Weekend of 11 – 13 September 2026
Arts and culture on the Redlands Coast this weekend spans gallery exhibitions in Cleveland, a Redland Sinfonia concert, a free multicultural festival on Russell Island and hands-on craft workshops in Wellington Point.
Events are arranged per suburb.
Art Jam Session / Sunday Art Jam Open Gallery
13 September 2026 | Redland Coast Art Society, Capalaba
Casual community art session plus open gallery browsing, free and open to visitors.
Babies and Toddlers: Textiles Exhibition
11–13 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
Nostalgic display of childhood garments, keepsakes and a restored antique pram.
NAIDOC 2026 Exhibition: Fifty Years of Deadly
11–13 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
Curated by Margie Kennedy, honouring Elders and youth through images and stories marking fifty years of First Nations strength.
Redland Sinfonia — Across the Stars
12 September 2026 | RPAC Concert Hall, Cleveland
Orchestral concert featuring Holst’s ‘The Planets’ plus a ‘space on screen’ second half, marking the orchestra’s 40th birthday.
FISHO by Jack Rodgers
11 & 13 September 2026 | Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland
A visual exploration of nostalgia, place and community through local fishing culture, running 6 Sept-17 Nov 2026. Gallery closed Saturdays.
Visualising the Written Word
11 September 2026 | Redland Art Gallery, The Mezz at RPAC, Cleveland
Members of Redland Yurara Art Society present visual responses to poetry, song lyrics and prose. This Mezz space is closed weekends.
'Parallel' Art Exhibition
11–13 September 2026 | Old SchoolHouse Gallery, Cleveland
Vibrant watercolour-led collection by Jenny McNamara and Jess King celebrating eight years of exhibiting together.
Bay Islands Fusion Festival (BIFF) 2026
12 September 2026 | Russell Island Parklands, Russell Island
Community-led multicultural festival with performances, dance, live music and food, run by BIMSARA.
Polymer Clay Trinket Dish Workshop
11 September 2026 | Village Creative Studio, Wellington Point
A hands-on polymer clay workshop making a decorative trinket dish.
Learn to Crochet Amigurumi
12 September 2026 | Village Creative Studio, Wellington Point
A beginner-friendly crochet workshop making a small amigurumi toy.
Introduction to Making Miniatures – Making Miniature Bread
13 September 2026 | Village Creative Studio, Wellington Point
A miniatures workshop crafting tiny, realistic bread pieces from polymer clay.
Weekend of 4 – 6 September 2026
Arts and culture on the Redlands Coast this weekend spans two First Nations exhibitions, a new gallery show and museum displays, plus ongoing artist showcases, eco markets and hands-on craft workshops.
Events are arranged per suburb.
IndigiScapes Eco Markets – Spring Edition
5 September 2026 | Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, Capalaba
Over 50 market stalls featuring eco-products, upcycled clothing, native plants and original art, with live music and hands-on workshops.
Babies and Toddlers: Textiles Exhibition
4–6 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
A nostalgic display of baby garments, accessories and treasured keepsakes showcasing how babies and toddlers were cared for and dressed across generations.
Redland Sinfonia 40th Anniversary Dinner
4 September 2026 | RPAC Events Hall, Cleveland
A celebratory dinner marking 40 years of the Redland Sinfonia community orchestra, with music and reflections on four decades of local music-making.
Live Aid in Concert
5 September 2026 | RPAC Concert Hall, Cleveland
A tribute concert recreating the 1985 Live Aid shows, covering Queen’s full setlist plus salutes to Elton John, Madonna and U2.
FISHO by Jack Rodgers – Opening Day
6 September 2026 | Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland
Brisbane artist Jack Rodgers debuts a collection of paintings and small sculptures celebrating fishing culture, inspired by a fishmonger’s ‘wall of fame’ of prized catches.
Visualising the Written Word
4–6 September 2026 | Redland Art Gallery, The Mezz at RPAC, Cleveland
Members of Redland Yurara Art Society present visual responses to poetry, song lyrics and prose, offering a glimpse into the psyche of each artist.
We Are Gooniyandi – The Collectors Exhibition
4–6 September 2026 | Straddievarious Gallery, Raby Bay Harbour, Cleveland
Original artworks and Girrwarli paintings from First Nation Gooniyandi people of the Aboriginal Community of Kurinyjarn in the Kimberley, Western Australia, sharing traditional stories and culture dating back 65,000 years.
NAIDOC 2026 Exhibition: Fifty Years of Deadly
4–6 September 2026 | Redlands Coast Museum, Cleveland
A visual truth-telling exhibition honouring fifty years of First Nations strength and achievement, curated by Margie Kennedy of the COOEE Program.
Gel Printing 101.5: Botanicals & Lace
5 September 2026 | Village Creative Studio, Wellington Point
A hands-on gel printing workshop combining botanicals and lace textures, with participants creating original prints suitable for framing or collage.
Beginners' Crochet Level 1
4 September 2026 | Village Creative Studio, Wellington Point
A beginner crochet workshop covering the slipknot, chain, treble stitch and slipstitch using UK terms and 8ply wool yarn.
