Upcoming Events in Brisbane
Discover what's happening in Brisbane with our curated selection of upcoming events, festivals, and activities.
Family STEAM
Bring your friends and family for fun games and activities exploring emerging technologies, robotics, coding, science, communication and art. Ideal for children of all ages and their families.
Aqua fitness
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.
Mastering Portraiture - Drawing Workshop with Dr Kay Kane
This workshop welcomes both newcomers and artists returning for a second (or third) time.Whether you are building foundations or refining skills you already possess, the focus remains the same: portraiture drawing that is grounded in clear seeing, rather than photographic imitation.This course follows the same format as Kay's workshop Fundamental Structure of the Human Head. At its core, the course treats the essential elements of all drawing-size, scale, shape, tonal relationships and spatial organisation-as equally vital.You will practise selecting, organising and simplifying so that accurate, eloquent observation becomes second nature. This disciplined seeing is the necessary groundwork for any expressive interpretation of the human face but can equally be applied to subjects other than portraiture.Throughout the five weeks, Dr Kane will teach these fundamentals to the group while also giving regular one-to-one feedback, so every participant-whether first-time or returning-receives personal guidance tailored to their stage of development.Returning artists often discover that revisiting the same principles with individual attention reveals new layers of understanding and opens fresh possibilities for expression. New students gain a solid, structured pathway into portraiture. In both cases the aim is the same: to experience the living connection between structural understanding and expressive interpretation of the human visage.Materials Supplied: Graphite, 2B/4B/6B Pencils, Plastic Ruler, Plastic Rubber, Heavy Cartridge Paper and Mixed Media Card.PLEASE NOTE: The workshop will be held in the upstairs studio gallery which is only accessible via a flight of stairs.Dr Kay Kane is a highly respected artist with 50+ years of art practice to her name and 45 years' experience as a teacher in visual art - drawing and painting. Her 12 years tertiary education includes a Diploma of Fine Art, a BA in Fine Art Painting, (Both from Central St Martins Art College, London) as well as a PHD, Doctor of Visual Art, Queensland College of Art, Brisbane.Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
Passport to the Universe
Get your passport for a thrilling journey through the Solar System, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. Narrated by Tom Hanks.Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.
Aqua aerobics
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.
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).
Cosmic Collisions
Collisions, both dazzling and destructive, release energy that drives the growth and evolution of the universe and shape our place within it. Produced by the American Museum of Natural History. Narrated by Robert Redford.Session concludes with a virtual tour of the Brisbane night sky.Cosmic Collisions was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in collaboration with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; GOTO INC, Tokyo, Japan; and the Shanghai Science & Technology Museum.Cosmic Collisions was created by the American Museum of Natural History with the major support and partnership of NASA, Science Mission Directorate, Heliophysics Division.
The nomad book club
Drop in to chat about what you have been reading and help others decide what to read next. New members welcome.
Aqua aerobics for women
Stretch and tone your body with like-minded women who enjoy the benefits of the water, great music, and positive vibes!
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.
Silent aqua
Enjoy a low‑impact water‑based cross‑training session delivered without music. The class uses basic Auslan, is easy to follow, and suitable for all abilities. Everyone is welcome.
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.
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 3-4pm empowered to swim session which runs at the same time.
Aqua aerobics for women
Stretch and tone your body with like-minded women who enjoy the benefits of the water, great music, and positive vibes!
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.
Jack Johnson - Surfilmusic Tour
Jack Johnson Surfilmusic 2026 Australian Tour.The Surfilmusic tour marks Johnson's long-awaited return to the road since 2022 and will celebrate a new era of music, film, and environmental connection rooted in his chart-topping catalogue, spanning over twenty years.Visiting some of Australia's finest outdoor venues, the tour kicks off on Saturday 7 November at Brisbane's Riverstage, before heading to Perth's stunning Kings Park & Botanic Gardens, making a stop at the iconic Domain in Sydney, and concluding at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Once again Jack will be hitting the stage with his long-time bandmates Adam Topol, Merlo Podlewski and Zach Gill, and fans can expect to hear plenty of classic Jack including 'Better Together', 'Flake', 'Inaudible Melodies', 'Taylor' and 'Sitting, Waiting, Wishing'. New music will also feature tracks from the forthcoming 'Surfilmusic' soundtrack, which is scored by Jack Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez, and is set for world-wide release on Friday 15 May.
Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs - Paddington in Peru
Enjoy the magic of the movies with Paddington in Peru at your local park. The film will start shortly after sundown, so get in early to secure your spot. Take along chairs or a blanket. Food will be available to purchase from our vendors.This movie screening will have subtitles.This event is pet friendly! Please make sure to keep your furry friends on a leash if you bring them along. For more venue specific information, please refer to Clubhouse Moorooka.PLEASE NOTE: in case of adverse weather, the screening will be moved inside the venue to the bistro.
Bands in Parks: Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
Bands in Parks performs at The Clubhouse, Moorooka.As the sun goes down, local parks are transformed into outdoor cinemas with food stalls, fun activities and live music from Rivercity Steel Band. Pack a blanket, get together with family and friends, and make the most of our beautiful climate and greenspaces.VENUE: The Clubhouse, Moorooka
Maestro 9: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Fisher
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 evening, New Zealander Salina Fisher's Murmuring Light casts a delicate spell - one of iridescent colour that prepares the ear for Beethoven's radiance. After the interval comes the stunning Mendelssohn Symphony No.3, inspired by his visit to Scotland in 1829.Take a seat, open your ears, and let the light in.Queensland Symphony Orchestra is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
Queer Quiz Live
This isn't your dad's favourite free-to-air quiz show.Queer Quiz Live is a chaotic live trivia panel show packed with queer comedians and performers (with a couple of straighties for diversity purposes) who must fight each other to the death. No. Not death, it isn't covered under our insurance.Expect camp nonsense, audience participation, niche queer knowledge and at least one contestant taking it far too seriously. It's loud, messy, very gay and somehow still technically educational.Location: PIP Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton.Melt Festival is proudly sponsored by Brisbane City Council.
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.
Shingle Inn annual RizeUp Christmas gift appeal
Shingle Inn are in conjuction with Rizeup for the annual Christmas gift appeal.We're proud to partner with RizeUp this Christmas helping those affected by domestic and family violence. Bring your un-wrapped toys and gifts in-store to make a difference for individuals and families across Australia.Gift ideas include:arts and craftsbaby toyssports ballsbooksboard gamesbaby dollsbath toysgift vouchers.We will be collecting gifts until Friday 4 December 2026.
Embodiment for vitality
In life's hustle n bustle getting out of the head and into the body provides so many benefits.Embodiment for vitality is a structured event for all fitness levels, combining, meditation, breathwork and consciousness techniques to balance and restore.Requirements: Bring a towel or mat and a friend.
Northey Street Organic Farmers Market
There are a wide variety of organic fruits, veg, microgreens, grains and seeds, herbs and spices, meat, seafood, dairy, bread, milk, cheese, eggs, honey, pantry items, vegan food, ethical gifts, health and well-being services, kids activities, the City Farm Nursery, coffee, tea, juice, green smoothies, kombucha and Chai or Iced Matcha with your scrummy organic breakfast.For more information, visit the Northey Street City Farm website.
Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Small Bird Reserve Bushcare Project
Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane's unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program.Whatever your skill level and motivation, joining your local Habitat Brisbane group is a great way to connect to nature and be active and healthy, all while meeting new people, developing new skills and making a difference to your local environment. With 160 groups across the city there's bound to be one near you!Habitat Brisbane volunteers undertake a variety of activities including: managing environmental weeds revegetating with local native plants creating habitat for native wildlife citizen science projects.
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. A sun safe top will be provided. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
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
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating mat work into the session.
Riverside at the Gardens Market
Nestled in the beautiful City Botanic Gardens, our market is the perfect Sunday escape. Discover a vibrant mix of arts and crafts stalls, sip on freshly brewed coffee, and treat yourself to delicious croissants, pancakes, and a wide variety of international food delights.Spend the day wandering through the market and gardens, relaxing in the park, and enjoying live music while the kids play. It's the perfect way to unwind and soak up the Sunday atmosphere.Brisbane's original craft market - celebrating 40 years!Open every Sunday - 8am-3pm.For more information, visit the Riverside Market website.
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. A sun safe top will be provided. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.