New Brisbane Openings You Should Visit This Month

Make a dinner date with your favourite foodie friends.
Sarah Ward
Published on November 09, 2018
  • Event

    Country by Candlelight: Australia Tour

    Sat, 1 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar 2025

    Various venues across Australia

    Once you've left your nine-to-five, walk the line to this country concert in a city near you.

  • News

    Twelve Charming Beach Houses You Can Book Between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast

    Find a lavish waterfront mansion, a quaint beachside cabin or an eco-friendly floating houseboat to complete your next beachside holiday.

  • News

    Marvel's First Family Have Joined the MCU: The Teaser Trailer for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Is Here

    Hitting cinemas in July 2025, the 60s-set film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the superhero quartet.

  • News

    The Full 42-Movie 2025 Alliance Française French Film Festival Lineup Is Your Next Excuse to Hit the Cinema

    Whether you're after French box-office smashes, star-studded remakes or restored masterpieces, they're all on this program.

  • Event

    Alliance Française French Film Festival

    Tue, 11 Mar - Tue, 8 Apr 2025

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Make a French movie date with 42 films, including hit biopics, a new take on 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and plenty of star-studded flicks.

  • News

    Coming Soon: An Eco Lodge with 39 Cabins, Clifftop Dining, a Beach Club and Forest Pools Is Opening on Hook Island

    The scenic spot in The Whitsundays is expected to launch in 2027 — and will also feature a lounge telling the island's history and a yoga pavilion.

  • Event

    Let's Dine at Howard Smith Wharves

    Mon, 3 Feb - Thu, 3 Apr 2025

    Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

    Tuck into meals from $25, complete with a riverside view, from Monday–Thursday at Howard Smith Wharves.

  • Event

    Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day on the Green

    Fri, 14 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb 2025

    River Quay Green, South Bank

    Take your best mates or date to River Quay Green for live tunes, cocktails, oysters and desserts — or bring your own picnic for an affordable feast with a river view.

  • News

    Nine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia

    Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.

  • Event

    Mama Taco x WET Deck

    Sat, 1 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb 2025

    WET Deck, Brisbane City

    Add Mexican bites and sips to your next trip to W Brisbane, all thanks to a month-long collaboration with West End's Mama Taco.

  • Event

    EA Presents 'The Sims 25' Pop-Up

    Fri, 21 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025

    ACMI, Melbourne

    This Y2K-inspired 'The Sims' pop-up is hitting ACMI to celebrate 25 years of the beloved life simulation game.

  • News

    Coming Soon: A Y2K-Inspired 'The Sims' Pop-Up Is Hitting Australia to Celebrate 25 Years of the Beloved Life Simulation Game

    At Melbourne's Australian Centre for the Moving Image, you'll be able to step inside a 2000s-era pre-teen bedroom — and also play the game, of course.

  • News

    The First 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Trailer Is Filled with Dinosaurs Too Dangerous for the Original Park

    Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali star in the franchise's seventh film, which roars into cinemas in July 2025.

  • Event

    The Music of Coldplay by Candlelight

    Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

    QPAC, South Bank

    Good news, Brisbane Coldplay fans, you've been waiting for something just like this.

  • Guide

    Extraordinary Escapes: Find Your Relaxing Getaway in New Zealand

    It's always an ideal time to visit New Zealand, the only thing to decide is when and where you'll stay.

  • News

    Twenty of the Most-Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW

    Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.

  • News

    If You Just Can't Wait to See 'The Lion King' Onstage Again, the Tony-Winning Musical Is Returning to Australia in 2026

    When it opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, this will be the third time that a local production of the film-to-theatre hit has been staged in Australia.

  • News

    Hans Zimmer Is Touring Australia in 2025 to Play His Film Scores Live — Including 'Dune', 'Gladiator' and 'Interstellar'

    The legendary Oscar-winning composer will also perform tunes from 'The Lion King', 'The Dark Knight', 'The Last Samurai' and more.

  • News

    Black Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels

    The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

  • News

    When Steven Soderbergh Asks You to Write a Haunted-House Movie From the Ghost's Perspective: David Koepp Talks 'Presence'

    This inventive take on a horror staple is the first of the veteran screenwriter's three films hitting Australian cinemas in 2025, before 'Black Bag' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth'.

  • News

    Now Open: You Can Escape the Grind at Little Valley Summerhouse, the Hunter Valley's New Off-Grid Stay

    Make friends with alpacas, encounter wallaroos and give yourself a much-needed break from the city.

  • Guide

    On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings (and Around Queensland) to Put in Your Diary for 2025 and Beyond

    The Sunshine State's drinking and dining scene is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.

  • News

    'Boy Swallows Universe', 'Better Man', 'Furiosa' and 'Memoir of a Snail': They're Among 2025's Big AACTA Winners

    'Heartbreak High', 'Birdeater', 'How to Make Gravy' and 'Bluey' were also named among the past year's best Australian movies and TV shows.

  • News

    Bay of Fires' Ten-Kilometre Stretch of Beaches in Tasmania Has Been Named Australia's Best for 2025

    This is the first time ever that a Tasmanian location has taken out top spot in the annual list, which is compiled by beach expert Brad Farmer.

  • News

    High-Octane Alert: The Trailer for Brad Pitt-Starring Racing Thriller 'F1' Will Get You Feeling the Need for Speed

    Pitt plays a former driver who returns to the track — and 'Top Gun: Maverick' filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directs.

