Brisbane Powerhouse is launching into 2026, with a bold new exhibition which is part art show, part playground: Swingers - The Art Of Mini Golf.
Swingers - The Art Of Mini Golf transforms the iconic arts precinct into a surreal, hole-new-world of playable art. It’s a nine-hole course of rebellion and play, designed by visionary female artists, hitting Brisbane in early 2026.
From January, audiences will be able to putt their way through an unforgettable collision of creativity and fun, with works from artists Miranda July (USA), Kaylene Whiskey (AUS), Saeborg (JPN), Nabilah Nordin (AUS), Delaine Le Bas (UK) and Natasha Tontey (ID).
It’s equal parts absurd, joyful, and thought-provoking, reimagining mini golf as an interactive, hands-on art experience with everything from latex animal tail putters to square balls and candy-coloured sculptures.
“Swingers perfectly embodies what I want to champion at Brisbane Powerhouse, experiences that are daring, participatory and deeply creative,” Brisbane Powerhouse CEO and Artistic Director Louise Bezzina says.
Image © Eugene Hyland
Swingers marks the start of Louise’s new role.
“It blurs the boundaries between play and art, offering audiences something truly unexpected. What better way to begin a new chapter than by inviting everyone to take a swing?”
Originally developed by Melbourne’s RISING festival, curated by Grace Herbert, Swingers draws on the radical femme roots of mini golf, first created by 19th century Scottish women who were banned from ‘real’ golf courses.
“Brisbane is earning a global reputation as a city where creativity, culture and lifestyle come together,” Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says. “Brisbane Powerhouse is known for delivering bold and exciting experiences and Swingers - The Art Of Mini Golf is another great example of that. There’s always something to see and do in Brisbane, and this new experience provides another reason to get out and enjoy Australia’s lifestyle capital.”
Whether you’re an art aficionado or just here for the putt, Swingers promises an experience like no other.
Tickets are on sale now.
Swingers - The Art Of Mini Golf is on at Brisbane Powerhouse 10 January-1 March 2026.
