SITE PARTNER:

Best Indoor Fun & Games for Adults

in Brisbane

People drinking and painting at Frida's Sip n Paint

Updated: Nov 20, 2025

From arcade games to axe throwing, painting to pottery, escape rooms to golf, woodworking and rock climbing, 10 of the most fun indoor games and activities for grown-ups in Brisbane:

X-Golf

X-Golf is a fully immersive indoor golf experience, where you can enjoy treats and themed tipples while you tee-off with friends

Frida's Sip n' Paint

Brisbane’s first high end Sip n’ Paint studio is tucked away in the rear of a historic Paddington corner building

MANIAX Axe Throwing

Woman throwing an axe at MANIAX, Newstead

MANIAX Axe Throwing combines the urban sport of axe throwing with craft beer, cocktails and food creating an epic experience

Rack City Pool Hall & Bar

The go-to destination for pool enthusiasts, social butterflies, and anyone seeking a laidback yet vibrant social scene

X-Golf

X-Golf Enoggera provides the ultimate indoor golf and entertainment experience for players of all levels & all ages

A Painter's Dream

Discover your inner artist at A Painter’s Dream, a Brisbane-based social painting experience with studios in various locations

Puzzled Room Escape

Game enthusiasts: Have you experienced Puzzled Room Escape's hand-crafted logic, dexterity and clue-based puzzles?

Colour My Pot

Colour My Pot is a paint-your-own pottery place where you pick the pottery, paint it and collect it once it's been fired in the kiln

The Golf Bunker

The Golf Bunker is the only 24-hour golf facility in Brisbane, with 5 state of the art TrackMan Golf Simulator bays

Zero Latency

Zero Latency is Brisbane’s first free-roam, multiplayer virtual reality experience, occupying a Newstead warehouse

Breast Cancer Trials’ Q&A - SEX, FERTILITY AND PREGNANCY

Breast Cancer Trials is hosting a Q&A to answer questions about fertility, pregnancy and more.

Jul 28

Night Feast

Brisbane’s dazzling culinary festival Night Feast is shifting seasons this year

Jul 29 - Aug 23

LUMINOUS Lantern Parade 2026

Much-loved LUMINOUS Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands

Jul 31

International Cake Show Australia

The world’s greatest Baking & Sugar Craft Carnival is set to take over Brisbane

Jul 31 - Aug 2

International Cake Show Workshops & Mini Classes

For anyone with an interest in baking or decorating

Jul 31 - Aug 2

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Queensland Fringe Festival

Queensland Fringe hits the road this August with music, art, food and adventure.

Aug 1–7

Rogue Chef

Chef Anthony Healy brings bold flavours and unforgettable dining to Queensland Fringe.

Aug 1-7

GATHAA First Nations Markets

Experience the creativity, culture and community of First Nations makers

Aug 1-2

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture

GreazeFest 2026

MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia

International Cake Show Australia

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 24-26

James St Food & Wine Trail returns, QAGOMA's Drawing Festival begins, a vibrant arts trail on the Sunshine Coast, a must-visit new patisserie and a new Sicilian-style family trattoria

This Weekend July 24-26

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From Greazefest, The Gospel According to Paul, The Music of Barbra Streisand and Peaks to Points Festival to whale watching, the top things to do in August in and around Brisbane

Wjat's on in August

DINING DESTINATION

Sipping and Snacking on King St

King Street has become one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations, serving up everything from award-winning restaurants and global flavours to casual eats, cocktails and decadent desserts

Sipping and Snacking on King St

BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars

Best Bars in Brisbane

A Spectacular Barbra Streisand Tribute Hits QPAC