Immersive Light and Purple Bridges: Your Monday in Brisbane

Immersive Light and Purple Bridges: Your Monday in Brisbane

Good morning, Brisbane. While Monday often feels like the start of the daily grind, the city's cultural heart at South Bank and the CBD remains vibrant. Today, Monday, 9 March 2026, offers a blend of world-class contemporary art, community celebrations, and historical insights. Whether you are looking for a mid-day escape or a scenic evening walk, here is what’s happening in your city today.

Olafur Eliasson: Presence at GOMA

The Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) continues its blockbuster season with Olafur Eliasson: Presence. This immersive exhibition by the renowned Icelandic-Danish artist invites visitors to explore the relationships between light, water, and air. The installation transforms the gallery space into a sensory playground where your own presence becomes part of the art, creating shifting shadows and ephemeral patterns. It is a perfect way to spend a quiet Monday morning before the busier crowds of the upcoming weekend. The exhibition is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM today, with tickets available at the entrance.

Archie Moore: kith and kin

Also located within the GOMA precinct is the powerful kith and kin exhibition by First Nations artist Archie Moore. Having recently earned global acclaim, this sprawling installation serves as a genealogical map, exploring the interconnectedness of family, history, and the enduring legacy of Indigenous culture across thousands of generations. It provides a profound, contemplative space for reflection on identity and heritage. This exhibition is free to the public and offers a significant cultural experience for any Monday visitor to South Bank.

Queensland Women’s Week: Bridges in Purple

As the sun sets over the Brisbane River tonight, keep an eye on the city's iconic landmarks. In celebration of Queensland Women’s Week 2026, the Victoria Bridge and the Kangaroo Point Bridge will both be illuminated in a vibrant purple hue. This year’s theme, "Shaping Tomorrow Together," highlights the collective effort required to embrace equality and respect. A twilight stroll along the riverfront or through the South Bank Parklands will offer the best views of the city skyline lit up in solidarity and celebration.

Museum of Brisbane Highlights

For those spending their Monday in the CBD, the Museum of Brisbane—perched atop the historic City Hall—is hosting a Chinese-Mandarin Language Highlights Tour at 10:30 AM. These free, guided tours provide an expertly narrated walk through the gallery's current exhibitions, including "Perspectives of Brisbane" and "Making Place." It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the people, places, and stories that have shaped our river city’s history. After the tour, you can enjoy the view from the clock tower or explore the surrounding King George Square.

Whether you are engaging with the arts at South Bank or taking in the illuminated bridges tonight, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city this Monday. Stay tuned to brisbane.news for your daily local updates.