The Brisbane New Year's 2014-15 Party Guide

Rima Sabina Aouf
Published on December 15, 2014
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    Nu Year's Eve Party: 3015

    Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

    Southside Tea Room, Brisbane

    Last year, everyone’s favourite musicians turned bar proprietors looked back to 2003 for their end of year celebration. Never doing the same thing twice, this year they’re advancing onwards and then some. For New Year’s Eve, the Southside Tea Room is going forward – not back – to the future. Great Scott!

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    South Bank Fireworks

    Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

    South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

    No, this isn’t just the easy option — although it might be the cheapest. Brisbane’s annual display at South Bank is up there with the best, but if braving the crowds rushing for the 8.30pm and midnight pyrotechnics isn’t your thing, why not make a day of it by packing a tasty picnic and staking our your ideal spot along the river?

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    The Big Chill

    Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

    Boundary Street Markets Complex, West End

    If something relaxed suits your partying style, then Brisbane’s newest festival has the event for you. The gang from The Motor Room takes over the entire Boundary Street Markets Complex for 12 hours of revelry, spanning from the early afternoon to the early hours of the new year.

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    New Year's Eve Roaring Twenties Party

    Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

    Canvas Club, Woolloongabba

    Nestled away in Woollongabba’s cool Logan Road strip of intimate establishments, Canvas is a great place to go any night of the week, and New Year’s Eve is certain to prove no different. Suiting their year-round vibe of vintage allure, there’s a fitting theme in place for the ultimate night of merriment: the Roaring Twenties.

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    Studio 54 New Year's Eve

    Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

    Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

    Another New Year’s Eve party, another era to celebrate; this time, it’s the sexy 1970s. Think disco and divas, because that’s exactly what’s on offer at Cloudland, as well as flares, platforms, hot pants and go-go boots. The Fortitude Valley venue channels the essence of the only New York nightclub that mattered at the time.

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    '90s Back to Life Dance Party

    Fri, 31 Jan, 2014

    Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton

    There’s just something about celebrating the end of the year by stepping back in time: next stop, the 1990s. You lived through it, so you know what you’re in for: everything from neon and leggings to flannelette shirts and Doc Martens to cargo pants and backwards caps. You’re also in for the biggest club hits and dance anthems of the decade.

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    Aria's New Year's Eve Dinner

    Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

    Aria Brisbane, Brisbane

    If New Year’s Eve isn’t an excuse to get all dolled up and treat yourself to a fancy meal at an expensive restaurant, well, nothing is. Whether you’ve been to celebrity chef Matt Moran’s Brisbane establishment before, or if this will be your first time, the three-course set price menu will get your mouth watering.

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    London Calling

    Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

    The Fox Hotel, South Brisbane

    As much as we might want to be, we can’t all be on the other side of the world when 2015 commences — but we can certainly pretend we are. The folks at The Fox are throwing the best British celebration outside of Britain, with themed spaces including the Tanqueray Centre Stage, The Pimms Palace and the Kate Moss Rooftop Bar.

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    New Year's Geek

    Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

    Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

    Who says cosplay is just for conventions? Not Brisbane Powerhouse and Supanova, that’s for sure. For everyone who has wanted to break out their favourite pop culture costume on the biggest night of the year, the city’s coolest riverside venue and the country’s number one fan event combine to throw a different kind of New Year’s Eve party.

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    Woodford Folk Festival 2014/15

    Sat, 27 Dec 2014 - Thu, 1 Jan 2015

    Woodfordia, Woodford

    Set up camp, let your hair get knotty, and roam makeshift tarpaulin towns.

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    New Years Eve at Black Bear Lodge

    Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

    Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley

    If your New Year’s resolutions are to be a) more honest with yourself and b) save money, then December 31 might be the perfect time to put them in action. It takes an honest person to accept that on New Year’s Eve (after a few drinks) money is bound to be burnt. Black Bear Lodge has the perfect solution to keep your bank account intact.

  • News

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  • News

    Stepping Into Lorne Michaels' Shoes After Playing Steven Spielberg: Gabriel LaBelle Chats 'Saturday Night'

    Two of Gabriel LaBelle's first major movie roles have seen him bring entertainment icons to the screen — and help establish his acting career in a dream fashion.

  • News

    Dark Mofo Is Back: After Taking a Break in 2024, Tasmania's Winter Arts Festival Has Locked in Its Full Return for 2025

    While the Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim still took place this year, next year they'll be joined by a complete festival lineup.

  • News

    The Five Best Rivers for Swimming in Near Brisbane

    Skip the surf and overcrowded sands of Queensland's beaches in favour of floating upstream at these nearby rivers.

  • News

    We Like to Party: Vengaboys Are Headlining a New 90s-Loving Tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2025

    Heading Down Under in January, the '90's Mania' shows also feature DJ SASH!, Alex Party and Livin’ Joy.

  • News

    The Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

    Wait till the weather is just right, fill your esky with cold drinks and an oversupply of snacks, then get picnicking.

  • News

    If You Didn't Think 'Squid Game' Could Get Any More Brutal, Season Two's Latest Teaser Trailer Has News for You

    Netflix's killer game doesn't stop in this sneak peek at the hit thriller's second season, despite Seong Gi-hun's warnings to new players.

  • Promotion

    Betty's Burgers Has Launched a New Betty's Bites Menu

    Perfect for when you and your bestie want to add a little something extra to your next Betty's fix.

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    Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars nationwide.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend

    Spend your weekend playing spooky mini golf, hitting up an ancient Egypt exhibition and starting your Christmas shopping early.

  • Guide

    On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2024 and Beyond

    Brisbane is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.

