The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Brisbane
Ring in the new year with glitter, an Italian dinner or karaoke and boozy slurpees.
Yes, it's that over-hyped, over-exaggerated, over-emotional time of year again: New Year's Eve. We understand that you're hesitant to commit to anything just yet — and you're probably waiting for your friend with a pool to invite you over — but if that doesn't work out, there's plenty to do in this little ol' city of ours. Whether you want to dance the night away, play pinball in your PJs, dress in nautical attire or just eat some damn fine sweets with booze, you can do just that.
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Midnight Disco
Sun, 31 Dec, 2017
Brooklyn Standard, Brisbane
Another year over, another laneway party to celebrate.
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Guilty Pleasures — Gin Fizz & Champagne NYE Party
Sun, 31 Dec, 2017
Covent Garden, West End
Four hours of G&Ts in West End's garden gin bar? Happy new year indeed.
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Low-Key NYE
Sun, 31 Dec, 2017
Death Valley Records and Tapes, Morningside
It's been a big year. See it out with slurpees and karaoke.
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Take Me Out
Sun, 31 Dec, 2017
The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
End the year by celebrating three decades of indie tunes.
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Nautical New Year's Eve
Sun, 31 Dec, 2017
Riverland, Brisbane City
It's the next best thing to setting sail this NYE.
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NYE Glitter Ball
Sun, 31 Dec, 2017
The Fox Hotel, South Brisbane
Three floors. One party. So. Much. Glitter.
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New Year's Eve Open House Party
Sun, 31 Dec, 2017
Little Big House, South Brisbane
There ain't no party like this new party pub's open house party.
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Woodford Folk Festival 2017
Wed, 27 Dec 2017 - Mon, 1 Jan 2018
Woodfordia, Woodford
Australia's largest gathering of music, performance and visual artists and appreciators.
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New Year's Eve Pyjama Party
Sun, 31 Dec, 2017
Pincadia, Woolloongabba
No need to dress up for this button-mashing, flipper-hitting good time.
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New Year's Eve Garden of Eden Party
Thu, 1 Jan, 1970
Eleven Rooftop Bar, Fortitude Valley
Head up and get down surrounded by greenery, views and cocktails.
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New Year's Day Cocktail Brunch
Mon, 1 Jan, 2018
Victoria Park Bistro, Herston
Recover with bellinis, bacon, froze and waffles.
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4ZZZ Hot 100 Hangout
Mon, 1 Jan, 2018
The Triffid, Newstead
See in the new year with a song — or 100.
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Dark Mofo Is Back: After Taking a Break in 2024, Tasmania's Winter Arts Festival Has Locked in Its Full Return for 2025
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The Five Best Rivers for Swimming in Near Brisbane
Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these nearby rivers.
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We Like to Party: Vengaboys Are Headlining a New 90s-Loving Tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2025
Heading Down Under in January, the '90's Mania' shows also feature DJ SASH!, Alex Party and Livin’ Joy.
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The Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane
Wait till the weather is just right, fill your esky with cold drinks and an oversupply of snacks, then get picnicking.
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If You Didn't Think 'Squid Game' Could Get Any More Brutal, Season Two's Latest Teaser Trailer Has News for You
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Betty's Burgers Has Launched a New Betty's Bites Menu
Perfect for when you and your bestie want to add a little something extra to your next Betty's fix.
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Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week
Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars nationwide.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
Spend your weekend playing spooky mini golf, hitting up an ancient Egypt exhibition and starting your Christmas shopping early.
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On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2024 and Beyond
Brisbane is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.
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All of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.
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Sydney Festival Is Celebrating Its 49th Year with a Wild West Takeover of Town Hall, True Crime and James Cameron
Boasting more than 130 shows and events on its lineup, 2025's fest is also doing $49 early-bird tickets across the entire program until early December.
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Ten of the Most Luxurious Stays You Can Book on the Mornington Peninsula
Need to start planning a getaway from Melbourne? Escape the city for a luxe stay in the Mornington Peninsula at one of these amazing stays.
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Five Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout
This week, you and your plus one can get spooked out in a shipping container, picnic in the park with live tunes for a soundtrack and explore ancient Egypt without leaving Brisbane.
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Jetstar's Latest Japan-Only Sale Is Here with 25,000-Plus Discounted Flights to Tokyo and Osaka
Book that leave and pack your suitcases: prices start at $249 one-way for travel from late-November 2024.
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Coming Soon: Australia's Third IMAX Cinema Is Opening on the Gold Coast Before 2024 Is Out
Event Cinemas Pacific Fair will become home to Queensland's only IMAX experience just in time for Christmas and Boxing Day.
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Brisbane's Story Bridge Swapped Traffic for Naked Bodies for Spencer Tunick's Latest Nude Photography Installation
The 'RISING TIDE' installation featured 5500 participants sans clothes as part of the River City's annual queer arts and culture festival.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, hit up Brisbane Powerhouse for a night food market and a queer culture festival, then watch Halloween-appropriate movies floating in a hotel pool.
