Things to do
Things to do in Brisbane
There is always something on in Brisbane. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Brisbane: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Brisbane, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Brisbane.
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Brisbane Home Show
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Paint and Sip pottery Ceramics Sunday with 2 for 1 tickets offer
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Level 1 Matwork and Reformer Q Pilates Course - Sept 2026
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Viewfinder Social x Among Creatives Photowalk
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SCARED EXHALE nervous system reset
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Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour - History, Laneways, Art & More
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Brazil Week 2026 | Fashion Day: Brazilian Fashion Showcase, Brisbane
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Pre-Glazed Pottery Painting | Brisbane Working Holiday Girls
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Caring for military medals and collections
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Paint and Sip Session with 2 for 1 tickets deal
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Bridge to Brisbane
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Asian-Friendly International Social Meetup in Brisbane Lounge Asia
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Brisbane Coal Forum
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Brisbane Inspired Conversations - Trust, Verified
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Relevate Community Dinner
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TEDxQUT Salon: Navigating AI in the Humanities
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ATEC South Queensland Networking Event
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Mentor Walks Brisbane: Get guidance and grow your network
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Things to do in Brisbane: your questions
What are the best things to do in Brisbane?
- Start with Brisbane's signature places, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Brisbane lists and local guides.
What is on in Brisbane this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Brisbane, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Brisbane?
- Plenty of what is on in Brisbane costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Brisbane when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Brisbane with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Brisbane events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Brisbane.