Upcoming Events in Brisbane
Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.
Healthy cooking on a budget
Bookings essential. In this interactive workshop, nutritionist Penny Benjamin will show you how to nourish yourself and your family without straining your budget. We’ll explore a range of meals, from breakfasts and snacks to lunches and dinners, all focused on affordable, whole-food ingredients. Along with nutritional insights, Penny will share tips, tricks, and shortcuts to help stretch your meals even further.
Deep water running
This is an aquatic workout that uses all major muscle groups. Participants wear a buoyancy belt so there's no need to worry about being in deep water however you do require basic swimming skills. Classes will be held in the outdoor 50m pool.
Chair yoga
Enjoy being supported by the chair as you stretch and strengthen your body both seated and standing poses. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
2025 Paniyiri Greek Festival
The largest cultural festival in Queensland, and the longest running Greek festival in the country, the Paniyiri Greek Festival, returns to Musgrave Park in South Brisbane on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025 with tickets now on sale. The Paniyiri Greek Festival is a two-day multi-sensory experience where people of all ages and abilities and background are encouraged to dance the Zorba, learn mediterranean cooking, taste Greek wines, cheer on the plate smashers, shop the market stalls, enjoy a non-stop lineup of entertainment while dining on the huge variety of authentic savoury or sweet dishes from multiple food stalls representing 11 different Greek regions. The year’s festival will return with everyone’s favourites, along with some exciting new additions including the opportunity to pre-book a “Paniyiri Greek Mezze Box”. Experience all the colours and flavours of Greece with this grazing box, a new convenient festival offering showcasing an authentic home-made mezze mix, including keftethes, spanakopita, taramasalata, tzatziki, kalamata olives with Yiayia’s secret marinate, locally produced feta and, of course, pita bread. Purchases of Greek Mezze Box includes exclusive access to the exclusive seating area on Saturday between 12pm – 4pm. The seating area has priority viewing of the Main Stage, premium furniture, limited bar facilities and shade. Seating is limited and subject to availability until capacity is reached. There is also the option of a special “add on” festival picnic rug! The Greek Mezze box and picnic rug must ordered online before 12 May when purchasing your ticket. No other event gives our city a jolt of pure joy than this festival of Greek fun that opens a window on one of the world's most interesting and ancient cultures.
BrisCon
BrisCon is Brisbane's biggest convention of table top gaming. With a bring and buy, traders and gaming competitions BrisCon features board games, role playing games, miniatures, wargames and more. For more information, visit the BrisCon 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.
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.
Guided walk of the Billai Dhagun circuit
Join experienced volunteer guides in a guided walk through the stunning Boondall Wetlands Reserve. Learn about the unique plants and animals of the wetlands on this gentle, easy, all abilities 2km walk. Participants can visit the Bird Hide, observe distinct changes in vegetation, and discover why Boondall Wetlands is an internationally important conservation area. Requirements: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear a wide-brimmed hat, secure and fully enclosed walking shoes, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Please bring drinking water and a snack or picnic lunch as there are no food outlets on site. Note: Walks are subject to weather and environmental conditions.
Ball sports program for kids aged 2-6yrs
Bookings essential. Billy's Buddies is a ball skills program inspired by Billy Slater for children aged 2-6yrs. Each week we play a variety of different games and activities working on hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills.
BMX skills
Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun on your BMX. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program.
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.
Ball sports program for kids aged 2-6yrs
Bookings essential. Billy's Buddies is a ball skills program inspired by Billy Slater for children aged 2-6yrs. Each week we play a variety of different games and activities working on hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills.
Auslan interpreted Brisbane City Hall Tour
Discover the secrets of Brisbane’s heritage-listed City Hall building with an Auslan interpreted tour. With its impressive neo-classical façade, mosaic tiles, stained-glass windows and soaring ceilings, Brisbane’s heritage-listed City Hall is at the heart of our city. Discover the secrets of this magnificent building which has been the setting for many cultural, social and civic events in our city’s history. Known as the ‘People’s Place’, City Hall was built between 1920 and 1930 at a cost of almost one million pounds. At the time it was the second largest construction project in Australia, second only to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A highlight is the stunning auditorium, inspired by Rome’s Pantheon, which has hosted rock stars and royalty and is home to the Father Henry Willis & Sons Pipe Organ, made up of nearly 4,400 pipes. This instrument is one of only two of its kind in the world, and the auditorium continues to be integral to events that reflect our creative and connected city. City Hall is a working civic building and some areas may be unavailable at certain times. Tour begins in the King George Square foyer on the ground floor of City Hall. Duration of tour: 45mins Capacity: 20 people Language: Auslan and English Difficulty: This tour is suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. Please note this tour will include staircases. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.
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.
Deep water running
This is an aquatic workout that uses all major muscle groups. Participants wear a buoyancy belt so there's no need to worry about being in deep water however you do require basic swimming skills. Classes will be held in the outdoor 25m/50m pool.
Free guided tour - City Botanic Gardens
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. The walks are taken at a gentle pace for about one hour. Walking tours for individuals or small groups (no more than 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. Location: Meet at the City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway). 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.
BMX skills
Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun on your BMX. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program.
Party in the Park
Join us for a fun and free festival for the whole family. Enjoy great food, market stalls, rides, face painting and performances. This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the Communify website.
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.
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.
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.
Free guided tour - City Botanic Gardens
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors. The walks are taken at a gentle pace for about one hour. Walking tours for individuals or small groups (no more than 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. Location: Meet at the City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology’s Main Drive pathway). Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
ACTivate children's club
Bookings essential. Come and play ball games, brave the obstacle courses and relays, enjoy sack and egg and spoon races, participate in drama based interactive games and much more! These sessions will ACTivate participants and have a strong focus on creativity and fun in a safe, relaxed and energetic environment.
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.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Arnwood Place Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Arnwood Place Bushcare Group meet on the third Saturday of the month and welcomes new volunteers. Starting 2pm in winter and 3pm in summer (excluding April when the group will meet on 12 April 2025). Venue: Arnwood Street Park, 21 Arnwood Place, Annerley
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.
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs - Jumanji
Enjoy the magic of the movies with Jumanji at your local park. The film will start at approximately 5.30pm, so get in early to secure your spot. Take along chairs or a blanket, snacks or purchase from our vendors. Food trucks on site before the movie screening. This movie screening will have subtitles. Activities and food vendors on-site from 3.30pm, movie screening at 5.30pm. Kids activities with Sparky Do Dah Face painting Savoury food vendors Sweets vendorsThis event is pet friendly. Please keep your furry friends on a leash if you decide to bring them along. Please note the location of this event is 7th Brigade Park, corner of Delaware St and Newman Rd, Chermside.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Glenella Street Park Bushcare Group
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program. Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there’s bound to be one near you! Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.The Glenella Street Park Bushcare Group meet monthly on the third Saturday of the month, 3pm in winter and 3.30pm all other months. Location: Glenella Street Park, 77 Glenella Street, The Gap