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Moulding Life's Ups and Downs Into Moving Stop-Motion Animation Masterpieces: Adam Elliot Talks 'Memoir of a Snail'
No one makes movies like this Australian filmmaker, who returns to cinemas with his second feature-length clayography 15 years after 'Mary and Max'.
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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.
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Rays by Range
4 Newman Avenue, Camp Hill
This Camp Hill watering hole takes inspiration from European corner bars, and marks the Range Brewing crew's fourth Brisbane venue.
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Dumbo
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
Stacked burgers, dirty water dogs and fish sandos are on the menu at this Portside burger bar from the Red Hook crew.
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Montrachet
30 King Street, Bowen Hills
Brisbane's famous French restaurant is back in business on King Street under chef Clément Chauvin.
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The 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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News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week
Here's what's been catching our attention, including a new motel on Tamborine Mountain, a dumpling bar in the CBD and a spot for brews on the Sunshine Coast.
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Paul Kelly Is Hitting Arenas in 2025 to Play His Biggest-Ever Live Shows in Australia and New Zealand
The Aussie icon will be celebrating his new album 'Fever Longing Still' and playing through beloved tracks from his 40-year-plus career.
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Van Gogh at The Lume
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf
Sunflowers, stars and a sublime multi-sensory experience: you'll find them all at this immersive and stunning exhibition.
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French Impressionism
Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
After its 2021 season was cut short due to the pandemic, this stunning exhibition is returning to NGV International with 100-plus iconic paintings.
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Sunflowers, Stars and a Sublime Multi-Sensory Experience: The Lume's Vincent van Gogh Exhibition Is Returning
Immerse yourself in Vincent van Gogh's iconic artworks, including 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers', at this spectacular experience.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This November
A pride parade floating down the river, 'Round the Twist' onstage, plenty of Christmas markets: they're all on the agenda in and around Brisbane in November.
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Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway
Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.
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Guide
The Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards
Save cosy pub corners for gloomy days — if the sun is shining, it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.
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First Look: Vietnamese and Thai Flavours Await at Luc Lac, Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf Restaurant and Bar
Menu highlights include its namesake dish 'shaking beef', escargot and pork spring rolls, tumeric-marinated swordfish and a Vietnamese-inspired twist on tiramisu.
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Vacation Like the Ghost with the Most: Airbnb Is Letting You Visit (and Haunt) the 'Beetlejuice' House
It's showtime at the accommodation-sharing platform's latest pop culture-themed listing, complete with a portal to the afterlife.
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Coming Soon: A New 80s-Inspired Boutique Motel Is Opening on Tamborine Mountain in Queensland's Scenic Rim
Featuring 23 rooms, plus a heated mineral pool and spa, this new spot to stay in leafy surroundings is opening in December 2024.
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Coming Soon: The NGV's Huge French Impressionism Exhibition Is Returning with 100-Plus Iconic Paintings
Works by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot will be on display in Australia — again.
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Yours and Owls
Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls lead the "Gong Christmas" lineup for 2025.
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News
The 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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News
Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Has Taken Maybe Sammy's Crown as Australia's Best Bar
While both venues have appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars rankings in the past, this is the first time the Melbourne bar has come out on top.
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News
Tyler, The Creator's New 'Chromakopia' World Tour Is Coming to Australia and New Zealand in 2025
Returning Down Under for the first time since 2022, the genre-bending rapper will have Lil Yachty and Paris Texas in support.
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News
'Severance' Returns to the Office and Unveils a New Twist in the Teaser Trailer for Season Two
Even something as simple as heading back to the office isn't straightforward in this Apple TV+ sci-fi series, which returns in January 2025.
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After Their 2020 Tour Was Cut Short Due to the Pandemic, Music Icons New Order Are Returning to Australia in 2025
'Blue Monday', 'Temptation', 'Bizarre Love Triangle' — more than four decades after forming in Manchester, the group will play them all.
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The Ten Best Summery Day Trips Out of Brisbane
Take advantage of the warm weather — beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and baby turtles are just a stone's throw away.
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From 'Indiana Jones' to an 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Oscar and Leading an Action Movie: Ke Huy Quan Chats 'Love Hurts'
Second chances keep proving the theme of Ke Huy Quan's career resurgence on-and off-screen — this time playing a real-estate agent who used to be an assassin.
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Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls Lead the 2025 Yours and Owls Lineup
Orville Peck, Hockey Dad, The Jungle Giants, Peach PRC and The Veronicas are also heading to Wollongong in March.
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'Beef' Is Returning for a Second Season with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Leading the Cast
Isaac and Mulligan have already co-starred in 'Drive' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis' together — and now they're stepping into Netflix's feuding anthology series.
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Discover Longreach: A Guide to Queensland's Outback Oasis
Uncover the rich history, vibrant art and rugged beauty of this quintessential outback town.
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Awkward Workplace Antics, Chaotic Colleagues and Cringey Bosses, Australian-Style: Felicity Ward Talks 'The Office'
It might've taken 23 years, but this comedy franchise has now set up shop Down Under, starring Ward as Hannah Howard.
