The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, you can hit up Paniyiri for loukoumades and Greek wine, catch The Offspring live and dedicate a day to Wes Anderson.
On the hunt for the best things to do in Brisbane this week — and weekend? Luckily, Brisbane is a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city, and has heaps of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week.
Sure, use the start of the week for Netflix binges. Then get out there and sink your teeth into the city. We've got you covered with the best things to do in Brisbane this week, no matter the weather, your budget or how many mates you're hanging out with (or if you're riding solo). So, read on and start planning your next few days or so right now.
Recommended Reads:
What's On in Brisbane This Weekend
The Best Films and TV Shows to Stream This Month
The Best Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week
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Wes Day: The Motion Pictures of Fantastic Mr Anderson and a Marathon of Them
Sat, 17 May, 2025
Dendy Portside, Hamilton
Dendy Portside is devoting an entire day to cinema's pastel- and symmetry-loving filmmaker, with six movies on the lineup.
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The Offspring: Supercharged Worldwide in '25 Tour
Wed, 14 May - Thu, 15 May 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Come out and play: The Offspring's latest arena tour with Simple Plan is hitting Australia, including Brisbane, in 2025.
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European Food Safari
Fri, 16 May, 2025
South City Square, Woolloongabba
Spend a Friday night at this Woolloongabba precinct eating German and Hungarian cuisine — and more — while listening to live tunes.
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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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Brisbane Street Art Festival
Sat, 10 May - Sun, 18 May 2025
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
Get ready to look up — for its tenth year, this huge citywide street art festival is taking over the city to celebrate creativity and urban transformation.
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Paniyiri Greek Festival
Sat, 17 May - Sun, 18 May 2025
Musgrave Park, West End
Get ready for loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi in Musgrave Park at one of Brisbane's favourite cultural and culinary events.
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Not on Your Rider
Multiple single dates
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City
This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.
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German Film Festival
Wed, 7 May - Wed, 28 May 2025
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
Films starring Nina Hoss, 'Anatomy of a Fall' Oscar-nominee Sandra Hüller and Lars Eidinger are all on the lineup at this year's celebration of German cinema.
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After Hours
Multiple single dates
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Keep laughing well into the evening at Brisbane Comedy Festival's late-night Saturday show.
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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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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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Coravin World Wine Tour: Atelier Wine Bar
Thu, 1 May - Sat, 31 May 2025
Atelier Wine Bar, Noosa Heads
Sip from every bottle on the menu by the glass for one month only — no corkscrew required.
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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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Brisbane 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 at Brisbane's annual comedy festival in 2025.
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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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Bluey's World
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 - Sun, 14 Sep 2025
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
This immersive Brisbane experience lets you step inside the Heeler home for real life.
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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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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.