{"id":9408,"date":"2025-12-16T13:16:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T03:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/brisbane-arts-culture-best-events-for-19-21-december\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T19:10:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:10:41","slug":"brisbane-arts-culture-best-events-for-19-21-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/12\/16\/brisbane-arts-culture-best-events-for-19-21-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Brisbane Arts &amp; Culture: Best Events for 19\u201321 December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This weekend offers a sophisticated blend of high culture and festive nostalgia. Art enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with major international exhibitions from Banksy and Olafur Eliasson running concurrently. On stage, the Christmas spirit is in full swing with classic tales like <em>A Christmas Carol<\/em> and <em>The Nutcracker<\/em>, alongside a live orchestral screening of Tim Burton\u2019s holiday cult classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Art of Banksy \u201cWithout Limits\u201d Chapter Two \u2013 Celebrating 10 years of Defiance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Starting November 2025 | Uptown, Brisbane City<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/artofbanksyau.com\/brisbane\/\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-art-of-banksy.webp\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This massive exhibition features over 150 artworks, photos, sculptures, and immersive installations by the world\u2019s most elusive street artist. It serves as a comprehensive overview of Banksy\u2019s career, exploring themes of politics, war, and capitalism with his signature satirical edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Olafur Eliasson: Presence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6 December 2025 \u2013 12 July 2026 | Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), South Brisbane<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/qagoma.t.qtix.com.au\/events\/01972e50%E2%80%93dff0%E2%80%93ac3a%E2%80%93f778%E2%80%931262b50df3b8\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Olafur-Eliasson-.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>A major highlight of the cultural calendar, this exhibition by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson transforms GOMA into a playground of light, colour, and geometry. Visitors can interact with large-scale installations that challenge perception and explore the relationship between humans and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Christmas Carol<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 \u2013 24 December 2025 | Playhouse, QPAC, South Brisbane<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.qpac.com.au\/whats%E2%80%93on\/2025\/shakestir%E2%80%93a%E2%80%93christmas%E2%80%93carol\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A-Christmas-Carol.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The award-winning shake &amp; stir theatre co. returns with their acclaimed adaptation of Charles Dickens\u2019 classic. Featuring stunning design and live music, this production is a visual feast that captures the redemption of Scrooge in heartwarming detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18 \u2013 19 December 2025 | Brisbane Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/premier.ticketek.com.au\/shows\/show.aspx?sh=NGHTXMAS25\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Nightmare-Before-Christmas.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience Tim Burton\u2019s holiday masterpiece like never before. The film will be screened live while a full symphony orchestra performs Danny Elfman\u2019s iconic score, blending the magic of cinema with the power of live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Brisbane City Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 \u2013 21 December 2025 | Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/brisbanepowerhouse.org\/events\/brisbane-city-youth-ballet\/\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Nutcracker.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The Brisbane City Youth Ballet presents a delightful rendition of the traditional Christmas favourite. Perfect for families, this production showcases the talent of young local dancers in a magical journey to the Land of Sweets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Love, Actually? The Musical Parody<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11 \u2013 21 December 2025 | Royal International Convention Centre, Bowen Hills<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/loveactuallymusicalparody.com\/brisbane\/\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/love-actually.webp\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you love it or love to hate it, this musical parody hilariously dissects the classic rom-com. Expect quick wit, catchy songs, and a good-natured roast of the film&#8217;s most famous (and questionable) plotlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 December 2025 | St John\u2019s Cathedral, Brisbane City<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/423818?utm_source=direct&amp;cp_smn_source=secretbrisbane&amp;cp_smn_content=candlelight-venues-brisbane&amp;cp_smn_term=profile_card_buy_button&amp;suid=694015d8-c682-45ac-b460-15e6e1550f99\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Best-Of-Magical-Movie-Soundtracks.avif\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Immerse yourself in the music of holiday cinema within the stunning gothic architecture of St John\u2019s Cathedral. A string quartet performs beloved tracks from films like <em>Home Alone<\/em> and <em>Love Actually<\/em> surrounded by the glow of thousands of candles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Candlelight: A Night of Christmas Classics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19 December 2025 | St John\u2019s Cathedral, Brisbane City<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/142807?utm_source=direct&amp;cp_smn_source=secretbrisbane&amp;cp_smn_content=candlelight-venues-brisbane&amp;cp_smn_term=profile_card_buy_button&amp;suid=694015d8-c682-45ac-b460-15e6e1550f99\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A-Night-of-Christmas-Classics.