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This Weekend Sep 16-18

From a mega 2-day kite fest, BBQ street festival and high tea by the sea to wine-tasting, multicultural fest, vintage caravan gin bar and a hot new escape room, some top things to do in and around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Redcliffe KiteFest
Redcliffe KiteFest
Get swept away in the fun, colour and excitement of the annual Redcliffe KiteFest - it's the ultimate weekend for kids
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The Purple Rabbit
The Purple Rabbit, Strut & Fret
Get set for a 5-star evening of mischief, magic & mind-blowing mayhem when The Purple Rabbit makes its Brisbane Festival premiere
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World of Wine
Treasury Brisbane
Join Treasury Brisbane for this special edition wine tasting event with partners Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia
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Flame BBQ Street Festival
Flame BBQ Street Festival, Jimboomba, Logan City Council
This BBQ street fest has something for everyone, from delicious BBQ fare and live music to kids' activities & a cook-off comp
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Spring Spritz at BQ
Spring Spritz at Brisbane Quarter
Spring is blooming at Brisbane Quarter with Spring Spritz at BQ - a pop-up Spritz bar on Thursdays in September
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Mendelssohn's Elijah
Mendelssohn Elijah
Join the Queensland Choir in the majestic surrounds of Brisbane City Hall for Mendelssohn's Elijah
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Mosaic Festival 2023
Mosaic Festival
Brisbane’s largest multicultural festival returns to Roma Street Parkland in September, with something for all ages
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Autumn High Tea
Sheraton Grand Autumn High Tea
Celebrate Autumn with three-tiers of seasonal sweet and savoury treats while enjoying sweeping ocean views
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Are We There Yet?
Are We There Yet?, QPAC
Join 8-year-old Grace and her family on their adventurous and often funny expedition around Australia - live on stage!
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MUST DO COMING UP
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins QPAC
This magical stage adaptation of the wonderful stories by Queensland-born author PL Travers has landed in Brisbane
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HAMILTON
HAMILTON Brisbane
The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is playing at Lyric Theatre QPAC
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Oktoberfest Brisbane 2022
Oktoberfest Brisbane 2022
The Only Oktoberfest Brisbane is back for 6 massive festival days across 2 weekends on 7-9 & 14-16 Oktober
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Slava's Snowshow
Slava's Snowshow, QPAC, Brisbane
The forecast is for snow this summer when Slava's Snowshow returns to QPAC for a limited season, from January 11
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All's Nell That Ends Nell
All's Nell That Ends Nell, Brisbane Powerhouse
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the biggest cult film in history and now one of its stars is coming to Brisbane
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Sea World Spooky Nights
Sea World Spooky Nights
A spooktacular night out for the whole family as the iconic theme park is transformed through colour, sights & sounds
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Professor Brian Cox
Professor Brian Cox, QPAC, Brisbane
Professor Brian Cox is coming to Brisbane with a brand-new, live-on-stage show, Horizons - a 21st Century Space Odyssey
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Australia Independent Film Festival
AIFF 2022
Brisbane’s very own Australia Independent Film Festival |AIFF| returns to Metro Arts, West End for 3 days
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Plant Market
Plant Market Roma Street Parkland
Head to Roma Street Parkland for this fab plant market with more than 20 stallholders selling plants, pots and accessories
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Celebrate 40 years of Bad To The Bone with George Thorogood & The Destroyers when the rock legends hit town
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The Producers
The Producers, Twelfth Night Theatre
An independent theatre company is serving up an absurdly fun night at the theatre, so grab your squad now
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Camerata & Emily Wurramara
Camerata & Emily Wurramara Brisbane Powerhouse
Soulful vocals meet soaring strings when award-winning First Nations performer Emily Wurramara shares the stage with Camerata
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If Only I Could
If Only I Could QPAC
An uplifting intergenerational dance project performed by some of Brisbane's best dance artists together with aged care residents
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Blackout The Show
Blackout The Show
The cool kids from circus school, street performers, singers & dancers join forces for this urban circus with a modern twist
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Oktoberfest at Brisbane German Club
Oktoberfest at Brisbane German Club
Brisbane's original Oktoberfest is back at the Brisbane German Club over four rollicking fun-packed weekends
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Spring Market
Spring Market, Portside Wharf
Celebrations will be in full bloom at Portside Wharf's Spring Market on Saturday, September 24
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Myf Warhurst - Time of My Life
Myf Warhurst
Join Myf Warhurst in conversation as she spills the backstage beans on work, fame, feminism, failure, love and success
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The Sound Society
The Sound Society
The Sound Society returns to Roma St Parkland on Sunday, November 5 for a laid-back afternoon of free live music
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Bossa Nova Sunset Club
Bossa Nova Sunset Club, The View From Madeleine's Couch, Brisbane Powerhouse
Join The View From Madeleine's Couch for a heady night of hypnotic bossa nova rhythms at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Rosé, Champagne & Caviar Pop-up
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
Sample sparkling champagnes & blushing rosés with a fine selection of caviar in one of Brisbane's most glamorous
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Shaun Micallef - Tripping Over Myself
Shaun Micallef Brisbane Powerhouse
Join Shaun Micallef for an entertaining evening as he invites the audience behind the character to meet the real man
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Warwick Credit Union Warwick Cup
Warwick Credit Union Warwick Cup
The 162nd running of the Warwick Credit Union Warwick Cup will take place at Allman Park Racecourse
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Oktoberfest at Brookhaven
Oktoberfest at Brookhaven
Brookhaven’s Fig Tree Park once again transforms into a German Beer Hall for a rollicking family-friendly Oktoberfest
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Destiny Doomed
Observatory Theatre, Destiny Doomed, Musgrave Park, South Brisbane
Observatory Theatre brings Ireland’s infamous legend ‘Deirdre of the Sorrows’ to life with this musical retelling
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The Gruffalo's Child
The Gruffalo's Child
The captivating sequel to beloved children's tale The Gruffalo comes to life on stage in a magical musical adaptation
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Whispering Angel Long Lunch at Lina Rooftop
Whispering Angel Long Lunch at Lina Rooftop

