The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
This weekend, you can hit up a riverside margarita celebration, then get dancing at Brisbane's largest neuro-inclusive silent disco.
Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays are precious, which is why we've curated a special selection of the best things to do in Brisbane this long weekend. We want to make sure no one spends these days doing something dull or unnecessarily expensive.
Luckily, Brisbane's got plenty happening for those looking to have a damn good time — whether that includes discovering new bars, absorbing art or feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks for what's on in Brisbane this weekend.
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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.
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Bottomless Gin Brunches at Covent Garden
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Covent Garden, West End
Sip gin cocktails, sangria and Pimm's cups over a shareboard brunch in West End every Sunday.
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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.
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Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy
Sat, 8 Feb - Sat, 15 Mar 2025
QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane
Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Brisbane.
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The Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands
Multiple single dates
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.
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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.
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Mardi Gras Film Festival Online
Fri, 28 Feb - Tue, 11 Mar 2025
Online
This celebration of queer cinema doesn't just happen in-person in Sydney —it lets you stream along from home nationwide.
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RollerFit Brisbane
Sun, 19 Jan, 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Get your skates on to live out your 'Whip It' and 'Xanadu' dreams at these regular roller-rink sessions.
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The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane
Summer at Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art means checking out the return of Brisbane's three-yearly survey of Asia Pacific art.
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Titanic. The Human Story
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 - Sun, 16 Mar 2025
Uptown, Brisbane City
The Titanic story will go on at this big exhibition with 200 artefacts, which is making its Australian debut in Brisbane.
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Discovering Ancient Egypt
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
This huge ancient Egypt exhibition featuring 200-plus objects is giving Queensland Museum Kurilpa a big blast from the fascinating past.
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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.
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Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night
Sat, 11 Jan, 2025
The Jungle Adventure Play, Tingalpa
Tingalpa's 16-hole jungle-themed mini golf course with a cocktail bar throws weekly boozy parties just for adults.
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The Music of Fleetwood Mac By Candlelight: Australia Tour
Fri, 28 Feb - Fri, 28 Mar 2025
Various venues across Australia
Relive the music of one of rock music's all-time great bands with this concert tour.
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Bluey's World
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 - Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
This immersive Brisbane experience lets you step inside the Heeler home for real life.
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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.