
The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', mash buttons with a brew in your hand or pair cocktails with karaoke — or while flinging darts.
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Louisiana-style seafood boils are now on the menu in Hog's Breath Cafe's old Petrie Terrace location, joining the precinct's new lineup of eateries.
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"I'm honoured to open Layla as my first venture in Brisbane, a city that is continually showing ambition as a vibrant new culinary destination in Australia," said the Melbourne-based chef.
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Launching in early April 2025, this new addition to Gipps Street takes inspiration from The Great Dividing Range — and classic Aussie pubs.
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The gelato chain has turned its beloved Mr Messina flavour into this year's tastebud-tempting Easter special.
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Named by Billie Eilish as one of her favourite plant-based spots, the Middle Eastern-inspired kitchen and bar has shut up shop permanently.
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341 Mains Road, Sunnybank
This Melbourne-born chain has launched its first Brisbane Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet restaurant in Sunnybank.
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.
33 William Street, Brisbane City
Vietnamese and Thai flavours are on the menu at Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf restaurant and bar.
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.
2 Blackall Street, Woombye
One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
259 Montague Road, West End
Tokyo-style cocktails are a highlight at West End's ten-seat Ginza-inspired bar.
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.
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
You'll find XO sand crab cigars, vintage cocktails and late-night dancing at this bar above Howard Smith Wharves' Cantonese restaurant Stanley.
8 The Avenue, Birtinya
This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.
Prepare to feel like you've stepped into 30 iconic video games, including via original concept art and rare objects, at this five-month-long showcase.
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There's a music theme to some of the features on this year's program — and former local Peter Andre will be in attendance.
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Also new in the world of 'John Wick', the previously announced Donnie Yen-starring spinoff film about Caine will be directed by Yen himself.
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First, Russian history inspired an animated 90s favourite — and now the stage production based on it has a date Down Under.
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Quentin Tarantino mightn't be behind the lens, but he did write the script for the film, which is headed to Netflix.
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Two years after their debut hit proved one of the highlights of 2023, the Australian pair are back with a new on-screen nightmare.
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Thu, 3 Apr, 2025
Queen's Wharf Brisbane, Brisbane City
This openair cinema on Queen's Wharf's Leisure Deck is Brisbane's latest spot to watch a movie under the stars.
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Mon, 21 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
Australia's biggest-ever Yayoi Kusama retrospective is filling the NGV in Melbourne with dots, tentacles, mirrors, pumpkins and a brand-new infinity room.
Sat, 15 Mar - Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo
This Frida Kahlo exhibition features items and artworks never seen before in Australia — and you can only catch it at the Bendigo Art Gallery.
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Luna Park, Milsons Point
This immersive 'Squid Game' experience at Sydney's Luna Park will get you playing 'Red Light, Green Light' IRL.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - Fri, 18 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
The NGV's big Yayoi Kusama exhibition is hosting after-hours parties so you can spend Friday evenings surrounded by dots and pumpkins.
Fri, 11 Apr 2025
Superordinary, Hamilton
Ministry of Sound's massive 90s and 00s parties are returning to Brisbane with Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Utah Saints and more.
Multiple single dates
QPAC, South Bank
Here's one way to end the working week: by listening to live tunes for free on QPAC's Melbourne Street Green on Friday afternoons.
Sat, 5 Apr, 2025
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City
Howard Smith Wharves' riverside brewery is celebrating Brisbane's creative community at its makers' market.
Multiple single dates
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.
Sat, 5 Apr, 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.
Sun, 6 Apr, 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Get your skates on to live out your 'Whip It' and 'Xanadu' dreams at these regular roller-rink sessions.
Wed, 9 Apr, 2025
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
Anarchy in Australia: the iconic punk-rock band are touring Down Under for the first time in almost 30 years.
After 2024's range sold out, the supermarket chain has a new lineup of branded threads on offer, including hoodies, beanies and sneakers.
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Your payment options on buses, trains and ferries now include credit cards, debit cards, smartphones and smartwatches.
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When you're not also exploring the effects of awe, you can peer at the Antarctic landscape and dive into the quantum realm.
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Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.
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This new Westfield Southland store is but the first of many, as Adore Beauty is planning to open a national store network over the next few years.
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Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.
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This weekend in Brisbane, you can shop and sip your way around an artist market in a riverside beer hall, watch films about the ocean and take a free yoga class.
Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.
Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', mash buttons with a brew in your hand or pair cocktails with karaoke — or while flinging darts.
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.
This weekend in Brisbane, you can shop and sip your way around an artist market in a riverside beer hall, watch films about the ocean and take a free yoga class.
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Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.
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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.
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This week, you and your plus one can say cheers to gin, work up a sweat and dance the night away.
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This week in Brisbane, you can hit up Ministry of Sound's latest throwback party, then start getting into the Easter spirit early and get sipping at a gin festival.
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Here's what's been catching our attention, including Shane Delia's first-ever Brisbane restaurant, the city's new outdoor cinema and a stadium for Victoria Park.
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443 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Andrew McConnell's hospitality empire has arrived in Brisbane with this Euro-leaning terrace cafe and wine bar.
181 Mary Street, Brisbane City
The European bakery and deli has launched a second outpost in the Brisbane CBD — and it's also a wine bar.
30 King Street, Bowen Hills
After its Toombul venue was closed due to the floods, this circus-themed arcade bar has moved to Bowen Hills.
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.
33 William Street, Brisbane City
Vietnamese and Thai flavours are on the menu at Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf restaurant and bar.