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Best Indoor Fun & Games for Adults

in Brisbane

Updated: Aug 14, 2026

From arcade games to axe throwing, painting to pottery, escape rooms and virtual reality challenges to golf, 10 of the most fun indoor games and activities for grown-ups in Brisbane:

X-Golf

X-Golf is a fully immersive indoor golf experience, where you can enjoy treats and themed tipples while you tee-off with friends

MANIAX Axe Throwing

Woman throwing an axe at MANIAX, Newstead

MANIAX Axe Throwing combines the urban sport of axe throwing with craft beer, cocktails and food creating an epic experience

Rack City Pool Hall & Bar

The go-to destination for pool enthusiasts, social butterflies, and anyone seeking a laidback yet vibrant social scene

1Up Arcade

1Up Arcade, the retro games arcade that for many years kept Morningside locals amused has reopened in Woolloongabba

X-Golf

X-Golf Enoggera provides the ultimate indoor golf and entertainment experience for players of all levels & all ages

Mas & Miek Ceramic House

Mas & Miek is a bespoke open-plan ceramic studio, shop and café, hidden within the industrial surrounds of Byres Street, Newstead

Puzzled Room Escape

Game enthusiasts: Have you experienced Puzzled Room Escape's hand-crafted logic, dexterity and clue-based puzzles?

Colour My Pot

Colour My Pot is a paint-your-own pottery place where you pick the pottery, paint it and collect it once it's been fired in the kiln

The Golf Bunker

The Golf Bunker is the only 24-hour golf facility in Brisbane, with 5 state of the art TrackMan Golf Simulator bays

Zero Latency

Zero Latency is Brisbane’s first free-roam, multiplayer virtual reality experience, occupying a Newstead warehouse

Crafty Party

Museum of Brisbane’s much-loved Crafty Party series is back

17 Sep & 12 Nov

Scorched Earth - Brisbane Festival

Scorched Earth is part crime-drama, part psychological thriller landing at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Sep 17-20

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with blooms, food and family fun.

Sep 18 - Oct 5

WSQ 40th Annual Watercolour Exhibition

Celebrate 40 years of watercolour with vibrant art and hands-on creativity at this free Brisbane exhibition.

Sep 18-20

Rock on Ice

Get ready to rock around the rink with Paradise Resort

From Sep 18

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

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Sep 19

Kids doing activities at Museum of Brisbane

Spring School Holidays at Museum of Brisbane

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Sep 19 - Oct 5

Grand Central Floral Parade

Toowoomba’s streets burst into bloom with a colourful parade celebrating flowers, art and community.

Sep 19

Doggie District

Doggie District is coming to Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct on Saturday, 19 September, for a free day of fun.

Sep 19

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone, from delicious BBQ fare and live music to fun rides and kids' activities

Flame BBQ & Music Festival

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