Upcoming Events in Brisbane
Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.
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.
Chatty Table at Marhaba Café - Come share a cuppa and a chat
Looking to connect with others in a relaxed, welcoming space? Join us at Marhaba Café for a Chatty Table-a simple and friendly way to meet new people over a cuppa. Pull up a chair and enjoy a chat with others in your community, whether you're dropping in for a quick hello or staying a while.Location: Brisbane City Hall (basement level). Enter via the corner of Adelaide and Albert Streets-look for the pink signs and take the stairs down.Hosted by a friendly volunteer, the Chatty Table creates a space where conversation flows easily and everyone is welcome.
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.Walk timesDaily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday.Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.Meeting point: 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 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 timesDaily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday.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.
First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes in the park
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.Please bring a blanket to sit on, sun protection, and water.Please note that this event will take place in the library's meeting room, if the weather is unfavourable.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
First 5 Forever toddler time
Meet other parents and toddlers for a fun session of singing, clapping and dancing. Learn action rhymes and songs which will help your child's pre-literacy, communication, language and social skills. Ideal for toddlers aged 1-2 years. 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.
Little Lifeguards for kids
This activity provides children with the valuable skills to be safe in and around water. Access to this session requires parental enrolment in the 11.30am-12:30pm empowered to swim session which runs at the same time.
Morning Masterworks 5: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Fisher
Start your Friday with a touch of classical brilliance with this Morning Masterworks concert.Where grace meets grandeur in perfect balance.Beethoven's sole Violin Concerto marries nobility with disarming simplicity: long, singing lines that seem to float above time, flashes of playful wit, and passages of hushed intimacy. Satu Vänskä, Principal Violin of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, brings its poetry to life with limitless grace.Led by Guest Conductor Giordano Bellincampi, the orchestra crafts a luminous backdrop, rich in nuance and delicacy. Opening the concert, New Zealander Salina Fisher's Murmuring Light casts a delicate spell - eight minutes of iridescent colour that prepare the ear for Beethoven's radiance. Then comes Mendelssohn's Hebrides overture before we conclude with Beethoven's Violin Concerto.Take a seat, open your ears, and let the light in.Queensland Symphony Orchestra is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
Swim Brisbane for all
A space for swimming lessons, recreation, water safety, therapy and connection. Co-designed by the community for the community.
50 Plus: Line dancing
A choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows without regard for the gender of the individuals, all facing either each other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time.Line dancers are not in physical contact with each other. Older 'line dances' have lines in which the dancers face each other, or the 'line' is a circle, or all dancers in the 'line' follow a leader around the dance floor; while holding the hand of the dancers beside them.
Introduction to aqua aerobics
Stretch and tone your body with like-minded people who enjoy the benefits of the water, great music, and positive vibes!
Aqua fitness
Bookings essential. Experience an excellent, low-impact cross-training workout in the water. Feel the benefits of exercise without the pain. Using minimum impact movements, participants will develop strength, mobility and movement in a fun environment.
50 Plus: Recorder ensemble
The recorder ensemble caters for advanced intermediate players who play at least two instruments and sight read well.
Swim Brisbane for women
A space for swimming lessons, recreation, water safety, therapy and connection. Delivered by women for women. Co-designed by the community for the community.
Friday afternoon book club
Meet other people and discover great reading suggestions. New members welcome.
Botanic art: Palm sheath baskets
Learn how to shape and stitch native palm sheaths into beautiful shapes. Discover some of our native palms such as the Piccabeen Palm and learn about their place in our rainforest ecosystems. All materials provided. Meet at the library. This workshop supports Council's commitment to sustainable living. Presented by the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Education Team. No experience required. All materials provided but you are welcome to bring your own. These workshops are for those aged 16 years and older.
Mahjong group
Both experienced and beginner players are welcome to come along and join in a friendly game of Mahjong. Bring along your Mahjong set if have one.
English conversation group
Our friendly and informal group meets in the library every Friday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels welcome.
50 Plus: Belly Dancing
Belly dancing is a gentle low impact dance form giving a complete workout that can delay and even reverse the ageing process. It provides physical, emotional, cognitive and psychological benefits through improved fitness, strength, co-ordination & balance.Note: Classes run during Queensland school terms.
One-on-one tech help
Contact Inala library branch to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.
Encounters in the Milky Way
Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe.Narrated by Pedro Pascal, Encounters in the Milky Way is a time-traveling journey about the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood.Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.Encounters in the Milky Way was developed by the American Museum of Natural History (amnh.org) with the major support and partnership of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Come and try lawn bowls
Bookings essential. Discover the fun and friendly game of lawn bowls! Perfect for all skill levels, lawn bowls is a low-impact activity that combines strategy, precision and a touch of competition. You must wear flat-soled shoes or go barefoot.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
English conversation group
This friendly and informal group meets in the library every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome.
Activate children's club
Bookings essential. Come and play ball games, brave the obstacle courses and relays, enjoy sack and egg and spoon races, participate in drama based interactive games and much more!
Sunset at Witton Barracks
A relaxed community evening filled with great food, live music, local stalls, and drinks as the sun sets over the historic Witton Barracks.Delicious eats from local vendors, browse unique market stalls, fire pits and drinks from the Good People bar bus. All proceeds go back to Witton barracks social enterprise and community hub.Lots of space to sit, dogs welcome and a playground for the kids. Conveniently located next to Indooroopilly Train Station.Perfect Friday evening catch-up with friends, family, and the local community (including our local Cr Penny Wolff).
Sunnybank State School Community Twilight Markets
Join us for a fantastic evening of fun and entertainment for all ages at the Sunnybank State School Annual Community Twilight Markets Event! Save the date for Friday, 6th November, 2026, from 4 PM to 8 PM. You won't want to miss out on all the exciting activities and attractions we have in store for you.Activities and attractions:Fireworks by Smith and Li: Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the night sky!Carnival rides: Thrill-seekers, get ready for some exciting rides that will keep your adrenaline pumping!Food vendors: Satisfy your taste buds with a variety of delicious food options from our vendors.Side show games: Test your skills and win fantastic prizes at our side show games.Face painting: Let your imagination run wild with creative face painting designs.Live entertainment: Enjoy live performances that will keep you entertained throughout the evening.Animal petting farm: Get up close and personal with adorable animals at our petting farm.Jumping castle: Bounce and play on our jumping castle for endless fun.Multi-choice raffle: Try your luck in our raffle for a chance to win amazing prizes.Market stalls: Shop for unique and handmade goods at our market stalls.Aussie BBQ: Indulge in some classic Australian BBQ and savour the flavours of the Outback.Plus so much more! Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable evening of community spirit and entertainment. We can't wait to see you at Sunnybank State School on Friday 6th November 2026, from 4-8pm. Don't miss out on the fun - mark your calendars now!Location: Sunnybank State School, 50 Eddington Street, Sunnybank Qld 4109.
Sky Martial Arts Academy
Discipline for Taekwondo & Korean Sword Art.Tae Kwon Do is one of the most systematic and powerful Korean Martial Arts. It uses offence and defence techniques with all parts of the human body while hands and feet play key roles in the techniques.It is a discipline that shows a way of enhancing one's spirit and life through mental and physical training. Today it is a global martial art that has an international reputation and stands proudly among official games in the Olympics.
Kids sports
Bookings essential. Fun, high energy park games that the whole family can enjoy! Every session combines active play with skill building challenges that improve coordination, fitness, and teamwork.
Young adult book chat
Drop in to chat about what you have been reading and help others decide what to read. Join us on the first Friday of each month. Ideal for those aged 12-17 years.
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!