Weekend of 11 – 13 September 2026
Arts and culture in Moreton Bay this weekend includes gallery exhibitions in Caboolture, Redcliffe and Strathpine, a community art trail on Bribie Island, and a free live music afternoon in Narangba.
Events are arranged per suburb.
Next Generation Art Prize 2026
11–12 September 2026 | Matthew Flinders Gallery, Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Banksia Beach
Annual exhibition and $6,000+ prize competition for visual artists aged 7-18 across the City of Moreton Bay.
Bribie Art Trail 2026
12–13 September 2026 | 15 artists’ open studios, Beachmere
Fifteen local artists open their home studios to the public, offering visitors a self-guided trail to see working artists and their practices.
Art Tasters Workshop: Zodiac Mini Vases with Wendy Ma
12 September 2026 | Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, Caboolture
Hand-building clay workshop making mini vases decorated with Chinese zodiac motifs, finished in a traditional green celadon glaze.
House of Gold — Dr Christian Thompson AO
11–12 September 2026 | Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, Caboolture
An immersive photography, video and sound exhibition exploring the artist’s Chinese and First Nations Bidjara heritage, shaped by 1850s Gold Rush migration.
Groovin' in the Green — Golden Grooves
12 September 2026 | Norfolk Lakes Park, Narangba
A council-run community afternoon of live cover bands and local musicians, plus circus performers and face painting.
Idée Fixe – Repetition & Refinement
11–12 September 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery (foyer), Redcliffe
Artel Studio presents contemporary prints and works on paper by 42 artists with disability, exploring repetition and refinement in creative practice.
15 Artists 2026
11–12 September 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
City of Moreton Bay’s annual acquisitive art prize exhibition featuring 15 contemporary Australian artists, with a $20,000 prize.
Judy Watson: kau-in kau-in blood blood
11–12 September 2026 | Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine
Third exhibition in the Art Collection in Focus series, showcasing textile, video and printmaking works by Waanyi artist Judy Watson.
Weekend of 4 – 6 September 2026
Arts and culture in Moreton Bay this weekend includes a major Broadway concert, an acquisitive art prize exhibition and First Nations artwork on show at two galleries.
Events are arranged per suburb.
House of Gold – Dr Christian Thompson AO
4–5 September 2026 | Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, Caboolture
An immersive multimedia exhibition exploring artist Dr Christian Thompson AO’s Chinese and First Nations Bidjara heritage via 1850s gold rush migration history. Note: the gallery is closed Sundays and public holidays, so it isn’t open on Father’s Day (6 Sept).
Blockbuster Broadway | Redcliffe Musical Theatre
4–6 September 2026 | Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, Redcliffe
Redcliffe Musical Theatre presents highlights from Broadway blockbusters the company has never staged, including Miss Saigon, Chicago and Les Misérables, performed by a cast of over 50.
15 Artists 2026
4–6 September 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery, Redcliffe
City of Moreton Bay’s annual acquisitive exhibition presents fifteen contemporary Australian artists competing for a $20,000 prize, spanning painting, sculpture, installation and textile.
Idée Fixe – Repetition & Refinement
4–6 September 2026 | Redcliffe Art Gallery (foyer), Redcliffe
Artel Studio, a Redcliffe-based creative initiative of disability support provider CPL, presents works on paper from 42 artists exploring repetition and refinement.
Art Kids: Mapping it out
5 September 2026 | Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine
A hands-on workshop for children aged 6-12 inspired by Judy Watson’s practice of studying archival maps to uncover forgotten histories.
Judy Watson: kau-in kau-in blood blood
4–6 September 2026 | Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine
The third exhibition in the Art Collection in Focus series, presenting recently acquired and existing works by Waanyi multidisciplinary artist Judy Watson.
