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Unique Things to do on Sundays

around Brisbane

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

From tram & heritage train rides, a mountaintop sculpture garden, 19th century fortress and RAAF museum to visiting a butterfly house, eight unique things you can only do on Sundays in and around Brisbane:

Bribie Island Butterfly House

A delightful discovery for all ages, the Bribie Island Butterfly House is a sanctuary that is good for the soul

Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Fort Lytton

On a grassy outpost in the industrial reaches of Lytton lies Fort Lytton, the heritage listed remains of Australia's only surviving moated 19th century fortress.

Phoenix Sculpture Garden

Phoenix Sculpture Garden is a contemplative paradise high up on beautiful Mt Glorious

Brisbane Tramway Museum

This fascinating outdoor museum is where you can ride restored Brisbane trams

RAAF Aviation Heritage Centre

Open to the public on the last Sunday of the month between February and November this fascinating little museum

Heritage Train Rides

All aboard the Woodford Railway for a Heritage Train Ride, departing every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

Ormiston House

Ormiston House reopens for Devonshire Tea and tours on Sundays fromn March 8, 2026

Brisbane's Best Sunday Markets

Rows of market stalls in Brisbane Botanical Gardens

Sundays around Brisbane are a great excuse to visit the local markets and stock up on supplies for the week ahead

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

Where do I belong? Our birds through art

A captivating exhibition celebrating Australia's native birds flies into Logan Art Gallery

Jun 20 - Aug 29

Ubuntu Social

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

Jun 21

Football for Fans

Westfield Mt Gravatt is bringing all the football excitement to Brisbane

Jun 12- Jul 20

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

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