Calendar of events

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.

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

Celebrating the unique venues that have emerged across Brisbane. 

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

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.

Showcasing unique and rare items from the past 200 years.

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. 

Children have backstage passes to The Corner!  

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

Enjoy the musical documentary of acclaimed musician Chet Baker. 

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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

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.