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The 20 Best Restaurants in Brisbane

These are Brisbane's must-visit restaurants for any discerning food aficionado.

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Event
Weekends on the Lawn 2024

Sat, 13 Jan - Sun, 14 Jan 2024
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

This riverside pop-up party happens every weekend, with water views as a backdrop and live tunes for a soundtrack.

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The Spectacular Geminids Meteor Shower Will Soar Through Australia's Night Skies for 2023 in December

The impressive starry event only happens once a year — and it'll be at its peak overnight between December 14 and 15.

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Event
Lifeline Bookfest — Summer 2024

Sat, 13 Jan - Sun, 21 Jan 2024
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Time to stock up on soap opera-themed cookbooks and other treasures you didn't know you needed — again.

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Event
BrisStyle Twilight Christmas Market 2023

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023
King George Square, Brisbane

One of Brisbane's beloved annual Christmas traditions returns: a big festive market in the middle of King George Square.

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QAGOMA Store Christmas Design Market 2023

Sat, 9 Dec - Sun, 10 Dec 2023
GOMA, South Brisbane

Shop for creative Christmas gifts at QAGOMA, with more than 80 stalls selling design-led wares.

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Messina Is Bringing Back Its OG Christmas Gelato Trifle to Make 2023's Festive Season Extra Delicious

December just got tastier — and it even comes topped with chocolate cherries.

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Event
Brisbane Speed Dating

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Forget endless swiping and getting ghosted on dating apps — speed dating is back in style.

Buy Tickets

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News
The Streets, Yussef Dayes, King Stingray and Black Country, New Road Lead the 2024 Golden Plains Lineup

Cymande, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul, Wednesday and Regurgitator will also be playing the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in March.

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Event
Garage Sale Trail 2023

Multiple single dates
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Save your life's clutter from landfill or land yourself some bargains — more than 15,000 sales pop up each year.

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News
The Ten Best Hotels for Swingers

Here are ten hotels where you can indulge in the universal act of swinging.

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News
Autumn Plans, Sorted: Golden Plains Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2024's Festival

If you're keen to spend three days in March dancing in the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, get clicking now.

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Event
Gin Tins & Tunes

Sun, 1 Oct - Sun, 17 Dec 2023
Various venues across Australia

Four Pillars Gin is celebrating its new RTD gin drink with live music events across Australia.

Buy Tickets

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News
The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels, B&Bs and Self-Contained Getaways in Queensland

Accommodations where both you and your pet can sit and stay all around Queensland.

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The Vegan Market Brisbane

Fri, 10 Nov - Sun, 12 Nov 2023
The Old Museum, Bowen Hills

No animals were harmed in the making of this market, which is taking over The Old Museum for three spring days.

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The Made Local Market Christmas 2023

Sat, 4 Nov - Sun, 5 Nov 2023
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

Like Etsy but IRL, this local-focused market returns to Brisbane for two days of pre-Christmas browsing and buying — and with over 140 local makers, designers, artists and creators selling their wares.

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Feel Good Program Spring 2023

Mon, 4 Sep - Thu, 30 Nov 2023
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

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

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Eyes to the Sky: A Super Blue Moon (and 2023's Largest Full Moon) Will Be Visible Down Under This Week

August's last full moon is both a supermoon and a blue moon — because it'll be at the the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, and it's the second full moon this month.

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Event
Le Diner en Blanc Brisbane 2023

Sat, 4 Nov, 2023
Secret Location in Brisbane, Brisbane

The world's poshest picnic is back in Brisbane for another round — and it'll only let you in if you're wearing white.

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Level Up Your Seasonal Soiree with These Winter Cocktails

Christmas in July may have passed, but there's still plenty of seasonal cocktails to level up your next dinner party.

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