Brisbane's Best Wintry Events That Will Get You Out of the House Even When It's Freezing
Ditch your doona to do a spot of ice skating, peruse stalls at a French-style market and lock yourself into a cosy Sunday session.
Yes, we know: it's cold. Even Brisbane sometimes dips below 15 degrees — and, really, the only thing you can do is try and cover every exposed part of your body in fleece and embrace it. It's business as usual on Brisbane's event calendar, with the city chock-a-block with winter-themed happenings worth waiting at a chilly bus stop for. The city has one pop-up ice skating rinks, two winter design markets and several venues have super cosy set-ups (mulled wine and hot cheese included).
You might have to pull out those gloves from the back of your sock drawer, pop your biggest scarf in the wash and wear your thickest, wooliest socks, but there will be a hot cup of wine or cider waiting for you.
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'Love Actually' Christmas in July 2019
Friday, July 5, 2019
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm
Pretend it's the season — with mulled wine and a mince pie.
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WinterWild 2019
Saturday, August 17, 2019, Sunday, August 18, 2019 and Friday, August 30, 2019
Apollo Bay Foreshore, Apollo Bay
Victoria's after-dark arts festival returns to the coastal town of Apollo Bay for two weekends in August.
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NYE Raclette
Monday, December 31, 2018
Fromage The Cow, Milton
See out the year with gooey, oozing cheese.
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So Fresh Party: Hits of Spring
Saturday, October 20, 2018
The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
A slick night of nostalgic tunes will bring you back to the So Fresh CD era.
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'Love Actually' Christmas in July
Friday, July 27, 2018
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm
Pretend it's the season — with mulled wine and apple pie.
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Winter Festival 2018
Saturday, July 28 - Sunday, July 29, 2018
Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane
Embrace winter by the water with mulled wine, hot-buttered rum and s'mores galore.
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So Fresh Party: Hits of Winter
Saturday, July 28, 2018
The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
A slick night of nostalgic tunes will bring you back to the So Fresh CD era.
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Weekend of Darkness 2018
Friday, July 27 - Sunday, July 29, 2018
The Scratch, Milton
A beer-loving walk on the dark side.
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QAGOMA Store Winter Design Market 2018
Saturday, July 28, 2018
GOMA, South Brisbane
A one-day showcase and sale of Brisbane's best artistic design.
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Salt Meats Cheese's Winter Sunday Sessions
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Salt Meats Cheese Gasworks, Newstead
Settle in for espresso martinis, live music and free tapas every Sunday.
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Raclette Nights
Wednesday, March 20 and Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Fromage The Cow, Milton
Milton's cheese haven serves up unlimited gooey raclette.