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Now Open: Southside's Sibling Dumpling Bar Central Is Your Moody New Spot for a Hong Kong-Inspired Bite
You can now head beneath Queen Street for har gow, siu mai, potstickers, spring rolls and more from the team behind Rick Shores.
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The 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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Guide
Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — this is all on offer at the best romantic bars in Brisbane.
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Book That Annual Leave: Virgin Has Dropped One Million-Plus Discounted International and Domestic Fares From $49
Keen for a Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Darwin or Hobart getaway? You've got seven days to nab cheap flights.
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Seasonal Fruit Festival — Summer Edition
Fri, 24 Jan, 2025
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City
Catch CC: DISCO!, Harvey Sutherland, Karate Boogaloo and more at this riverside festival curated by Jet Black Cat Music at Felons Brewing Co.
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News
Six Scenic Hiking Trails You Can Enjoy Within 50 Kilometres of Brisbane
Climb a mountain, go looking for koalas or wander around a lake at these Queensland hiking trails.
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Brisbane's New Metro Public Transport Service Has Hit the Road Between Eight Mile Plains and UQ
As a preview of what's to come, Brisbanites can now take the Brisbane Metro to travel from Eight Mile Plains and UQ Lakes on the 169 bus route.
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Jetstar's Latest Two-Day Member-Only Sale Has 26,000 Flights on Offer with Prices From $26
This bargain will get you from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Brisbane to Hobart — or you can head from Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $49.
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Creepy Grins, Mega Pop Stars and Jumping From a SXSW-Screening Short to a Hit Horror Franchise: Parker Finn Chats 'Smile 2'
In four short years, this writer/director has gone from an unnerving short film to the highest-grossing horror movie of 2022, and now a sequel.
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Now Open: Slipstream Brewing's New 40-Tap Social House Is Pairing Beers and Bites on the Sunshine Coast
Seven years after opening in Yeerongpilly, this Brisbane brewery has expanded to Birtinya with a 300-person hangout.
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Sandworms, Scheming and Subterfuge: They're All in the Full Trailer for HBO's 'Dune: Prophecy' TV Series
Inspired by the novel 'Sisterhood of Dune', this TV prequel to Denis Villeneuve's films is set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' ascension.
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Eurovision on Tour
Wed, 13 Nov, 2024
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Everyone's favourite Europop song contest is bringing its live concerts to Australia — and Brisbane — for the first time ever.
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News
Nine Waterside Picnic Spots in and Around Brisbane That You Might Not Have Visited
Fill a basket with tasty treats and head to a hidden beach, suburban lagoon or scenic lake.
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Eurovision on Tour Is Bringing Its Live Europop Concerts to Australia for the First Time
This is the first time in the song contest's nearly 70-year history that it is going on tour with a heap of talents who have graced the competition's stages.
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Do You Hear the People Sing?: The 'Les Misérables' Arena Spectacular Is Coming to Australia in 2025
The music of the people, plus the songs of angry men, will echo thanks to a stacked cast and a 65-plus-piece orchestra.
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Sound and Vision: How Jed Kurzel Found the Right Score for 'Snowtown', 'The Babadook', 'Macbeth', 'Monkey Man' and More
The founding member of The Mess Hall has scored his filmmaker brother Justin's features and plenty beyond, fellow Australian masterpieces and big-budget Hollywood fare included.
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Coming Soon: Acclaimed Brisbane Hotel The Calile Is Expanding to Noosa with a Luxe New Resort
First announced in 2022, final plans for 2.4-hectare site with 153 rooms, 29 suites and four villas have now been approved by Noosa Shire Council.
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The Five Best Waterfalls Near Brisbane That You Can Swim Under
Don't stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to — go swim under some waterfalls just a short drive from Brisbane's city centre.
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The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Australia
Wake up to the sound of waves at these incredible beachside campsites across Australia.
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Save the Date: Beloved Wollongong Music Festival Yours and Owls Is Returning in March 2025
After throwing a birthday pre-party in 2024 instead, the festival will be back to kick off autumn 2025.
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Look Up, Again: The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies Tonight
For the third month in a row, the moon is putting on a show — and you'll want to head outside to see it.
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'Cats' Is Returning to the Stage Down Under to Celebrate Its 40th Australian Anniversary
The movie mightn't have hit the mark, but you can see why this feline-fancying musical has been a huge theatre hit when it makes its Aussie stage comeback.
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Golden Plains
Sat, 8 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Nolan Farm, Meredith
Catch PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and more at Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre this autumn.
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The 2025 Golden Plains Lineup Is Here with PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and More
Wet Kiss, Durand Jones & The Indications, Magdalena Bay, Osees and Thelma Plum will also hit the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre stage in March 2024.
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Coming Soon: Sky Deck's Signature Restaurant Aloria Is Opening at Queen's Wharf Before October Is Out
The third of Brisbane's new venues 100 metres above the CBD will serve lunch and dinner five days a week from Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
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News
'The Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale' Has Added More Cities to Its Precious 2025 Australian Tour
This hit Middle-earth musical is not only taking the hobbits to Sydney, but to Melbourne and Perth as well.
