What's On in Brisbane
Discover festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and more. Your guide to the best experiences Brisbane has to offer.
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Create a poppy suncatcher
Pop into Anzac Square Memorial Galleries during the spring school holidays to create your own poppy suncatcher.Let's get crafty! Suitable for all ages, this free family-friendly craft activity is available between 10 am - 4pm daily from 20 September to 4 October (closed Saturdays). Bookings are not required, simply visit the craft table in our Post World War II Gallery.Facilitated by our knowledgeable team, this activity will explore the special connection between poppies and Australia's military past. A resilient flower, the red poppy was amongst the first to return to bloom in the fields of France and Belgium after World War I, emerging as a symbol of remembrance for the Allied soldiers who fell in battle.Once you've created your poppy suncatcher, stay to explore the Memorial Galleries, embarking on an interactive journey from World War I to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands.
Brisbane German Week
Brisbane German Week is an 18 day celebration of German culture, ideas and connections across Brisbane.From film, fashion and food to business, science and tradition, the festival offers something for everyone and showcases the many links between Brisbane and Germany.Discover a side of Germany you may not expect, meet new people and choose your Germany.Please note: This festival takes place over multiple days and across a variety of venues. For more information please visit Brisbane German Week Website.This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime. 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.
Functional fitness
Bookings essential. Improve your balance, stability, co-ordination, strength and cardio fitness for healthy ageing.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Abseiling
Bookings essential. Conquer your fears and experience the thrills of abseiling at Kangaroo Point under the safe instruction of qualified facilitators.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years.
Brisbane City Markets - Cathedral Square
Come and enjoy the Cathedral Square city markets, every Thursday.We may be smaller in size, but don't think for a minute that Cathedral Square doesn't pack a punch.With a bigger focus on street eats, this picturesque market is the perfect place for a quick or leisurely lunch (although, we definitely recommend the latter... hello picnic blankets and live music!For more information, visit the Goodwill Projects website.
Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
Explore the captivating world of sculpture through Sculptors Queensland's dynamic exhibitions, showcasing the mastery of local artists. Our curated displays unveil the diverse expressions of form, material, and concept, offering a visual feast for art enthusiasts.Join us on a journey of discovery and appreciation, as we celebrate the power of sculpture to inspire, provoke thought, and elevate the human experience.Sculptors Queensland, Brisbane Sculpture Festival is open during Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha opening hours.
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.
Creature kids
***This event is booked out*** Bookings essential. This is a fun, high-energy outdoor program blending movement, drama, fitness, and beginner circus skills into one action-packed adventure.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 5-14 years.
Silver Swans
You're never TUTU old!Release your inner dancer! Join our Silver Swans class, specially designed ballet classes for 55 year old's and over (though there is no upper or lower age limit).Benefits of the class: improve balance - minimising falls slowing down ageing (connected to calming the immune system) increasing cognitive ability (by promoting new synapse connection) not to mention the social benefits.
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.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Archery adventure
Experience the fun of archery using age-appropriate equipment and inflatable targets. You will build confidence, focus and resilience while enjoying an exciting outdoor and adventurous activity.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 7-17 years.
Tai Chi Qigong
Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm after this dynamic exercise. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
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.
Silver Swan's Ballet Classes
Release your inner dancer - join our Silver Swans class - specially designed ballet classes for 55 year old's plus (though there is no upper or lower age limit). Improve balance - minimising falls Slowing down ageing (connected to calming the immune system) Increasing cognitive ability (by promoting new synapse connection) Not to mention the social benefits!
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.
Children's storytime in the park - Pallara Park, Pallara
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.
Mums and bubs fusion yoga Pilates
Enjoy this special time interacting and connecting with your baby, yourself and other mothers while doing safely modified postnatal yoga and pelvic floor core activation Pilates.
Low-impact fitness
Join an easy, standing warm up followed by strength exercises on the mat. Finish the session with warm down stretching.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Tai Chi Qigong
Feel relaxed, refreshed and calm after this dynamic exercise. Rejuvenate your body and learn to create a tranquil mind. Join any week.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Zumba Gold®
Enjoy a low-impact, moderate-intensity workout in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Have fun shaking it at your own pace to zesty Latin tunes, Indian-infused rhythms, plus other music from around the world. This class can help you improve your balance, range of motion and coordination.
Zumba®
Improve your fitness, burn hundreds of calories and learn some new dance moves! The classes move between high and low intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance. Come join the party.
MoveFit
Bookings essential. Maintain or increase your fitness with exercises that improve strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in a fun, welcoming group setting. Specifically targeted to suit active older adults and those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Kids sports
Bookings essential. Fun, high energy park games designed for kids aged 5-15! Every session combines active play with skill building challenges that improve coordination, fitness, and teamwork.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 5-15 years.
Bellbowrie mobile library
Friday weekly from 9.30am - 12.30pm, excludes public holidays
Freestyle scooter clinic
Learn awesome new scooter skills that will boost your confidence, help you ride skate parks safely, and make every session even more fun!This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 4-17 years.
Intro to boxing
Bookings essential. Give boxing a go in this fun, beginner friendly, come and try session! Learn basic techniques, improve your fitness, and build confidence through non-contact drills and bag work. Perfect for beginners looking to try something new and energetic. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 12-17 years.
Archery adventure
Experience the fun of archery using age-appropriate equipment and inflatable targets. You will build confidence, focus and resilience while enjoying an exciting outdoor and adventurous activity.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 7-17 years.