  • News

    Now Open: You Can Pour Your Own Vino at New Self-Serve Woolloongabba Wine Bar Stickybeak

    Eighty different wines are on offer at this two-level, 60-seat watering hole on the corner of Logan Road.

  • Event

    Back to the Future: The Musical

    Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 16 Nov 2025

    Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney

    Great Scott! This stage-to-screen hit is finally making its Australian premiere, bringing its DeLorean to Sydney.

  • Event

    BLUSSH Romance Festival

    Fri, 14 Feb - Sat, 15 Feb 2025

    Angelika Film Centre, Woolloongabba

    Fall in love with romantic movies and books all over again at this Brisbane festival — 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' and 'When Harry Met Sally' are on the bill.

  • News

    You Could Win One of 80 Limited-Edition Suntory -196 Prize Packs and Keep Your Cool As You Send Off Summer

    Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.

  • News

    The Most-Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay

    An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers

    These rooftop bars, cosy pubs, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.

  • Burleigh Hill

    Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia, Burleigh Heads

  • News

    'Titanique' Will Go On: This Céline Dion-Fuelled Stage Musical Is Extending Its Australian-Exclusive Sydney Season

    You've now got until early June 2025 to see this off-Broadway hit filled with Dion's songs during its only Aussie berth.

  • Guide

    Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

    Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — this is all on offer at the best romantic bars in Brisbane.

  • News

    'Not on Your Rider' Is Bringing Its 'Spicks and Specks'-Style IRL Music Game Shows to Felons Barrel Hall for 2025

    New year, new venue — but Aimon Clark and Patience Hodgson are back with the live panel quiz show that Brisbane knows and loves.

  • Event

    Not on Your Rider

    Multiple single dates

    Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

    This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.

  • News

    Twelve Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven

    Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.

  • News

    HBO Has Finally Started Production on the Third Season of 'Euphoria' — and Here's Your First Look

    The hit show's next batch of episodes is expected to arrive in 2026, four years after season two.

  • News

    Nine Waterside Picnic Spots in and Around Brisbane That You Might Not Have Visited

    Fill a basket with tasty treats and head to a hidden beach, suburban lagoon or scenic lake.

  • News

    The Eight Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Brisbane

    Brisbane might not be a beach city, but there's always an oasis nearby beckoning you to leave work early for a splash.

  • Event

    Hans Zimmer Live

    Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

    Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

    Hear 'Dune', 'Gladiator', 'Interstellar' 'The Lion King' and more performed by a live orchestra and a full band.

  • Event

    Love Bug

    Wed, 12 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb 2025

    One Fish Two Fish, Kangaroo Point

    Spend your Valentine's Day — or week — tucking into a four-course One Fish Two Fish feast featuring Moreton Bay bugs.

  • News

    The Five Best Rivers for Swimming in Near Brisbane

    Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these nearby rivers.

  • News

    Now Open: HUA Is Queen's Wharf's New Cantonese Restaurant — and It'll Soon Be Serving Up Bottomless Yum Cha

    Brisbanites, you now have another eatery to visit at the city's newest precinct — complete with a cocktail bar and al fresco terrace.

  • News

    Fifteen Romantic Getaways You Can Book on the South Coast and in the Southern Highlands

    Discover sleepy beaches, quaint towns and rolling hills on your trip to southern NSW when you stay at one of these secluded stays.

  • News

    Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island

    From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.

  • News

    Praise Be: The First Teaser Trailer for the Sixth and Final Season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Is Here

    The gripping TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's acclaimed novel returns for the last time in April 2025.

  • News

    Ten Charming Farmhouse Stays You Can Book in NSW Right Now

    Treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays located far away from the stress of city living.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland

    From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.

  • News

    A 'Yellowjackets'-Inspired 11-Course Degustation Is Popping Up to Test Your Tastebuds at Sydney Fine-Diner NEL

    Have you ever sat down for a cannibalism-inspired feast? For four days, that's exactly what acclaimed Chef Nelly Robinson is serving up.

  • News

    Now Open: Naldham House's New Restaurant The Fifty Six Will Take Your Next Cantonese Feast Up a Few Levels

    This waterfront precinct in Brisbane's CBD is now complete — and scallop and prawn siu mai, lobster pao fan and banana-infused old fashioneds are on the menu.

  • News

    Lune and Four Pillars Have Teamed Up to Create a World-First (and Delightfully Buttery) Croissant Gin

    Is this the new perfect brunch drink? The two Australian favourites behind this limited-edition tipple think so.

  • News

    The 'Pretty Woman' Stage Musical Is Making Its Australian Debut in Brisbane in October 2025

    Bryan Adams wrote the music and lyrics for the hit production, which premiered on Broadway in 2018.

  • News

    Falling for All Things 'Bridget Jones': Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall Chat 'Mad About the Boy'

    Everyone's favourite British rom-com heroine has plenty of fans on- and off-screen — the actor behind her for a quarter of a century, plus her two new co-stars, among them.

  • News

    Teaming Up with Mona to Put Camel, Carp and Maybe Even Cane Toads on the Menu: Tony Armstrong Talks 'Eat the Invaders'

    The former footballer-turned-TV favourite's latest six-part ABC series asks Australians to consider the country's invasive species as potential dinner options.

  • News

    Now Open: Mulga Bill's Is the New Casual All-Day Dining and Drinks Spot at the Foot of the Kangaroo Point Bridge

    This is the first of Tassis Group's two new eateries on or beside the river crossing, with overwater restaurant Stilts also on the way.