  • Guide

    All of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024

    Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.

  • News

    Sydney Festival Is Celebrating Its 49th Year with a Wild West Takeover of Town Hall, True Crime and James Cameron

    Boasting more than 130 shows and events on its lineup, 2025's fest is also doing $49 early-bird tickets across the entire program until early December.

  • News

    Ten of the Most Luxurious Stays You Can Book on the Mornington Peninsula

    Need to start planning a getaway from Melbourne? Escape the city for a luxe stay in the Mornington Peninsula at one of these amazing stays.

  • News

    Five Romantic Brisbane Date Ideas for This Week From Budget to Blowout

    This week, you and your plus one can get spooked out in a shipping container, picnic in the park with live tunes for a soundtrack and explore ancient Egypt without leaving Brisbane.

  • News

    Jetstar's Latest Japan-Only Sale Is Here with 25,000-Plus Discounted Flights to Tokyo and Osaka

    Book that leave and pack your suitcases: prices start at $249 one-way for travel from late-November 2024.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Australia's Third IMAX Cinema Is Opening on the Gold Coast Before 2024 Is Out

    Event Cinemas Pacific Fair will become home to Queensland's only IMAX experience just in time for Christmas and Boxing Day.

  • News

    Brisbane's Story Bridge Swapped Traffic for Naked Bodies for Spencer Tunick's Latest Nude Photography Installation

    The 'RISING TIDE' installation featured 5500 participants sans clothes as part of the River City's annual queer arts and culture festival.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

    This week, hit up Brisbane Powerhouse for a night food market and a queer culture festival, then watch Halloween-appropriate movies floating in a hotel pool.

  • News

    Moulding Life's Ups and Downs Into Moving Stop-Motion Animation Masterpieces: Adam Elliot Talks 'Memoir of a Snail'

    No one makes movies like this Australian filmmaker, who returns to cinemas with his second feature-length clayography 15 years after 'Mary and Max'.

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    Slipstream Brewing Social House

    8 The Avenue, Birtinya

    This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.

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    B-SIDE

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    Yoko Dining now boasts an upstairs record bar with boozy slushies, ramen and miso caramel soft serve.

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    Rays by Range

    4 Newman Avenue, Camp Hill

    This Camp Hill watering hole takes inspiration from European corner bars, and marks the Range Brewing crew's fourth Brisbane venue.

  • Restaurant

    Dumbo

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Stacked burgers, dirty water dogs and fish sandos are on the menu at this Portside burger bar from the Red Hook crew.

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    Montrachet

    30 King Street, Bowen Hills

    Brisbane's famous French restaurant is back in business on King Street under chef Clément Chauvin.

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    Magritte

    Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - Sun, 9 Feb 2025

    Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

    Thanks to the 2024–25 Sydney International Art Series, you can explore a huge exhibition dedicated to Belgian surrealist René Magritte at AGNSW.

  • News

    The Ten Best Walks in and Around Brisbane

    Wander along the river, climb a mountain, amble through bushland and trek over a bridge — all just a stone's throw from the CBD — at these walking and running tracks in Brisbane.

  • Guide

    News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week

    Here's what's been catching our attention, including a new motel on Tamborine Mountain, a dumpling bar in the CBD and a spot for brews on the Sunshine Coast.

  • News

    Paul Kelly Is Hitting Arenas in 2025 to Play His Biggest-Ever Live Shows in Australia and New Zealand

    The Aussie icon will be celebrating his new album 'Fever Longing Still' and playing through beloved tracks from his 40-year-plus career.

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    Van Gogh at The Lume

    Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025

    THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf

    Sunflowers, stars and a sublime multi-sensory experience: you'll find them all at this immersive and stunning exhibition.

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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.

  • News

    Sunflowers, Stars and a Sublime Multi-Sensory Experience: The Lume's Vincent van Gogh Exhibition Is Returning

    Immerse yourself in Vincent van Gogh's iconic artworks, including 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers', at this spectacular experience.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This November

    A pride parade floating down the river, 'Round the Twist' onstage, plenty of Christmas markets: they're all on the agenda in and around Brisbane in November.

  • News

    Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway

    Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.

  • Guide

    The Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards

    Save cosy pub corners for gloomy days — if the sun is shining, it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.

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    First Look: Vietnamese and Thai Flavours Await at Luc Lac, Ghanem Group's Queen's Wharf Restaurant and Bar

    Menu highlights include its namesake dish 'shaking beef', escargot and pork spring rolls, tumeric-marinated swordfish and a Vietnamese-inspired twist on tiramisu.

  • News

    Vacation Like the Ghost with the Most: Airbnb Is Letting You Visit (and Haunt) the 'Beetlejuice' House

    It's showtime at the accommodation-sharing platform's latest pop culture-themed listing, complete with a portal to the afterlife.

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    Coming Soon: A New 80s-Inspired Boutique Motel Is Opening on Tamborine Mountain in Queensland's Scenic Rim

    Featuring 23 rooms, plus a heated mineral pool and spa, this new spot to stay in leafy surroundings is opening in December 2024.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The NGV's Huge French Impressionism Exhibition Is Returning with 100-Plus Iconic Paintings

    Works by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot will be on display in Australia — again.

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    Yours and Owls

    Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    University of Wollongong, Wollongong

    Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls lead the "Gong Christmas" lineup for 2025.

  • News

    The Four Parks in Brisbane Where You Can BYO Drinks

    Grab an esky, pack a picnic basket and go soak up the sun in these BYO-friendly Brisbane parks.

