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Openings to get Excited For

2026 & 2027

Updated: Jun 07, 2026

The coming year will see a host of exciting openings in Brisbane, including one of Queensland's oldest hotels reopening after a makeover, a new northside pub from the owners of a famous historic pub on the southside and the addition of another new immersive adult playground-style venue and laneway precinct. Here's what to look out for:

Norman Northside

Historic Brisbane pub the Norman Hotel, which touts itself as Brisbane's 'worst vegetarian restaurant' is set to open a second hotel

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co

Haigh's Chocolates

Australia’s oldest family-owned premium chocolate maker is making its highly anticipated retail debut in Brisbane with three stores scheduled to open

Fox Hotel to reopen as Hotel Terminus

The iconic Fox Hotel at Fish Lane in South Brisbane is set to reopen as a world-class, multi-level dining, events and entertainment precinct

Romancing the Novel

Brisbane bibliophiles, prepare to swoon: Romancing The Novel, the beloved romance-only bookstore from Sydney, is heading north

Sandstone Point Hotel & Holiday Resort

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Sandstone Point Hotel & Holiday Resort is set to redefine luxury in Moreton Bay when it opens as the region’s first greenfield 5-star hotel

Town Centre Precinct

Occupying a 1.72-hectare site in North Lakes, the Town Centre - dubbed a “mini-James Street” - will combine lifestyle, leisure and hospitality experiences

RACQ MotorFest 2026

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out

Jun 14

West End Solstice Market

Get ready for a fiery, festive celebration with bonfires, beats & street eats

Jun 19

Crowd of people at Brisbane Sake Festival

Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025

Jun 19-21

Festival of Showjumping

Brisbane will welcome the nation's best equestrian talent at Festival of Showjumping 2026

Jun 19-28

Hamlet

Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet

Jun 19 - Jul 18

Westin Wellness Weekend

Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns

June 20-21

Ubuntu Social

Ubuntu Social is a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community

Jun 21

Rusalka

Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25

25 Jun - 4 Jul

Tom Gleeson – Out of Touch

Tom Gleeson is completely out of touch so come along to his show and take him down a peg

Jun 26

RACQ Motorfest

The ultimate car lover's day out returns to the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds with a spectacular auto exhibition

RACQ Motorfest

MUST DO

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 12-14

From the return of RACQ MotorFest and a free kids festival to a hot new gourmet sandwich shop and a month-long, city-wide foodie celebration

This Weekend June 12-14

MUST VISIT

Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

Swap the standard movie night for a memorable one at one of Brisbane’s best boutique cinemas

Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

NEXT MONTH

What's on in July in & around Brisbane

From Video Games concert, Night Feast by the river and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to art tours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Jetty2Jetty and Bonfire Night, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in July:

What's On in Brisbane in July

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

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