The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week
This week in Brisbane, you can hit up a waterfront restaurant, enjoy a splash, explore the past — or current Asia Pacific art — and knock back sour beers.
On the hunt for the best things to do in Brisbane this week? 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 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.
Image: Nikki To.
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Mama Taco x WET Deck
Sat, 1 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
WET Deck, Brisbane City
Add Mexican bites and sips to your next trip to W Brisbane, all thanks to a month-long collaboration with West End's Mama Taco.
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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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Let's Dine at Howard Smith Wharves
Mon, 3 Feb - Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City
Tuck into meals from $25, complete with a riverside view, from Monday–Thursday at Howard Smith Wharves.
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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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Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy
Sat, 8 Feb - Sat, 15 Mar 2025
QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane
Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Brisbane.
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Latino Fiesta
Fri, 21 Feb, 2025
South City Square, Woolloongabba
For one Friday night only, as part of its monthly pop-ups, this Woolloongabba precinct is serving up Latin and South American cuisine.
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Weekend of Tartness
Fri, 21 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
The Scratch, Milton
The funkiest, sourest, most-refreshing beers being produced in Australia and around the world are taking over The Scratch's taps for three tart days.
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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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HSW Margarita Week
Thu, 20 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City
Spend 11 days sipping margaritas by the river at Howard Smith Wharves, and tucking into Mexican-inspired dishes from Stanley Chef Louis Tikaram.
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Nautilus Beach Club: Los Cabos
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
The Westin Brisbane, Brisbane City
The Westin Brisbane's swim-up pool bar is celebrating Los Cabos all summer long via a Mexican-inspired makeover.
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The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane
Summer at Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art means checking out the return of Brisbane's three-yearly survey of Asia Pacific art.
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Titanic. The Human Story
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 - Sun, 16 Mar 2025
Uptown, Brisbane City
The Titanic story will go on at this big exhibition with 200 artefacts, which is making its Australian debut in Brisbane.
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$2 Summer Dips
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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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.