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Laneway Festival Has Added 'Stranger Things' Star Joe Keery, AKA Djo, to Its 2025 Lineup
As well as including the 'End of the Beginning' talent on the bill, Sydney's festival has also moved venues and will now take place at Centennial Park.
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More Than the Yellow Brick Road: Production Designer Nathan Crowley Talks Bringing 'Wicked' to the Big Screen
How do you recreate Oz? If you're Nathan Crowley, you plant nine-million tulips and build a mechanical version of Jeff Goldblum's head.
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Guide
The Spookiest Events Happening in Brisbane to Celebrate Halloween
From eerie shipping containers and scary movies to onstage witches and trick-or-treat trails, here's where to get into the Halloween spirit in Brisbane.
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Halloween House of Horror
Thu, 31 Oct, 2024
Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo and Portside
How do a couple of cinemas celebrate the spookiest day of the year? With a big-screen scary-movie takeover.
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Yot Club Halloween Night
Sat, 26 Oct, 2024
Mariner's Cove Marina, Main Beach
This next-level party boat has two bars, a stage and a dance floor — and, for one night only, a Halloween party sailing around the Gold Coast.
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Not On Your Rider: Halloween Edition
Thu, 31 Oct, 2024
The Triffid, Newstead
Brisbane's 'Spicks and Specks'-style IRL music game show is getting spooky with its October quiz night at The Triffid.
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News
The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane
From visiting overwater bars to sailing a picnic boat along the river, there are plenty of ways to enjoy our River City in spring and summer.
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News
Now Open: B-SIDE Is Yoko Dining's New Upstairs Record Bar with Boozy Slushies, Ramen and Miso Caramel Soft Serve
This new addition to this Howard Smith Wharves izakaya owes a debt to Tokyo's vibrant back-alley bars — and hosts weekly retro vinyl sessions.
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Power Up Your Next Camping Adventure with BLUETTI's Spring Competition
The premium portable generator purveyor is holding a giveaway to amplify your springtime escapades.
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First Look: You'll Soon Be Able to Step Inside the Heeler Home at Brisbane's 'Bluey's World' Experience
Explore the hit animated series for real life when this 4000-square-metre experience with recreations of the show's famous sets opens in the Queensland capital.
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Melbourne's Oasis Reunion Gigs Have Been Declared a Major Event by the Victorian Government to Stop Scalping
Just like with Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour and this year's Meredith Music Festival, there'll be huge penalties for anyone reselling tickets for inflated prices.
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Event
SXSW Sydney
Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Get ready for more than 1000 speakers, 60-plus tech exhibitors, over 200 artists, 120-plus games and more than 75 screenings.
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News
Crafting a Potent Portrait of Chasing Power Starring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump: Ali Abbasi Chats 'The Apprentice'
"I think we've been quite restrained … if we wanted to be controversial, we have ample, ample opportunities to be so."
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Now Open: Rays Is Camp Hill's New Watering Hole That Takes Inspiration From European Corner Bars
The Range Brewing crew has launched its fourth Brisbane venue, with beers, cocktails, panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel and more on the menu.
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Guide
The Best Waterfront Venues in and Around Brisbane That Serve Drinks with a View All Year Round
Make the most of Brisbane's usually balmy weather with a spritz or meal by the water.
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News
Definitely, Not Maybe: Oasis Have Added Two Extra Shows to the Australian Leg of Their 2025 Reunion Tour
The British band are now playing four shows Down Under on their massive world tour, but still only in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Fatboy Slim: Australian Tour 2025
Sun, 23 Mar, 2025
Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton
The UK dance music legend is playing outdoor digs in wineries on his latest Australian tour, including at Sirromet Wines in Mount Cotton.
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Praise This: Fatboy Slim Is Touring Australia in 2025 for a Run of Outdoor Dance Music Gigs
On four of his five stops, the UK DJ is hitting up wineries — with DJ Seinfeld, CC:DISCO! and Jennifer Loveless for company.
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$8 Movie Tickets for Hoyts' 115th Birthday
Sat, 12 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct 2024
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
For two days, this cinema chain is celebrating its latest birthday with cheap seats to see 'Joker: Folie à Deux', 'The Apprentice', 'The Wild Robot' and more.
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Funlab Day of Fun
Tue, 22 Oct, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Get putting, go bowling, mash buttons or work your way through a challenge-room hotel for $8 per activity — and help a great cause.
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British Film Festival
Wed, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
This year's showcase of UK cinema features Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new romance 'We Live in Time', not one but two Saoirse Ronan movies and Barry Keoghan's latest.
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2024's British Film Festival Lineup Includes 'We Live in Time', Two Saoirse Ronan Movies and Barry Keoghan's Latest
Australia's annual showcase of British cinema is opening with Steve McQueen's 'Blitz', then closing with Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new romance.