  • Event

    Gelato Messina x Lee Kum Kee Spicy Pop-Up

    Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

    Fish Lane, South Brisbane

    Send your tastebuds into overdrive with a sweet and spicy scoop — it's free for one day only.

  • News

    Six Headline Events that You Can Book Now and Pay for Later

    Don't let a good time put a good dent in your savings.

  • News

    'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Is Returning for Season Three to Forge the One Ring

    Following a time jump, the War of the Elves and Sauron will be in the spotlight in the Prime Video series' third season.

  • News

    How Sweden's Highest-Grossing Documentary Ever Makes the Personal Universal: Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson Chat 'The Last Journey'

    If this affecting film about a TV presenter recreating his childhood holidays with his 80-year-old dad inspires you to follow in its footsteps, you won’t be the first.

  • News

    'Corteo' Is the Next Dazzling Cirque du Soleil Hit That's Bringing Its Acrobatic Wonders Down Under

    A beloved part of the troupe's repertoire since 2005, this show takes place inside a carnival-like parade imagined by a clown.

  • Event

    Corteo — Cirque du Soleil

    Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep 2025

    Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

    Focusing on a clown imagining his funeral procession, this dazzling hit filled with acrobatic wonders features the Montreal-based company's first-ever central stage setup.

  • Event

    HSW Margarita Week

    Thu, 20 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

    Spend 11 days sipping margaritas by the river at Howard Smith Wharves, and tucking into Mexican-inspired dishes from Stanley Chef Louis Tikaram.

  • Promotion

    Betty's Burgers Has Just Launched New Fries on the Permanent Menu

    Thicker, fluffier, crunchier and somehow, even tastier.

  • Northshore Pavilion

    281 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton

  • Event

    Latino Fiesta

    Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

    South City Square, Woolloongabba

    For one Friday night only, as part of its monthly pop-ups, this Woolloongabba precinct is serving up Latin and South American cuisine.

  • WET Deck

    81 North Quay, Brisbane City

  • News

    Snow Machine's Mix of Music and Skiing Is Returning to Queenstown in 2025 with Amyl and The Sniffers, Claptone and More

    Netsky, Hot Dub Time Machine, Mallrat and Luude are also on the lineup when this alpine festival hits The Remarkables and Coronet Peak in September.

  • News

    Now Open: Mona's Must-See New Sculpture Is Crafted From 80 Tonnes of Sand — and It's Designed to Erode Before Your Eyes

    With 'MIRRORSCAPE', French artist Théo Mercier makes his Australian debut with a debris-strewn post-disaster landscape in Mona's old library.

  • News

    Great Southern Nights Is Set to Rock the Central Coast

    How to make the most of one of Sydney's top daytrip destinations for Great Southern Nights.

  • News

    Get Swinging: RISING 2025 Is Turning Melbourne's Flinders Street Station Ballroom Into an Art Exhibition That's Also a Mini-Golf Course

    Filmmaker and writer Miranda July is among the female-identifying and gender-diverse artists who've designed mini-golf holes for this three-month-long pop-up.

  • News

    Stan Has Unveiled Its 2025 Highlights, Including Will Forte's New Australian Series and Season Two of 'Poker Face'

    Also on the way: a new Keanu Reeves movie, an Aussie flick about a time-travelling bottle of tequila and a horror-comedy series about murderous garden gnomes.

  • Event

    Feel Good Program

    Sat, 1 Mar - Thu, 1 May 2025

    South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

    Bend, stretch, splash and dance your way through autumn at South Bank's free exercise classes.

  • News

    The 11 Best Day Spas in and Around Brisbane

    Treat yourself to a massage with a view, a soak on a rooftop or a bath overlooking Lamington National Park at these southeast Queensland day spas.

  • News

    Fisher's Huge OUT 2 LUNCH Dance Party Is Returning for 2025 — and This Time It's Taking Over Surfers Paradise Beach

    On this beachside music festival's lineup, the man behind the fest is joined by Chris Lake, Hayden James, Patrick Topping, DJ Boring, Noizu and more.

  • News

    Now Open: Lamb-Loving Mediterranean Restaurant Dark Shepherd Is Your Next Queen's Wharf Eatery to Flock To

    If you haven't yet tried the "wagyu of lamb", aka White Pyrenees Lamb from Victoria, this is your chance.

  • News

    The First 'Bring Her Back' Trailer Teases a Haunting New Horror From 'Talk to Me' Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou

    Grief, death, blood, eerie circles: they're all in store in the latest film from the Australian directors, which stars Sally Hawkins.

  • News

    Mark Your Calendar: 'The Last of Us' Season Two Has Locked in Its Mid-April Return Date

    The wait for the Pedro Pascal- and Bella Ramsey-starring game-to-TV hit's seven-episode second season is almost over.

  • News

    The 2025 SheBelieves Cup Is Your Next Chance to Catch the Matildas in Action — Here's When and Where to Watch

    Playing in the ten-year-old competition for the first time, the Steph Catley-led team are taking on Japan, the USA and Colombia.

  • Event

    Beermuda

    Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    This four-stop brewery crawl will take you hopping and sipping your way through the southside's busy beer scene.

