Year at the annual Woodford Folk Festival. Courtesy of Woodford Folk Festival photo, courtesy Woodford Folk Festival

Woodford Folk Festival

Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 (annual)

The Woodford Folk Festival is a unique arts showcase, held over the New Year period. It focuses on artists living in Australia, but also features a generous gathering of special international…

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A Flickerfest screening. Courtesy of the Lantern Group Flickerfest. Courtesy of the Lantern Group

Flickerfest International Short Film Festival

Feb - Mar 2010 (annual)

Australia's premier short film festival, Flickerfest tours the country after opening at Sydney's Bondi Beach Pavilion. Here it arrives at Brisbane's Dendy Cinema.

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Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

5 Dec 2009 - 14 Mar 2010 (annual)

The Asia Pacific Triennial shines the spotlight on artists who have contributed significantly to contemporary art within the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia. The series of exhibitions…

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Parades at the Port Douglas Carnivale, Queensland. Courtesy of Port Douglas Carnivale

Port Douglas Carnivale

May 2010 (annual)

Port Douglas kick-starts its tourist season with a colourful Carnivale. The event started in 1993 with just a handful of craft stalls. Nowadays thousands flock to take part in the broad range…

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The Kingdom of Desire by the Contemporary Legend Theatre of Taiwan as performed at the Brisbane Festival 2008. Courtesy of Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival

Jul - Aug 2010 (biennial)

Brisbane's International Arts Festival is biennial, so miss it at your peril! Describing itself as a "vivid snapshot of world entertainment," it covers everything from comedy to kid's stuff…

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Brisbane International Film Festival opening night, held at the historic Regent Cinema. Courtesy of BIFF

Brisbane International Film Festival

Jul - Aug 2010 (annual)

First held in 1992, the annual Brisbane International Film Festival showcases the finest in world cinema through lectures, screenings and workshops. Taking place at a few cinemas across the…

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Now that's what I call turbo-charged! Mad's Jetbike showing off at the Gold Coast Bike Week. Courtesy of Gold Coast Bike Week photo courtesy Gold Coast Bike Week

Gold Coast Bike Week

Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)

The Gold Coast Bike Week is a must for every bike fan, welcoming visitors and their bikes - be they BMWs, Harley Davidsons, Hondas or Buells - from all over the continent.

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Books galore! Photo by Ben Evans, © Whatsonwhen

Brisbane Writers Festival

Sep 2010 (annual)

The Brisbane Writers Festival is a spirited annual event which promotes Australian and international writers and writing through readings, lectures and workshops. With events at venues across…

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Viola. © Photo by Bree Hogg, Whatsonwhen

Gold Coast Eisteddfod

Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)

At the Gold Coast Eisteddfod, young performers compete for prizes in disciplines from dance to choral singing, speech and drama. The competition has grown from 6000 participants in its first…

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Karnak Playhouse from the air. Courtesy of Karnak Playhouse

Karnak Playhouse

May - Dec 2010 (annual)

The Karnak Playhouse is an open-air amphitheatre bordering the beautiful Daintree National Park. Set in the heart of the Far North Queensland rainforest, its incredible setting hosts…

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Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Brisbane. Photo by John Gollings

Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)

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Brisbane's landmark Gallery of Modern Art, or GoMA, opened in 2006 just 150 metres along the South Bank from Queensland Art Gallery. Focussing on 20th- and 21st-century art, the gallery hosts…

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Queensland Performing Arts Centre

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The Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane encompasses three theatres of differing sizes (the large Lyric, the intimate Cermorne and the Playhouse) and a 1800-seat Concert Hall. Over…

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Cairns at night. Courtesy of Tourism Queensland Tourism Queensland

Cairns Museum

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Cairns Museum traces the city's history from the earliest Aboriginal settlements to the present day. There are significant collections of Aboriginal and Chinese artefacts, along with relics…


Highlights

Karnak Playhouse

Karnak Playhouse, Mossman

1 May - 31 Dec 2009 (annual)

Woodford Folk Festival

Woodford Festival Valley Site, Woodford

Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 (annual)

Flickerfest International Short Film Festival

Dendy Cinema, Brisbane

Feb - Mar 2010 (annual)