This weekend is jam-packed with goodness, from festive events in The City and pop-up foodie meccas to world-class opera and all of the best Christmas markets happening around town. Take a peek at this handy guide to what's on in Brisbane from Thursday December 7 to Sunday December 10. Enjoy! more
If you're yet to decide how you're spending New Year's Eve, let us put Treasury Brisbane on your radar. Not only will there be free entertainment at Treasury's LiveWire 24/7 Sports Bar to round out the year that was, there will also be a couple of top-notch eateries hosting spectacular New Year's Eve dining options. more
Ah, school holidays. While we love some quality time spent with the little ones, sometimes it can be difficult to find enough activities to keep the kiddies entertained that are also easy on the bank account. This is where the Lord Mayor's Children's Program comes in. With two super-fun and free productions taking over Brisbane City Hall in December and January, there is so much affordable entertainment to be experienced. Keep reading for all of the details ... more
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at West End's premier lifestyle precinct. That’s right, the trees are being decorated and twinkling lights are adorning the buildings at West Village, but that’s not the only way the precinct is delivering the Christmas cheer this festive season. West Village will come alive with a myriad of merry activities, offering everything from Christmas ornament decorating workshops to a magical evening of Carols and more! Keep reading for all of the details … more
Japanese metal icons, Krautrock luminaries, art-punk pioneers and influential First Nations collectives lead the provocative 2024 program of ΩHM Festival of Other Music. Bringing together thought-provoking art, music, movement and performance from Wednesday February 28 to Saturday April 20, ΩHM is celebrating experimental endeavour and cutting-edge creativity. It's not to be missed. more
If you're looking to level up your weekend antics with some killer live tunes, then you're in luck. Treasury Brisbane is hosting a Super Weekend that is set to thrill, with a live and free performance from dance-inducing DJ Stace Cadet. Revel in a weekend of bulk boogie and beats from Friday November 24 to Sunday November 26, and have your chance to win a share in $30,000. Sound tempting? Keep reading for all of the details ... more
For 26 years Valley Fiesta has brought a spectacular selection of established and emerging talent to Fortitude Valley. This year is shaping up to be no different, with a loaded line-up of talented musos hitting the stage on November 3 and 4, including headline acts Mallrat, Mildlife and Hatchie – all for free! While we suggest you check out these musical heavyweights, there are plenty of lesser-known individuals and groups that are well-worth adding to your fiesta itinerary. It’s sure to be a doozy, so keep reading for our top picks … more
It was back in 1997 when revellers first filled the inner-city streets of Fortitude Valley for the inaugural Valley Fiesta. Now in its 26th year, the highly anticipated staple of a Brissy music lover's calendar is returning with a loaded line-up of top-notch talent including Mallrat, Mildlife and Hatchie. Keep reading for all of the details … more
With summer just around the corner, it's time to dust off the picnic rug and camp chairs, and head to West End for an afternoon of great company, eats and beats. That's right, West Village is bringing back its Sundowner Sessions, with themed live music, delicious food and free face painting taking over The Common throughout November. more
A sign that this year has well and truly flown by, Valley Fiesta is returning next month! Kicking off the festivities is the much-loved family-friendly King St Food Fiesta on Friday November 3. Brimming with excellent eats, delicious drinks, live music and roaming entertainment, this is one party that shouldn't be missed! more
Pumpkin-spiced drinks have made a comeback, ghoulish costumes are flying off the store shelves and you can even spot a decoration or two in suburban streets. We've either entered a John Carpenter movie or ... it's Halloween! Our favourite spooky time of the year makes October a little more festive yet frightening. If you're keen to get your freak on, then you should shimmy your spooky derrière to these Halloween events ahead of October 31. more
QPAC's annual celebration of First Nations art and culture returns in November with an exciting program of live events, workshops, concerts, theatre, children's shows and more. Clancestry is proudly programmed, curated and run by First Nations people, and spotlights everything that is ‘beautiful, Blak and deadly’ about First Nations culture. An incredible line-up of events will roll out from November 8–12, so keep reading to discover what's on offer ... more
Whether you're a self-professed whiskey expert or just an eager social sipper looking to soak up some sumptuous sips and smooth tunes, then we suggest you make haste to Treasury Brisbane for a whistle-wetting night of whiskey and music. Indulge in a range of wonderful whiskey-based tipples paired with a meticulously crafted playlist scientifically proven to elevate the bold flavours of Jack Daniel's Bonded whiskey. Sound intriguing? Keep reading for all of the delectable details ... more
Spring marks the arrival of a bounty of blooms, beautiful weather and a line-up of enticing events that are giving us plenty of excuses to celebrate. You can experience this and more at Fortitude Valley's The Prince Consort, which is delivering a spectacular selection of soirees for this year's Spring Fling. The enchanting five-week event will see the entertainment venue transform into a real-life botanical garden where revellers can paint with drag queens, indulge in sumptuous seafood and take part in some disco debauchery. Keep reading for our ultimate guide to this year's Spring Fling ... more
One of life's collective core-memory experiences is the first time you listen to Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of The Moon beginning to end. The iconic album is celebrating half a century this year and to commemorate this momentous occasion, is touring the world as a full-dome spatial experience in planetariums. In exciting news for Queenslanders, this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat has arrived at Brisbane's own Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Ready to fly through the solar system to the tune of 70s psychedelic hits in the comfort of the planetarium's reclined seating? Here are all of the captivating details ... more
Calling all Gen Z's! On Saturday September 30, QAGOMA is giving teenagers an all-access pass to explore the gallery and inviting young adults to immerse themselves in a range of culture-packed events. Keen to discover more? Keep reading for all of the details … more
Ah Sunday, we have mixed feelings about you. Despite being a day off, it also marks the final day of our favourite time of the week (the weekend), and notifies us that we have work tomorrow. If you, like us, experience a serious case of the Sunday scaries, we suggest you listen up to the following news. Our good friends over at Brisbane City's Corbett & Claude are fighting our Sunday blues with a new event boasting endless tunes, Italian treats and bottomless booze – what's not to love! Continue reading for all of the delightful details ... more
MELT Festival, the cutting-edge celebration of queer art, artists and ideas, has just unveiled its jam-packed 2023 program. Encapsulating the diversity of the queer community and sheer depth of talent across dance floors, book pages, gallery spaces and theatre stages, MELT is delivering one of the most comprehensive showcases of LGBTQIA+ culture to date. It's taking place at Brisbane Powerhouse from November 11–26 – here's what you can expect ... more
To welcome in the new season, beachside music festival SPRINGTIME is returning from September 1-3 to Surfers Paradise. Music lovers will be happy to hear that the music, arts, entertainment and skateboarding festival is not only all-ages but also free. So you can get in the festival mood, Paradise Centre is hosting DJ Skool workshops across the weekend, where you can learn to spin the decks and start to mix like a pro. Here are the juicy deets ... more
There's no better way to welcome spring than with a trip inland for the infamous Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. After a record-smashing year last year, the flowering festival will return again this September for a full month of floral-related fun. Picture-perfect flora, plenty of family-friendly fun and local foodie adventures are all on offer at this year's festival, alongside a loaded line-up of other efflorescent events. Keep reading to discover more on this year's program ... more