  • News

    Now Open: Inspired by Queenslander Homes and Boasting Stellar Views, Stilts Is the Sunshine State's First Restaurant on a Bridge

    There's elevated dining experiences and then there's this addition to Brisbane's Kangaroo Point Bridge, perched ten metres above the Brisbane River.

  • News

    Olafur Eliasson, Yayoi Kusama, Archie Moore, Patricia Piccinini: QAGOMA 2025's Program Is Packed with Must-Sees

    A number of beloved artworks are returning to Brisbane — including Eliasson turning GOMA into a riverbed again, and Kusama's sticker-happy 'The Obliteration Room'.

  • News

    This Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List

    Toby's Estate flagship cafe and roastery in Chippendale in Sydney took out top spot — and eight other Aussie caffeine havens, plus one in New Zealand, made the ranking.

  • News

    The Ten Best Summer Day Trips Out of Brisbane

    Take advantage of the warm weather — beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and baby turtles are just a stone's throw away.

  • News

    Get Ready to Rock Out in Wollongong with This Lineup of Great Southern Nights Gigs

    Do the 'gong justice when you swing by for Great Southern Nights.

  • Restaurant

    Central

    340 Queen Street, Brisbane City

    Sat beneath Queen Street, Southside's sibling dumpling bar is your moody CBD spot for a Hong Kong-inspired bite.

  • Restaurant

    Luc Lac

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Vietnamese and Thai flavours are on the menu at Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf restaurant and bar.

  • Restaurant

    Aloria

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    A visit here means pairing Brisbane vistas with European-influenced steak and seafood dishes atop Queen's Wharf Sky Deck.

  • Bar

    BY.ARTISANS

    99 Jane Street, West End

    If you're keen to sip gin made from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's old eucalyptus leaves, this West End distillery is your go-to.

  • Bar

    +81 Aizome Bar

    259 Montague Road, West End

    Tokyo-style cocktails are a highlight at West End's ten-seat Ginza-inspired bar.

  • Restaurant

    Seoul Garden Korean BBQ and Hotpot

    341 Mains Road, Sunnybank

    This Melbourne-born chain has launched its first Brisbane Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet restaurant in Sunnybank.

  • News

    Now Open: Tokyo-Inspired Izakaya Goros Is Fortitude Valley's New 500-Person Hangout with Karaoke, Cocktails and Karaage

    Gyoza, bao, sashimi, matcha soft serve, boozy boba, sake bombs, whisky highballs, crooning tunes: this Sydney-born chain is now serving them all up in Brisbane.

  • News

    Say Goodbye to 'Neighbours' Again: For the Second Time in Three Years, the Long-Running Aussie Soap Has Been Cancelled

    Prime Video no longer needs good neighbours, with the Ramsay Street-set series wrapping up in December 2025.

  • News

    Coming of Age and Coming Out in Rural Australia: Joseph Zada, Aydan Calafiore, Zach Blampied and Pia Miranda Talk 'Invisible Boys'

    Set in Geraldton in Western Australia, this page-to-screen adaptation about LGBTQIA+ teens brings a new perspective to Aussie screens.

  • News

    Blazing Empathy, Brilliant Naturalism, Barry Keoghan and British Anthems: Andrea Arnold Chats Soaring Must-See 'Bird'

    The 'American Honey', 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Fish Tank' writer/director’s filmography can be summed up in one beautiful line from her latest movie: "no one's no one".

  • News

    How Playing with Innies and Outies Added a Rare Angle to an Icon's Career Seven Decades In: Christopher Walken Talks 'Severance'

    If you think about this Oscar-winner's past roles, viral 'More Cowbell' fame and 'Weapon of Choice' dancing when you watch him as Burt Goodman, however, he understands.

  • News

    If You're Dreaming of Your Next Holiday, Qantas Has Just Dropped a Seven-Day Sale with Fares From $109

    One-million discounted seats are available on flights to 60 destinations, including The Whitsundays, Kangaroo Island, the Sunshine Coast and Hobart.

  • News

    W Brisbane's Living Room Bar Is Hosting Bar Swaps with Other Top Watering Holes — Starting with Sydney's Maybe Sammy

    If you can't make it to the first one-night event in the series, you can also enjoy the world-renowned Harbour City bar's sips on W Brisbane's in-room menu.

  • Event

    Living Room Bar's Bar Swap Series: Maybe Sammy

    Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

    Living Room Bar, Brisbane City

    This watering hole at W Brisbane is hosting bar swaps with other top spots for a sip, starting with a world-renowned Sydney favourite.

  • News

    Now Open: Ka-Rama Hotel Mildura Is Inviting Guests to Experience Boutique Nostalgia in the Sun-Drenched Countryside

    Immerse yourself in modern mid-century charm, unwind in the butterfly-shaped pool, and enjoy the ideal base for exploring the local wine-and-dine scene.

  • Event

    March Into Margarita

    Sat, 1 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar 2025

    Fish Lane, South Brisbane

    Fish Lane is dedicating the entire month of March to margaritas and marg-fuelled events.

  • Event

    Margs-a-Million

    Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

    Southside Restaurant, South Brisbane

    This returning margarita festival at Southside is pairing 'ritas, mariachi tunes, and a mezcal and tequila tasting station bites with whipped up with the Baja crew.

  • News

    Fish Lane's Month-Long March Celebration of Margaritas (and Marg-Fuelled Events) Is Back for 2025

    Head to South Brisbane and West End to enjoy fruit tingle margaritas, sip your way along a margarita trail and hit up Southside's 'rita fest — and more. 

