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.
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.
The Dark Side of the Moon
Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.
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.
Mt Crosby mobile library
Wednesday fortnightly from 2pm - 7pm, excludes public holidays
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.
Take it to the Streets - Inala
Take it to the Streets - Inala Join us for an afternoon of fun games, activities, music and free food @ D.J Sherrington Park, Inala. 13 - 18 year olds welcome! Run by professional players and coaches, this program will feature: Soccer, FIBA 3x3 Basketball, Pickle Ball, skateboarding, free food & free entry! Prize giveaways every week! Bring water bottle, towel and basketball.
Kick start kids
Bookings essential. An introduction to the joy of movement, teamwork, and play through age-appropriate, non-competitive soccer-style games. Sessions are delivered in a safe, welcoming environment using simplified rules, colourful equipment, and imaginative play scenarios that support physical development, coordination, and social connection
Jam session
Jam sessions at the Visible Ink Youth Hub. Looking to break out of the practice room and get started playing music with others? Learn new skills, new songs and meet new people through jamming, songwriting, and learning to play cover songs with other emerging musicians living in Brisbane!
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
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.
Exercise Classes for Ladies of All Age Groups & Fitness Levels
Ladies, looking to feel stronger, fitter and happier in 2026 without the gym pressure? As a Certified Fitness Instructor/PT, I run women-only group exercise classes at the Wynnum Community Centre — fun, friendly and suitable for all age groups & fitness levels. No mirrors No judgement Just movement, laughs & great company $10 Cash Per ClassHeld at the Wynnum Community Centre, Florence Street, Wynnum Beginners very welcome (easier options of all advanced exercises are shown)
Seido Karate Classes for Adults & Teens
Our adult program offers classes at 6.30pm, three times a week (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday). Our adult program includes students as young as 10 through to students as mature as 80+! The adult syllabus starts from 15 years old, with students learning the junior (children’s) syllabus up until this age. Our classes are suitable for beginners through to advanced students. On Monday and Thursday, an advanced class is run simultaneously for our green, brown and black belt students. Black belt classes are also run at 7.30pm on Monday and Thursday. Adults and teenagers learn discipline, focus, confidence, strength and humility as well as being active and having the opportunity to socialise, meet and work out with like-minded individuals of various ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Practical Wing Chun
Welcome to Practical Wing Chun! We are the martial arts school in Brisbane. Wing Chun is a Kungfu well known for its close quarters combat. It was designed for the street environment where aggression occurs more often. Practical Wing Chun welcomes people of all ages, gender, race, religious beliefs, skill levels, and body types. We believe people of all walks of life should experience the benefits that martial arts offer.
Sculptures & Sips: Mechanical Reef
If you love art and design, pop the champagne and push the benches together - Dead Puppet Society's Sculptures & Sips workshops will be right up your alley. As well as creating and taking home an original handmade treasure, participating in a Sculptures & Sips is a chance to get to know other like-minded makers and work with Dead Puppet Society artisans in the Fabrication Workshop where we dream up, design and make the puppets and props you see in our productions. Check out our current offerings! The Kinetic Whale, Mechanical Reef, Flapping Butterfly and Flying Bird. Dead Puppet Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information or to view the full range of workshops, please visit the website.
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.
Free guided tours - 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. 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). Walk times: Walks depart at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walk duration: Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day. For more information, phone 07 3403 8888.
Free guided tours - 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. Walk times: Walks depart at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Walk duration: Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace. 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.
Functional fitness
A perfect combination of coordination, balance, mobility, strength, cardio and core, which improves mood, skills, concentration, time management, self-esteem, habits, alleviates body aches, and reduces stress.
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.
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.
Resistance band strength training
Bookings essential. Enjoy this great exercise class under cover in a relaxed setting on the outdoor green with a great atmosphere. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Discussion panel: Your "board of advisors" to build a stronger business
Are your business strategies working together, or are they working in silos? Registration and networking: 9–9.30amPanel discussion: 9.30-12 noonIn today’s fast-paced business environment, sustainable success requires more than just a great marketing campaign or a solid budget—it requires understanding how every part of your business impacts the whole. Join us for a collaborative, open-panel discussion designed to give Brisbane business owners a holistic, "Board of Advisors" experience. We are bringing together industry leaders across Accounting, Operations/Human Resources, and Marketing to break down the walls between these vital departments. The panelAnthony Pham - Digital Marketing Strategist Anthony is a digital strategist at White Peak Digital, an agency focused on scaling service-based and eCommerce brands. His expertise encompasses custom web design (including Shopify and WordPress), search engine optimisation (SEO/GEO), Google Ads management, and conversion rate optimisation (CRO). He works with established Australian businesses to improve their online visibility and build high-converting digital experiences. Andrea Anderson - Market Research & Strategy Validation Andrea focuses on strategic business growth, operational efficiency, and market validation at Your Marketing Machines. Her approach is anchored in "validation before action" — utilising deep market research, diagnostic assessments, and commercial viability roadmaps to ensure a business has a solid operational foundation before scaling its marketing spend. Anthony Sacco - Business Financial Management Anthony (FCPA, CMA) acts as a Finance Business Partner for owner-led SMEs, typically focusing on businesses with 5 to 25 staff. He brings over 25 years of finance, commercial, and operations leadership across four continents, previously holding senior management. He specialises in improving cash flow, fixing quoting margins, and building actionable monthly forecasts to support sustainable operational growth. Sudeshna Dasgupta - Commercial Finance Broker Sudeshna brings over 25 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. Operating as an independent broker at Das Capital Finance, she builds holistic financial solutions tailored to both short-term business operations and long-term personal wealth. Her expertise covers a full suite of lending solutions, including commercial and business loans, equipment finance, property development financing, SMSF loans, and residential home loans. Mark Thomas - Sales & Nurturing Strategist Mark specialises in developing sales strategies and client-nurturing frameworks. His core strategic focus revolves around optimising sales pipelines, converting acquired leads, and building long-term client retention systems. What to expect Instead of a traditional presentation, this is an interactive "open panel" where you will hear diverse, cross-functional perspectives. Our expert panel will cover:Accounting and financial health: Mastering cash flow and structuring your finances for sustainable growth.Operations and HR: Building the systems and team capacity to deliver on your promises.Marketing and growth: Driving revenue and brand awareness in a way that aligns with your operational capacity and financial reality.Who should attend? Local business owners, founders, and managers who want to stop juggling isolated tasks and start running a cohesive, financially healthy, and scalable business. Brisbane City Council funds free business events delivered by expert providers because we’re committed to helping Brisbane businesses grow and succeed. Registrants must work in a business located in the Brisbane local government area. Unsure your local Council? Find out on the Queensland Electoral Commission website. This workshop is delivered by Your Marketing Machines. Look out for further events in the business series.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements 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.