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What's On in Brisbane in November

2026

Updated: Sep 30, 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:

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 October to 14 November.

Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

The world's most famous detective is returning to the QPAC stage with murder, mystery and plenty of twists and turns

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

Melbourne Cup Day at The Regatta Hotel

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with flowing drinks, fine food, live racing and riverside vibes at The Regatta Hotel.

Melbourne Cup Day at Riverland

Dust off your fascinator, because Riverland is throwing one of Brisbane's biggest Cup Day parties on the river!

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

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!

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

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

Crafty Party

Museum of Brisbane’s much-loved Crafty Party series is back, bringing two hands-on, after-dark workshops to City Hall this spring

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.

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

MS Moonlight Walk

Brisbane’s annual lantern-lit moonlight walk to fight MS

Oct 10

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026

Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival 2026 is bringing colour, fashion and plenty of trackside fun from 10 Oct to 14 Nov

Oct 10 - Nov 14

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 10

Brisbane Celtic Festival

Brisbane Celtic Festival is a lively celebration of Celtic culture,

Oct 11

Cinematic: The Wonder of Animation

Experience the most beloved animated movie soundtracks

Oct 23-24

Horror Movie Campout

Horror Movie Campout is a full-on immersive overnight horror camping experience

Oct 24-25

Sandgate Art Society Creative Trail

Discover this northside art trail over two art-filled weekends

Oct 24-25, 30 & Oct 31 - Nov 1

WSW MEGA MANIA

Brisbane is in for a serious dose of international wrestling action

Oct 30

Melbourne Cup Day at The Regatta Hotel

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with flowing drinks, fine food, live racing and riverside vibes at The Regatta Hotel.

Nov 3

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

A spectacular after-dark experience has transformed Brisbane's Botanic Gardens into an illuminated wonderland of native wildlife

Botanic By Night: NightGlow

MUST DO

The Book of Mormon

Brisbane, the Mormons are back! The Tony®, Olivier® and Grammy® Award-winning The Book of Mormon is now playing at QPAC

The Book of Mormon

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 2-4

A massive Jim Henson exhibition, Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Anastasia The Musical, a lantern-lit trail and endless school holiday fun! Here are the top things to do in Brisbane and beyond this weekend:

This Weekend Oct 2-4

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

What's On in November 2026

THE GUIDE

September School Holiday Guide

Spring into the September school holidays with these fantastic activities, shows and events in and around Brisbane

September School Holidays 2026

MUSIC

Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi

Experience Joe Hisaishi’s iconic Studio Ghibli music live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Brisbane

Art of the Score: The Music of Joe Hisaishi

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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