  • News

    The Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane and Beyond

    Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.

  • News

    Rebellion, Revolution, Ben Mendelsohn: The First Trailer for the Long-Awaited Second Season of 'Andor' Is Here

    Starring Diego Luna, the prequel series to 'Rogue One' returns in April 2025, three years after its first season proved one of the very best things in the galaxy.

  • News

    Where to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane

    The temperature is rising and the gelato is freezing — cool down with Brisbane's top tier of iced confections this spring and summer.

  • News

    Five Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout

    This week, you and your plus one can explore caves, feast by the river, take a spooky tour and see an Aussie icon live.

  • News

    Eight Lesser-Known Dishes You Need to Try on a Tour of Japan

    Forget sushi or ramen, these local specialties showcase what makes Japanese food truly great.

  • News

    From King Stingray to Brisbane's Largest Neuro-Inclusive Silent Disco, Powerhouse's Festival of Other Music Is Back for 2025

    In its third year, ΩHM also boasts The 5.6.7.8’s , Etran de L’Air, Bonny Light Horseman and Camille O’Sullivan on its lineup.

  • Event

    OHM

    Fri, 28 Feb - Sat, 22 Mar 2025

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    From King Stingray to Brisbane's largest neuro-inclusive silent disco, Brisbane Powerhouse's Festival of Other Music boasts a stellar 2025 lineup.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This March

    From live music quiz shows and southside brewery crawls to a gluten-free expo and a famous Japanese omurice chef, here's what's on the agenda in and around Brisbane in March.

  • News

    Virgin's New Sale on Domestic Flights with Fares From $49 Is Your Next Excuse for an Australian Getaway

    Book in that bucket-list trip to Uluru, chase the sun on Hamilton Island or head south to Launceston — they're all options.

  • News

    HBO's Max Streaming Platform Will Be Available in Australia From the End of March 2025

    Add another subscription to your list — you'll need it to watch 'The Last of Us' season two, for starters.

  • News

    QT Melbourne Has Teamed Up with Guide Dogs Victoria to Appoint a "Wellbeing Dog-cierge" — and Make Your Stay More Adorable

    This hotel in the Melbourne CBD is also hosting puppy yoga sessions, serving up puppacinos and allowing pet staycations.

  • News

    The Ten Best Walks in and Around Brisbane

    Wander along the river, climb a mountain, amble through bushland and trek over a bridge — all just a stone's throw from the CBD — at these walking and running tracks in Brisbane.

  • News

    Spinning PR Scandals Into Australia's Next Smart and Superb Satirical TV Comedy: Vic Zerbst and Jenna Owen Chat 'Optics'

    Footballer antics, airline chaos, a major telco outage, actor drama — these recognisable real-life situations fuel the ABC's new workplace sitcom, which is set in the world of crisis PR.

  • Event

    Summer Harvest Brunch

    Thu, 1 Jan, 1970

    Regatta Hotel, Toowong

    Your next wholesome weekend activity, sorted.

  • News

    From Alt Country to Zydeco: Here are the Best Music Destinations When Seeing the South

    Tickle your ears with the twang of the South's signature sounds at live music shows around the region and take in the rich musical culture and history.

  • News

    Life Is a Highway: The Ultimate Southern Road Trip Guide

    There’s no better way to see the American South than on the open road, where good times are guaranteed.

  • News

    Grits, Gators and Green Tomatoes: Nine Quintessentially Southern Meals and Where to Eat Them

    The culinary traditions of the American South are a celebration of fresh ingredients and flavours handed down over generations. Try them in dishes in family-owned diners to smoky barbecue joints and award-winning modern spins on classic favourites.

  • News

    Bayous, Bluffs and Beyond: The South's Most Breathtaking Outdoor Experiences

    If you're in search of America's most spectacular scenery and nature experiences, look no further than the South.

  • News

    Sorry Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland: Drake Has Postponed the Rest of His 2025 Australian and New Zealand Tour

    "We are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows," organisers have advised.

  • News

    Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Face Off Again in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Another Simple Favour'

    With director Paul Feig returning as well, the sequel to one of the most-entertaining films of 2018 will hit your streaming queue via Prime Video in May.

  • News

    Meet Layla: Shane Delia's First Brisbane (and Queensland) Restaurant Is Opening in West End in March

    Expect spicy flavours at Queensland Ballet's Thomas Dixon Centre, whether you're eating in the main dining room or enjoying the outdoor courtyard.

  • Event

    New Order: Australian Tour 2025

    Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

    Riverstage, Brisbane

    After their 2020 tour was cut short due to the pandemic, these music icons are returning Down Under.

  • News

    The Wickham's Big Gay Day Street Festival Is Turning 25 in 2025 with Peach PRC and The Presets Leading the Lineup

    To match its big birthday, this year's day-long Fortitude Valley party on the Labour Day long weekend also has a fitting theme: Y2K.

  • Event

    Big Gay Day

    Sun, 4 May, 2025

    The Wickham, Fortitude Valley

    The Wickham's queer street festival is turning 25 with Peach PRC and The Presets leading the lineup.

  • News

    The Trailer for Nicolas Cage's Australian Thriller 'The Surfer' Is Here with 'Point Break'-Meets-'Wake in Fright' Vibes

    Julian McMahon also stars in this Western Australia-shot film about an Aussie expat returning home to his childhood beach.

