As the week comes to a close, Brisbane is lighting up with an incredible variety of events this Friday, 14 November 2025. Whether you are in the mood for a blockbuster musical, a classic film, intimate jazz, or an atmospheric concert, the city has something to offer. Here is a look at what is happening across town to help you plan your perfect evening.
Pretty Woman: The Musical
5 October – 23 November 2025 | Lyric Theatre – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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Based on the classic Hollywood film, this hit musical brings the story of unlikely soulmates Vivian and Edward to life on stage. Featuring a powerhouse creative team, this show is a guaranteed big night out that will lift your spirits and light up your heart.
Candy Coated Christmas Windows
5 November 2025 – 4 January 2026 | Uptown, Brisbane City
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Artist and designer Kirsten Devitt has transformed the Uptown windows into a festive wonderland inspired by subtropical fairy floss sunsets. This free public display features over 60 glittery Christmas bears and more than 1,000 twinkling lights to create a magical, candy-coated celebration.
A man that didn’t have betrayal in his heart
4 September – 15 November 2025 | Metro Arts, West End
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This long-running exhibition by artist Anastasia Booth offers a deep exploration of devotion, compulsion, and the complex boundaries of the self. The work uses a variety of materials and applied gestures to create a compelling and thought-provoking artistic statement.
Terra Culture
4 September – 15 November 2025 | Metro Arts, West End
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This immersive exhibition by Bianca Tainsh explores “terra-biomes,” the symbiotic bodies of flora and microfauna connected by underground fungal networks. Audiences are invited to interact with living sculptures, encouraging a unique entanglement with the complex culture of other natural beings.
Noir November 2025: Brisbane’s 4th Annual Film Noir Festival
14 – 16 November 2025 | Palace Cinemas | James Street, Fortitude Valley
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Brisbane’s annual celebration of moody, atmospheric cinema kicks off its weekend with a screening of the 1950 classic, In a Lonely Place. This is the perfect event for film lovers to dive into a curated program of thrilling and stylish films from the 1940s and 50s.
Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra – Concertos Festival 2025
14 November 2025 | Conservatorium Theatre – Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, South Brisbane
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The annual Concertos Festival is a brilliant showcase celebrating the individual talents of the Conservatorium’s gifted instrumentalists. This performance features outstanding students performing challenging concerto movements with the full symphony orchestra.
Conroy Performing Arts College (CPAC) presents Jetset
14 November 2025 | Thomas Dixon Centre, West End
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This high-energy production showcases the graduating full-time artists of CPAC as they prepare to launch their professional careers. The show takes the audience on a trip around the globe through dynamic dance, drama, and song, celebrating the students’ immense skill and versatility.
Candlelight: 90’s Unplugged on Strings
14 November 2025 | St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane City
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Experience the music of the 90s in a completely new light with this unique, multi-sensory concert inside the stunning St John’s Cathedral. A live string quartet will perform iconic unplugged hits from bands like Nirvana, No Doubt, and The Cranberries, all by the gentle glow of candlelight.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
14 November 2025 | St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane City
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This awe-inspiring concert allows you to hear the timeless music of Queen in a spectacular, candlelit setting. A classical string quartet will bring new life to legendary hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Are the Champions” in the grand acoustics of the cathedral.
Caxton Street Jazz Band
14 November 2025 | Brisbane Jazz Club, Kangaroo Point
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Enjoy a night of hot, swinging jazz with one of Australia’s most acclaimed traditional jazz bands. Performing since 1977, this 6-piece band provides an enthusiastic and authentic performance of classic jazz that is perfect for both listening and dancing.
With so many world-class performances, exhibitions, and concerts on offer, this Friday is the perfect opportunity to get out and experience Brisbane’s vibrant cultural scene. Be sure to check the links for ticket availability, as many of these events are popular and may sell out. Organise your night out and enjoy what the city has to offer.