The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Long Weekend

Spend your long weekend frolicking in the flowers, catching the last days of GOMA's stunning Iris van Herpen exhibition and watching killer clowns.
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Published on October 03, 2024
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    Monster Fest

    Fri, 4 Oct - Sun, 6 Oct 2024

    Event Cinemas Brisbane City, Brisbane City

    This year's genre must-sees include a 'Terrifier' marathon, puppet flicks new and old, and a new New Zealand body-horror flick.

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    Jacaranda Brunch

    Multiple single dates

    Regatta Hotel, Toowong

    Wandering beneath purple-hued trees isn't the only way to celebrate jacaranda season in Brisbane this spring.

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    Spencer Tunick: TIDE Exhibition

    Sat, 28 Sep - Sun, 10 Nov 2024

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    Spencer Tunick's first-ever Australian exhibition is debuting in Brisbane, featuring images from his 2023 installation by the Brisbane River.

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    Suitcase Rummage

    Multiple single dates

    Reddacliff Place, Brisbane

    Trawl through Brisbane's favourite luggage-based trash 'n' treasure in Reddacliff Place.

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    Oktoberfest at Brisbane German Club

    Multiple single dates

    Brisbane German Club, East Brisbane

    Brisbane's beloved German Club is celebrating Oktoberfest with four huge three-day weekend-long parties.

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    Victoria Park Spooky Putt Putt

    Fri, 13 Sep - Sun, 3 Nov 2024

    Victoria Park Putt Putt, Herston

    Get into the Halloween spirit by putting your way past creepy clowns, zombies, ghouls and ghosts in Herston.

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    Japanese Film Festival

    Mon, 7 Oct - Tue, 22 Oct 2024

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    This year's festival includes a gorgeous animation from a Studio Ghibli alum, chaotic karaoke antics and an ode to a samurai stuntman.

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    Italian Film Festival

    Thu, 19 Sep - Wed, 16 Oct 2024

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    This year's feast of Italian cinema in Brisbane is filled with award-winners, iconic directors and famous faces.

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    Flight — Darkfield

    Thu, 3 Oct - Sun, 8 Dec 2024

    Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane

    Strap yourself into a section of a real airplane, then prepare for an eventful and immersive experience.

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    Séance — Darkfield

    Thu, 3 Oct - Sun, 8 Dec 2024

    Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane

    The spine-chilling shipping container experience is popping up at South Bank's Maritime Museum — enter if you dare (and aren't claustrophobic).

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    Listen Out

    Sat, 5 Oct, 2024

    Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

    21 Savage, Skepta, Flo Milli, John Summit and Sub Focus lead the lineup at this electronic-meets-hip hop fest for 2024.

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    Wicked

    Thu, 12 Sep - Sun, 24 Nov 2024

    QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane

    Get ready to defy gravity: this 'Wizard of Oz'-inspired blockbuster musical is sweeping into Brisbane.

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    Feel Good Program

    Sat, 5 Oct - Sat, 7 Dec 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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    LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

    Wed, 25 Sep - Sun, 10 Nov 2024

    Next to Royal Queensland Golf Club, Eagle Farm

    This spectacular Mexican-inspired production is also Cirque du Soleil's first touring performance to feature rain in its acrobatic and artistic scenes.

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    Lightscape Brisbane

    Thu, 29 Aug - Sat, 12 Oct 2024

    Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City

    This luminous after-dark experience is returning to the City Botanic Gardens for Brisbane Festival 2024.

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    $8 Movie Tickets After 8pm at Dendy Coorparoo

    Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 13 Nov 2024

    Dendy Coorparoo, Coorparoo

    Catch the newest flicks for cheap at these $8 off-peak sessions every night of the week.

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    House of Lobster

    Tue, 1 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct 2024

    One Fish Two Fish, Kangaroo Point

    One Fish Two Fish is dedicating all of October to four-course lobster feasts featuring lobster ravioli, lobster mornay, lobster soup and more.

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    New Farm Queer Film Festival

    Thu, 3 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct 2024

    New Farm Cinemas, New Farm

    Catch movies starring Elliot Page, Tilda Swinton, Murray Bartlett and Evan Rachel Wood — plus Gregg Araki’s 'Teen Apocalypse' trilogy — at Brisbane's returning LGBTQIA+ film fest.

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    Maho Magic Bar

    Thu, 3 Oct - Sun, 8 Dec 2024

    Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane

    A Shinjuku-inspired bar and a performance space in one, this neon-lit venue pairs sake cocktails and shōchū with magic shows at your table.

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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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    Rosé Garden at Customs House

    Fri, 6 Sep - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Customs House Brisbane, Brisbane

    Spend a spring afternoon sipping pink drinks — and tucking into Moreton Bay bug croissants, shellfish platters and scallop ceviche — by the river.

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    Plantapalooza

    Sat, 5 Oct, 2024

    Brisbane Markets, Rocklea

    Shop for leafy greenery at this one-day plant fest at Brisbane's massive permanent market.

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    Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

    Fri, 13 Sep - Mon, 7 Oct 2024

    Toowoomba, Toowoomba

    For the 75th time, Toowoomba will celebrate spring in the most fitting way possible: with a massive splash of blossoming florals.

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    Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

    Sat, 29 Jun - Mon, 7 Oct 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Beloved by Beyoncé, Björk and Cate Blanchett, this Dutch fashion designer's stunning haute couture pieces are on display at GOMA.

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    Water and Dreams High Tea

    Sat, 29 Jun - Sun, 27 Oct 2024

    W Brisbane, Brisbane City

    W Brisbane's Living Room Bar is serving up edible bubbles and airfoam-topped cocktails at this high tea themed around GOMA's 'Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses' exhibition.

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    The Cracked Actor: Bowie on Screen

    Sat, 17 Aug - Sat, 5 Oct 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Celebrate David Bowie's on-screen glories in everything from 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' and 'Labyrinth' through to 'Ziggy Stardust' and 'Moonage Daydream'.

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    Conscious Cocktails by Matt Whiley

    Thu, 30 May - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Living Room Bar, Brisbane City

    Matt Whiley from Sydney's low-waste bar Re has whipped up a sustainability-focused cocktail menu for W Brisbane's Living Room Bar.

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    Paradise Gloss

    Fri, 14 Jun - Sun, 3 Nov 2024

    Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

    A colourful exhibition celebrating play and creativity is filling Brisbane CBD's light boxes, banners and outdoor display cases.

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    Vertigo's Sunday Brunch

    Sun, 14 Apr, 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

    Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

    Victory Lane, Ascot

    This weekly special serves up $2 oysters from the Ascot venue's streetside cart.

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    Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night

    Sat, 2 Mar, 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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