  • News

    Empathy, Fearlessness and Following Up 'Shogun' with a Powerful Australian Prison Movie: Cosmo Jarvis Talks 'Inside'

    The fact that, as a musician, Jarvis charted in Triple J's Hottest 100 not once but twice is just a coincidence — he joined Aussie director Charles Williams' debut film based on its script and subject matter.

  • Event

    Innocent Bystander Tasting Bar at Babylon Garden

    Thu, 27 Feb - Sun, 16 Mar 2025

    Babylon Garden, Brisbane City

    Come for the pop-up cellar door from this Yarra Valley winery, stay for the Harry Styles lookalike contest, free tattoos, and gin and wine masterclass.

  • News

    Getting the MacDonnell Ranges Glowing Is Just the Beginning of 2025's Packed 'Parrtjima — A Festival in Light' Program

    This annual highlight at Alice Springs Desert Park is celebrating its tenth edition with works by 20-plus First Nations artists, and more than 100 performers and special guests.

  • News

    Filming in Secret, Fleeing Iran and Fighting Back Against the Regime: Mohammad Rasoulof Chats 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'

    With his powerful 2025 Oscar contender, the exiled filmmaker explores a question that he's long pondered: "how do people who work with the system function internally?".

  • News

    How a Gem of a Workplace Sitcom and Its Stars Keep Levelling Up: Charlotte Nicdao and David Hornsby Talk 'Mythic Quest'

    In its fourth season, this gaming industry-set series continues to broaden its horizons, give its cast new opportunities and expand the world's view of Australians on-screen.

  • News

    Whether You're Interested in the Physics of Skateboarding or Seafaring Cinema, World Science Festival Brisbane 2025 Has You Covered

    When you're not also exploring the effects of awe, you can peer at the Antarctic landscape and dive into the quantum realm.

  • Event

    World Science Festival Brisbane

    Fri, 21 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    Whether you're interested in the a peek inside Queensland Herbarium, the physics of skateboarding or seafaring cinema, this fest has you covered.

  • News

    The Four Parks in Brisbane Where You Can BYO Drinks

    Grab an esky, pack a picnic basket and go soak up the sun in these BYO-friendly Brisbane parks.

  • Guide

    News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week

    Here's what's been catching our attention, including margarita celebrations, Brisbane's Festival of Other Music and Shane Delia's soon-to-open West End restaurant.

  • Event

    Out 2 Lunch Festival with Vodafone

    Sat, 3 May - Sun, 4 May 2025

    Surfers Paradise Beachfront, Surfers Paradise

    Catch FISHER, music, surf and overall good vibes at the most quintessentially Aussie beach party ever.

  • News

    Here's Where You Can Watch 33 of 2025's Oscar-Nominated Movies in Australia Right Now

    Massive musicals, monumental dramas, stunning animated gems, heartbreaking documentaries, two Timothée Chalamet movies: they're all Oscar contenders, and you can watch them all.

  • News

    Predicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2025 Academy Awards

    From 'Anora' and 'A Real Pain' to 'I'm Still Here' and 'No Other Land', here's what's likely to emerge victorious at the 2025 Oscars.

  • News

    Get Your Gig Fix in Newcastle with These Great Southern Nights Events

    Great Southern Nights is bringing the party to Newcastle this autumn.

  • News

    2024's Worst Film Was 'Madame Web' According to the Razzies (and 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Picked Up Awards, Too)

    'Megalopolis' and 'Unfrosted' also collected Hollywood's least-coveted accolades, notching up two gongs each.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

    This week in and around Brisbane, you can catch Green Day live, then watch French films and get a free tattoo at a winery pop-up.

  • News

    Tropical Cyclone Alfred Is Forecast to Impact Brisbane, Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales

    Authorities are telling residents to prepare now for wet, windy and wild weather — including potential flash flooding — from Wednesday till the weekend.

  • News

    Save the Date: Stones Corner Festival Is Returning in 2025 to Celebrate Its Ten-Year Anniversary

    Brisbane's inner south will be partying in the street again, complete with live tunes, markets, food trucks and beers from a heap of local brewers.

  • Event

    Stones Corner Festival

    Sun, 5 May, 2024

    Stones Corner, Stones Corner

    This inner-south favourite is returning in 2025 with more live tunes, food, markets and brews, all to celebrate its ten-year anniversary.

  • News

    Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-Winning Hit Musical 'In the Heights' Is Playing Melbourne and Southeast Queensland in 2025

    Comedy Theatre and HOTA, Home of the Arts will turn into Washington Heights to host seasons of this Broadway smash.

  • News

    The Rainy-Day Guide to Brisbane

    When the weather turns wet, here's where to find bars with games, cosy cafes, indoor classes to try and nice dry galleries to shelter in.

  • News

    From 'Anora', 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' to 'Dune: Part Two', 'Flow' and 'No Other Land', Here's 2025's Oscar Winners

    Hollywood's night of nights is done and dusted for another year — and plenty of deserving movies from the past 12 months picked up awards.

  • News

    Ten 2025 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately

    Your newly Oscars-approved viewing list includes movies about determined architects, whirlwind romances, catty cardinals, sandworms and more.

  • Guide

    Adventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand

    For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.

  • Guide

    Stellar Sights: New Zealand's Most Breathtaking Ever-Changing Vistas

    The natural masterpieces of New Zealand are always in-season.

