Upcoming Events in Brisbane
Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.
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.
Ekka car parking - Victoria Park community sporting precinct
Park with ease at Victoria Park during Ekka! Car parking is available 9–17 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!
Brisbane City Markets - Reddacliff Place
The original of the Brisbane City Markets inner-city markets, Wednesday at Reddacliff Place is a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike. With amazing stalls each week, you’ll never be short for choice - whether it be lunch, groceries, provisions, gifts or more. Find out more on the Brisbane City Markets website. Reddacliff Place is located at the very top of Queen Street Mall.
Earth Kids Homeschool Program - Wednesday mornings
Children aged 6 to 12 learn from nature, explore permaculture, ecoarts, and bushcraft, and develop social and emotional skills at our 6-session Earth Kids homeschool program, running during the Queensland school term. Earth Kids is about supporting children in learning from and with the natural world in a fun, interactive, and inclusive environment. Parents can choose to drop off their children or stay with the group. Activities The activities differ according to the season and may include: Gardening – planting, harvesting, composting, learning about bush tucker and seasonal changes; exploring what's flowering or fruiting at the farm (and tasting what is fruiting!) Earth connection – expanding the senses, wandering, nature journaling and doing other activities to support understanding of the web of life and the elements that all life is made of. Indigenous understanding – storytelling, and cultural sharing. Bushcraft - building shelters, making string, making campfires. Ecoarts – creativity using natural materials.And more - including cooking from food harvested from the farm, games, and unstructured play. Term 3, 2025 - Dates and times: Wednesday mornings, from 23 July to 3 September 2025 (EKKA break 13 August) From 9.30am to 12.30pm each day (drop off/arrival from 9.15 am and pick up until 12.45 pm).Pricing (GST incl): Early bird fees (until June 30th): $250 (general) | $190 (low-income). Full fees (until July 20th): $300 (general) | $240 (low-income). For every additional child, there is a $30 discount. One-day tickets (available for most sessions): $50 (general) | $45 (part-scholarship price) A limited number of Part-scholarship places at $160 (full-term) and $45 (day tickets) are available for First Nations people, Health Care Card holders, and Parents volunteering during the program. Contact Cristyan at [email protected] if you are interested in these options.
RQAS Abstraction Exhibition
Back by popular demand is the RQAS Abstraction exhibition! For this exhibition artists were invited to submit artworks in their own media and style, showing us their interpretation of an Abstract or Abstracted Artwork. This includes art that has recognisable forms, as well as more expressive styles and pure abstraction, with inspiration from movements such as Fauvism, Dadaism or Cubism. The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the RQAS website.
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.
Gathering - Cool the Kid
Gathering presents Cool the Kid. With his nostalgic take on classic R&B and Hip-Hop influences, Zeek Power merges his love for storytelling with a sound that seems alternative and unique, yet familiar in its ability to make the listener feel instantly at home. For some great lunch time entertainment join us from 12 noon-1pm. This Gathering event is produced by Cre8tiveNations. Gathering showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performances in the Queen Street Mall. Unique to Brisbane, it is the only Indigenous performance in Australia that is featured weekly in the heart of a major capital city.
Open Mic
Are you an emerging musician looking for a safe space to hone your performance skills? Come along to our Open Mic Night to share your music (or a favourite cover song), gain handy performance experience and tips, and network with other performers from your local area!
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 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. 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.
Functional fitness
A perfect combination of coordination, balance, mobility, strength, cardio and core, which improves mood, skills, concentration, time management, self-esteem, habits, alleviates body aches, and reduces stress.
Ekka car parking - Victoria Park community sporting precinct
Park with ease at Victoria Park during Ekka! Car parking is available 9–17 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.
Move, stretch and breathe
A gentle blend of movement, yoga and breathing techniques to increase your cardio, flexibility, strength and balance. All levels catered for. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Forest bathing yoga
Bookings essential. Join us on the platform of the senses trail surrounded by bushland for an hour of forest bathing yoga. Allow your senses to absorb the beautiful forests while stretching and strengthening your body mindfully. Suitable for all abilities.
Resistance band strength training
Bookings essential. Enjoy this great exercise class under cover in a relaxed setting on the outdoor green with a great atmosphere. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Zumba Gold®
Bookings essential. 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.
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.
Yoga
Bookings essential. 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.
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 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.
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.
Zumba®
Bookings essential. Shake it at your own pace to zesty tunes and spicy tracks plus a variety of other wonderful music. This class will help you improve your balance, range of motion and coordination. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Mums and bubs yoga
A mum and bubs yoga class to connect with yourself, your baby and others. Designed to support you post-natally with gentle stretching and strengthening practices and breathing 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.
Social tennis with a qualified coach
Bookings essential. This is a social and fun coaching lesson with qualified tennis coaches, for all abilities and ages. Come along and re-ignite your passion for tennis.
Pickleball
Bookings essential. Discover Pickleball, the addictive game with the funny name. It's a paddle sport you can learn in minutes and play for a lifetime. Enjoy elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis in one sport that's fun for all ages and skill levels. It easy to play and low impact.
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.