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Coming Soon: 18 Years After Opening, Portside Lebanese Restaurant Byblós Is Undergoing a Huge Redesign
This riverside eatery is completely reimagining its indoor setup to create an open dining and bar area — and it's expanding and weather-proofing its al fresco space.
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SXSW Sydney Screen Festival
Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
From opening night's disaster comedy 'Y2K' to films starring Amy Adams and Brandy — plus small-screen highlights as well — this year's festival is packed with must-sees.
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News
SXSW Sydney's 2024 Screen Festival Lineup Just Got Even Bigger — Including Opening with 90s-Set Disaster Comedy 'Y2K'
A panel discussion about the Australian version of 'The Office', Jennifer Lopez's latest movie and a sneak peek at 'Shrinking' season two are also on the program.
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News
The 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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News
Now Open: Stacked Burgers, Dirty Water Dogs and Fish Sandos Are on the Menu at Portside Newcomer Dumbo
Hamilton's new burger bar hails from the Red Hook crew and takes inspiration from New York City in the 90s.
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News
The New Australian Christmas Movie Based on Paul Kelly's 'How to Make Gravy' Has Served Up Its Trailer
Hugo Weaving, Daniel Henshall, Damon Herriman and Kate Mulvany star — and the film arrives on Binge in December.
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News
New Boutique Heritage Hotel Collection Launches in Sydney and Brisbane
Ode Hotels is a new hotel group promises to deliver "something beyond the ordinary" to its guests.
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Trick or Treat Little Stanley Street
Fri, 25 Oct - Sat, 26 Oct 2024
Little Stanley Street, South Brisbane
Little Stanley Street's two-day Halloween party is back for 2024 with themed cocktails and free outdoor movies.
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Little Stanley Street's Two-Day Halloween Party Is Back for 2024 with Themed Cocktails and Free Outdoor Movies
This year's South Bank setup also includes themed markets, themed dining experiences, a ghost train and roving entertainers.
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Laneway Festival
Sat, 8 Feb, 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
'Brat' summer is coming Down Under: Charli XCX is headlining Laneway Festival 2025, with Beabadoobee, Clairo, Remi Wolf, BICEP and Barry Can't Swim for company.
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'Brat' Summer Is Coming Down Under: Charli XCX Is Headlining Laneway Festival 2025
Beabadoobee, Clairo, Remi Wolf, BICEP and Barry Can't Swim: they're also on the bill when St Jerome's Laneway Festival returns in February.
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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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News
Timothée Chalamet Goes Folk, Then Electric: The Full Trailer for Bob Dylan Biopic 'A Complete Unknown' Is Here
After playing Willy Wonka and Paul Atreides, Timothée Chalamet steps into a music icon's shoes.
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Guide
Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink
Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', polish off a pint with a game of pool, pair cocktails with karaoke or mash buttons with a brew in your hand.
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Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
Donate your old clothes to a worthy cause without leaving the house.
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Promotion
You Can Grab Some Serious Savings with Amazon's Week of Big Deals
The website that has it all has got limited-time savings across the board.
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Guide
Brisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers
These rooftop bars, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.
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Gold Coast Open House
Sat, 12 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct 2024
Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast
This returning design event lets you take a peek inside the Gold Coast's interesting and architecturally significant buildings.
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News
Kesha, Armand Van Helden, Kaytranada and Benson Boone Are Headlining the Australian Open's 2025 Music Lineup
The only music event worldwide that's part of a Grand Slam is returning for three days with a new name and a must-see lineup.
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News
Coming Soon: Crowbar Is Taking Over Iconic Fortitude Valley Live Music Venue The Zoo
After 32 years of hosting live tunes, the Ann Street venue closed in July — but now it's coming back as the new Crowbar Brisbane.
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News
That's the Story, Morning Glory: Oasis Are Bringing Their Huge Reunion Tour to Australia in 2025
It's official: Liam and Noel Gallagher will take to the stage together in Sydney and Melbourne as part of their huge world tour.
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Must-See Exhibition 'Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru' Is Bringing 134 Priceless Artefacts to Australia
The Australian Museum in Sydney is hosting the showcase's Aussie-exclusive season, which features jewels, masks and other treasures, from November 2024.
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Movember East Coast Tour
Thu, 10 Oct, 2024
Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
This roving barbershop is stopping by Queen Street Mall for just one day — giving free beard trims to anyone interested in participating in Movember.
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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 a big blast from the fascinating past.
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Five Epic Mountain Walks to Try Near Brisbane
These scenic hikes not far from Brisbane will have you feeling like you're on top of the world.
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Soaring Into 70s-Era Australia: Radha Mitchell, Jesse Spencer and Linh-Dan Pham Talk 'Last Days of the Space Age'
Disney+'s new 1979-set series focuses on three neighbouring families in Perth's suburbs — and gets two former 'Neighbours' actors back on Australian TV.
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How to Spend a Day in Sydney, If You Love Japan
Start at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition at MCA and end with karaoke and arcade games.
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The Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane
Swim with dolphins, spot shipwrecks, and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Queensland snorkelling spots.
