Don’t miss Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay

Creativity, imagination and unexpected performances are coming to local businesses, community spaces, and everyday places this May for Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay.

The festival, which runs from May 8-25 will feature a program of inventive theatre, interactive comedy, immersive cabaret, storytelling, music, contortion, and dance.

It will shine a light on the talents of local and visiting performers while transforming the city into a stage like no other.

With many free performances and ticket prices ranging from $10-$35, festival-goers can enjoy world-class performances at an affordable price, with part of the proceeds going directly to the artists.

This supports independent artists to generate income and fosters creative development across the city.

Mayor Peter Flannery says the Anywhere Festival celebrates artistic expression, community connection and local businesses.

“This festival is about bringing world-class performances to everyday places, making the arts more accessible, and encouraging people to experience our city in a whole new way.

“By taking part in Anywhere Festival, you’re not just experiencing incredible performances, you’re also supporting local artists, boosting small businesses, and making the most of Moreton Bay’s vibrant cultural scene.

“From jaw-dropping theatre and laugh-out-loud comedy to family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

“Whether you’re a passionate arts lover or just looking for a fun night out close to home, the Anywhere Festival provides something unique for everyone.”

What’s on the program

This year’s festival blends live performances with immersive and interactive experiences, including:

• Shoggoth’s Old Peculiar - A darkly hilarious horror-folk cabaret with songs of monsters, madness, and murder.
• Bawdy Tales & Critical Fails: A Role Play Adventure - Audience members roll the dice to trigger different tales of love, lust, and lamentation.
• Murder at the Bowlo! - An improvised, interactive whodunnit that puts the audience in the detective’s seat.
• This is Your Trial - A courtroom comedy where ordinary people bring their petty grievances to be judged.
• Confessions of a Funeral Singer - A humorous and tender musical journey through a funeral singer’s catalogue.
• Painting Melody - Contemporary visual art melts into song.
• Jaws: For Kids! - A hilarious reinterpretation of the classic blockbuster.
• Too Twisted - A family-friendly spectacle of dancers and reality-bending contortionists.
• Couples Therapy - A comedy of errors, endurance, and exasperation about marriage.
• Crossroads: My Stories of Balibo - Honouring memories of loss and grief through poetry and prose.
• Identity - A striking blend of physical theatre, poetic movement, and multilingual storytelling.
• The Amazing Bubble Show - Giant bubbles, bouncing bubbles, even bubble sculptures!
• The Garage Band - An alternate universe where “The Beatles” never made it and still rehearse in the garage.
• Limelight - The grand finale, showcases the incredible creative talent of City of Moreton Bay.

Free community activations and workshops

Alongside ticketed performances, Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay offers three Saturday daytime community events, providing free entertainment for families and friends to enjoy at Redcliffe, North Lakes and Strathpine.

Festivalgoers can also get hands-on with interactive mask theatre workshops, and the Wonder Wagon, where they can step into different characters or contribute to a collaborative fabric sculpture.

For full event details and bookings, visit Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay - City of Moreton Bay.