  • News

    Brisbane's CityCats and Ferries Have Been Suspended Until Further Notice Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

    Services stopped on Monday, March 3, 2025 to move the vessels to safety ahead of the storm making landfall — and all ferry terminals are now closed.

  • News

    Coming Soon: West End's Thomas Dixon Centre Is Scoring a New Locally Focused Cafe Thanks to Tom's Kitchen

    Queensland Ballet's home isn't just welcoming Shane Delia's first Brisbane restaurant — it'll boast this daytime eatery, too.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney Is Making a Few Changes for Its 2025 Festival, Including Expanding Its Free Programming

    For its third year Down Under, SXSW is also adding new ticketing options, such as single-day conference passes and single-session movie tix.

  • News

    Great News for Your Walls: Affordable Art Fair Is Returning to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in 2025

    Deck out your home with original works and support artists, with thousands of pieces on offer — and prices starting at $100.

  • News

    Green Day Have Cancelled the Gold Coast Gig on Their 2025 Australian Tour Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

    The show isn't able to be rescheduled due to the band's international touring scheduling, with ticketholders automatically receiving refunds.

  • News

    All Public Transport Services in Southeast Queensland Are Cancelled From Thursday Until Further Notice

    CityCats and ferries have already stopped running, and now buses and trains will cease after the last service on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

  • News

    Here's Which Key Events and Venues Have Been Cancelled, Postponed and Temporarily Closed Due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred

    Southeast Queensland is shutting down as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches, with concerts and festivals cancelled, galleries closed and more.

  • News

    Here's Where You Can Get Further Information and Updates About Tropical Cyclone Alfred

    Wondering where to keep up to date with the latest details regarding conditions, warnings, alerts and more? Here's a rundown of resources worth bookmarking.

  • News

    You Could Win an Exclusive MJ The Musical Experience in Sydney

    A bucket list experience for any theatre lover.

  • News

    Brisbane's Public Transport Is Starting to Resume But Plenty of Services Are Still Being Affected by the Severe Weather

    With the weather still wet and flooding occurring due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, you'll want to check Translink before making plans to get around town.

  • News

    "You Swore": The Full Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Is Here with Betrayal, Monsters and More

    This time around, when HBO's game-to-TV hit returns, Joel and Ellie aren't just fighting to survive — they're in conflict with each other.

  • News

    Great Southern Nights Is Taking Over Sydney with Two Weeks of Live Gigs

    The Harbour City will be home to the hottest festival lineup this side of the Great Dividing Range.

  • Event

    In the Heights

    Fri, 12 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep 2025

    Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

    Lin-Manuel Miranda's other Tony-winning hit musical is playing the Gold Coast, turning HOTA, Home of the Arts into Washington Heights.

  • Event

    Affordable Art Fair Brisbane

    Thu, 8 May - Sun, 11 May 2025

    Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

    Bargain alert: this global event is making is returning to Brisbane across four May days, with artworks for sale from $100.

  • Event

    Mould x Pinot Palooza

    Fri, 23 May - Sun, 25 May 2025

    RNA Showgrounds, Fortitude Valley

    Iconic pairing alert: this pinot noir festival and cheese fest are joining forces to throw a three-day Brisbane wine and cheese party.

  • News

    Iconic Pairing Alert: Pinot Palooza and Mould Are Joining Forces in 2025 to Throw Multi-Day Wine and Cheese Parties

    This is a vino festival and a cheese festival — and it's heading to Brisbane in late autumn, then Melbourne and Perth in winter.

  • News

    If Tropical Cyclone Alfred Has Impacted Your Paycheque, You Might Be Able to Apply for Income Support

    The Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to residents of 14 Local Government Areas in Queensland and 17 in New South Wales.

  • News

    After a Year Off, Dark Mofo Is Still Keen to Challenge and Confront with Its First 2025 Lineup Announcement

    Nathan Maynard's 'We threw them down the rocks where they had thrown the sheep' is the returning Tasmanian festival's first work for 2025.

  • News

    Giving an Iconic Rivalry a New Beginning While Honouring the Past: Dario Scardapane and Sana Amanat Chat 'Daredevil: Born Again'

    The animosity between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk has officially entered the MCU, with help from guiding forces behind 'The Punisher' and 'Ms Marvel'.

  • Event

    RISING Melbourne

    Wed, 4 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun 2025

    Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

    A free installation by a TeamLab alum, exclusive Suki Waterhouse gigs, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', the return of SHOUSE's 'Communitas': they're all on the lineup in Melbourne.

  • News

    A Free Installation by a TeamLab Alum, Exclusive Suki Waterhouse Gigs, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch': RISING's 2025 Program Is Here

    This year's lineup includes 65 events featuring 327 artists — a field of red beams that respond to movement and Waterhouse's first-ever Aussie shows among them.

  • News

    Rhinestones at the Ready: Dolly Parton-Worshipping Musical 'Here You Come Again' Is Coming to Australia

    'Jolene', '9 to 5', 'Islands in the Stream' and 'I Will Always Love You' are among the iconic songs featured in this stage production, which is heading Down Under in 2025.

  • News

    Nigella Lawson Is Curating Dinners in the Muru Giligu Pedestrian Tunnel — and That's Just the Start of Vivid Sydney's Huge 2025 Program

    Other highlights include Tangerine Dream, Anohni and the Johnsons, and an immersive 'Stranger Things' experience — plus the entire Vivid Light Walk is free.

