The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend
This weekend, you can peer at ancient Egyptian treasures, hit up Laneway's official afterparty and tuck into Lunar New Year feasts.
Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays are precious, which is why we've curated a special selection of the best things to do in Brisbane this long weekend. We want to make sure no one spends these days doing something dull or unnecessarily expensive.
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.
Top image: C Callistemon.
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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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Laneway Festival Official 2025 Afterparty
Sat, 8 Feb, 2025
The Brightside, Brisbane
The festival itself is soldout in Brisbane, but you can still catch STÜM, DJ Ivan Berko, nate sib and Cyber DJs.
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ALDI Ice Cream Truck
Sat, 8 Feb, 2025
Alex Surf Club, Alexandra Headland
You can score a frosty sweet treat for just 36 cents on the Sunshine Coast for one day only.
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Lunar New Year at The Star Brisbane
Sun, 12 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb 2025
The Star Brisbane, Brisbane City
Enjoy a street food-inspired banquet or tuck into a luxe sashimi platter, then watch lion dances and place your hopes for the year ahead on the wishing tree.
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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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Laneway Festival
Sat, 8 Feb, 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
'Brat' summer is coming Down Under: Charli XCX is headlining Laneway Festival 2025, with Beabadoobee, Clairo, Remi Wolf, BICEP and Barry Can't Swim for company.
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Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy
Sat, 8 Feb - Sun, 2 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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Lunar New Year at Sunnybank Plaza and Sunny Park
Tue, 28 Jan and Sat, 8 Feb 2025
Sunnybank Plaza and Sunny Park, Sunnybank
Sunnybank's Year of the Snake festivities include calligraphy workshops, a balloon maze, AusOriental Orchestra performances and plenty to eat.
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AACTA Festival
Wed, 5 Feb - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise
This returning celebration of Australian film and TV features 100-plus events over five days, complete with Working Dog, Leigh Whannell, Paul Kelly and more.
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Fat Noodle's Lunar New Year Banquet
Sun, 12 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb 2025
Fat Noodle, Brisbane City
Luke Nguyen's eatery is serving up six-course banquets for two, complete with Vietnamese spring rolls, chargrilled turmeric spatchcock and mango trifle.
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SIX the Musical
Thu, 2 Jan - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane
This West End hit stars Henry VIII's six spectacular wives — and it's coming back to Brisbane.
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Lunar New Year at Brisbane Quarter
Tue, 28 Jan - Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Brisbane Quarter, Brisbane City
See in the Year of the Snake with lion dances, flaming lobster and decadent banquets.
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Sunnybank Lunar New Year Rooftop Party
Sat, 8 Feb, 2025
Sunnybank Plaza, Sunnybank
Party on a rooftop while dancing to live tunes, watching lion and dragon dances, and enjoying a tasty feast.
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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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BrisAsia Festival
Fri, 31 Jan - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
Brisbane's annual Asian celebration is back for ten days filled with street food celebrations, K-pop and a rooftop party.
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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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Moonlight Cinema Brisbane
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'Challengers' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in Roma Street Parklands.
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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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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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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 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.