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Upcoming Events in Brisbane

Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.

Tai Chi Qigong
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9 - 10am

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.

Bollywood fitness
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:15 - 10:15am

Bollywood fitness

Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class suitable for all abilities, where we laugh, move and have fun with simple, enjoyable dance steps. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Fun soccer for 2-5 years
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Fun soccer for 2-5 years

Bookings essential. Kickstart the fun! Our fun soccer sessions for 2-5 year-olds are all about play, laughter, and learning. Little ones will boost their confidence, coordination, and teamwork while discovering the joy of soccer. Session times will vary by age group. Come join the fun! Children aged 2-3 years will play from 9.30-10am, followed by children aged 4-5 years from 10-10.30am.

Hot hula
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Hot hula

Bookings essential. Inspired by dances of the Pacific Islands, Hot Hula fitness provides a total body workout. Core focused, easy to follow moves, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. No special equipment needed.

Mums and bubs babywearing fitness
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Mums and bubs babywearing fitness

Bookings essential. This is a safe postnatal mums and bubs workout. Combining core, cardio and strength based exercises while your baby is happy in a baby carrier. Suitable for all abilities.

Mums and bubs yoga
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Mums and bubs yoga

Bookings essential. Come along and join us under the trees in the park. Join our friendly group of mums practising yoga with bubs. Focused on therapeutic movement and breath and a little me time for mums to move around.

Yoga
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

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.

MoveFit
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

MoveFit

Bookings essential. Maintain or increase your fitness with exercises; 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.

Pilates
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Pilates

Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.

Strength, agility and balance
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

Strength, agility and balance

Bookings essential. Low impact body conditioning programs designed to target strength and improve overall endurance and fitness. This is an inclusive session. All fitness levels are welcome. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Tai Chi Qigong
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

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
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:30 - 10:30am

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.

Little Artist’s Eye Spy
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10am - 5pm

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
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10am - 5pm

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.

Bush Kindy
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10 - 10:45am

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 and respect for the environment through bushwalks, exploration, story-time, art 'n' craft and much more. Bush Kindy sessions can go for roughly 45 minutes and will go ahead in light rain. Themes and activities vary each week. This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity please send an email.  Requirements: Arrive minimum 10 minutes early to check in with staff at the centre. All children must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult. Wear a hat, sun-safe clothing, fully enclosed walking shoes (no thongs or open shoes please), sunscreen, and bring insect repellent. Suitable old clothes recommended for messy play. Water and a snack if required, as there are no food outlets on site. Note: Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

Brisbane Greeters - Greeter's Choice guided walk
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10am - 12:30pm

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.

Artist in Residence: Gerwyn Davies
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10am - 5pm

Artist in Residence: Gerwyn Davies

Leading contemporary artist Gerwyn Davies presents a series of striking photographic portraits developed in collaboration with trans and gender-diverse young people from Open Doors Youth Service. Each vivid image features a handcrafted sculptural costume, allowing the wearer to represent themselves in spectacular ways while simultaneously retaining their anonymity. Together, the works celebrate self-expression, resilience, and the power of chosen visibility. MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC. Presented by Museum of Brisbane in partnership with MELT Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse.   Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.

Splash
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10am - 3:30pm

Splash

RQAS is starting 2026 with a Splash! The coasts and waterways are extremely valuable to all in Southeast Queensland and this exhibition allows everyone to celebrate all things nautical and aquatic. Whether it be the local estuaries’, the coast, boats in a marina, the backyard pool, or something else related to water, artists will be making a splash with water-themed artwork. RQAS is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For further information, visit RQAS website.

Clock Tower Tour
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:15am - 4:45pm

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.

Strength and cardio
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

Strength and cardio

Get active with like-minded people by maintaining or increasing your independence, improve brain function and boost mood with strength training. This low-impact workout is suitable for all fitness levels. This is GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Yoga
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

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.

Zumba Gold®
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:15am - 12:15pm

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.

Chair fitness
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Chair fitness

Enjoy a fun and effective body conditioning class from the comfort of a chair. It aims for graceful ageing, strong core, toning, suppleness, balance and coordination. Work at your own pace. Bring an exercise band if you have one. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Gentle fitness
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Gentle fitness

Bookings essential. Join this fun and gentle exercise class to improve strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Enjoy all fitness benefits in one class for all levels. If needed, you can use a chair too. Bring an exercise band if you have one. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Chair yoga
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 1 - 2pm

Chair yoga

Enjoy being supported by the chair as you stretch and strengthen your body with both seated and standing poses. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Lite yoga
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 1 - 2pm

Lite yoga

Bookings essential. Become more flexible, fit and relaxed. This session is specifically designed for beginners. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Yoga
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 2 - 3pm

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.

Belly dance
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 2 - 3pm

Belly dance

Booking essential. Enjoy gentle dance focused on fitness, coordination, flexibility, relaxation and fun. Belly dance provides physical, emotional and psychological benefits. Suitable for all levels. Bring a belly dance belt if you have one. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Seated ballet
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 2:30 - 3:30pm

Seated ballet

Bookings essential. A gentle, chair-based program blending creative dance with expert physiotherapy. Designed to improve mobility, coordination, and flexibility, these low-impact, accessible sessions are ideal for adults with limited mobility, injury recovery, or anyone preferring seated exercise. This is a GOLD program suitable for seniors.

Basketball skills and drills
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 3:30 - 5pm

Basketball skills and drills

*** This event has been cancelled. *** Bookings essential. Skill development and fun games with fundamental basketball skills, drills and 3x3 action.