  • News

    Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Has Taken Maybe Sammy's Crown as Australia's Best Bar

    While both venues have appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars rankings in the past, this is the first time the Melbourne bar has come out on top.

  • News

    Tyler, The Creator's New 'Chromakopia' World Tour Is Coming to Australia and New Zealand in 2025

    Returning Down Under for the first time since 2022, the genre-bending rapper will have Lil Yachty and Paris Texas in support.

  • News

    'Severance' Returns to the Office and Unveils a New Twist in the Teaser Trailer for Season Two

    Even something as simple as heading back to the office isn't straightforward in this Apple TV+ sci-fi series, which returns in January 2025.

  • News

    After Their 2020 Tour Was Cut Short Due to the Pandemic, Music Icons New Order Are Returning to Australia in 2025

    'Blue Monday', 'Temptation', 'Bizarre Love Triangle' — more than four decades after forming in Manchester, the group will play them all.

  • News

    The Ten Best Summery Day Trips Out of Brisbane

    Take advantage of the warm weather — beaches, waterfalls, rainforests and baby turtles are just a stone's throw away.

  • News

    From 'Indiana Jones' to an 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Oscar and Leading an Action Movie: Ke Huy Quan Chats 'Love Hurts'

    Second chances keep proving the theme of Ke Huy Quan's career resurgence on-and off-screen — this time playing a real-estate agent who used to be an assassin.

  • News

    Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls Lead the 2025 Yours and Owls Lineup

    Orville Peck, Hockey Dad, The Jungle Giants, Peach PRC and The Veronicas are also heading to Wollongong in March.

  • News

    'Beef' Is Returning for a Second Season with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Leading the Cast

    Isaac and Mulligan have already co-starred in 'Drive' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis' together — and now they're stepping into Netflix's feuding anthology series.

  • News

    Discover Longreach: A Guide to Queensland's Outback Oasis

    Uncover the rich history, vibrant art and rugged beauty of this quintessential outback town.

  • News

    Awkward Workplace Antics, Chaotic Colleagues and Cringey Bosses, Australian-Style: Felicity Ward Talks 'The Office'

    It might've taken 23 years, but this comedy franchise has now set up shop Down Under, starring Ward as Hannah Howard.

  • News

    Now Open: Southside's Sibling Dumpling Bar Central Is Your Moody New Spot for a Hong Kong-Inspired Bite

    You can now head beneath Queen Street for har gow, siu mai, potstickers, spring rolls and more from the team behind Rick Shores.

  • News

    The Eight Best Outdoor Swimming Pools in Brisbane

    Brisbane might not be a beach city, but there's always an oasis nearby beckoning you to leave work early for a splash.

  • Guide

    Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

    Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — this is all on offer at the best romantic bars in Brisbane.

  • News

    Book That Annual Leave: Virgin Has Dropped One Million-Plus Discounted International and Domestic Fares From $49

    Keen for a Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Darwin or Hobart getaway? You've got seven days to nab cheap flights.

  • Event

    Seasonal Fruit Festival — Summer Edition

    Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

    Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

    Catch CC: DISCO!, Harvey Sutherland, Karate Boogaloo and more at this riverside festival curated by Jet Black Cat Music at Felons Brewing Co.

  • News

    Six Scenic Hiking Trails You Can Enjoy Within 50 Kilometres of Brisbane

    Climb a mountain, go looking for koalas or wander around a lake at these Queensland hiking trails.

  • News

    Brisbane's New Metro Public Transport Service Has Hit the Road Between Eight Mile Plains and UQ

    As a preview of what's to come, Brisbanites can now take the Brisbane Metro to travel from Eight Mile Plains and UQ Lakes on the 169 bus route.

  • News

    Jetstar's Latest Two-Day Member-Only Sale Has 26,000 Flights on Offer with Prices From $26

    This bargain will get you from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Brisbane to Hobart — or you can head from Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $49.

  • News

    Creepy Grins, Mega Pop Stars and Jumping From a SXSW-Screening Short to a Hit Horror Franchise: Parker Finn Chats 'Smile 2'

    In four short years, this writer/director has gone from an unnerving short film to the highest-grossing horror movie of 2022, and now a sequel.

  • News

    Now Open: Slipstream Brewing's New 40-Tap Social House Is Pairing Beers and Bites on the Sunshine Coast

    Seven years after opening in Yeerongpilly, this Brisbane brewery has expanded to Birtinya with a 300-person hangout.

  • News

    Sandworms, Scheming and Subterfuge: They're All in the Full Trailer for HBO's 'Dune: Prophecy' TV Series

    Inspired by the novel 'Sisterhood of Dune', this TV prequel to Denis Villeneuve's films is set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' ascension.

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    Eurovision on Tour

    Wed, 13 Nov, 2024

    The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

    Everyone's favourite Europop song contest is bringing its live concerts to Australia — and Brisbane — for the first time ever.

  • News

    Nine Waterside Picnic Spots in and Around Brisbane That You Might Not Have Visited

    Fill a basket with tasty treats and head to a hidden beach, suburban lagoon or scenic lake.

  • News

    Eurovision on Tour Is Bringing Its Live Europop Concerts to Australia for the First Time

    This is the first time in the song contest's nearly 70-year history that it is going on tour with a heap of talents who have graced the competition's stages.

  • News

    Do You Hear the People Sing?: The 'Les Misérables' Arena Spectacular Is Coming to Australia in 2025

    The music of the people, plus the songs of angry men, will echo thanks to a stacked cast and a 65-plus-piece orchestra.

