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Upcoming Events in Brisbane

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

Aqua yoga
Friday, 30 January 2026, 10 - 11am

Aqua yoga

This is a low impact form of exercise that supports the body while still providing function and movement. Many yoga poses that you do in a class can be adapted for the pool, sometimes using the pool walls as if it were the studio floor.

Aqua yoga
Friday, 30 January 2026, 10 - 11am

Aqua yoga

This is a low impact form of exercise that supports the body while still providing function and movement. Many yoga poses that you do in a class can be adapted for the pool, sometimes using the pool walls as if it were the studio floor.

Zumba Gold®
Friday, 30 January 2026, 10 - 11am

Zumba Gold®

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.

Clock Tower Tour
Friday, 30 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.

Aqua interval training
Friday, 30 January 2026, 10:30 - 11:30am

Aqua interval training

A highly effective form of cardiovascular training, which involves brief bursts of high-intensity work followed by a recovery period. This allows you to workout at a higher intensity, with less impact on the body and with the added benefit of resistance that the water provides. Suitable for all fitness levels. Everyone works at their own pace.

MoveFit
Friday, 30 January 2026, 10:35 - 11:35am

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.

Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Friday, 30 January 2026, 11am - 12pm

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
Friday, 30 January 2026, 11am - 12pm

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.

Aqua fitness
Friday, 30 January 2026, 12:30 - 1:30pm

Aqua fitness

Bookings essential. It is never too late to learn new skills, doesn´t matter how much afraid of water you are, we work on your floating, breathing, propulsion, improving your control, technique and fitness level as main goals. Different levels available (one day beginners, one day intermediate)

Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Friday, 30 January 2026, 1 - 2pm

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
Friday, 30 January 2026, 1 - 2pm

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.

Nature journaling for adults
Friday, 30 January 2026, 2 - 3:30pm

Nature journaling for adults

Join this regular nature journaling get-together at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre on the last Friday afternoon of each month (except public holidays). These informal sessions are a great opportunity to take some time out, relax, and connect creatively with nature. Requirements: Please bring your own basic sketch/art pad. All other materials supplied. Wear sun-safe clothing and secure, fully enclosed walking shoes. Bring water and a snack if required as there are no food outlets on site. Bring a lightweight outdoor chair if you'd like to use one. Please arrive 5 minutes early to check-in.Note: This activity will go ahead in light rain and can be delivered indoors if required. Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.

Kids sports
Friday, 30 January 2026, 4 - 5pm

Kids sports

Fun park games for the whole family to enjoy.

Obstacle training circuit
Friday, 30 January 2026, 4:30 - 5:30pm

Obstacle training circuit

Join us for an exciting obstacle training circuit! Develop new skills and techniques on the obstacle course while building strength and improving your fitness. It's a fun and energising session you won't want to miss! Meet at the obstacle course at Simpsons Playground.

Adult run squad
Friday, 30 January 2026, 5 - 6pm

Adult run squad

Come and try running with fully accredited coaches. Learn techniques that will help you run stronger and smarter. These sessions focus on technique, speed, endurance and fun. All levels welcome.

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Saturday, 31 January 2026

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose. Museum of Brisbane is excited to collaborate with Magpie Goose, a proudly Aboriginal owned and led fashion and social enterprise, to celebrate extraordinary First Nations cultural stories and designs. This exclusive to Brisbane exhibition, developed in close collaboration with Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon) and Troy Casey (Kamilaroi), offers a deep dive into the work of some of the region’s most talented First Nations artists and designers. Using clothing as a canvas for storytelling, this exciting collaboration will connect audiences with the rich and diverse cultural expressions of First Nations communities in Queensland and beyond. Discover the artists and stories behind the brand that’s making a difference, one garment at a time. Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. 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 MoB website. Image: Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists, by Amanda Hayman & Troy Casey, Country to Couture, 2025, Photo by Dylan Buckee.

Dance for Health at QLD Ballet
Saturday, 31 January 2026

Dance for Health at QLD Ballet

Queensland Ballet offer a range of dance classes for those with Parkinson's, arthritis, brain injuries and for veterans. Queensland Ballet's Dance Health programs are underpinned by medical research, and provide a ballet program designed for your specific needs. The Dance Health program includes: Dance for Parkinson's Ballet for Brain Injury Dance for Arthritis Dance for Veterans Queensland Ballet is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

West End Markets
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 6am - 2pm

West End Markets

A weekly community event featuring music with fresh produce and healthy fast food, fashion and gifts under a canopy of glorious giant fig trees. Davies Park Market West End has a wide array of products and produce that you won’t find anywhere else in Brisbane.

Yoga
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 7 - 8am

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.

Tabata and core
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 7 - 8am

Tabata and core

Bookings essential. Great combination of interval training to improve cardiovascular fitness and specific core strength and stability exercises. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Yoga
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 7 - 8am

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.

Stand-up paddle boarding
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 7 - 8am

Stand-up paddle boarding

Bookings essential. Learn the basics of Stand-up paddle boarding. This lesson includes safety and awareness, paddle techniques and activity tips!

Yoga
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 7:15 - 8:15am

Yoga

Bookings essential. Enjoy yoga in the park. Stretching and breathing exercises to relax the mind and body. Suitable for all abilities.

Yoga
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 7:30 - 8:30am

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.

Yoga
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 7:30 - 8:30am

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.

Yoga
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 7:30 - 8:30am

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.

Yoga
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 8 - 9am

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.

Dance cardio in the park
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 8 - 9am

Dance cardio in the park

Bookings essential. This dance fitness class is 100% low-impact, all standing, no equipment, and suitable for all fitness levels. The choreographies are simple and easy to follow, designed for beginners, active seniors, and everyone who wants a fun cardio workout that is moderate intensity and gentle on their joints.

Yoga
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 8 - 9am

Yoga

Enjoy yoga in the park. Stretching and breathing exercises to relax the mind and body. Suitable for all abilities.

Tai Chi Qigong
Saturday, 31 January 2026, 8 - 9am

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.