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Upcoming Events in Brisbane

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

Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8am - 5pm

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.

Yoga
Wednesday, 28 October 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.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Brisbane City Markets
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8am - 6pm

Brisbane City Markets

Come and enjoy the city markets in Reddacliff Place at the top of Queen Street Mall which remains a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike.You'll never be short for choice - whether it be delicious market eats, the freshest of farm direct goods, hand made provisions, gifts or more.Visit the Goodwill Projects website for more information.

Brisbane City Markets - Reddacliff Place
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8am - 6pm

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.

Chair yoga
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8:15 - 9:15am

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.

Yoga for mobility
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8:30 - 9:30am

Yoga for mobility

Join a gentle movement class blended with yoga to improve your strength, balance and posture. No floor work included. Suitable for all fitness levels. An exercise band is required for this class. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Zumba GoldĀ®
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8:30 - 9:30am

Zumba GoldĀ®

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.

Tai Chi Qigong
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8:30 - 9:30am

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.

Mitchelton gardeners seed savers
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8:30 - 10am

Mitchelton gardeners seed savers

Meet Mitchelton Library gardeners in the meeting room to create herb, vegetable, and flower seed packs for library customers.

50 Plus: Tai chi
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8:30 - 9:30am

50 Plus: Tai chi

Tai chi, or taijiquan in Chinese, an outstanding gem of traditional Chinese culture that is valuable in promoting health, developing combat and self-defence skills, and improving concentration and overall well-being.Although it is a branch of the Chinese martial arts (Wushu), it has also been practiced for general health and fitness purposes since the 16th Century. Health benefits are derived from the tai chi's slow, gentle and tranquil movements which enable harmony in mind and body, improved mobility, suppleness and mental alertness.

Yoga
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 8:45 - 9:45am

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Community Immunisation Clinic - Brisbane City
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9am - 2:30pm

Community Immunisation Clinic - Brisbane City

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 Immunisation Schedule Queensland for advice about when you should be vaccinated.Providing a free immunisation service is another way Council is helping deliver Brisbane Vision 2031.

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

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.

Mentoring for Growth - Wynnum
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9am - 3pm

Mentoring for Growth - Wynnum

Need some help in taking the next step in your business?The Queensland Government's Mentoring for Growth program will be at the Wynnum Library to deliver free, face-to-face Mentoring for Growth (M4G) sessions for local businesses. Whether your business is well-established or just starting out, this program can help with your business opportunity or challenge to growth.Register now for a confidential mentoring session where you will be matched with volunteer business experts who can give you information, tips and resources to help you get your business to where you want it to be.Experienced M4G mentors can help you with anything related to your business.Should you have any questions, reach out via email.

Yoga
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9 - 10am

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.

BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Mahjong
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9 - 11am

BOOKED OUT - 50 Plus: Mahjong

***This event has been booked out***Come along and play Mahjong with friends at the Fifty Plus Centre every Wednesday.

Bollywood fitness
Wednesday, 28 October 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 together.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

Reclaim your time with AI
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:15 - 11:30am

Reclaim your time with AI

Discover practical ways to use AI to save time, reduce admin and support your business.Not sure where to start with AI? This practical, hands-on workshop will help small business owners understand how AI can support everyday business tasks, from administration and customer communications to marketing and content creation.By the end of this workshop, you'll leave with:an understanding of different AI tools and what they're best used forgreater confidence using AI tools safely in your businessready-to-use prompts and techniques for admin, marketing and content tasksa clearer understanding of where AI and automation could save time in your business.This is a hands-on workshop. Bring your laptop so you can participate in practical activities and start using AI tools during the session.Presented by Integrity AI, this free workshop is delivered by Brisbane City Council to support local businesses to grow and thrive.

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:15 - 9:45am

First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes

Meet other parents and babies for a fun rhyme time session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn songs and action rhymes to nurture your baby's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for babies aged up to one year.No bookings are required, but places are limited. If the session becomes too full, we may need to close entry to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for everyone.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.

Hot hula
Wednesday, 28 October 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.

Yoga
Wednesday, 28 October 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.

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

CANCELLED: Strength, agility and balance

*** This event has been cancelled *** Participate in a low-impact body conditioning program designed to target strength and improve overall endurance and fitness. This low-impact workout is suitable for all fitness levels.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.

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

Yoga

Bookings essential. 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.

Mums and bubs yoga
Wednesday, 28 October 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.

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

Pilates

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

MoveFit
Wednesday, 28 October 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.

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

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.

Children's storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:30 - 10am

Children's storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum

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.Location: This session is held in Whale Park, near the Wynnum Jetty (around 137 Wynnum Esplanade). On-street and park parking is available nearby.