  • News

    Sound and Vision: How Jed Kurzel Found the Right Score for 'Snowtown', 'The Babadook', 'Macbeth', 'Monkey Man' and More

    The founding member of The Mess Hall has scored his filmmaker brother Justin's features and plenty beyond, fellow Australian masterpieces and big-budget Hollywood fare included.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Acclaimed Brisbane Hotel The Calile Is Expanding to Noosa with a Luxe New Resort

    First announced in 2022, final plans for 2.4-hectare site with 153 rooms, 29 suites and four villas have now been approved by Noosa Shire Council.

  • News

    The Five Best Waterfalls Near Brisbane That You Can Swim Under

    Don't stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to — go swim under some waterfalls just a short drive from Brisbane's city centre.

  • News

    The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Australia

    Wake up to the sound of waves at these incredible beachside campsites across Australia.

  • News

    Save the Date: Beloved Wollongong Music Festival Yours and Owls Is Returning in March 2025

    After throwing a birthday pre-party in 2024 instead, the festival will be back to kick off autumn 2025.

  • News

    Look Up, Again: The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies Tonight

    For the third month in a row, the moon is putting on a show — and you'll want to head outside to see it.

  • News

    'Cats' Is Returning to the Stage Down Under to Celebrate Its 40th Australian Anniversary

    The movie mightn't have hit the mark, but you can see why this feline-fancying musical has been a huge theatre hit when it makes its Aussie stage comeback.

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    Golden Plains

    Sat, 8 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025

    Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Nolan Farm, Meredith

    Catch PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and more at Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre this autumn.

  • News

    The 2025 Golden Plains Lineup Is Here with PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and More

    Wet Kiss, Durand Jones & The Indications, Magdalena Bay, Osees and Thelma Plum will also hit the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre stage in March 2024.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Sky Deck's Signature Restaurant Aloria Is Opening at Queen's Wharf Before October Is Out

    The third of Brisbane's new venues 100 metres above the CBD will serve lunch and dinner five days a week from Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

  • News

    'The Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale' Has Added More Cities to Its Precious 2025 Australian Tour

    This hit Middle-earth musical is not only taking the hobbits to Sydney, but to Melbourne and Perth as well.

  • News

    Laneway Festival Has Added 'Stranger Things' Star Joe Keery, AKA Djo, to Its 2025 Lineup

    As well as including the 'End of the Beginning' talent on the bill, Sydney's festival has also moved venues and will now take place at Centennial Park.

  • News

    More Than the Yellow Brick Road: Production Designer Nathan Crowley Talks Bringing 'Wicked' to the Big Screen

    How do you recreate Oz? If you're Nathan Crowley, you plant nine-million tulips and build a mechanical version of Jeff Goldblum's head.

  • Guide

    The Spookiest Events Happening in Brisbane to Celebrate Halloween

    From eerie shipping containers and scary movies to onstage witches and trick-or-treat trails, here's where to get into the Halloween spirit in Brisbane.

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    Halloween House of Horror

    Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

    Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo and Portside

    How do a couple of cinemas celebrate the spookiest day of the year? With a big-screen scary-movie takeover.

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    Yot Club Halloween Night

    Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

    Mariner's Cove Marina, Main Beach

    This next-level party boat has two bars, a stage and a dance floor — and, for one night only, a Halloween party sailing around the Gold Coast.

  • Mariner's Cove Marina

    70 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

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    Not On Your Rider: Halloween Edition

    Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

    The Triffid, Newstead

    Brisbane's 'Spicks and Specks'-style IRL music game show is getting spooky with its October quiz night at The Triffid.

  • News

    The Best Things to Do On, By and Near the Water in Brisbane

    From visiting overwater bars to sailing a picnic boat along the river, there are plenty of ways to enjoy our River City in spring and summer.

  • News

    Now Open: B-SIDE Is Yoko Dining's New Upstairs Record Bar with Boozy Slushies, Ramen and Miso Caramel Soft Serve

    This new addition to this Howard Smith Wharves izakaya owes a debt to Tokyo's vibrant back-alley bars — and hosts weekly retro vinyl sessions.

  • Promotion

    Power Up Your Next Camping Adventure with BLUETTI's Spring Competition

    The premium portable generator purveyor is holding a giveaway to amplify your springtime escapades.

  • News

    First Look: You'll Soon Be Able to Step Inside the Heeler Home at Brisbane's 'Bluey's World' Experience

    Explore the hit animated series for real life when this 4000-square-metre experience with recreations of the show's famous sets opens in the Queensland capital.

  • News

    Melbourne's Oasis Reunion Gigs Have Been Declared a Major Event by the Victorian Government to Stop Scalping

    Just like with Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour and this year's Meredith Music Festival, there'll be huge penalties for anyone reselling tickets for inflated prices.

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    SXSW Sydney

    Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Get ready for more than 1000 speakers, 60-plus tech exhibitors, over 200 artists, 120-plus games and more than 75 screenings.

  • News

    Crafting a Potent Portrait of Chasing Power Starring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump: Ali Abbasi Chats 'The Apprentice'

    "I think we've been quite restrained … if we wanted to be controversial, we have ample, ample opportunities to be so."

  • News

    Now Open: Rays Is Camp Hill's New Watering Hole That Takes Inspiration From European Corner Bars

    The Range Brewing crew has launched its fourth Brisbane venue, with beers, cocktails, panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel and more on the menu.

  • Guide

    The Best Waterfront Venues in and Around Brisbane That Serve Drinks with a View All Year Round

    Make the most of Brisbane's usually balmy weather with a spritz or meal by the water.

