Weekend of 9 – 11 October 2026
Marty Sheargold brings The Red Card Tour to the Redcliffe Entertainment Centre this weekend, while council galleries in Redcliffe, Strathpine and Caboolture show free exhibitions including 15 Artists 2026, and the Redcliffe Art Society marks 65 years at the Old Fire Station Gallery.
Events are arranged per suburb.
The Ribbon Room
9 & 10 October 2026 | The Hub Gallery, Caboolture
Artist Sunday Jemmott has transformed The Hub Gallery into an interactive space where visitors play with colourful ribbons and question competition and awards culture. The gallery is open during regular business hours.
Marty Sheargold: The Red Card Tour
9 October 2026 | Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, Redcliffe
Australian stand-up comedian Marty Sheargold brings his new live show The Red Card Tour to the Matthew Flinders Theatre at 7:30pm, drawing on self-deprecating humour and personal storytelling. Adults $69.90, concession $64.90.
15 Artists 2026
9 & 10 October 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
The annual acquisitive prize exhibition presents recent work by 15 invited Australian artists, including 2026 winner Savannah Jarvis. The gallery is open 10am to 4pm.
Blak Creatives Exchange: (BE)LONGING
9 & 10 October 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
Emerging First Nations creatives from Munimba-ja’s Blak Creatives program present a fresh reading of the City of Moreton Bay Art Collection, reflecting on longing and connection to culture, kin and Country. The gallery is open 10am to 4pm.
Idée Fixe – Repetition and Refinement
9 & 10 October 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
New print, paint, ink and textile work by artists from Redcliffe’s Artel Studio, a professional studio for artists with disability, fills the gallery foyer. The gallery is open 10am to 4pm.
Creative Space: Art Collection Up Close
9 & 10 October 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
An interactive display from the City of Moreton Bay Art Collection invites visitors to look closely at artworks and take part in hands-on creative activities at the Redcliffe Art Gallery. Open 10am to 4pm.
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
9 – 11 October 2026 | Redcliffe Museum, Redcliffe
Sixty winning and finalist images from the global Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards capture nature’s funniest moments in a free exhibition. All ages welcome; no bookings required.
Redcliffe Art Society 65th Anniversary Exhibition
9 – 11 October 2026 | The Old Fire Station Gallery, Redcliffe
A retrospective of past first-place winners from the Redcliffe Art Society’s Exhibition of Excellence, plus five historical works on loan from the City of Moreton Bay, marks 65 years of the society. The exhibition runs from 30 September to 25 October 2026.
kau-in kau-in blood blood
9 & 10 October 2026 | Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine
Textile, video and printmaking by renowned Waanyi artist Judy Watson, drawn from the City of Moreton Bay Art Collection, draws attention to underrepresented histories of Australia. The gallery is open 10am to 4pm.
Creative Space: Tracing the Edges
9 & 10 October 2026 | Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine
Artists Lexie Abel and Libby Harward invite visitors to reflect on their own position in time and on Country, with hands-on making activities devised by artist-educator Clea North. Drop in any time the gallery is open, 10am to 4pm.
Redcliffe Art Gallery, Pine Rivers Art Gallery and The Hub Gallery are closed on Sundays, so those exhibitions are open on the Friday and Saturday only.
Weekend of 2 – 4 October 2026
Exhibitions filled Moreton Bay’s galleries and museums, with the Redcliffe Art Society marking 65 years at the Old Fire Station Gallery, a new printmaking show on Bribie Island and talks at the Redcliffe Museum.
Events are arranged per suburb.
PRINT.ed 2026: Appropriate – First Bribie Printmakers Exhibition
2 – 4 October 2026 | Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Banksia Beach
The First Bribie Printmakers present Appropriate, a tribute to master printmaker Jim Aitkenhead, in the Matthew Flinders Gallery. Entry is free.
Lace It Up
2 – 4 October 2026 | Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Bongaree
This exhibition explores the intricate patterns, techniques and stories of lace as a symbol of artistry, status and identity across time and cultures. Free, all ages.
Making Time Art Workshop – Caboolture
3 October 2026 | Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, Caboolture
Artist and expressive arts therapist Tira Dowling leads a relaxed, guided afternoon exploring different art processes and materials. Adults of all skill levels, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, $15.
The Ribbon Room
2 – 3 October 2026 | The Hub Gallery, Caboolture
Artist Sunday Jemmott transforms The Hub Gallery into an interactive space where visitors play with colourful ribbons and question competition and awards culture. Free, all ages.
Art After Dark
2 October 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
Local artist and teacher Dr Deb Eddy guides adults through art-making techniques inspired by the current exhibitions. All skill levels welcome, 6pm to 8pm, $10.
15 Artists 2026
2 – 3 October 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
The annual acquisitive prize exhibition presents recent work by 15 invited Australian artists, including winner Savannah Jarvis’s Two patients try to explain nociplastic pain to one another. Free entry; the gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
Blak Creatives Exchange: (BE)LONGING
2 – 3 October 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
Emerging First Nations creatives from Munimba-ja’s Blak Creatives program present a fresh reading of the City’s Art Collection, reflecting on longing and connection to culture, kin and Country. Free entry, Tuesday to Saturday.
Idée Fixe – Repetition and Refinement
2 – 3 October 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
New print, paint, ink and textile work by artists from Redcliffe’s Artel Studio, a professional studio for artists with disability, fills the gallery foyer. Free, no bookings required.
The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
2 – 4 October 2026 | Redcliffe Museum, Redcliffe
Sixty winning and finalist images from the global Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards capture nature’s funniest moments. Free, no bookings required, all ages.
Redcliffe Art Society 65th Anniversary Exhibition
2 – 4 October 2026 | The Old Fire Station Gallery, Redcliffe
A retrospective of past first-place winners from the society’s Exhibition of Excellence, plus five historical works on loan from the City of Moreton Bay, marks 65 years of the Redcliffe Art Society. The opening celebration on Saturday 3 October (9am–2pm) features craft stalls, live music, food trucks and art demonstrations.
Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line Turns 10
3 October 2026 | Redcliffe Museum, Redcliffe
Historian Dr Ruth Kerr and campaigner Maxwell Barton OAM trace the railway’s 131-year journey from its first proposal in 1885 to its 2016 opening. Free, bookings essential, 10.30am to 12pm.
Birds and Reptiles of Moreton Bay
4 October 2026 | Redcliffe Museum, Redcliffe
Neil Vaughan’s illustrated talk explains how to identify the birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians of Moreton Bay and their roles in local ecosystems. Free, 10.30am to 12pm.
kau-in kau-in blood blood
2 – 3 October 2026 | Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine
Textile, video and printmaking by renowned Waanyi artist Judy Watson from the City of Moreton Bay Art Collection draw attention to underrepresented histories of Australia. Free entry, Tuesday to Saturday.
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
2 – 4 October 2026 | Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Whiteside
Striking images by professional, emerging and junior photographers reveal the flora, fauna and landscapes of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. Free entry at Old Petrie Town.
Redcliffe Art Gallery, Pine Rivers Art Gallery and The Hub Gallery were closed on the Sunday, so those exhibitions were open on the Friday and Saturday.
