The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This February
From stunning art exhibitions and rooftop parties to screen-to-stage musicals and big-name concerts, here's what's on the agenda in and around Brisbane in February.
Want to know what's on in Brisbane in February? A lot happens in this big, bustling city of ours, especially at the end of the year. When it comes to Brisbane events, think: film festivals one day, exhibitions another, then everything from booze-fuelled shindigs to excuses to get outdoors in between. And, of course, there's always more around the corner. That means that there's plenty to look forward to and plenty of awesomeness to fill your diary to the brim.
To help you plot things out, make plans with the gang and make the most of every moment, we've rounded up the best things to do in Brisbane in February. Don't say you don't have anything to do across the month.
Top image: installation of Haus Yuriyal's artwork including (front to back) Bopa, 2024, Kalabus, 2024, Kamkau Ike (Haus Toktok) 2024 with Yuriyal Bridgeman's Yuri Alai Eagles (ceiling shield paintings) 2024 and Kuman (shield) paintings 2024. The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, Queensland Art Gallery / Photograph: C Callistemon © QAGOMA.
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Mama Taco x WET Deck
Sat, 1 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
WET Deck, Brisbane City
Add Mexican bites and sips to your next trip to W Brisbane, all thanks to a month-long collaboration with West End's Mama Taco.
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Gelato Messina x Lee Kum Kee Spicy Pop-Up
Sat, 15 Feb, 2025
Fish Lane, South Brisbane
Send your tastebuds into overdrive with a sweet and spicy scoop — it's free for one day only.
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Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day on the Green
Fri, 14 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
River Quay Green, South Bank
Take your best mates or date to River Quay Green for live tunes, cocktails, oysters and desserts — or bring your own picnic for an affordable feast with a river view.
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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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The Music of Fleetwood Mac By Candlelight: Australia Tour
Fri, 28 Feb - Fri, 28 Mar 2025
Various venues across Australia
Relive the music of one of rock music's all-time great bands with this concert tour.
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Year of the Snake Chinese New Year Dinners at Stanley
Wed, 29 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Stanley Restaurant, Brisbane City
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Cantonese feast and lion dances by the river at Howard Smith Wharves' Cantonese restaurant.
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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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Drake: 'Anita Max Win' Tour
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 and Tue, 4 Mar 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
The 'Hotline Bling' performer 'The Degrassi: The Next Generation' star is returning Down Under for the first time in eight years.
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Mardi Gras Film Festival Online
Fri, 28 Feb - Tue, 11 Mar 2025
Online
This celebration of queer cinema doesn't just happen in-person in Sydney —it lets you stream along from home nationwide.
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An Evening with David Sedaris
Thu, 13 Feb - Fri, 14 Feb 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
David Sedaris is bringing his latest tour to Brisbane Powerhouse in February to delight NPR obsessives.
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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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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.
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Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy
Sat, 8 Feb - Sat, 15 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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Latino Fiesta
Fri, 21 Feb, 2025
South City Square, Woolloongabba
For one Friday night only, as part of its monthly pop-ups, this Woolloongabba precinct is serving up Latin and South American cuisine.
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BLUSSH Romance Festival
Fri, 14 Feb - Sat, 15 Feb 2025
Angelika Film Centre, Woolloongabba
Fall in love with romantic movies and books all over again at this Brisbane festival — 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' and 'When Harry Met Sally' are on the bill.
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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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Weekend of Tartness
Fri, 21 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025
The Scratch, Milton
The funkiest, sourest, most-refreshing beers being produced in Australia and around the world are taking over The Scratch's taps for three tart days.
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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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HSW Margarita Week
Thu, 20 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City
Spend 11 days sipping margaritas by the river at Howard Smith Wharves, and tucking into Mexican-inspired dishes from Stanley Chef Louis Tikaram.
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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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Lunar New Year at Donna Chang
Tue, 28 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Donna Chang, Brisbane City
This CBD Chinese fine-diner is a heritage-listed former bank is serving up lunch banquets, dinner feasts, dragon dancers and more to welcome the Year of the Snake.
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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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Lunar New Year in Fortitude Valley
Sat, 1 Feb - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Chinatown Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley
The Year of the Snake is getting into full swing with markets, traditional music and cultural dances — and plenty of food in the vicinity.
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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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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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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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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 Kurilpa a big blast from the fascinating past.
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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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$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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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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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.