Upcoming Events in Brisbane
Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.
Special walk: Wattle bloom walks
Join Mike Gilmour, Queensland Wattle Association, on a guided walk through Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha to view wattles in blossom. What to do on a Brisbane Winter’s Day in the sun Try a walk amongst wattle blossoms that stun Sparking in the sunlight with their green and gold, For all in Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens to behold. Lambs Tails, Zig Zags, Silver Wattles, Golden Wattles in bloom, And more with buds ready to burst from the Winter gloom. Poem by Mike Gilmour© Come join Mike Gilmour, self-styled Wattle Wag of Queensland in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha to view the wattles in blossom on a guided walk. Each walk will include a talk about varieties, the history of the wattle in Australia and Queensland, the importance of wattle as an Australian symbol plus some unusual facts and common myths. Walks will run for approximately 1.5 hours. Requirements: This walk includes moderate physical activity, including walking slightly longer distances, up gentle slopes and stairs or walking on some uneven surfaces. Some standing periods for explanations but no sitting. Please wear a hat, enclosed walking shoes, and be sure to bring a water bottle and sunscreen. Audience: Suitable for all ages, interested adults and families with children. Meeting point: Meet at the Visitor Information Centre. For more information you may reach out to Mike via email (preferred) or phone 0416 185 153.
Brisbane Greeters - Greeter's Choice guided walk
Join one of our welcoming and experienced Brisbane Greeters as they share their knowledge and passion for Brisbane on this guided walking tour. Explore our booking site to discover a Brisbane Greeters walk to suit you, whether it be in the CBD or one of our most historically significant suburbs. For locals and visitors alike.
Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane’s iconic Clock Tower. The Clock Tower Tour is a “must do” while in Brisbane! For many years, City Hall’s Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane’s tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of “taking a trip up the tower” happily continues at Museum of Brisbane. The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane’s oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia’s largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells! Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
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. This show contains some flashing light sequences.
Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size. Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons is an animated adventure that is perfect for engaging children from 5 to 12 years old. On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl named Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmund, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edmund doesn’t want to let the plan go... Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.
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.
Bands in Parks: In the Spirit of Adventure
Bands in Parks performs at City Hall. Ignite your sense of wanderlust and wonder with LawchestraQ as they transport you to faraway lands and untamed realms. From sweeping symphonic landscapes to adventurous movie medleys, join us for an afternoon that will inspire your inner adventurer. Music includes an arrangement of Jupiter by Gustav Holst and Gliere’s Russian Sailors Dance from the Red Poppy and other adventures. 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.
Cosmic Collisions
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Produced by the American Museum of Natural History. Narrated by Robert Redford. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky. Cosmic Collisions was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; and the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum. Cosmic Collisions 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.
Beginning lawn bowls
Bookings essential. Try lawn bowls, a sport that helps to build leg and core strength, stability and coordination in a friendly social environment. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
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. 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, please visit the MoB website.
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.
Ekka car parking - Victoria Park community sporting precinct
Park with ease at Victoria Park during Ekka! Car parking is available 9–11 August from 6.30am–11pm (no entry after 9pm). Accessible parking is available. Note: Cashless transactions only. Entry via Gilchrist Avenue—just a short walk to the RNA Showgrounds. Perfect for a hassle-free day at the Ekka!
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. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Billy's Buddies ball sports
Bookings essential. This program is designed for kids aged 2-7 and serves as the home of Non-Contact Rugby League for children. At Billy's Buddies, they celebrate all sports not just Rugby League! Their programs focus on fun, helping kids build social skills while learning the fundamentals of Rugby League and ball sports in general.
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.
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.
Billy's Buddies ball sports
Bookings essential. This program is designed for kids aged 2-7 and serves as the home of Non-Contact Rugby League for children. At Billy's Buddies, they celebrate all sports not just Rugby League! Their programs focus on fun, helping kids build social skills while learning the fundamentals of Rugby League and ball sports in general.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime. Bring an exercise band if you have one.
Yoga
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. Meet at The Stage, Forest Lake Parklands (near The Esplanade, Forest Lake).
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.
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.
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.
Mums and bubs fitness
Let us help you get back to pre-baby fitness with a dynamic combination of cardio and toning exercises.
Swiss ball fitness
A low intensity, easy workout that includes a mixture of strength, balance and mat based 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.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements designed for active, healthy ageing and to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.