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An Immersive 'Squid Game' Experience Is Coming to Australia to Get You Playing 'Red Light, Green Light'
Step into the hit Netflix series IRL and get dared into challenges by the Front Man at Luna Park Sydney — without any murder, of course.
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Eight Unexpected Natural Wonders to Visit Around Victoria
Start plotting breath-taking adventures around this lineup of must-see Victorian landmarks.
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Sigur Rós: Orchestral Tour
Tue, 27 May, 2025
QPAC Concert Hall, South Brisbane
On the Icelandic band's latest Australian tour, they're pairing their ethereal tunes with 41-piece live orchestras.
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The Future & Other Fictions
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
From 'Blade Runner 2049' to Björk, this world-premiere exhibition at ACMI explores and celebrates futuristic storytelling.
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A Netherworld Halloween
Thu, 31 Oct, 2024
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley
To celebrate the spookiest time of the year, Fortitude Valley's arcade bar is hosting a dress-up monster mash.
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Netherworld Monster Menagerie Beer Festival
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley
Netherworld's annual celebration of beastly brews is back, this time focusing on beers that feature a mystery ingredient.
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Elliot Page, Tilda Swinton, Gregg Araki's 'Teen Apocalypse' Trilogy: 2024's New Farm Queer Film Festival Has Them All
Hosted by Brunswick Street's resident picture palace, this showcase of LGBTQIA+ cinema is now in its third year.
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New Farm Queer Film Festival
Thu, 3 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct 2024
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm
Catch movies starring Elliot Page, Tilda Swinton, Murray Bartlett and Evan Rachel Wood — plus Gregg Araki’s 'Teen Apocalypse' trilogy — at Brisbane's returning LGBTQIA+ film fest.
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Lunch in Bloom at Cloudland
Fri, 18 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
Dine in style at the new lush Garden Restaurant this spring.
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Coming Soon: The Victory Hotel Is Set for a Massive Makeover, Scoring a Rooftop Garden Bar and Basement Speakeasy
The submitted development application for the 169-year-old heritage-listed site also includes a new steakhouse and beer garden.
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Jack Daniel's Triple Mash Medley Whiskey Tasting
Wed, 9 Oct, 2024
The Boom Boom Room, Brisbane City
Experience a world-first immersive whiskey tasting amplified by country music.
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Qantas Has Your Next Australian Getaway Sorted with One Million-Plus Discounted Fares on Sale From $109
You've got seven days to nab cheap flights to Byron Bay, Cairns, Launceston, Kangaroo Island, Hamilton Island, Uluru and more.
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Sydney Theatre Company's Sarah Snook-Starring 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Is Heading to Broadway
After wowing London's West End, the 'Succession' actor will make her Broadway debut playing 26 roles in the one-performer Aussie stage sensation.
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The Best Rooftop Bars in and Around Brisbane
Here's where to head in and around Brisbane when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.
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Monster Fest
Fri, 4 Oct - Sun, 6 Oct 2024
Event Cinemas Brisbane City, Brisbane City
This year's genre must-sees include a 'Terrifier' marathon, puppet flicks new and old, and a new New Zealand body-horror flick.
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Monster Fest Is Returning with 2024's Batch of Genre Must-Sees — Including a 'Terrifier' Marathon
A new 'Hellboy' film, plenty of puppet flicks, and a documentary about the horror genre from the late-90s to mid-00s are also on the lineup.
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Now Open: Montrachet Is Back in Business on King Street Under French Chef Clément Chauvin
This Brisbane icon is starting a new era — including adding new menu items to its lineup of classics like double-crab soufflé and escargot.
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Laneway Festival Has Announced Its 2025 Dates and Venues — and the Lineup Is on the Way
Mark your calendars, music fans — for both the festival's February return and the lineup drop.
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From 'Blade Runner 2049' to Björk: A World-Premiere Exhibition About Futuristic Storytelling Is Taking Over ACMI
Costumes from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', concept art from 'Cyberpunk 2077' and sketches from 'NEOMAD' will also feature.
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Prime Video's SXSW Sydney Pop-Up Is Returning with Spaces From Australia's 'The Office' and a Heap of Well-Known Faces
You'll also be able to feel like you're stepping into 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' and catch stars from 'Deadloch' at Primeville's second year.
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Succumb to the Darkness: The Full Trailer for Robert Eggers' New Version of Gothic Horror Great 'Nosferatu' Is Here
The director of 'The Witch', 'The Lighthouse' and 'The Northman' is tasking Bill Skarsgård with haunting Lily-Rose Depp — and taking on film history.
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Vote For Your Favourite 'Local Legends' Cafe And You Could Win a Trip For Two to Seattle
Show some love for your local baristas and you could win an epic trip for two.
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Coming Soon: Howard Smith Wharves' Yoko Dining Is Turning Its Upstairs Space Into New Record Bar B-SIDE
Five years after opening, this two-storey izakaya is revamping its second level, taking inspiration from Tokyo hangouts and featuring drinks by Matt Whiley.
