With the Queensland Cultural Centre located right in South Bank, you’re in a prime position to immerse yourself in everything from world-class exhibitions, musicals, movies and shows to locally made and hands-on arts and crafts for a creative day out.

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Relish so Frenchy, so chic pastries

Start your day of cultural immersion with an authentic French pastry or pain (bread) from C’est Du Gateau Bakery on Grey Street. Whether you opt for savoury or sweet pastries, classic or contemporary flavours, it’s also perfectly acceptable to begin your day with a delectable slice of cake and a café au lait. Bon appétit!

Take in the latest cultural exhibitions

Stroll down Grey Street to Queensland Museum Kurilpa to peruse the latest exhibits and permanent collections and ignite your curiosity at the interactive SparkLab STEM space on site. Nearby, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) showcases an always stimulating selection of visiting and permanent art exhibitions to pique your interest, plus a well-curated gallery shop to source a stylish souvenir.

Create your own artistic masterpiece

Feeling inspired by QAGOMA? Book a Paint & Sip Session at Cork & Chroma South Bank. The Little Stanley Street studio offers afternoon sessions on Sundays as well as nightly public art events with BYO snacks and drinks. Choose your preferred theme and put a paintbrush to canvas to create an eye-catching artwork to take home.

Browse locally made arts and crafts

The weekly Collective Markets at South Bank is open three days from Friday night through to Sunday afternoon with live music and entertainment. Wander along Little Stanley Street to see a wide range of stalls featuring locally made and curated wares with everything from vintage clothing and collectables to arts and crafts and gourmet foodie finds.

Catch a blockbuster at South Bank Cineplex

South Bank Cineplex on Grey Street is one of our best-kept secrets for seeing the latest movies on the largest screen in Brisbane City. Did we mention it’s also one of the cheapest cinemas? Sit back and relax while you enjoy blockbuster flicks and independent cinema.  

Dine out before or after a show

Taking in a musical, theatre, opera or ballet at Queensland Performing Arts Centre? South Bank has several top restaurants that cater for pre- and post-show dining to align with your QPAC show times. Some of our favourites include the River Quay Precinct restaurants – OTTO Ristorante, Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar, River Quay Fish and The Jetty South Bank. On Grey Street, Tai Tai Chinese and South-East Asian dining establishment and Embers at The Charming Squire, with its wood-fired fare and rotisserie, will also satisfy your pre- and post-show needs.