Upcoming Events in Brisbane
Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.
Bands in Parks: Classics in the Botanics
Bands in Parks performs at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. Join TLF Creative’s LawchestraQ for an enchanting lunchtime concert featuring the majestic sounds of the symphony orchestra, from the light-hearted 'Liberty Bell March' to iconic pieces including Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Holst’s 'Jupiter' and George Bizet’s 'Carmel Suite'. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy an afternoon on the bandstand lawn as you take in the beautiful setting of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens in the foothills of Mt Coot-tha.
Perfect Little Planet
Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.
Bands in Parks: Mother's Day High Tea and Symphony
Bands in Parks performs at Brisbane City Hall. The Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra (BRYO) is a youth pops orchestra which performs a wide variety of genres from light classics to movie themes and everything in between! Spoil your mum this Mother's Day and enjoy a high tea and glorious symphonic music at City Hall. There will be afternoon tea and scones available for purchase as well as wine and cheese packs. Make it an afternoon out – invite family and friends for an afternoon at City Hall.
Journey to the Stars
This dazzling space show launches visitors through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky, including our own nurturing Sun. Tour familiar stellar formations, explore new celestial mysteries, and discover the fascinating, unfolding story that connects us all to the stars. Those who come along for the journey may never see the night sky in the same way again. Narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Journey to the Stars was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; Papalote • Museo del Niño, Mexico City, Mexico; and Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, D.C. Journey to the Stars was created by the American Museum of Natural History, with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating mat work into the session.
Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
CANCELLED: Cross training, HIIT and gym workout
***This event has been cancelled***Bookings essential. Workout set including strength training and HIIT running - excellent for fast fitness and weight loss.
On the ball
Bookings essential. A multifaceted class on the fitball to engage the core and balance exercises in a fun way.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week and all welcome! This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Chair yoga dance
Gentle and fun movement to keep active and healthy. Feel better, reduce pain, increase mobility and become happier! Using the chair as a prop we combine traditional yoga postures with dance and music. Classes aim to strengthen and stretch the body and lift your spirits. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Music beat kids groups
Come and enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones while you move and make music together. You will share a special time with other parents, while helping your little ones learn and grow through musical play and movement. Take home tips for how to keep grooving and creating musical moments at home provided.
Yoga by the lake
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Zumba Gold®
Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
Community Immunisation Clinic - Mitchelton
Brisbane City Council provides free vaccinations to eligible residents (aged from 6 weeks and above) through our community immunisation clinics. Immunisation helps protect people against diseases such as influenza, measles, whooping cough, polio and tetanus. Take a look at the National Health Medical Research Council vaccination schedule for advice about when you should be vaccinated. Providing a free immunisation service is another way Council is helping deliver our Brisbane Vision.
Creative movement class
Bookings essential. A family fitness class that combines creative movement, music and fun props so you both have an amazing time. This class encourages you to bond, move your bodies and benefits your child's social, emotional and physical development. Meet by the playground, near the flying seasaw.
Mums and bubs fitness
Let us help you get back to pre-baby fitness with a dynamic combination of cardio and toning exercises.
Music beat kids groups
Come and enjoy the great outdoors with your little ones while you move and make music together. You will share a special time with other parents, while helping your little ones learn and grow through musical play and movement. Take home tips for how to keep grooving and creating musical moments at home provided.
Salsation
Bookings essential Hola! Salsation is here to make you sweat to the hot beats of Latino music. Salsation is fitness meets salsa. Salsa is a popular dance originating in the Caribbean commonly used at social events. With worldwide fame, this rhythm will make you move your feet and hips while you get fit. Suitable for all ages and even those with two left feet.
Aqua aerobics
Experience an excellent, low-impact cross-training workout in the water. Feel the benefits of exercise without the pain. Using minimum impact movements, participants will develop strength, mobility and movement in a fun environment. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Strength, mobility and balance
Bookings essential. Come and build your strength, stamina, mobility, balance and coordination in a fun and challenging way. Suitable for all fitness levels. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Fun soccer for kids 2-3 years
Bookings essential. This program offers fun soccer classes specifically designed for children between the ages of 2 and 3 years old. This is a fantastic way to introduce children to the sport of soccer while also promoting physical activity, coordination, teamwork, and confidence.
CANCELLED: Swiss ball Pilates
***This event has been cancelled***Bookings essential. A low-intensity, easy workout that includes a mixture of strength, balance and Pilates exercises using a Swiss/fit ball. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Tai Chi Qigong
This dynamic activity is invigorating and will help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Children’s storytime in the park - 7th Brigade Park, Chermside
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Location: Kidspace Playground, Murphy Road, Chermside
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot. There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed. Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions. Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB Little Artist's Eye Spy website.
Micro Museum
What will you collect? Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold. Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.
Creative movement class
Bookings essential. A family fitness class that combines creative movement, music and fun props so you both have an amazing time. This class encourages you to bond, move your bodies and benefits your child's social, emotional and physical development. Meet by the playground, near the flying seasaw.