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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend

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.

News

The 2025 Gold Coast Film Festival Lineup Is Here with Movies Starring Carey Mulligan, Pete Murray and Peter Andre

There's a music theme to some of the features on this year's program — and former local Peter Andre will be in attendance.

News

Broadway's Hit Screen-to-Stage 'Anastasia' Musical Is Finally Making Its Australian Premiere in 2025

First, Russian history inspired an animated 90s favourite — and now the stage production based on it has a date Down Under.

News

The Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane and Beyond

Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.

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Barry Keoghan's New Irish Thriller and Aussie Animation 'Lesbian Space Princess' Are Among Sydney Film Festival's Early 2025 Highlights

Movie lovers will also be able to watch documentaries about John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Marlon Williams and intimacy coordinators.

Guide

Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

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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Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

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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Now Open: Melbourne-Born Seafood Joint Krabby's Crab Boil Has Launched Its First Brisbane Outpost at The Barracks

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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Now Open: Shane Delia's Debut Brisbane Restaurant Layla Is Pairing Middle Eastern Influences with Queensland Produce

"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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Coming Soon: Serving Up Milo Cocktails and Vegemite Fries, The Beaumont Beer Garden Is Fortitude Valley's Next Rooftop Hangout

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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Messina's One-Kilogram Gelato Easter Egg Is Back for 2025 — and This Time It's Cheesecake- and Pretzel-Flavoured

The gelato chain has turned its beloved Mr Messina flavour into this year's tastebud-tempting Easter special.

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Ovolo The Valley Has Said Goodbye to Vegetarian Eatery Za Za Ta — But a New Rooftop Bar Is on the Way

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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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Seoul Garden Korean BBQ and Hotpot

341 Mains Road, Sunnybank

This Melbourne-born chain has launched its first Brisbane Korean BBQ and hotpot buffet restaurant in Sunnybank.
Restaurant
Aloria

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.
Restaurant
Luc Lac

33 William Street, Brisbane City

Vietnamese and Thai flavours are on the menu at Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf restaurant and bar.
Restaurant
Central

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.
Cafe
Frankie's Woombye

2 Blackall Street, Woombye

One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.
Bar
Byblós Brisbane

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
Bar
+81 Aizome Bar

259 Montague Road, West End

Tokyo-style cocktails are a highlight at West End's ten-seat Ginza-inspired bar.
Bar
BY.ARTISANS

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.
Bar
Byblós Brisbane

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
Bar
Azteca

33 William Street, Brisbane City

Queen's Wharf's opulent Latin American-inspired restaurant is filled with greenery — and fond of agave.
Bar
Stan's Lounge

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.
Bar
Slipstream Brewing Social House

8 The Avenue, Birtinya

This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

News
Coming Soon: From 'The Sims' to 'World of Warcraft', You'll Be Able to Play Your Way Through ACMI's 'Game Worlds' Exhibition

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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News
The 2025 Gold Coast Film Festival Lineup Is Here with Movies Starring Carey Mulligan, Pete Murray and Peter Andre

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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We're Thinking He's Back: Keanu Reeves Is Returning for a Fifth 'John Wick' Film, and an Animated Prequel Is Also on the Way

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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News
Broadway's Hit Screen-to-Stage 'Anastasia' Musical Is Finally Making Its Australian Premiere in 2025

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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'Talk to Me' Directors Danny and Michael Philippou Want to Freak You Out All Over Again with the Full Trailer for 'Bring Her Back'

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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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Five Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout

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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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

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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News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week

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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