Upcoming Events in Brisbane
Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.
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.
Prize Fighter
Celebrate La Boite’s 100-year history with La Boite Encores, a captivating play-reading series that brings 10 iconic Australian fan favourites from the La Boite archives to life. Prize Fighter A Congolese refugee getting by in the Australian suburbs, Isa has a background that seems unimaginable in his new country – a childhood as a boy soldier, fighting for the same forces that massacred his family. Now, he has a chance to gain fame and fortune. Isa’s a brilliant boxer, and he has a shot at the national title. But his most difficult opponent isn’t in the ring – it’s the terrors of his past. Nominated for a Helpmann Award, Prize Fighter is one of La Boite’s most successful plays in the past decade and solidified our commitment to telling diverse stories. Find out more at the La Boite Theatre website.
Lectures from the Shadows presents: Amber st Clare
The first in a series of quarterly events from different lecturers. About our speaker: Amber St Clare is an Esoteric Egyptologist with a life long passion and fascination with Ancient Egypt. She has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Ancient Egyptian Mysticism. Amber is one of the few Egyptologists in the world with a Masters Degree in Ancient Egyptian Mysticism and the only one to take tour groups. For a lifetime Amber has studied what the Ancient Egyptians thought, knew and believed about themselves, the Cosmos and their Gods. Amber is a well known speaker and author and gives workshops on Ancient Egyptian Mysticism. This lecture runs for two hours, from 7pm to 9pm, at the Hamilton Hall.
DragSpeare: Drag Kings Do Shakespeare
Five drag kings on their Queensland tour take on Shakespeare with stupidity, spoof, and sincerity, smashing iconic songs against the Bard in a bold new high-energy cabaret. A camp, chaotic, and unexpectedly heartfelt ride, the Stallion Squad are ready to prove they’re more than just eye candy. Metro Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the Metro Arts 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.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Perrin Creek & Seven Hills Bushland Rehabilitation 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 Perrin Creek & Seven Hills Bushland Rehabilitation Group meet every Tuesday and every Friday, and the second Saturday of the month 7.30-10am. Location: Seven Hills Bushland Reserve, 508 Darcy Road, Seven Hills.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - McDowall 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 McDowall Bushcare Group meets weekly on Tuesday's at 8.30am.
Community Immunisation Clinic - Carindale (morning)
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.
Forest Lake mobile library
Tuesday weekly from 9.30 - 4pm, excludes public holidays
Bush Kindy
Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art 'n' craft and much more. Bush Kindy sessions can go up to 45 minutes and will go ahead in light rain. Themes vary each week. Requirements: Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in at the environment centre. All children must be directly supervised by an adult. Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent. Suitable old clothes recommended for messy play. Bring water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.Note: Outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
Bush Kindy
Bush Kindy is for children aged 3-5 years, alongside their parents and carers. Be immersed in the natural surroundings of the reserve as children build nature confidence through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art 'n' craft and much more. Bush Kindy sessions can go up to 45 minutes and will go ahead in light rain. Themes vary each week. Requirements: Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in at the environment centre. All children must be directly supervised by an adult. Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed shoes, sunscreen, and bring insect repellent. Suitable old clothes recommended for messy play. Bring water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site.Note: Outdoor events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
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.
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.
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.
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts - Swingin' Into The Sixties
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts presents Swinging into the Sixties. Swing along and enjoy this trip down memory lane as Robyn Brown and her incredible band bring their popular show to City Hall for the very first time. Reinterpreted with a jazz, funk and soulful twist, you’ll be toe-tapping and chair-dancing to songs like Sunshine Superman, The Beat Goes On and Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, along with favourite tunes performed with sophisticated musicality and a great sense of fun! Among the band members are musicians who have performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, toured internationally, and have appeared many times on national TV including Spicks and Specks and Hey, Hey, It’s Saturday. This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Anje West.
Community Immunisation Clinic - Wynnum
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.
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.
Astronaut
Narrated by Ewan McGregor. The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to manoeuvring through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, our animated test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him. Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.
Brisbane Mahjong
We are a growing community of Mahjong enthusiasts who meet every Tuesday at 6pm till late at Garden City Library. We welcome players from all backgrounds and experiences who would love to come socialise and have fun with different people every week. We provide tutorials for new players as well. The Mahjong styles we play are Hong Kong, Japanese and Basic Casual
DragSpeare: Drag Kings Do Shakespeare
Five drag kings on their Queensland tour take on Shakespeare with stupidity, spoof, and sincerity, smashing iconic songs against the Bard in a bold new high-energy cabaret. A camp, chaotic, and unexpectedly heartfelt ride, the Stallion Squad are ready to prove they’re more than just eye candy. Metro Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the Metro Arts 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.
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.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Dowse Lagoon 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 Dowse Lagoon Bushcare Group meets weekly on Wednesday's at 6.30am.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Nicholas 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 projectsNicholas Park Bushcare Group meet every Wednesday 7.30- 9.30am at Nicholas Park, 1 Anembo Street, The Gap.
Bird watching walk for beginners (Boondall Wetlands):
Join Environment Centre staff on an early morning walk and improve your bird identification skills while exploring the reserve. Environment Centre staff will guide you through their tips and tricks to observing birds while providing fun information on what you might see while out in the wetlands. Binoculars supplied or please bring your own if you have them. Requirements: Wear a wide-brimmed hat, secure, fully enclosed walking shoes, sun-smart clothing, sunscreen and insect repellent. Please bring drinking water and a snack as there are no food outlets on site. Note: Any walks or outdoor activities are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.
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.
Educational and interactive puppet shows for toddlers and preschooler kids
Little Bunnies Puppetry was born from a passion for storytelling and a love for children’s entertainment. We understand that the early years are crucial for development, which is why we’ve crafted our puppet shows to be both entertaining and educational. At Little Bunnies, we present weekly sessions where mums can connect with other mums while their little ones enjoy the show, dress-up time and play at our special puppet theatre and sets. New show every Wednesday. The interactive nature of the shows encourages participation, helping children develop confidence and social skills. We offer special rates for families with multiple children.
CANCELLED: Military Barracks walking tour
*** This event has been cancelled. *** Bookings essential. Learn about Brisbane's early military history. Sit down presentation, morning tea, view of exhibition, guided walking tour around parade ground. Suitable for all abilities. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.