The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This June

From dining deals in the inner city and winter markets to famous chefs and 'Looking for Alibrandi' onstage, here's what's on the agenda in and around Brisbane in June.
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Published on May 26, 2025
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    'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe

    Sat, 7 Jun 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026

    Melbourne Museum, Carlton

    The force is strong with Australia's first-ever 'Star Wars' cafe, which is serving up blue milk at Melbourne Museum.

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    Malibu Barbie Cafe

    Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026

    The Social Quarter, Malvern East

    Tuck into an ice cream float served in a Barbie convertible at this two-storey hangout — or grab a cocktail from the Ken-themed bar.

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    The Wellness Weekend at The Westin Brisbane

    Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun 2025

    The Westin Brisbane, Brisbane City

    Spend two days reconnecting with your mind and body, as this hotel-bound escape features leading wellness experts alongside top-notch dining.

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    Wonderstruck

    Sat, 28 Jun - Mon, 6 Oct 2025

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    This huge free GOMA exhibition is all about awe and wonder, complete with works from Yayoi Kusama, Patricia Piccinini and Ai Weiwei.

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    Paella Sunday at Botellon

    Sun, 8 Jun, 2025

    Botellon Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar, Chelmer

    Share in the pleasure of Spanish cuisine at this leafy neighbourhood spot, which is serving up classic flavours — and sangria jugs.

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    Mexican Fiesta at The Belvedere in Redcliffe

    Tue, 3 Jun - Sat, 28 Jun 2025

    The Belvedere, Woody Point

    Day trip to Woody Point anytime in June for free tacos, bottomless sessions, tequila masterclasses, mariachi bands and more.

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    Rooftop Harvest: Cantina OK! at The Calile

    Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

    The Calile Hotel Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

    One of Australia's best hotels is welcoming one of Australia's best bars for a special one-night-only collaboration.

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    Free Hot Cinnamon Doughnuts at Donut King

    Fri, 6 Jun, 2025

    Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

    Hot cinnamon doughnuts taste even better when they're free, so swing by your nearest Donut King to celebrate National Donut Day.

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    $8 Movie Tickets After 8pm at Dendy Portside

    Thu, 29 May - Wed, 25 Jun 2025

    Dendy Portside, Hamilton

    Head to this Hamilton cinema to see the newest flicks for cheap, with $8 off-peak tickets available every night of the week.

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    Unscripted & Unfiltered with Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally

    Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

    Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney, Sydney

    Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are hitting Vivid to chat onstage together in their first-ever shared in-conversation session.

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    A Series of Pop-Ups with Marco Pierre White

    Thu, 5 Jun - Sat, 7 Jun 2025

    HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise

    Chef and 'White Heat' author Marco Pierre White is returning to southeast Queensland for a three-day Gold Coast culinary residency.

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    Skyline Cinema

    Wed, 2 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.

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    Spanish Film Festival

    Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 2 Jul 2025

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Brisbane's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies is back for 2025 with a 30-film lineup.

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    Winter Chalet at Customs House

    Tue, 13 May - Sun, 31 Aug 2025

    Customs House Brisbane, Brisbane

    Spend winter sipping champagne while eating Moreton Bay bug croissants and baked whole brie in igloos by the river.

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    Dogs Day Out at Gasworks

    Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

    Gasworks Precinct, Newstead

    Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets this winter — there'll be stalls slinging treats and accessories to browse.

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    Scenic Rim Eat Local Month

    Fri, 30 May - Sun, 29 Jun 2025

    Various locations throughout the Scenic Rim region,

    This annual month-long festival showcases the best food and drink that the Scenic Rim region has to offer, with 100-plus events on 2025's lineup.

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    Whisky Live Brisbane

    Fri, 20 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun 2025

    W Brisbane, Brisbane City

    Your $155 ticket to this whisky-sampling event includes tastings from distilleries around the world, bites to eat and classes to up your spirits knowledge.

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    The Great Artist Market

    Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

    Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

    Howard Smith Wharves' riverside brewery is celebrating Brisbane's creative community at its makers' market.

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    Carseldine Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets

    Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

    Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets, Carseldine

    This northside market is celebrating winter with handmade goods and plenty to eat across 200-plus stalls — and glühwein from a Swiss Alps pop-up bar.

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    Festa Italiana

    Multiple single dates

    Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

    Howard Smith Wharves is bringing back its Italian food market for a third year, again over two big weekends — and in collaboration with guest chef Orazio D'Elia.

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    West End Solstice Market

    Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

    Davies Park, West End

    The longest night of the year is on its way — and you can celebrate with 150-plus stalls, pop-up bars, glühwein, bonfires, live music and cocktails.

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    Milton by Moonlight

    Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

    Milton Markets, Milton

    Milton's weekly market is hosting a moonlit Saturday-night session in mid-June to embrace winter, complete with 140-plus stalls, bonfires and glühwein.

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    Dine BNE City

    Fri, 30 May - Mon, 30 Jun 2025

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    This month-long food and drink festival is filling the Brisbane CBD with culinary specials and events all throughout June.

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    Northey Street City Farm Winter Solstice Festival

    Sat, 28 Jun, 2025

    Northey Street City Farm, Windsor

    Celebrate the longest night of the year with food, live music, dancing, talks and workshops, a lantern parade and a bonfire.

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    Yayoi Kusama: The Obliteration Room

    Sat, 28 Jun - Mon, 6 Oct 2025

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    This therapeutic, dot-filled favourite returns for another round of sticker fun, this time as part of GOMA's 'Wonderstruck' exhibition.

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    Live at Melbourne Street Green

    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.

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    Writers Revealed: Treasures From the British Library and National Portrait Gallery, London

    Sat, 12 Apr - Sun, 3 Aug 2025

    HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise

    This world-first exhibition pairs author portraits with rare manuscripts, showcasing the work of Jane Austen, Shakespeare and Tolkien and more.

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    Frankenstein — Shake & Stir Theatre Co

    Sat, 24 May - Sun, 8 Jun 2025

    QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane

    Mary Shelley's masterpiece is coming alive on the QPAC stage again thanks to this inventive production.

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    Open Season

    Sun, 25 May - Wed, 30 Jul 2025

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    This jam-packed lineup of tunes is back for 2025 with 30-plus live gigs at six venues around Brisbane from May–July.

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    Bottomless Gin Brunches at Covent Garden

    Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

    Covent Garden, West End

    Sip gin cocktails, sangria and Pimm's cups over a shareboard brunch in West End every Sunday.

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    Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night

    Sat, 11 Jan, 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.

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    Discovering Ancient Egypt

    Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - Sun, 17 Aug 2025

    Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

    This huge ancient Egypt exhibition featuring 200-plus objects is giving Queensland Museum Kurilpa a big blast from the fascinating past.

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