Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Powerhouse is a contemporary arts and cultural centre housed in a heritage-listed former power station on the Brisbane River at New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland. Built in 1927-1928 to supply electricity to Brisbane's tram network, it was decommissioned in 1971 and redeveloped as an arts venue in 2000. It is notable for its industrial architecture, riverside setting, and program of theatre, comedy, music, visual arts and festivals.

Visitors can expect a large heritage industrial building on the Brisbane River with multiple theatres, galleries, and outdoor terraces. Inside are performance spaces, exhibition areas, restaurants and bars. Outside are riverfront lawns, walkways and views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge. Visitors can attend ticketed theatre, comedy, music and dance performances, view free visual art exhibitions, dine riverside, and explore the surrounding parklands and Riverwalk.

Constructed in 1927-1928 as the Brisbane Powerhouse to provide power for Brisbane's tram system. Designed in an industrial style, it was the largest power station in Queensland at the time. Decommissioned in 1971 after trams ceased, the building was derelict until Brisbane City Council redeveloped it as an arts centre, opening in 2000. It is listed on the Brisbane Heritage Register as an example of interwar industrial architecture and adaptive reuse.

Major contemporary arts venue for Brisbane, presenting theatre, comedy, music, dance, visual arts and large-scale festivals such as Brisbane Comedy Festival and MELT Festival. Serves as a community cultural hub for local and international artists and hosts markets, workshops and free public programs on the Brisbane River.