  • Event

    Vivid Sydney

    Fri, 23 May - Sat, 14 Jun 2025

    Various locations across Sydney

    This year's lineup includes lights galore, eating on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Nigella Lawson curating dinners in the Muru Giligu pedestrian tunnel, Tangerine Dream, Anohni and the Johnsons, an immersive 'Stranger Things' experience and more.

  • News

    Get Ready to Visit Hawkins, Indiana: An Immersive 'Stranger Things' Experience Is Hitting Australia for Vivid Sydney 2025

    Another Netflix hit is taking over Luna Park Sydney — this time taking you back to the 80s, including via locations from the series.

  • News

    Sydney Film Festival Is Teaming Up with Vivid 2025 on a Few Big Events, Including a Celebration of Warren Ellis 

    Watch documentary 'Ellis Park', then catch its subject chatting about the film and putting on a short musical performance.

  • News

    How Starring in 'Snowtown' Helped Lead to Roles in Not One But Two Bong Joon-ho Films: Daniel Henshall Talks 'Mickey 17'

    Before he was tasked with playing the righthand man to a wannabe dictator — and before featuring in 'Okja', too — the Australian actor met the acclaimed South Korean director courtesy of his first film role.

  • News

    Satisfy Your Cravings with These Lunch Deals in the Brisbane CBD

    Your savings will thank you too, with lunch options starting at just $15.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend

    This weekend, you can drink wine and get a free tattoo by the river, see a couple of stage hits and go for a putt.

  • News

    With 200-Plus Events and More Than 140 Guests, 2025's Sydney Writers' Festival Program Is Absolutely Packed

    2024 Booker Prize-winner Samantha Harvey, 'Brooklyn' author Colm Tóibín, Australian 'Big Little Lies' wordsmith Liane Moriarty: they're all on the lineup.

  • Event

    Sydney Writers' Festival

    Mon, 19 May - Tue, 27 May 2025

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    With 200-plus events and more than 140 guests, this year's Sydney Writers' Festival program is absolutely packed.

  • News

    Pour One Out: One of the First Big Names of Brisbane's Craft Beer Scene, Newstead Brewing Co Has Shut Down

    As the River City was closing down ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, so was this favourite — but permanently, sadly.

  • News

    Bloc Party Is Touring Down Under in 2025 to Play 'Silent Alarm' in Full and Celebrate the Band's 20th Anniversary

    'Banquet', 'Helicopter', 'This Modern Love', 'Like Eating Glass': they'll all be on the setlist on this seven-city tour.

  • News

    Dream a Little Dream: 'Black Mirror' Season Seven Arrives in April and Just Dropped a Suitably Reality-Bending Trailer

    Take a peek at the 'USS Callister' sequel episode — and another instalment that seems to have links to 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'.

  • News

    Joseph Kosinski on the Full 'F1' Trailer: How the 'Top Gun: Maverick' Director Teamed Up with Lewis Hamilton to Capture Formula 1's Intensity

    What does it take to make "the most-authentic racing film you will ever experience in a cinema"? Kosinski (and Hamilton) told us all about it.

  • News

    Surrendering to TV's Wildest Dance with the Wilderness, Trauma and Vulnerability: Simone Kessell Chats 'Yellowjackets'

    "I just love playing Lottie. So unpredictable. And she's so vital. And you don't know whether she's going to analyse you or laugh at you — or laugh with you."

  • News

    First Look: Catseye Pool Club Is Josh and Julie Niland's Soon-to-Open (and Holiday-Worthy) Hamilton Island Restaurant and Bar

    You'll find the pair's first Queensland eatery at The Sundays hotel from late-April 2025 — but while the ocean's finest is on the menu, it isn't a seafood joint.

  • News

    When a Twisty and Witty Spy Thriller Is Also a Smart and Sexy Relationship Drama: Michael Fassbender and Marisa Abela Talk 'Black Bag'

    Keeping secrets, slinging barbs, and working through personal and professional crises are all a part of Steven Soderbergh's supremely entertaining espionage film.

  • News

    Believing in 'Ted Lasso' Season Four Has Paid Off: Apple TV+'s Heartwarming Hit Comedy Is Officially Returning

    This is the news that everyone has been waiting for since 2023, and that the world needs right now — and yes, Jason Sudeikis is back, too.

  • News

    It's Happening Again: The First Trailer for 'Freakier Friday' Promises Another Spell of Body-Swapping Chaos

    Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back to navigate another identity crisis, with this 22-years-later sequel hitting cinemas in August 2025.

  • Restaurant

    Harry's Pizza - CLOSED

    Welcome To Bowen Hills, 631 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills

    Nab a $5 pizza at Welcome to Bowen Hills' permanent pizza place.

  • Bar

    Mary Mae's _ WIP

    Ground Floor, Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm

    The Powerhouse's new all-day riverside eatery and bloody mary bar.

  • Things to Do

    Maniax Brisbane

    52a Doggett Street, Newstead

    Hurl hatches at Newstead's awe throwing joint.

  • Restaurant

    I Like Ramen

    The Flying Cock, 388 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    All-vegan bowls of ramen are coming out of the kitchen inside the The Flying Cock.

  • Restaurant

    The Terrace by E'cco

    63 Skyring Terrace, Newstead

    Southeast Asian fare, vibrant cocktails and a great value happy hour in an al fresco space.

  • Restaurant

    Fat Belly Jack's

    48 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane

    Petrie Terrace's new home of Nashville-style fried chicken and boilermakers.

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