  • News

    Definitely, Not Maybe: Oasis Have Added Two Extra Shows to the Australian Leg of Their 2025 Reunion Tour

    The British band are now playing four shows Down Under on their massive world tour, but still only in Sydney and Melbourne.

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    Fatboy Slim: Australian Tour 2025

    Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

    Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton

    The UK dance music legend is playing outdoor digs in wineries on his latest Australian tour, including at Sirromet Wines in Mount Cotton.

  • News

    Praise This: Fatboy Slim Is Touring Australia in 2025 for a Run of Outdoor Dance Music Gigs

    On four of his five stops, the UK DJ is hitting up wineries — with DJ Seinfeld, CC:DISCO! and Jennifer Loveless for company.

  • Event

    $8 Movie Tickets for Hoyts' 115th Birthday

    Sat, 12 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct 2024

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    For two days, this cinema chain is celebrating its latest birthday with cheap seats to see 'Joker: Folie à Deux', 'The Apprentice', 'The Wild Robot' and more.

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    Funlab Day of Fun

    Tue, 22 Oct, 2024

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    Get putting, go bowling, mash buttons or work your way through a challenge-room hotel for $8 per activity — and help a great cause.

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    British Film Festival

    Wed, 6 Nov - Sun, 8 Dec 2024

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    This year's showcase of UK cinema features Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new romance 'We Live in Time', not one but two Saoirse Ronan movies and Barry Keoghan's latest.

  • News

    2024's British Film Festival Lineup Includes 'We Live in Time', Two Saoirse Ronan Movies and Barry Keoghan's Latest

    Australia's annual showcase of British cinema is opening with Steve McQueen's 'Blitz', then closing with Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield's new romance.

  • News

    Coming Soon: 18 Years After Opening, Portside Lebanese Restaurant Byblós Is Undergoing a Huge Redesign

    This riverside eatery is completely reimagining its indoor setup to create an open dining and bar area — and it's expanding and weather-proofing its al fresco space.

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    SXSW Sydney Screen Festival

    Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    From opening night's disaster comedy 'Y2K' to films starring Amy Adams and Brandy — plus small-screen highlights as well — this year's festival is packed with must-sees.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney's 2024 Screen Festival Lineup Just Got Even Bigger — Including Opening with 90s-Set Disaster Comedy 'Y2K'

    A panel discussion about the Australian version of 'The Office', Jennifer Lopez's latest movie and a sneak peek at 'Shrinking' season two are also on the program.

  • News

    The Rainy-Day Guide to Brisbane

    When the weather turns wet, here's where to find bars with games, cosy cafes, indoor classes to try and nice dry galleries to shelter in.

  • News

    Now Open: Stacked Burgers, Dirty Water Dogs and Fish Sandos Are on the Menu at Portside Newcomer Dumbo

    Hamilton's new burger bar hails from the Red Hook crew and takes inspiration from New York City in the 90s.

  • News

    The New Australian Christmas Movie Based on Paul Kelly's 'How to Make Gravy' Has Served Up Its Trailer

    Hugo Weaving, Daniel Henshall, Damon Herriman and Kate Mulvany star — and the film arrives on Binge in December.

  • News

    New Boutique Heritage Hotel Collection Launches in Sydney and Brisbane

    Ode Hotels is a new hotel group promises to deliver "something beyond the ordinary" to its guests.

  • Event

    Trick or Treat Little Stanley Street

    Fri, 25 Oct - Sat, 26 Oct 2024

    Little Stanley Street, South Brisbane

    Little Stanley Street's two-day Halloween party is back for 2024 with themed cocktails and free outdoor movies.

  • News

    Little Stanley Street's Two-Day Halloween Party Is Back for 2024 with Themed Cocktails and Free Outdoor Movies

    This year's South Bank setup also includes themed markets, themed dining experiences, a ghost train and roving entertainers.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    'Brat' Summer Is Coming Down Under: Charli XCX Is Headlining Laneway Festival 2025

    Beabadoobee, Clairo, Remi Wolf, BICEP and Barry Can't Swim: they're also on the bill when St Jerome's Laneway Festival returns in February.

  • News

    The Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane and Beyond

    Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.

  • News

    Timothée Chalamet Goes Folk, Then Electric: The Full Trailer for Bob Dylan Biopic 'A Complete Unknown' Is Here

    After playing Willy Wonka and Paul Atreides, Timothée Chalamet steps into a music icon's shoes.

  • Guide

    Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

    Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', polish off a pint with a game of pool, pair cocktails with karaoke or mash buttons with a brew in your hand.

  • Event

    Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive

    Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

    Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

    Donate your old clothes to a worthy cause without leaving the house.

  • Promotion

    You Can Grab Some Serious Savings with Amazon's Week of Big Deals

    The website that has it all has got limited-time savings across the board.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers

    These rooftop bars, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.

  • Event

    Gold Coast Open House

    Sat, 12 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct 2024

    Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast

    This returning design event lets you take a peek inside the Gold Coast's interesting and architecturally significant buildings.

  • Event

    AO Live

    Thu, 23 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan 2025

    John Cain Arena, Melbourne

    Across three huge days, Kesha, Armand Van Helden, Kaytranada and Benson Boone are headlining the Australian Open's 2025 music festival.

  • News

    Kesha, Armand Van Helden, Kaytranada and Benson Boone Are Headlining the Australian Open's 2025 Music Lineup

    The only music event worldwide that's part of a Grand Slam is returning for three days with a new name and a must-see lineup.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Crowbar Is Taking Over Iconic Fortitude Valley Live Music Venue The Zoo

    After 32 years of hosting live tunes, the Ann Street venue closed in July — but now it's coming back as the new Crowbar Brisbane.

