The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
This weekend in Brisbane, discover the charms of an Irish spice bag, indulge in a special dining experience or cosy up in a winter chalet.
We believe in downtime well spent, which is why we've curated a special selection of the best things to do in Brisbane this Friday to Sunday. We want to make sure no one spends this time doing something dull or unnecessarily expensive and help you find all the best hidden gems.
Luckily, Brisbane's got plenty happening for those looking to have a damn good time — whether that includes discovering new bars, absorbing art or feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks for what's on in Brisbane this weekend.
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Railed! at Wynnum Fringe
Fri, 4 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul 2025
The Augathella Spiegeltent, Wynnum
Don't bring the kids, this one's going to get steamy.
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50 Years of NAIDOC at Ayers Rock Resort
Sun, 6 Jul - Sun, 13 Jul 2025
Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with chef Mark Olive's bush food inventions, plus engage the senses with numerous art and culture encounters.
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Irish Spice Bag at Archive Beer Boutique
Discover the charms of the spice bag — a viral Irish-Chinese sensation that pairs with this West End bar and bistro's top-notch craft beer selection.
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By The Sea at Halcyon House
Sat, 5 Jul - Sun, 6 Jul 2025
Halcyon House, Cabarita Beach
This wholesome candlelit dining experience is the ultimate winter pick-me-up.
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Dendy Powerhouse Dog-Friendly Screenings
Sun, 29 Jun, 2025
Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, New Farm
You can take your pooch to the pictures every Sunday at Brisbane's year-round outdoor cinema in New Farm.
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Spectacles of Wonder
Fri, 27 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025
GOMA, South Brisbane
GOMA's latest free cinema program celebrates imaginative and visually spectacular movies from across more than a century of filmmaking.
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'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe
Sat, 7 Jun 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
The force is strong with Australia's first-ever 'Star Wars' cafe, which is serving up blue milk at Melbourne Museum.
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Malibu Barbie Cafe
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
The Social Quarter, Malvern East
Tuck into an ice cream float served in a Barbie convertible at this two-storey hangout — or grab a cocktail from the Ken-themed bar.
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Wonderstruck
Sat, 28 Jun - Mon, 6 Oct 2025
GOMA, South Brisbane
This huge free GOMA exhibition is all about awe and wonder, complete with works from Yayoi Kusama, Patricia Piccinini and Ai Weiwei.
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The Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale
Fri, 4 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul 2025
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to HOTA, Home of the Arts.
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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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First Nations Film Festival — NAIDOC Week
Sun, 6 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug 2025
Online
Warwick Thornton's 'We Don't Need a Map' is one of the highlights of this Indigenous Australian collection from FanForce TV's online fest.
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First Nations Film Festival — National Reconciliation Week
Tue, 27 May - Wed, 6 Aug 2025
Online
FanForce TV is celebrating National Reconciliation Week by showcasing Indigenous Australian cinema, including horror film 'The Moogai' and AFLW-focused documentary 'Like My Brother'.
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The Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands
Multiple single dates
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.
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Yayoi Kusama: The Obliteration Room
Sat, 28 Jun - Mon, 6 Oct 2025
GOMA, South Brisbane
This therapeutic, dot-filled favourite returns for another round of sticker fun, this time as part of GOMA's 'Wonderstruck' exhibition.
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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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Open Season
Sun, 25 May - Wed, 30 Jul 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
This jam-packed lineup of tunes is back for 2025 with 30-plus live gigs at six venues around Brisbane from May–July.
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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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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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RollerFit Brisbane
Sun, 19 Jan, 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
Get your skates on to live out your 'Whip It' and 'Xanadu' dreams at these regular roller-rink sessions.
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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.
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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 - Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
This immersive Brisbane experience lets you step inside the Heeler home for real life.