Leisure, arts and culture
Under 18 dance parties
The Queensland Police and Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) run free blue-light discos and dance parties for young people. They provide safe, healthy and supervised entertainment that is alcohol and drug free. Contact your nearest PCYC.
House parties
Learn how to make your house party safer.
Theme or fun parks
Theme or fun parks in Queensland offer leisure, adventure and cultural activities.
Buying computer games and movies
Restrictions apply on who can buy computer games and movies in Australia. Understanding classifications will help you decide which movie or computer game is suitable for you or your child.
More information is available from the Classification Board.
Use your library
As well as lending books, local libraries offer free events for young people, including training courses, learning workshops, performances, and reading or discussion groups. Other free materials and services include:
- movie hire or viewing
- newspapers or magazines
- access to the internet, computers and ebooks
- room hire
- book clubs.
You can also access free daytime and nighttime workshops for young people at The Edge (part of the State Library of Queensland).
Performing arts
Queensland Youth Orchestras
Find out how to apply and audition to join Queensland Youth Orchestras.
Queensland Theatre Company Youth Ensemble
The Queensland Theatre Company Youth Ensemble helps young people hone their skills as actors. Scholarships are offered during annual auditions and interviews.
Queensland Youth Choir
The Queensland Show Choir gives singers aged up to 25 a chance to develop as vocal performers in a variety of musical styles.
Queensland public art
The Queensland Public Art Fund offers you the chance to breathe new life into public spaces, buildings, parks and facilities across the state.
Brisbane area
Apply to the Brisbane City Council to:
- paint a Brisbane traffic signal box with your own design
- join a register of artists and cultural workers to help with Brisbane projects
- participate in programs that support young and emerging artists and art workers
- get grants for artists through the Creative Sparks Program (Brisbane area).
Search for public art in the Brisbane area.
Discounts on cultural or leisure activities
Most museums, cinemas, art exhibitions, theatres and similar cultural and entertainment venues offer student discounts. Speak with the venue to find out about discounts.