  • News

    That's the Story, Morning Glory: Oasis Are Bringing Their Huge Reunion Tour to Australia in 2025

    It's official: Liam and Noel Gallagher will take to the stage together in Sydney and Melbourne as part of their huge world tour.

  • News

    Must-See Exhibition 'Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru' Is Bringing 134 Priceless Artefacts to Australia

    The Australian Museum in Sydney is hosting the showcase's Aussie-exclusive season, which features jewels, masks and other treasures, from November 2024.

  • Event

    Movember East Coast Tour

    Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

    Queen Street Mall, Brisbane

    This roving barbershop is stopping by Queen Street Mall for just one day — giving free beard trims to anyone interested in participating in Movember.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    Five Epic Mountain Walks to Try Near Brisbane

    These scenic hikes not far from Brisbane will have you feeling like you're on top of the world.

  • News

    Soaring Into 70s-Era Australia: Radha Mitchell, Jesse Spencer and Linh-Dan Pham Talk 'Last Days of the Space Age'

    Disney+'s new 1979-set series focuses on three neighbouring families in Perth's suburbs — and gets two former 'Neighbours' actors back on Australian TV.

  • News

    How to Spend a Day in Sydney, If You Love Japan

    Start at the Hiroshi Sugimoto exhibition at MCA and end with karaoke and arcade games.

  • News

    The Five Best Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane

    Swim with dolphins, spot shipwrecks, and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Queensland snorkelling spots.

  • News

    An Immersive 'Squid Game' Experience Is Coming to Australia to Get You Playing 'Red Light, Green Light'

    Step into the hit Netflix series IRL and get dared into challenges by the Front Man at Luna Park Sydney — without any murder, of course.

  • News

    Eight Unexpected Natural Wonders to Visit Around Victoria

    Start plotting breath-taking adventures around this lineup of must-see Victorian landmarks.

  • Event

    Sigur Rós: Orchestral Tour

    Tue, 27 May, 2025

    QPAC Concert Hall, South Brisbane

    On the Icelandic band's latest Australian tour, they're pairing their ethereal tunes with 41-piece live orchestras.

  • Event

    The Future & Other Fictions

    Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025

    ACMI, Melbourne

    From 'Blade Runner 2049' to Björk, this world-premiere exhibition at ACMI explores and celebrates futuristic storytelling.

  • Event

    A Netherworld Halloween

    Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

    Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

    To celebrate the spookiest time of the year, Fortitude Valley's arcade bar is hosting a dress-up monster mash.

  • Event

    Netherworld Monster Menagerie Beer Festival

    Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

    Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

    Netherworld's annual celebration of beastly brews is back, this time focusing on beers that feature a mystery ingredient.

  • News

    Elliot Page, Tilda Swinton, Gregg Araki's 'Teen Apocalypse' Trilogy: 2024's New Farm Queer Film Festival Has Them All

    Hosted by Brunswick Street's resident picture palace, this showcase of LGBTQIA+ cinema is now in its third year.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    Lunch in Bloom at Cloudland

    Fri, 18 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024

    Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

    Dine in style at the new lush Garden Restaurant this spring.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Victory Hotel Is Set for a Massive Makeover, Scoring a Rooftop Garden Bar and Basement Speakeasy

    The submitted development application for the 169-year-old heritage-listed site also includes a new steakhouse and beer garden.

  • Event

    Jack Daniel's Triple Mash Medley Whiskey Tasting

    Wed, 9 Oct, 2024

    The Boom Boom Room, Brisbane City

    Experience a world-first immersive whiskey tasting amplified by country music.

  • News

    Qantas Has Your Next Australian Getaway Sorted with One Million-Plus Discounted Fares on Sale From $109

    You've got seven days to nab cheap flights to Byron Bay, Cairns, Launceston, Kangaroo Island, Hamilton Island, Uluru and more.

  • News

    Sydney Theatre Company's Sarah Snook-Starring 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' Is Heading to Broadway

    After wowing London's West End, the 'Succession' actor will make her Broadway debut playing 26 roles in the one-performer Aussie stage sensation.

  • Guide

    The Best Rooftop Bars in and Around Brisbane

    Here's where to head in and around Brisbane when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    Monster Fest Is Returning with 2024's Batch of Genre Must-Sees — Including a 'Terrifier' Marathon

    A new 'Hellboy' film, plenty of puppet flicks, and a documentary about the horror genre from the late-90s to mid-00s are also on the lineup.

  • News

    Now Open: Montrachet Is Back in Business on King Street Under French Chef Clément Chauvin

    This Brisbane icon is starting a new era — including adding new menu items to its lineup of classics like double-crab soufflé and escargot.

  • News

    Laneway Festival Has Announced Its 2025 Dates and Venues — and the Lineup Is on the Way

    Mark your calendars, music fans — for both the festival's February return and the lineup drop.

  • News

    From 'Blade Runner 2049' to Björk: A World-Premiere Exhibition About Futuristic Storytelling Is Taking Over ACMI

    Costumes from 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', concept art from 'Cyberpunk 2077' and sketches from 'NEOMAD' will also feature.

  • News

    Prime Video's SXSW Sydney Pop-Up Is Returning with Spaces From Australia's 'The Office' and a Heap of Well-Known Faces

    You'll also be able to feel like you're stepping into 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' and catch stars from 'Deadloch' at Primeville's second year.

  • News

    Succumb to the Darkness: The Full Trailer for Robert Eggers' New Version of Gothic Horror Great 'Nosferatu' Is Here

    The director of 'The Witch', 'The Lighthouse' and 'The Northman' is tasking Bill Skarsgård with haunting Lily-Rose Depp — and taking on film history.