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Lune and Arnott's Have Teamed Up on a Decadent Tim Tam Pastry — and You Can Only Nab One in October
Lune's latest month-long range of specials also includes birthday cake croissants, cinnamon buns and passionfruit coconut cruffins.
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You Can Pay Tribute to Prince by Booking a Stay in the House From 'Purple Rain' Via Airbnb
Four decades since the iconic film hit cinemas, the newly restored abode includes pieces from Prince's own collection — and a secret room.
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Level up Your Lunch Break with $10 Burgers at These Brisbane Burger Joints
Big burgers, bold flavours and banger deals.
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From Idyllic Villas to Overwater Resorts: A Luxury Traveller's Guide to Fiji
You deserve to put your feet up in one of the best places possible, so why not one of these tropical island resorts?
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Valley Fiesta
Sat, 26 Oct, 2024
Various Fortitude Valley venues, Fortitude Valley
Valley Fiesta is back for 2024 as a free one-day street party across Fortitude Valley headlined by Meg Mac, May-a and The Buoys.
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Valley Fiesta Is Back for 2024 as a Free One-Day Street Party Headlined by Meg Mac, May-a and The Buoys
Twenty local and national acts are taking to the stage across Brunswick Street, Winn Lane and Bakery Lane on a huge spring Saturday.
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Jewish International Film Festival
Thu, 7 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm
2024's JIFF is opening with Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' — and there's plenty more highlights across its 41-film program from there.
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2024's JIFF Is Opening with Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' — and There's Plenty More Highlights From There
This year's full 41-feature Jewish International Film Festival program includes movies starring Jason Schwartzman, Adrien Brody, Helen Mirren and more.
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Receiving Life Advice From Your Future Self, Who Happens to Be Aubrey Plaza: Megan Park and Maisy Stella Chat 'My Old Ass'
You can also thank Margot Robbie for cinema's latest coming-of-age must-see — just like 'Saltburn' and 'Barbie', she produced it.
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It's Official: HBO Is Bringing Its Max Streaming Service to Australia in the First Half of 2025
There's no exact launch date yet, but you'll soon have another streaming platform to sign up to if you want to watch HBO's shows.
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Portside Social
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
You'll find pints, parmigianas and games of pool at this Hamilton gastropub at Portside — and burgers, ribs and boozy bottomless weekend brunches, too.
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Cicada Blu
33 William Street, Brisbane City
This sky-high Brisbane cocktail spot sits 100 metres above the city on Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck.
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Black Hide Steak and Seafood
33 William Street, Brisbane City
Black Hide's Queen's Wharf restaurant is Brisbane's new go-to for steak, seafood and cocktails with a view.
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Claw BBQ & Grill Carindale
1151 Creek Road, Carindale
Brisbane's seafood lovers can now don bibs, crack open shellfish and watch sports at this chain's second crab shack, this time in the city's south.
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First Look: Stanley at Howard Smith Wharves Has Transformed Its Second Level Into a Hong Kong-Inspired Lounge Bar
At Stan's, you can design your own martinis, tuck into lobster and truffle dumplings, then hit the dance floor thanks to DJ-spun tunes.
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The First Teaser Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Catches Up with Joel and Ellie Five Years Later
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay are joined by new cast members Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Jeffrey Wright and Catherine O'Hara.
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Brisbane International Film Festival
Thu, 24 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
From Selena Gomez's latest big-screen role to Amy Adams turning canine, this year's full BIFF lineup is packed with must-sees.
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From Selena Gomez's Latest Big-Screen Role to a Music Biopic Made with Lego, BIFF's Full 2024 Program Is Here
'Emilia Pérez', 'Piece by Piece', Aussie horror 'The Moogai' and the Cate Blanchett-starring 'Rumours' are just some of this year's Brisbane International Film Festival highlights.
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Sigur Rós Are Returning to Australia in 2025 to Pair the Icelandic Band's Ethereal Tunes with Live Orchestras
Jónsi and company will play with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and more.
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It's That Time Again: Golden Plains Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2025's Festival
The beloved music festival is returning to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre for three days next March, with the lineup still to come.
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Float-In Cinema: Halloween Edition
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 and Wed, 30 Oct 2024
W Brisbane, Brisbane City
Splash around and sip cocktails while getting spooky with 'Hocus Pocus', 'The Witches' and 'The Addams Family'.
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'Padam Padam' Summer 2.0 Is Getting Bigger: Kylie Minogue Just Added More Shows to Her 2025 Australian Tour
Due the huge presale demand for tickets, the Aussie superstar is now doing an extra gig in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Rhinos, Ships in the Colosseum and Paul Mescal Unshackling His Rage: They're All in the New 'Gladiator II' Trailer
Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn and Connie Nielsen also star in Ridley Scott's sequel to his 2000 Oscar-winner.
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A First Nations Showcase Introduced by The Kid LAROI Has Just Joined SXSW Sydney 2024's Music Festival Lineup
SXSW Sydney has dropped the latest details for its 2024 music festival, with ENNY, Moonchild Sanelly and The Lottery Winners also joining the bill.
