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NewsTake the Ultimate Helicopter Pub Tour to Mystery Australian Bars
The most luxurious way to bar hop ever.
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NewsBrisbane's New Summer Night Market Is Coming to The Old Museum
Your one-stop shop for barbecue, beer and Brisbane-made design.
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NewsLive the Bond Lifestyle Thanks to Heineken and SPECTRE's Exclusive 007 Experiences
You won't know when, where or how you'll be whisked away.
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NewsAustralia's Getting a Gargantuan New Slip 'N' Slide
Beats hurtling down your own detergent-covered backyard version.
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NewsThe Ten Best Walks in and Around Brisbane
Wander along the river, climb a mountain, amble through bushland and trek over a bridge — all just a stone's throw from the CBD — at these walking and running tracks in Brisbane.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
From visiting overwater bars to hopping in a kayak and picnicking on a boat, there are plenty of ways to enjoy our River City.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This January
From smash-hit musicals and waterside festivals to a huge secondhand book fair, here's what's on the agenda in and around Brisbane in January.
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NewsThe 11 Best Day Spas in and Around Brisbane
Treat yourself to a massage with a view, a soak on a rooftop or a bath overlooking Lamington National Park at these southeast Queensland day spas.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
This weekend, you can add festive films by the river, gingerbread cocktails, searching for tiny doors and twilight markets to your pre-Christmas plans.
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NewsThe Rainy-Day Guide to Brisbane
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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NewsSix Other Things to Do on Christmas Day in Brisbane
Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see some Aussie wildlife, inhale tacos and margaritas, or picnic in a park.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, you can sort out your Christmas gifts under fairy lights, play a live music trivia quiz with well-known names and explore the best in Asia-Pacific art.
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NewsThe Four Parks in Brisbane Where You Can BYO Drinks
Grab an esky, pack a picnic basket and go soak up the sun in these BYO-friendly Brisbane parks.
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NewsThe Eight Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Brisbane
Brisbane might not be a beach city, but there's always an oasis nearby beckoning you to leave work early for a splash.
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NewsEnjoying Cocktails on Queensland's Beaches Might Soon Be a Reality
Those postcard-perfect strips of sand could be populated by beachfront businesses.
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NewsBrisbane's Newest Comic Book Store Intends to Make Comics More Accessible
Secret Identity is not just for hardcore graphic novel geeks.
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NewsBulimba Festival Expands into a Week-Long Shindig
The Triffid's favourite bands, lawn lunching with The Grates and No Lights No Lycra.
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NewsConcrete Playground’s Ten Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
From night markets to rooftop bars and chocolate fudge nachos.
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NewsBrisbane's High-Flying Limes Hotel Is Up For Sale
There's going to be one less in the stable for Damian Griffiths.
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NewsMichael Sloane's Five Steps to a Perfect Brisbane Weekend
The Last Dinosaurs' bassist gives us his tips.
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NewsPatience Hodgson’s Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
Get out and about with the Grates frontwoman and owner of your favourite vintage tropical cafe bar.
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GuideThe Ten Best Things to Do for the Ekka Holiday
From Fortitude Valley's mini carnival to Brightside's annual prom and all the pop culture trivia in between.
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EventBrisbane Gin Festival
Fri, 4 Apr - Sun, 6 Apr 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
This boozy festival is bringing 50 craft gin distillers from around the country to Brisbane Showgrounds for three days of masterclasses and tastings.
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EventNew Year's Eve in Brisbane
Tue, 31 Dec, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
They don’t call it Bris-vegas for nothing.
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EventGin-gle Bar at Riverbar & Kitchen
Sat, 30 Nov - Tue, 24 Dec 2024
Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane
In 2024, Christmas in Brisbane means gin and limoncello soft serve, gingerbread cocktails and gin-cured salmon bruschetta, all by the river.
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EventLes Misérables: The Arena Spectacular
Wed, 28 May - Sun, 1 Jun 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
You'll hear the people sing when this arena spectacular version of Victor Hugo's famous 1862 novel hits Brisbane.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025
Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Brisbane.
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EventLifeline Bookfest — Summer
Sat, 18 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
It's time to stock up on soap opera-themed cookbooks and other treasures you didn't know you needed — again.
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EventFestive High Tea
Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Living Room Bar, Brisbane City
'Tis the season to build your own gingerbread house over festive-themed cocktails at Brisbane's W Hotel's Christmas high tea.
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EventSouth Bank Openair Christmas Cinema
Sat, 14 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane
Pack a picnic and enjoy Christmas movies from your childhood — and other favourite flicks — under the stars.
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Event$2 Summer Dips
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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EventBrisbane Comedy Festival
Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 25 May 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Rhys Darby, Ross Noble and Boozy Shakespeare are on the lineup when Brisbane's annual comedy festival returns for 2025.
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NewsMel Stringer's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
Artist and Etsy-er Mel Stringer knows Brisbane's kawaii side.
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NewsVlada Edirippulige's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
The illustrator, Major Leagues bassist and Junky Comics shop owner really knows Brisbane's cultural landscape.
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NewsMorgan Jenkins' Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend
Get the skinny on your city from the creatives who know it best.
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NewsThis Genius Glamper Has Invented a Hammock Hot Tub
This might just be the ultimate luxury camping accessory — if you tie it to something secure.
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NewsCards For Humanity Is the Saintly Alternative to Your Favourite Horrible Party Game
Your weekend just got nice and boring.
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NewsIt's 2015 and This Man Is Auditioning Women for His Gold Coast Playboy Mansion
This is why we need a vomit emoji.
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NewsFive Tips for Throwing the Best Cinco de Mayo Party
Celebrate Mexico's almost unfairly excellent food, drink and culture, without the stereotypes.
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NewsThe Seven Best Mixed Businesses in Brisbane
Salon cafes, hardware store galleries, florist tearooms. These are the inspired fusions that make life better.
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NewsLaneway Festival Co-Founder to Open Pop-Up Rooftop Hotel
Take a first look inside St. Jerome's, the luxury camping ground.
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GuideThe Ultimate Easter Long Weekend Itinerary
All the things to do now you're too old for Easter egg hunts (or are you?).
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NewsYou Can Now Play Cards Against Humanity On Your Phone
The 'party game for horrible people' is now online.
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NewsThe Ten Best Pool Toys for Grown-Ups
Floating poker tables, motorised bumper boats and inflatable watermelons. Dive in.
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NewsThe Ten Best Barbecue Spots in Brisbane
Grab that heaving Esky and set up at one of these idyllic Brissie barbecue spots.
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NewsAll the Best Ways to Spend the Australia Day Weekend in Brisbane
Craft beer, roast chook rolls, the Hottest 100. Whatever you value about Australia, celebrate it.
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NewsTen Ways to Keep Cool in Brisbane This Summer
Stay cool at the hottest places in town all summer long.
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NewsRSPCA Queensland is Holding Their First-Ever Pop-Up Adoption Drive
Spend your Saturday surrounded by pups and kits.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Most Popular Posts of 2014
Markets, macarons and milkshakes had your fingers clicking this year.