  • Promotion

    Vote For Your Favourite 'Local Legends' Cafe And You Could Win a Trip For Two to Seattle

    Show some love for your local baristas and you could win an epic trip for two.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Howard Smith Wharves' Yoko Dining Is Turning Its Upstairs Space Into New Record Bar B-SIDE

    Five years after opening, this two-storey izakaya is revamping its second level, taking inspiration from Tokyo hangouts and featuring drinks by Matt Whiley.

  • News

    Lune and Arnott's Have Teamed Up on a Decadent Tim Tam Pastry — and You Can Only Nab One in October

    Lune's latest month-long range of specials also includes birthday cake croissants, cinnamon buns and passionfruit coconut cruffins.

  • News

    You Can Pay Tribute to Prince by Booking a Stay in the House From 'Purple Rain' Via Airbnb

    Four decades since the iconic film hit cinemas, the newly restored abode includes pieces from Prince's own collection — and a secret room.

  • Feature

    From Idyllic Villas to Overwater Resorts: A Luxury Traveller's Guide to Fiji

    You deserve to put your feet up in one of the best places possible, so why not one of these tropical island resorts?

  • Event

    Valley Fiesta

    Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

    Various Fortitude Valley venues, Fortitude Valley

    Valley Fiesta is back for 2024 as a free one-day street party across Fortitude Valley headlined by Meg Mac, May-a and The Buoys.

  • News

    Valley Fiesta Is Back for 2024 as a Free One-Day Street Party Headlined by Meg Mac, May-a and The Buoys

    Twenty local and national acts are taking to the stage across Brunswick Street, Winn Lane and Bakery Lane on a huge spring Saturday.

  • Event

    Jewish International Film Festival

    Thu, 7 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024

    New Farm Cinemas, New Farm

    2024's JIFF is opening with Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' — and there's plenty more highlights across its 41-film program from there.

  • News

    2024's JIFF Is Opening with Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' — and There's Plenty More Highlights From There

    This year's full 41-feature Jewish International Film Festival program includes movies starring Jason Schwartzman, Adrien Brody, Helen Mirren and more.

  • News

    Receiving Life Advice From Your Future Self, Who Happens to Be Aubrey Plaza: Megan Park and Maisy Stella Chat 'My Old Ass'

    You can also thank Margot Robbie for cinema's latest coming-of-age must-see — just like 'Saltburn' and 'Barbie', she produced it.

  • News

    It's Official: HBO Is Bringing Its Max Streaming Service to Australia in the First Half of 2025

    There's no exact launch date yet, but you'll soon have another streaming platform to sign up to if you want to watch HBO's shows.

  • Bar

    Portside Social

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    You'll find pints, parmigianas and games of pool at this Hamilton gastropub at Portside — and burgers, ribs and boozy bottomless weekend brunches, too.

  • Bar

    Cicada Blu

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    This sky-high Brisbane cocktail spot sits 100 metres above the city on Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck.

  • Restaurant

    Black Hide Steak and Seafood

    33 William Street, Brisbane City

    Black Hide's Queen's Wharf restaurant is Brisbane's new go-to for steak, seafood and cocktails with a view.

  • Bar

    Claw BBQ & Grill Carindale

    1151 Creek Road, Carindale

    Brisbane's seafood lovers can now don bibs, crack open shellfish and watch sports at this chain's second crab shack, this time in the city's south.

  • News

    First Look: Stanley at Howard Smith Wharves Has Transformed Its Second Level Into a Hong Kong-Inspired Lounge Bar

    At Stan's, you can design your own martinis, tuck into lobster and truffle dumplings, then hit the dance floor thanks to DJ-spun tunes.

  • News

    The First Teaser Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Catches Up with Joel and Ellie Five Years Later

    Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay are joined by new cast members Kaitlyn Dever, Isabela Merced, Jeffrey Wright and Catherine O'Hara.

  • Event

    Brisbane International Film Festival

    Thu, 24 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    From Selena Gomez's latest big-screen role to Amy Adams turning canine, this year's full BIFF lineup is packed with must-sees.

  • News

    From Selena Gomez's Latest Big-Screen Role to a Music Biopic Made with Lego, BIFF's Full 2024 Program Is Here

    'Emilia Pérez', 'Piece by Piece', Aussie horror 'The Moogai' and the Cate Blanchett-starring 'Rumours' are just some of this year's Brisbane International Film Festival highlights.

  • News

    Sigur Rós Are Returning to Australia in 2025 to Pair the Icelandic Band's Ethereal Tunes with Live Orchestras

    Jónsi and company will play with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and more.

  • News

    It's That Time Again: Golden Plains Has Opened the Ticket Ballot for 2025's Festival

    The beloved music festival is returning to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre for three days next March, with the lineup still to come.

  • Event

    Float-In Cinema: Halloween Edition

    Tue, 29 Oct 2024 and Wed, 30 Oct 2024 

    W Brisbane, Brisbane City

    Splash around and sip cocktails while getting spooky with 'Hocus Pocus', 'The Witches' and 'The Addams Family'.

  • News

    'Padam Padam' Summer 2.0 Is Getting Bigger: Kylie Minogue Just Added More Shows to Her 2025 Australian Tour

    Due the huge presale demand for tickets, the Aussie superstar is now doing an extra gig in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

  • News

    Rhinos, Ships in the Colosseum and Paul Mescal Unshackling His Rage: They're All in the New 'Gladiator II' Trailer

    Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn and Connie Nielsen also star in Ridley Scott's sequel to his 2000 Oscar-winner.

