Coming Soon: Enigma Is Brunswick Street's New Nightclub From the Maggie May and Retro's Team

There's no shortage of venues around Brisbane that aim to make their patrons feel like they're somewhere beyond the River City, whether spiriting your tastebuds to France via bites to eat, to Japan at an izakaya or to Bora Bora thanks to themed mini golf. The next with that mission: Enigma. There's no mystery around its influences, with the new Fortitude Valley nightclub taking inspiration from Ibiza, Miami and Las Vegas — all in a spot on Brunswick Street that boasts a $9.3-million fitout.

Opening on Friday, August 2, 2024, then operating on Friday and Saturday nights onwards, Enigma wants to wow Brisbanites before they even step foot through the door — and as soon as they do as well. Befitting the Vegas nods, it features an LED walkway that will get the entrance glowing, then clubgoers once you get inside.

Visuals also accompany the beats inside, in a space that adds to the Hallmark Hospitality Group's stable of sites around southeast Queensland. Maggie May, Lefty's Music Hall, The Lord Alfred and Hey Chica! are among the company's fellow venues in Brisbane. Retro's and Finn McCool's have locations both here and on the Gold Coast. And the latter is also home to The Cavill Hotel, Sandbar, Lost Kingdom and Asylum — while Hallmark is also behind The Spotted Cow in Toowoomba.

"It targets those seeking an escape, blending music, performances and technology to craft a dynamic, unforgettable night," said the organisation's Cade Hopman of Enigma.

"We have seen Fortitude Valley go from strength to strength in recent years. There is a strong appetite for those clubbing experiences locals travel far and wide to take part in. The time is right and we are going all out to elevate the Brisbane club scene."

Enigma's resident tune-spinners include Tasha Lee, Curdin, SF Fudge, Sophie Bridges, Nestor Vargas and Apolloco, setting the mood whether you're hitting the dance floor or hanging out in the seven booths surrounding the DJ in the VIP area.

As for the drinks options, classics such as margaritas, Long Island iced teas, Aperol spritzes and espresso martinis sit alongside the club's signature sip. Opt for The Enigma and you'll be drinking vodka, white rum, gin, blue curacao and raspberry, plus Red Bull.

Find Engima at 299 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, from Friday, August 2, 2024 — open from 9pm–4am Friday–Saturday. Head to the venue's website for more details.