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House of Lobster
Tue, 1 Oct - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
One Fish Two Fish, Kangaroo Point
One Fish Two Fish is dedicating all of October and November to four-course lobster feasts featuring lobster ravioli, lobster mornay, lobster soup and more.
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Award-Winners 'The Room Next Door' and 'The Brutalist' Are Playing BIFF 2024 Straight From Venice
For the second year in a row, the Brisbane International Film Festival is screening the Venice Golden Lion winner — and this year's stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.
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Brisbane Lions 2024 AFL Grand Final Hub and Live Viewing Site
Wed, 25 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep 2024
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
Go maroon, blue and gold: the Brisbane Lions are into the AFL Grand Final for the second year in a row, and South Bank is hosting a live viewing site again.
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Just Like the Brisbane Lions in the Grand Final, South Bank's AFL Live Viewing Site Is Back for a Second Year
This year, you can watch the year's biggest AFL game on the big screen at either the South Bank Cultural Forecourt or while enjoying a splash at Streets Beach.
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The First Trailer for 'Thunderbolts*' Assembles the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Latest Ragtag Crew
Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko and Hannah John-Kamen are back in the MCU.
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Coldplay Have Released Extra Tickets for Their 2024 Australian and New Zealand Shows
The Chris Martin-led band are playing four gigs in Melbourne, another four in Sydney and three in Auckland.
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SXSW Sydney's Screen Festival Headliners for 2024 Include 'Saturday Night', 'Smile 2' and 'Nightbitch'
Also on the lineup: the Brandy-starring 'The Front Room' from A24, directed by 'The Northman' helmer Robert Eggers' siblings Max and Sam.
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Howard Smith Wharves Has Announced Huge Redevelopment Plans, Adding a New Overwater Pool, Hotel and Music Hall
The riverside precinct's ambitious transformation proposal aims to grown the already-popular site — but it still needs development approval.
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Jacaranda Brunch
Multiple single dates
Regatta Hotel, Toowong
Wandering beneath purple-hued trees isn't the only way to celebrate jacaranda season in Brisbane this spring.
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Now Open: Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck Has Levelled Up Brisbane's Sky-High Bars and Eateries 100 Metres Above the City
Cicada Blu and Babblers have opened their doors — and signature restaurant Aloria is still to come, launching in October.
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Twelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland
You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.
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Get Ready to Play: Netflix Has Dropped Its Next Sneak Peek at 'Squid Game' Season Two
Lee Jung-jae is back in the green tracksuit as Seong Gi-hun — and there's new games and a new cash prize.
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SIX the Musical
Thu, 2 Jan - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane
This West End hit stars Henry VIII's six spectacular wives — and it's coming back to Brisbane.
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Kylie Minogue: 'Tension' Tour 2025
Wed, 26 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Start spinning around: the Aussie pop superstar is kicking off her biggest world tour for 14 years in Australia.
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Now Open: You'll Find Pints, Parmigianas and Games of Pool at New Hamilton Gastropub Portside Social
The crew behind Newstead Social has opened a second spot for beers and burgers as part of the riverside precinct's ongoing revamp.
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Dua Lipa Has Added Extra Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland Shows to Her 2025 Tour Down Under
The Grammy-winner's 'Radical Optimism' tour just got bigger — but she's still only playing three cities on her trip to Australia and New Zealand.
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Start Spinning Around: Kylie Minogue Is Kicking Off Her New 'Tension' World Tour in Australia in 2025
It's about to be 'Padam Padam' summer all over again when the Australian star heads around the country on her biggest world tour in 14 years.
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Voicing Machines, Being Inspired by Miyazaki and Exploring Big Emotions: Lupita Nyong'o and Chris Sanders Talk 'The Wild Robot'
Oscar-winning actor Nyong'o lends her vocals to this gorgeous movie adaption of the beloved book, with 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'How to Train Your Dragon' filmmaker Sanders directing.
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Guide
The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in and Around Brisbane This Spring and Summer
'Tis the season to embrace fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events.
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You Can Win a Night in a Luxury Heritage Suite at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
1 Martin Place, Sydney
Enjoy a night of Victorian grandeur with this limited-time offering.
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From Rotary Phones to MSN Messenger, Australia's Newest Museum Celebrates Communication Technologies
The first new major museum in Melbourne for more than two decades is all about the tech that's helped humanity interact.
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Palme d'Or-Winner 'Anora' and the World Premiere of New Aussie Horror 'The Red' Have Joined BIFF's 2024 Lineup
This year's Brisbane International Film Festival will also screen Amy Adams' latest 'Nightbitch', plus the Jesse Eisenberg- and Riley Keough-starring 'Sasquatch Sunset'.
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Peter and the Starcatcher
Fri, 14 Mar - Sun, 6 Apr 2025
QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane
This Tony-winning and Neverland-set hit is finally making Its Australian debut, including a season in Brisbane.
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Feel Good Program
Sat, 5 Oct - Sat, 7 Dec 2024
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
Bend, stretch, splash and dance your way through spring at South Bank's free exercise classes.