11.00am. Exxopolis. This monumental and interactive walk-in inflatable sculpture has astounded audiences around the world. It pays homage to the beauty of light and colour, where visitors can happily lose themselves. Cultural Forecourt, South Bank. Tickets $14-$16/$7-$10 available online.
6.30pm. A Doll's House. Nora seems to have it all - a successful husband, adorable children and a beautiful home. But this picture is actually a complicated trap of secrets and lies. Henrik Ibsen's play is brilliantly plotted, boasts striking characters, and tells a story that's still as charged and moving as it was 135 years ago. Roundhouse Theatre, Kelvin Grove. Tickets $25-$59 available online.
Nightly. Brisbane Airport Light Garden. Brisbane Airport Light Garden is back with a brand new installation, featuring a stunning bamboo forest with ornate handmade lanterns and lights illuminating every exciting night of the Festival. Cultural Forecourt, South Bank. Free with more info available here.