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Top Weekenders Jul 19-21

From jazz in yarn-bombed country towns, fire and ice and music festivals to new French rooftop bars, heritage-listed restaurants, cool new cafes and historic walks, 25+ top things to do this weekend in Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON
Jumpers and Jazz in July is Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival featuring stunning visual arts and live jazz music
My Urrwai is a unique and intimate show created by Ghenoa Gela, Torres Strait mainlander and walking political statement
NOOSA alive! is a fantastic 10-day festival of theatre, literature, music, dance, film, visual arts and cuisine
My Brilliant Divorce is a witty, one-women play about divorce; made famous by Dawn French on a West End stage
There's no better time to get out and explore Brisbane’s backyards than during these gorgeous mild winter days
The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Brisbane Powerhouse with the best pictures of the past year
Obsessed: Compelled to make is a fascinating exhibition at The Workshops Rail Museum on display until Aug 4
Triple M Rocks Tattersall's Race Day with live rock band Living in the 70s and a host of other entertainment
Take advantage of a special offer for Maps and Journeys – Navigating by the Sky and purchase tickets for just $50*!
Celebrate the best of Queensland on a plate at Brisbane Marriott's Celebrity Chef Harvest Dinner on July 18
This fascinating exhibition explores the history of the Australian South Sea Islanders who were tricked, kidnapped and enslaved

Take a journey to Queensland’s Granite Belt with local favourites, La Petite Mort. Taste a delicious 4-course dinner perfectly paired with a selection of La Petite Mort’s finest wines and learn about the history and origin of the food and wine

MUST DO COMING UP
Coffee aficionados won't want to miss The Lanes Coffee Festival when it comes to Fortitude Valley this Saturday
La Boite and shake and stir have teamed up to bring Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes & Dirty Beasts to Brisbane this winter
The Brisbane BBQ Festival is an epic 2-day celebration of music, meat and fire at Brisbane Showgrounds
The Ultimate Queen Celebration starring Marc Martel returns to Brisbane for one night only at The Tivoli
Sunsets by Sanctuary Cove is a fantastic 2-day festival celebrating fine food, wine, beer and live music
‘Unlearning’ brings together new and recent artworks, commissions, collection exhibitions, artists and creative thinkers
Don't miss the Piano Battle Winter season special offer of 15% discount to see this amazing performance
Teddy Bears' Picnic at the Races returns to Eagle Farm this Saturday with heaps of fun, free activities for children
Don’t miss this world-first live event when two of the best adventure climbers in the world come to QPAC
Celebrate Queensland's local produce and craft beer with a 5 course Beer Degustation Dinner at Four Points By Sheraton

Oktoberfest Brisbane is coming back to the Brisbane Showgrounds this Oktober! Don’t delay and BOOK your tickets NOW to save over 20% off gate prices during the Early Bird sale. Don’t delay, Early Bird finishes 31 July! Book now!

What's New
Phat Boy has re-opened, serving all your favourite Thai dishes along with unique interactive dining experiences
Foresters Restaurant and Bar in Fortitude Valley is the epitome of elegance; a Modern Australian all-day eatery
Maria Caribbean Kitchen is a taste of sunshine bringing authentic flavours of the Caribbean to Toowong
Hop_Space is a funky craft beer and tapas bar found tucked away off a service road in Springwood
This funky pizzeria is tucked away in a hidden laneway in the heart of Woolloongabba
Blackout Coffee is a funky cafe renowned for its excellent espresso and delicious grazing boxes
Botanical Lab is a unique gift and tea shop in the Valley where delicious bubble teas are served in glass beakers
The Cuzzy'z Kitchen serve classic Kiwi-style meals featuring all the authentic flavours of New Zealand
Bishnu's Himalayan Kitchen brings all the colours and flavours of Nepal and India to Stafford Heights
WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
From cool Melbourne laneway style cafes to coffee roasteries and dessert cafes, Logan's cafe society is booming
HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD WALKS
This walk around East Brisbane, one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets, reveals quaint churches, elegant parks, stately Victorian villas and a hidden creek life
One of Brisbane’s best urban walks for its variety – secluded bush, city vistas, river boardwalk, bars and cafes – and the unique ambience of Teneriffe’s leafy streets
A two hour ramble through the labyrinth of Highgate Hill’s historical streets, taking in the river, hidden parks, grand 19th century villas
KIDS
Oscar Wilde’s The Young King comes to life on stage with a must-see piece of immersive theatre at QPAC until July 27
The Little Green Road to Fairyland is a magical fairy tale for the littlest lovers of dance and music at QPAC
Across Brisbane and its surrounds, there are hundreds of kids parks and playgrounds, many with imaginative and inspirational themes.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Queensland Museum will be a hub of live music, shows, comedy & science
An unmissable performance by operatic soprano Heru Pinkasova
Night of the Nerds is a very nerdy, variety game show
Physicist Brian Greene returns to World Science Festival Brisbane
A celebration of powerful, ethereal, and deeply beautiful artworks by Judy Watson
BrisBricks LEGO® Fan Expo is a must do for LEGO fans of all ages
South Bank will transform into the City of Science in March
Dive into Brisbane Powerhouse's stellar talk series
Bluesfest returns to Byron Bay in 2024!
EDITOR'S PICK

The Woman in Black

Susan Hill's acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt's brilliant stage adaptation
The Woman in Black
MUST DO

Opera Queensland

Opera Queensland's new week-long festival for the stage includes beloved Italian operas from the middle of the 19th century
Opera Queensland
LUXE ESCAPE

Imperial Hotel

Boasting a waterfront position, awe-inspiring Italian architecture and luxe accommodation, this hotel takes opulence to the next level
Imperial Hotel
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Mar 22-24

From a massive LEGO expo, science after dark, sunset cinema and Easter-themed mini golf to a new cafe wine bar, the top things to do this weekend
This Weekend Mar 22-24
FREE

Easter Long Weekend

Celebrate the Easter long weekend with a stellar line-up of free and fun activities at Victoria Park
Easter Long Weekend
COMING UP

What's on in April in & around Brisbane

From a mega sunflower festival & five-week-long Brisbane Comedy Festival to an Olivia Newton-John tribute concert and canine comedians, some top things to do in April in and around Brisbane
What's On in April 2024 around Brisbane
THE GUIDE

Easter School Holidays 2024

From Easter-themed mini golf and fun activities, to must-see shows and a dedicated kids festival, here are 20+ egg-citing things to do
Easter School Holiday Guide 2024
MUST SEE

Ratburger

David Walliams' best-selling children's book RATBURGER will be brought to life on stage, making its Australian premier in Brisbane
Ratburger
A barking mad night of musical canine comedy
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