Brisbane Powerhouse

A former power station built in the 1920s by the river next to beautiful New Farm Park, Brisbane Powerhouse reopened in 2000 as a vibrant centre for all things creative. Pandemics aside, the Powerhouse hosts some 1,250 performances every year in its 11 separate venues: theatre, dance, comedy, panel talks, movies, cabaret, burlesque, concerts, markets and visual arts. Fascinating one-hour tours of the building are available that take in the venue's industrial past and its heritage-listed graffiti. Two bars and restaurants offer refreshments and river views.