The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week in and around Brisbane, you can work up a sweat at a neon-lit exercise class, score a free ice cream and head to the Gold Coast for its annual film festival.
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.
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 — and upcoming long weekend — 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.
Top image: Anna Kucera.
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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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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Broadway Bingo — Outside the Jukebox
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Every song at this lively show is drawn from the bingo cage — and the audience gets its own card to play along while they watch.
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Foursies at Frog's
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Frog's Hollow Saloon, Brisbane City
Learn about Never Never Distilling Co's Oyster Shell Gin from the distillery's co-founders over martinis, oysters and shellies.
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Late Night with the Devil
Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Led by a hypnotic David Dastmalchian as a talk-show host, this found-footage standout set in the 70s is an Aussie horror delight.
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Midtown x Caviar
Wednesday, April 3 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Midtown, South Brisbane
This South Brisbane martini bar has added caviar specials to its menu for the entire month of April — starting at $20.
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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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Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Calling all dessert fiends: the ice cream brand is handing out free scoops at almost all of its stores for one day only.
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Gold Coast Film Festival
Wednesday, April 17 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast
From flicks about travel to short films under the stars, movie lovers have plenty to choose from at the Gold Coast's annual celebration of cinema.
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Kalbar Sunflower Festival 2024
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
Kalbar Sunflower Farm, Kalbar
The Scenic Rim's annual sunflower festival is blooming again, featuring over a million golden stems over 24 acres.
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The First Omen
Thursday, April 4 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
The 70s-started horror franchise gets one of its best films yet in this prequel, which boasts a wealth of unnerving imagery and a committed lead performance.
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Monkey Man
Thursday, April 4 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Both in front of the camera and behind it, Dev Patel is a force to be reckoned with in his frenetic and thrilling feature filmmaking debut.
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Felons' Cinema Sessions
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 and Tuesday, February 6, 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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Perfect Days
Thursday, March 28 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
Following a Tokyo toilet cleaner's daily routine, this Oscar-nominated film from acclaimed German director Wim Wenders is as blissful as cinema gets.
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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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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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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Thursday, March 28 - Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane
The fifth film in the 'Monsterverse' franchise gets Godzilla and King Kong on the same team — and sees returning filmmaker Adam Wingard again embrace fun chaos.
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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 spring at South Bank's free exercise classes.
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'Beauty and the Beast: The Musical' Pre-Theatre Dining at Bacchus
Wednesday, March 6 - Saturday, April 20, 2024
Bacchus, South Bank
Be this restaurant's guest before hitting QPAC and you can tuck into a 'Beauty and the Beast'-themed rose dessert.
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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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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, May 19, 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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Ever After High Tea
Friday, January 5 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
W Brisbane, Brisbane City
W Brisbane's latest themed high tea is all about fairy tales, including a cookie cake book that you can paint before you eat it and glittery cocktails.
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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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Nautilus Beach Club: Maldives Moments
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
The Westin Brisbane, Brisbane City
The Westin Brisbane has turned its swim-up pool bar into a five-month-long Maldives-themed beach club — and it's serving floating breakfasts.
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Fairy Tales Cinema: Truth, Power and Enchantment
Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
GOMA, South Brisbane
Fairy tales aren't just gracing GOMA's walls until April — a free screen program filled with them is taking over the Australian Cinémathèque, too.
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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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Fairy Tales
Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
GOMA, South Brisbane
Wander through a twisted woodland, see David Bowie's 'Labyrinth' costume, and enjoy Yayoi Kusama and Patricia Piccinini's magical work at GOMA's blockbuster fairy tales exhibition.
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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.