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What's On in Brisbane in November

2026

Updated: Oct 23, 2026

From Spring Carnival racing and Melbourne Cup events to Supanova Comic-Con, blockbuster theatre, world-first exhibitions and adults-only arts and crafts parties, here are the top things to do in Brisbane this November:

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo
2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo
The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane bringing four days of caravans, motorhomes, outdoor gear and everything you need for your next great escape
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Don Juan & Manfred
symphony orchestra performance on stage
Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred.
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Rock Choir
choir performance with lead vocalist
QPAC and Play It Forward present Rock Choir – a massed community choir spectacular featuring singers from across Queensland’s southeast regions
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Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026
Race track
Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 October to 14 November.
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Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie
Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie QPAC
The world's most famous detective is returning to the QPAC stage with murder, mystery and plenty of twists and turns
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Diwali Festival 2026
two ladies do a traditional dance
Celebrate Diwali Festival at Westfield Mt Gravatt this November!
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Oddities and Curiosities Expo
Crowd at Oddities and Curiosities Expo
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is returning to Brisbane bringing a wonderfully weird weekend of curiosities, creepy collectibles and hands-on workshops
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Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026
Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is returning to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 6–8
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Ipswich Art Awards Exhibition
Ipswich Art Awards Exhibition 2026
The 2026 Ipswich Art Awards Exhibition is returning in November, showcasing 500 artworks across nine categories, with every piece available to purchase
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Melbourne Cup Day at The Regatta Hotel
Crowd at tables
Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with flowing drinks, fine food, live racing and riverside vibes at The Regatta Hotel.
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Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland
Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland Brisbane City
Dust off your fascinator, because Riverland is throwing one of Brisbane's biggest Cup Day parties on the river!
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Into The Woods
Into The Woods
Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and more are heading into the woods! Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved Into the Woods is coming to Brisbane this November for a magical new production at QPAC
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SHOW ME LOVE BY CIRCA
Melt Festival performance
Circa is back with a world premiere performance, SHOW ME LOVE, taking over Brisbane Powerhouse this Melt Festival 2026
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Taste Of Love Festival
Taste Of Love Festival Gympie
Taste of Love Festival offers four days to slow down, reconnect and do something completely different from the usual weekend away
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Wild Abandon
6 performers on a bed Melt Festival
Wild Abandon is bringing a bold, funny and unexpectedly tender new theatre experience to Brisbane as part of MELT Festival 2026
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A Quiet Game – Project Immersive
Think you’re good at staying quiet? You’re about to find out just how silent you can really be with Project Immersive’s brand-new, heart-pounding challenge game, A Quiet Game!
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Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino
Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino Brisbane City
Swap the racetrack for riverside glamour this Melbourne Cup Day, with Bar Pacino bringing a taste of La Dolce Vita to Brisbane on Tuesday, November 3
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Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of the Jim Henson Company
Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of the Jim Henson Company
An unprecedented exhibition exploring The Jim Henson Company will show exclusively at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art
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West End Shoe Sale
Shoppers at West End Shoe Sale
Brisbane's biggest and best ladies shoe sale is back for three days only, at Cyprus House in Vulture Street, West
End this November!
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Functions At Farmhouse Cafe
exterior of cafe
Evening stand-up events at Farmhouse Cafe in Kedron have always been a “well-kept secret”, until now!
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Crafty Party
Crafty Party Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane’s much-loved Crafty Party series is back, bringing two hands-on, after-dark workshops to City Hall this spring
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Functions At Oh Boy, Bok Choy!
exterior of restaurant
With Christmas just around the corner, Oh Boy Bok Choy! in Stafford is celebrating their sixth Christmas with a bang!
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Kings of Country Rock
Kings of Country Rock
Kings of Country Rock is a two-hour stage spectacular that captures the sound and spirit of America’s country-rock legends.
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Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail
Ladies standing in an art studio looking at art
The Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail brings together more than 50 artists and locations, held over two art-filled weekends
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Functions At Sancho Taqueria & Tequileria
interior of restaurant
From private brunches and long lunches to birthdays, Christmas parties and celebrations of all kinds, Sancho Taqueria & Tequileria is the perfect place to get together
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The Big Bounce
View of The Big Bounce
The world's biggest inflatable fun park has landed on the Gold Coast, offering hours of bouncy fun for the whole family
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland Brisbane City

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland
Nov 3
Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino Brisbane City

Melbourne Cup at Bar Pacino

Swap the racetrack for riverside glamour
Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at Haig Rd. Bistro

Celebrate the race that stops the nation with a French twist
Nov 3
Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves

Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves

Melbourne Cup at Howard Smith Wharves
Nov 3

Melbourne Cup at The Prince Consort

Nov 3
Shoppers at West End Shoe Sale

West End Shoe Sale

Brisbane's biggest & best ladies shoe sale is back!
Nov 4 - 6
Melt Festival performance

SHOW ME LOVE BY CIRCA

Circa is back with a world premiere performance!
NOV 5–7
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming 2026

Dust off your costumes! Supanova Comic Con is returning to Brisbane
Nov 6-8
View of The Big Bounce

The Big Bounce

The world's biggest inflatable fun park has landed on the Gold Coast
7-8 Nov
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EDITOR'S PICK

2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo

The 2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo is rolling back into Brisbane Showgrounds bringing four days of caravans, motorhomes, outdoor gear and everything you need for your next great escape
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2026 Let’s Go Explore Caravan and RV Expo
MUST DO

Don Juan & Manfred

Join the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for their epic 2026 Season Finale at the Concert Hall QPAC, Don Juan & Manfred
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Don Juan & Manfred
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 30-Nov 1

An Australia-first, year-round cabana club, a massive four-day caravan and RV sale, spooky Halloween events, World Series Wrestling hits Brisbane and a sprawling 800sqm Italian-inspired restaurant opens its doors
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This Weekend Oct 31-Nov 1
COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Spring Carnival racing and Melbourne Cup events to Supanova Comic-Con, blockbuster theatre, world-first exhibitions and adults-only arts and crafts parties, what's on in November
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What's On in November 2026
HOT TICKET

Into The Woods

Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel heading into the woods! Stephen Sondheim’s much-loved Into the Woods is coming to Brisbane this November!
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Into The Woods
HALLOWEEN

Halloween Spooktacular

Westfield Chermside is throwing a Halloween Spooktacular with trick-or-treating, a spooky disco, free face painting and plenty of family-friendly fun
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Halloween Spooktacular
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

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The Gatsby Bar
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A brand-new Nutcracker is coming to Brisbane
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