The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
Discover sea monsters at the Queensland Museum, or sip spritzes by the river.

The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
Weekends are precious. You want to make the most of those glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Brisbane's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix and instead discovering new bars, absorbing art and feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the long weekend's happenings.
Image: Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Sea Predators.
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Arts & Entertainment
William Yang: Seeing and Being Seen
This five-month exhibition features more than 250 works by the acclaimed photographer and performance artist, spanning his five-decade career.
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Collective
Nominated for two Oscars, this compelling and confronting Romanian documentary spirals from a tragic fire to corruption in the country's health system.
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Voyagers
This space-set survival-of-the-fittest thriller brings plenty of other movies to mind, but manages to still feel resonant enough.
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Willy's Wonderland
A silent and swaggering Nicolas Cage battles demonic animatronic mascots in this horror flick, which is never as entertaining or out-there as it should be.
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Food & Drink
W25's Bottomless Brunch
Pair as much pizza as you can eat in three hours with non-stop cocktails at this inner west spot.
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Sunny Side Up Treasure Hunt
Roam around this citywide outdoor exhibition, find augmented reality treasures and win prizes.
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The Father
With remarkable performances from Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and a purposefully puzzle-like approach, this drama about dementia leaves a lasting imprint.
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Nobody
Bob Odenkirk stars in this 'John Wick'-style action-thriller, sliding into a gleefully OTT film with flair and texture.
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Food & Drink
Schnitty Fest
Ten weeks, ten creative schnitzel variations — and a cheeky $10 Wednesday special if you want to sample them all.
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Food & Drink
40 Days of Flavour
Eat and drink your way through degustations, high teas and cocktails at this foodie festival.
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Food & Drink
Endless Summer
Keep the warm weather vibes going with spritzes and seafood by the river.
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The Painter and the Thief
This fascinating, thoughtful and moving documentary tells an astonishing true tale about an artist confronting the man who stole two of her paintings.
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Godzilla vs Kong
This paws-versus-claws battle is at its best when it's going all-out on the action and fantasy fronts.
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Food & Drink
Rose and Cheese Party 2021
Welcome to Bowen Hills' returning festival celebrates pink vino and gooey dairy.
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Studio Ghibli Film Festival 2021
Get spirited away at this magical cinema tribute.
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Come From Away
A smash on Broadway since 2017, it's based on the true story of 7000 air passengers who became grounded in Canada after September 11.
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Food & Drink
High Tea of Easter 2021
W Hotel is serving up an Easter-themed high tea with cocktails.
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Tammy Law: Fractured Dreams & Indefinite Scars
The Museum of Brisbane's latest exhibition explores forced migration and intergenerational trauma.
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Travel & Leisure
Rooftop Yoga at Cielo
Brisbane's newest sky-high bar is hosting sunrise and sunset fitness classes.
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Food & Drink
The Hottest Ritas
Sip your way through mango, watermelon, passionfruit and grape Nerds-flavoured margaritas.
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Alliance Francaise French Film Festival 2021
It's touring a program of 37 films around the country, including twisty thrillers, engaging love stories and a movie inspired by Céline Dion.
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Travel & Leisure
Victoria Park Candyland Putt Putt
Because you can tap, tap, tap your way around a themed mini golf course at Easter, too.
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Cut Copy: Brisbane Music Posters 1977–87
Peer at artwork from Brisbane's live music history.
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Motorcycles On Screen
Get revved up with these classic and recent motorbike flicks.
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The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire
The Brisbane-exclusive exhibition features interactive experiences — and the world's oldest motorbike.
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Food & Drink
Beirne Brunch Club
Fortitude Valley's 24-hour bar and eatery gets into the boozy brunch game.
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Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators
Peer at ancient creatures from the deep — and their fossils — across more than 70 exhibits.
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Sunny Side Up
This new outdoor exhibition splashes artworks about Brisbane across the city's public spaces.
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Bauhaus Now
Survey the work of an influential German art school — and the designs it inspired.