Lina Rooftop’s Main Canopy Poolside is being transformed into a vibrant, floral, bespoke space for this long Spring lunch with a splash of rosé

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Global Fusion - East Asia & Tibet
Global Fusion - East Asia & Tibet
Experience a magical journey through sounds, cuisines and movements inspired by East Asia and Tibet
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MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
This Gold Coast holiday park is like staying in a fun-filled, all-ages adventure park - and it's dog friendly!
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WHAT'S NEW
Red Lock Escape Rooms
Red Lock Escape Rooms
Experience an immersive, real-life adventure for all ages, including an alien invasion, murder mystery & wizarding school
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Nosferatu Distillery
Nosferatu Distillery , Bowen Hills
Nosferatu is a charming cafe by day and enchanted gin lounge by night, set inside a fairy-lit warehouse in Bowen Hills
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Yababa
Yababa Rosalie
A vegan friendly Israeli/Middle Eastern eatery serving up authentic premise-made cuisine in the heart
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Franc.
Franc, New Farm
A French-inspired patisserie cafe in the heart of New Farm offering fresh croissants, pastries, baguettes, gelati and more
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Medieval Tiny Door
Medieval Door, Fish Lane, South Brisbane
There's a new kid on the lane! This stylish miniature door that looks like it would be right at home on a medieval castle
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Hey Mr. Cafe
Hey Mr Cafe, New Farm
Hey Mr. is a buzzy neighbourhood cafe in New Farm housed in a historic corner store dishing up delicious all-day brunch fare
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Planes, Trains & Autos City of Ipswich

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto
May 4-6
Geoffrey Robertson KC - How do we Fix a Turbulent World?

Geoffrey Robertson KC

Join Geoffrey Robertson KC, one of the world's great legal minds
May 9
Tom Gleeson: Gear

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane
May 10
Black Box, QPAC

Black Box

Based on the incredible true story of the inventor of the black box
May 10-19

National Photographic Portrait Prize

A fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library
May 11-Jul 7
Park Vibes

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day
May 12
Cuisine on Cue High Tea

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House
May 12
Walkabout Creek

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds
May 12
OPA Restaurant

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at these top restaurants
May 12
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MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining
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Mother's Day Dining
THIS WEEKEND

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GETAWAY

Camplify

Plan the ultimate getaway with Camplify - the Airbnb of campervans, caravans, motorhomes and camping trailers
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Camplify
THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2024

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, treetop buffets, yum-cha lunches, and more
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Mother's Day Guide 2024
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Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards 2024

Photographers and would-be photographers of Brisbane - it's time to get out and about in our beautiful city and start snapping!
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Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards
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