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    • Written in the Stars

      The biggest drone show ever to hit the Southern Hemisphere will light up Sydney Harbour for six nights during Vivid Sydney 2023.


    • Cheese Wheel Wednesdays 2023

      Eat creamy pasta scooped out of a wheel of cheese every week.


    • All-You-Can-Meat Wednesdays 2023

      Feast your way through unlimited pork belly, chicken schnitzels, chicken wings and German sausages.


    • Dinosaurs of Patagonia

      A massive dinosaur exhibition featuring the largest-known land animal ever is roaring into Queensland Museum.


    • & Juliet

      This Olivier Award-winning Shakespeare-meets-pop musical is coming to Australia in 2023.


    • In Focus: Wes Anderson

      Palace James Street is devoting Thursday nights in May and June to cinema's pastel- and symmetry-loving filmmaker.


    • Thursday Jazz Club 2023

      Pair more than 100 different rums with silky tunes every Thursday night.


    • Dinosaurs of Patagonia

      A massive dinosaur exhibition featuring the largest-known land animal ever is roaring into Queensland Museum.


    • & Juliet

      This Olivier Award-winning Shakespeare-meets-pop musical is coming to Australia in 2023.


    • Tina — The Tina Turner Musical

      Dedicated to the one and only Tina Turner, this musical will be simply the best.


    • Luminous Lantern Parade 2023

      South Bank is lighting up to celebrate multiculturalism.


    • Dog's Day Out 2023

      Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets this winter — there'll be more than 20 stalls to browse.


    • Mike White and Jennifer Coolidge in Conversation

      Thinking about a trip to the Harbour City? Jet in for Vivid Sydney's dazzling takeover, and experience an exclusive Concrete Playground Trips package that includes a conversation with the creator and star of 'The White Lotus'.


    • Nundah by Night 2023

      Browse your way through wintry stalls under fairy lights — then stop for cob loaves, karaage chicken and craft beers.


    • GABS 2023

      The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular returns to Brisbane with 120 brews, panels, games and a silent disco.


    • Dog's Day Out 2023

      Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets this winter — there'll be more than 20 stalls to browse.


    • Mike White and Jennifer Coolidge in Conversation

      Thinking about a trip to the Harbour City? Jet in for Vivid Sydney's dazzling takeover, and experience an exclusive Concrete Playground Trips package that includes a conversation with the creator and star of 'The White Lotus'.


    • Nundah by Night 2023

      Browse your way through wintry stalls under fairy lights — then stop for cob loaves, karaage chicken and craft beers.


    • GABS 2023

      The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular returns to Brisbane with 120 brews, panels, games and a silent disco.


    • Brunswick Street Live

      This new — and free — day-long winter festival with live music, art and markets is taking over the Brunswick Street Mall.


    • West End Solstice Market

      Celebrate the longest night of the year with 120-plus stalls, pop-up bars, bonfires, live music and fire twirlers.


    • Henry Rollins: Good to See You Tour

      Punk-rock legend Henry Rollins is bringing his new spoken-word tour to Brisbane.


    • Chefs on the Harbour: The Vivid Edition

      Celebrated chefs Nelly Robinson, Khanh Ong and Mark Olive are serving up creative five-course degustations on a luxury superyacht.


    • Written in the Stars

      The biggest drone show ever to hit the Southern Hemisphere will light up Sydney Harbour for six nights during Vivid Sydney 2023.


    • In Focus: Wes Anderson

      Palace James Street is devoting Thursday nights in May and June to cinema's pastel- and symmetry-loving filmmaker.


Get a Taste of the Top End

From the tropical capital city of Darwin to the wild wonders of Kakadu and beyond

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Trending Bars and Restaurants

SUPERFLY STUDIOS

This Fortitude Valley newcomer has ditched disco to turn into Brisbane's newest live music venue.

12 McLachlan Street
Fortitude Valley

THE BROOKE

A charming coffee spot on the forecourt of a gothic-inspired church.

116 Brookes Street
Fortitude Valley
T 0437 572 852

IPPIN JAPANESE DINING

This new 140-seat Japanese restaurant pairs popcorn lobster, 24-piece sashimi sets and yuzu panna cotta with sake and Matcha-gronis.

97 Boundary Street
West End
T +61 432 111 287

BABYLON GARDEN

Eagle Street is now home to a two-tier waterfront bar cascading down to the river, and serving up Middle Eastern and East Mediterranean bites and cocktails.

145 Eagle Street
Brisbane City
T +61 7 3186 6655

SETTIMO BY GUY GROSSI

This Amalfi Coast-inspired newcomer Is star chef Guy Grossi's first Brisbane restaurant.

111 Mary Street
Brisbane City
T +61 7 3557 8826

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