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Another enchanting evening at the Cathedral, this concert focuses on traditional carols and classical festive pieces. The combination of the string quartet and the candlelight creates a serene and spiritual atmosphere perfect for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Echoes of Christmas 2025 \u2014 Festive Classical Concert<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 December 2025 | Saint Andrew&#8217;s Uniting Church, Brisbane City<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com.au\/e\/echoes-of-christmas-2025-festive-classical-concert-tickets-1750215594959?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/echoes-of-christmas-2025.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy a refined evening of classical music in the heart of the city. This concert features a repertoire of sacred and secular Christmas works, celebrating the joy and beauty of the season in a historic setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman: \u2018Six2Six\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 \u2013 20 December 2025 | Milani Gallery, West End<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/milanigallery.com.au\/exhibitions\/six2six\/\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Yuriyal-Eric-Bridgeman-scaled.webp\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the final weekend to view this exhibition by Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman. Known for his work exploring identity and sport, this show at Milani Gallery offers a compelling contemporary perspective before it closes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Cliffnotes of Insanity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>17 \u2013 19 December 2025 | Arcana Empress Theatre, Moorooka<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artstheatre.com.au\/the-cliffnotes-of-insanity\/\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cliffnotes-of-insanity.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Moorooka for a dose of independent theatre. <em>The Cliffnotes of Insanity<\/em> promises an engaging and perhaps unconventional performance at the Arcana Empress Theatre, a hub for Brisbane&#8217;s grassroots creative community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Magdalena Wozniak<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15 \u2013 21 December 2025 | Jan Manton Gallery, Teneriffe<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/janmantonart\/docs\/last_tango_magdalena_wozniak_?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/magdalena-wozniak-.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the works of Magdalena Wozniak in this solo exhibition at Teneriffe\u2019s Jan Manton Gallery. This is a great opportunity to engage with local contemporary art in one of the city&#8217;s most vibrant precincts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Mojo Webb Band<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19 December 2025 | Brisbane Jazz Club, Kangaroo Point<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/brisbanejazzclub.sales.ticketsearch.com\/sales\/salesevent\/157411\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-mojo-webb-band.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Kick off the weekend with one of Brisbane\u2019s finest blues acts. Mojo Webb and his band bring authentic grit, powerful vocals, and masterful guitar work to the riverside stage for a night of high-energy entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Slowhand Sultans featuring Tim Gaze &amp; Mick Melit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 December 2025 | Brisbane Jazz Club, Kangaroo Point<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/brisbanejazzclub.sales.ticketsearch.com\/sales\/salesevent\/157427\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/slowhands-sultans.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Guitar fans are in for a treat as veterans Tim Gaze and Mick Melit pay tribute to the greats. Expect a night of polished blues and rock guitar work in the relaxed atmosphere of the Jazz Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Brisbane Big Band with Special Guest Melissa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>21 December 2025 | Brisbane Jazz Club, Kangaroo Point<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/brisbanejazzclub.sales.ticketsearch.com\/sales\/sales\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brisbane-Big-Band.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrap up the weekend with the full, brassy sound of the Brisbane Big Band. Joined by guest vocalist Melissa, this Sunday session will feature swinging jazz standards and perhaps a few festive tunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lunchtime Christmas Carols<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>19 December 2025 | Queen Street Mall, Brisbane City<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brisbane.qld.gov.au\/events\/lunchtime-christmas-carols\/192468609\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Lunchtime-Christmas-Carols.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a break from holiday shopping and enjoy the festive sounds of carols in the Mall. 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