  • News

    A First Nations Showcase Introduced by The Kid LAROI Has Just Joined SXSW Sydney 2024's Music Festival Lineup

    SXSW Sydney has dropped the latest details for its 2024 music festival, with ENNY, Moonchild Sanelly and The Lottery Winners also joining the bill.

  • Event

    Titanique

    Thu, 12 Sep - Sun, 3 Nov 2024

    The Grand Electric Sydney, Surry Hills

    Set sail with Céline at the Australian debut of this outrageously funny homage to James Cameron's cinematic masterpiece and Canada's greatest musical export.

  • Event

    House of Lobster

    Tue, 1 Oct - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    One Fish Two Fish, Kangaroo Point

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

  • News

    Award-Winners 'The Room Next Door' and 'The Brutalist' Are Playing BIFF 2024 Straight From Venice

    For the second year in a row, the Brisbane International Film Festival is screening the Venice Golden Lion winner — and this year's stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.

  • Event

    Brisbane Lions 2024 AFL Grand Final Hub and Live Viewing Site

    Wed, 25 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep 2024

    South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

    Go maroon, blue and gold: the Brisbane Lions are into the AFL Grand Final for the second year in a row, and South Bank is hosting a live viewing site again.

  • News

    Just Like the Brisbane Lions in the Grand Final, South Bank's AFL Live Viewing Site Is Back for a Second Year

    This year, you can watch the year's biggest AFL game on the big screen at either the South Bank Cultural Forecourt or while enjoying a splash at Streets Beach.

  • News

    The First Trailer for 'Thunderbolts*' Assembles the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Latest Ragtag Crew

    Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko and Hannah John-Kamen are back in the MCU.

  • News

    Coldplay Have Released Extra Tickets for Their 2024 Australian and New Zealand Shows

    The Chris Martin-led band are playing four gigs in Melbourne, another four in Sydney and three in Auckland.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney's Screen Festival Headliners for 2024 Include 'Saturday Night', 'Smile 2' and 'Nightbitch'

    Also on the lineup: the Brandy-starring 'The Front Room' from A24, directed by 'The Northman' helmer Robert Eggers' siblings Max and Sam.

  • News

    Howard Smith Wharves Has Announced Huge Redevelopment Plans, Adding a New Overwater Pool, Hotel and Music Hall

    The riverside precinct's ambitious transformation proposal aims to grown the already-popular site — but it still needs development approval.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    Now Open: Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck Has Levelled Up Brisbane's Sky-High Bars and Eateries 100 Metres Above the City

    Cicada Blu and Babblers have opened their doors — and signature restaurant Aloria is still to come, launching in October.

  • News

    Twelve Incredible Australian Islands for When You Want to Get Off the Mainland

    You don't need to travel to Bali or Thailand to have an island holiday — these adventurous and relaxing spots lie just off the coast of Australia.

  • News

    Get Ready to Play: Netflix Has Dropped Its Next Sneak Peek at 'Squid Game' Season Two

    Lee Jung-jae is back in the green tracksuit as Seong Gi-hun — and there's new games and a new cash prize.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    Kylie Minogue: 'Tension' Tour 2025

    Wed, 26 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb 2025

    Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

    Start spinning around: the Aussie pop superstar is kicking off her biggest world tour for 14 years in Australia.

  • News

    Now Open: You'll Find Pints, Parmigianas and Games of Pool at New Hamilton Gastropub Portside Social

    The crew behind Newstead Social has opened a second spot for beers and burgers as part of the riverside precinct's ongoing revamp.

  • News

    Dua Lipa Has Added Extra Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland Shows to Her 2025 Tour Down Under

    The Grammy-winner's 'Radical Optimism' tour just got bigger — but she's still only playing three cities on her trip to Australia and New Zealand.

  • News

    Start Spinning Around: Kylie Minogue Is Kicking Off Her New 'Tension' World Tour in Australia in 2025

    It's about to be 'Padam Padam' summer all over again when the Australian star heads around the country on her biggest world tour in 14 years.

  • News

    Voicing Machines, Being Inspired by Miyazaki and Exploring Big Emotions: Lupita Nyong'o and Chris Sanders Talk 'The Wild Robot'

    Oscar-winning actor Nyong'o lends her vocals to this gorgeous movie adaption of the beloved book, with 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'How to Train Your Dragon' filmmaker Sanders directing.

  • Guide

    The Best Outdoor Events to Head to in and Around Brisbane This Spring and Summer

    'Tis the season to embrace fresh air, sunny skies and a jam-packed calendar of outside events.

  • Promotion

    You Can Win a Night in a Luxury Heritage Suite at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

    1 Martin Place, Sydney

    Enjoy a night of Victorian grandeur with this limited-time offering.

  • News

    From Rotary Phones to MSN Messenger, Australia's Newest Museum Celebrates Communication Technologies

    The first new major museum in Melbourne for more than two decades is all about the tech that's helped humanity interact.

  • News

    Palme d'Or-Winner 'Anora' and the World Premiere of New Aussie Horror 'The Red' Have Joined BIFF's 2024 Lineup

    This year's Brisbane International Film Festival will also screen Amy Adams' latest 'Nightbitch', plus the Jesse Eisenberg- and Riley Keough-starring 'Sasquatch Sunset'.

  • Event

    Peter and the Starcatcher

    Fri, 14 Mar - Sun, 6 Apr 2025

    QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane

    This Tony-winning and Neverland-set hit is finally making Its Australian debut, including a season in Brisbane.

  • Event

    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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