Exhibitions, displays and installations

A thought-provoking journey into the Tindale collection, what it means to Aboriginal people and its place in Queensland's history.

Promising something new and exciting every time you open.

Revealing the hidden and difficult stories of Australian South Sea Islanders in Queensland and showcasing a resilient and vibrant community today

Looking at the role of bands in Queensland communities from the 1850s till now.

Celebrate the soundtrack of our state with a collection of live music, performances, exhibitions and events that are sure to amaze and entertain.

Browse through a comprehensive collection of Queensland punk and hardcore zines. 

Regurgitator and I Heart Hiroshima band manager Paul Curtis shares his creative archives. 

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

Celebrate the bands, the venues and the people of 20th century Queensland music.

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

Discover our Deadly Brothers – Murri men who have made their name in music across a range of genres and ages.

Enjoy the musical documentary of acclaimed musician Chet Baker. 

Enjoy performances from The Con Artists, a premier Jazz Orchestra.   

Saxophones, drums and guitars take over SLQ for the day!

Explore the Live! Exhibition with curator Kevin Wilson and former music journalist Gavin Sawford.

Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.

Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.

The outrageous Broadway musical, Chicago, comes to sassy life on the big screen.

Discover the many facets of jazz, and how they influence our lives today. 

The Mark Pradella Quintet: the SLQ house band for August. 

 Capture the spirit of 1920s jazz in our fun Charleston dance class.

Watch Brisbane’s lively jazz scene come alive in this special white gloves experience. 

Curators Robyn Hamilton and Laurel Dingle take you on a journey of Queensland community music-making from 1850 to now.

Enjoy performances from The Con Artists, a premier Jazz Orchestra.   

Come and enjoy a motley crew of musicians and heavenly voices. 

Curator Katina Davidson tells the stories of five Indigenous artists who made history in the Australian music scene.

Find out if swing is your new thing in our beginners swing dance class!

Grab your dancing shoes and swing along to the Tropicana Dance Orchestra. 

Dust off your pinstripes and get hoppin’ to The Calibre Cats.

Come and enjoy a motley crew of musicians and heavenly voices.