26 things to do on the Labour Day weekend in Brisbane
The Labour Day long weekend in Brisbane offers a wide range of events including performances, sports matches, and cultural activities. Highlights include the Queensland Ballet's Sia-inspired dance production, an NRL clash between the Dolphins and Melbourne Storm, and the final shows of Sting's musical 'The Last Ship'. Events span from April 30 to May 4 across various city venues.
- ▪Queensland Ballet is performing 'Elastic Hearts', a dance piece set to music by Sia, at the Thomas Dixon Centre from April 30 to May 9.
- ▪The Dolphins face off against the Melbourne Storm in an NRL Round 9 match at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, May 1.
- ▪Sting's musical 'The Last Ship' has its final performances at QPAC's Glasshouse Theatre until May 3.
- ▪GOMA hosts 'Friday Nights: Presence', featuring evening access to the Olafur Eliasson exhibition, DJs, and pop-up performances.
- ▪The Queensland Reds play the ACT Brumbies in a Round 12 Super Rugby Pacific match at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, May 2.
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