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.
Want to know what's on in Brisbane in June? A lot happens in this big, bustling city of ours, especially at the end of the year. When it comes to Brisbane events, think: film festivals one day, exhibitions another, then everything from booze-fuelled shindigs to excuses to get outdoors in between. And, of course, there's always more around the corner. That means that there's plenty to look forward to and plenty of awesomeness to fill your diary to the brim.
To help you plot things out, make plans with the gang and make the most of every moment, we've rounded up the best things to do in Brisbane in June. Don't say you don't have anything to do across the month.
Recommended reads:
The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
What's On in Brisbane this Weekend
The Best TV Shows and Films to Watch This Month
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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.