The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week, you can check out Affordable Art Fair's first-ever visit to Brisbane, catch an improvised whodunnit and hit up a free live music festival in the Brunswick Street Mall.
On the hunt for the best things to do in Brisbane this week, now that bright and shiny weekend is behind you? 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 — and, when it hits, the upcoming long weekend.
Sure, use Monday 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 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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La Chimera
Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
Starring Josh O'Connor, this 80s-set film about stolen Italian artefacts from director Alice Rohrwacher is a magical-realist gem.
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Felons' Cinema Sessions
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane City
Brisbane's riverside CBD brewery is improving your Tuesdays with free flicks in its Barrel Hall.
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Affordable Art Fair Brisbane
Thursday, May 9 - Sunday, May 12, 2024
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Bargain alert: this global event is making its Brisbane debut across four May days, with artworks for sale from $100.
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Brunswick Street Live
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley
This free day-long music festival is bringing its live tunes back to the Brunswick Street Mall for a second year.
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Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit
Thursday, May 9 - Sunday, May 12, 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Calling all murder-mystery fans — this Agatha Christie-style whodunnit is completely made up on the spot.
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Boy Kills World
Thursday, May 2 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Bill Skarsgård makes a mesmerising action star in this cartoonishly OTT revenge flick that's produced by iconic 'Evil Dead' filmmaker Sam Raimi.
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Mad Science
Friday, May 3 - Sunday, June 23, 2024
GOMA, South Brisbane
From 'Frankenstein' to 'Poor Things', GOMA's latest film program is alive with tales of madcap creators experimenting across cinema history.
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German Film Festival
Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
In 2024, Brisbane's annual celebration of German films is serving up brand-new gems and a Werner Herzog retrospective.
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Portside Wharf Love Me Again Markets
Saturday, April 13, 2024, Saturday, May 11, 2024 and Saturday, June 8, 2024
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane
Head to the riverside precinct on the second Saturday of each month to shop for pre-loved fashion from 20-plus stalls.
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The Bubbles Festival
Friday, May 10 - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Port Office Hotel, Brisbane City
Say cheers to two hours of sipping sparkling at this ode to bubbly sips.
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Not on Your Rider
Thursday, May 9, 2024, Thursday, June 13, 2024 and Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Triffid, Newstead
This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.
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Portside Wharf Art Month
Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane
Portside Wharf is dedicating all of May to a month-long art celebration, which features a paint splatter room, plus a street party with pet portraits.
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Pretty in Pink High Tea
Wednesday, May 1 - Sunday, June 23, 2024
W Brisbane, Brisbane City
Decorate your own vanilla buttercream cake over pink-hued gin, raspberry, lychee and lavender cocktails at W Brisbane.
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The Woman in Black
Tuesday, April 30 - Saturday, May 11, 2024
QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane
This spooky page-to-stage ghost story is back to haunt Brisbane, as starring Australian actors John Waters and Daniel MacPherson.
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Brisbane Street Art Festival
Saturday, May 4 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
Get ready to look up — this huge citywide street art festival is taking over the city in May with more than 20 local, national and international artists.
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Robot Dreams
Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations
This Oscar-nominated animated gem explores love, loneliness, finding a connection and facing fate's chaos through the friendship of a dog and a robot.
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The Fall Guy
Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.
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Brisbane Comedy Festival 2024
Friday, April 26 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Brisbane's annual comedy festival is back for 2024 with 100-plus talents tickling funny bones.
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Vertigo's Sunday Brunch
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Vertigo, New Farm
You can now tuck into weekly champagne brunches while hanging over the side of Brisbane Powerhouse.
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Shuckin' Sundays
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Victory Lane, Ascot
This weekly special serves up $2 oysters from the Ascot venue's streetside cart.
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Italian Renaissance Alive
Saturday, March 30 - Sunday, August 4, 2024
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
This multi-sensory exhibition will immerse you in Italian Renaissance works, including the 'Mona Lisa'.
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Challengers
Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.
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Hiromi Tango: Hanabira (Gentle Petal)
Saturday, March 2 - Sunday, August 11, 2024
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane
The Japanese Australian artist wants you to help fill Museum of Brisbane's Adelaide Street Pavilion with flowers.
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Sunset Cinema Brisbane
Thursday, March 21 - Saturday, May 11, 2024
Northshore Hamilton, Hamilton
This outdoor picture palace returns to Northshore Hamilton for a 2024 season of movies under the stars and by the river.
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Feel Good Program
Monday, March 4 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
Bend, stretch, splash and dance your way through autumn at South Bank's free exercise classes.
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Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night
Saturday, March 2, 2024
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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Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Musical
Thursday, February 15 - Sunday, June 9, 2024
QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane
You'll want to be this delightful Disney musical's guest at Brisbane's QPAC Lyric Theatre from mid-February.
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Christine Ko and Louis Lim: Departure
Thursday, February 1 - Friday, June 7, 2024
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane
Family photos have been turned into kites at this Museum of Brisbane exhibition, which explores the migrant experience.
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Felons' Yoga
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane City
Bend, stretch and drink at Brisbane's CBD riverside brewery every Wednesday after work.
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Insect Agency
Friday, September 15, 2023 - Sunday, July 7, 2024
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
Peer at more than 1700 insect specimens from Queensland Museum's collection, including hundreds of different Queensland butterflies.
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Rearranged: Art of the Flower
Saturday, November 25, 2023 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane
This vibrant free floral exhibition at King George Square's art museum features local artists exploring Brisbane blooms.
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'Jurassic World' by Brickman
Friday, December 8, 2023 - Sunday, July 14, 2024
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
Lego finds a way — with more than 50 dinosaurs, props and scenes from the movie built out of the popular plastic bricks.