Join us for Dead Unlucky! – an after-dark wander through the graves of those whose lives ended in ways so bizarre, tragic, unlucky, or downright unbelievable that they still sound like urban legends today.

Beneath the shadows of South Brisbane Cemetery lie true stories of freak accidents, catastrophic misfortune, split-second decisions, and sensational deaths that once shocked Brisbane society. Drawn from newspapers, coronial reports, and forgotten historical records, this torchlit experience explores the strange and often grim twists of fate that carried ordinary people to extraordinary ends.

Among the stories you’ll hear:

A fatal fall from a crane in pursuit of a pigeon prize
The cricket ball strike that turned deadly
Stanley Street’s sensational benzene blast
A terrifying storm and lightning strike that proved fatal
 The steamer shooting that erupted amidships in dramatic fashion

Guided by passionate storytellers, this immersive night-time experience offers a safe yet atmospheric journey into some of Brisbane’s strangest and most ill-fated historical deaths.

Step carefully through the darkness, because sometimes truth is far stranger – and far deadlier – than fiction.

All of our tours are not-for-profit, with all money raised going to our cemetery history and maintenance projects.

Prices

• Single bookings: $20 per person/$15 per concession.
• FOSBC & Coffin Club members: $10 per member.
• Group bookings (four or more people): $15 per person.
• Tour gift vouchers make great gifts – purchase one (by value) here.