From Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera, and Sunset Boulevard, English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has produced and written several significant Broadway productions. But one of his most famous is Cats. With the touching hit song 'Memory', and a mystical set inspired by colour, costumes and dancing, Cats is a sparkling song and dance extravaganza not to be missed. Whether it's your first time, or you're viewing Cats for the fifth time, there is something magical and new about every performance. Cats first opened in London in May 1981 and holds the record of the longest-running musical in West End history, having played for 21 years. Cats has also played for 18 years on Broadway and has been presented in more than 26 countries, in about 300 cities, and in 10 languages.
July 17 to August 9, Lyric Theatre QPAC, South Bank

From the mining town of Moranbah, to tropical North Queensland's Cooktown and Thursday Island, the Queensland Music Festival will reach Queenslanders far and wide in attempt to showcase the state's exceptional musical talent. This statewide event will run for 17 days to showcase some of the best local, national and international talent, taking place in Brisbane as well as in more than 20 regional and remote centres. The majority of events are free and are designed so all people of all ages and cultures can enjoy them. Featured artists include Dan Hicks, Bernard Fanning, Paul Kelly, Kev Carmody, Sara Storer, John Butler, Clare Bowditch, Tyrone Noonan, Topology and The Herd to name a few.

For 11 days, the 18th St George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival will attract film enthusiasts to view an entertaining mix of local and international films and colourful events that celebrate the lively art of filmmaking. Since the first festival in 1992, more than 350,000 film buffs have ascended on the festival's participating cinemas to view Brisbane premieres of iconic movies such as The Full Monty, The Usual Suspects, Doing Time For Patsy Cline, Gettin' Square and Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?. This year, the festival will kick-off with an opening-night celebration at the historic Regent Cinema on the Queen Street Mall on July 30 with the premiere of An Education – a coming-of-age film set in London during the 1960s. This film was featured at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, where it won both Audience and Cinematography awards.
July 30 to August 9, Various Brisbane Cinemas

One of the world's greatest dance companies is coming to Brisbane. Presenting an exclusive season of Rudolf Nureyev's La Bayadere, The Paris Opera Ballet will perform in at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre with 100 of its dancers performing alongside The Queensland Orchestra. This was the last work choreographed by Rudolph during his time as the company's artistic director. La Bayadere literally translates to 'The Temple Dancer' and tells the story of the Bayadere Nikiya and the warrior Solor who have sworn eternal fidelity to one another. The high Brahmin is also in love with Nikiya. The consequent difficulties of these relationships play out with some of the most beautiful dancing imaginable. The Paris Opera Ballet's visit to Brisbane not only provides a wonderful show, but it's also testament to Brisbane's growth as a cultural force in Australia.
June 24 to July 4, Lyric Theatre QPAC, South Bank

With 800 vintage, veteran, classic and special-interest vehicles registered for the RACQ Motorfest, there is no excuse for any car lover to miss out on this event. Event highlights include Mitsubishi Evo Simulators (the closest you'll get to rally car racing without a licence), Wilson Security V8 Supercar team and autograph signing by driver Fabian Coulthard, as well as various dream cars onsite for viewing. This event is not just for 'boys and their toys', RACQ Motorfest is suitable for families and the ladies who know a thing or two about cars as well. Kids can enjoy the face painters, rides and The Wiggles' Big Red Car. And the ladies can enjoy fashion parades by Petrol Boutique, Wine and Cheese Tasting as well as Australian Idol Top 10 Finalist Chrislyn Hamilton performing live on the main stage. Sunday June 28 is going to be a great day out for the whole family. Come along to Eagle Farm Racecourse, Ascot, to see some of the best collectible vehicles and a whole lot more.
June 28, Eagle Farm Racecourse, Ascot

WIN ONE OF FIVE DOUBLE PASSES TO WIL ANDERSON AT IN STITCHES
As possibly the worst financial year on record draws to a close, QPAC presents In Stitches - a laughter stimulus package designed to help you laugh off the GFC during nine hilarious nights of side-splitting comedy. The QPAC Playhouse will become the QPAC Funhouse when Australia's wittiest comedians Wil Anderson, Julia Morris and Heath Franklin's Chopper inject high-dosages of hilarity into the local market with depression-buster Mike Wilmot from Canada providing global crisis relief for the domestic economy. To win a double pass to see Wil Anderson perform live on Wed 24 June, 9 pm visit roadahead.com.au.