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There's a quirky reading revolution that has quietly spread across Brisbane (and the world!) - pop-up street libraries
This cute little bookshop by the bay is a wonderland of delightful surprises and has big and little kids alike completely enchanted
Little Gnome is Wynnum's independent bookstore/café where cups of coffee are served alongside literary classics & new novels
This gem of a bookshop can be found in Stones Corner's leafy Logan Road cafe and shopping strip
In the heart of Merthyr Village lies this one stop emporium for books, gifts, trinkets, kids stuff and lovely things for the home
Housed within a coloured colonial cottage at the intersection of Boundary & Vulture Streets is a secondhand book collector’s dream
A bookshop that hits all the right pages with locals and visitors alike, Avid is a gem of a place
Over half a million fine old books from all genres and eras are crowded into the ceiling to floor dusty shelves of Archives
Upstairs in the quaint retro Blocksidge & Ferguson Arcade is the go-to bookstore for everything sci-fi, fantasy, horror, crime

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Combine Friday night drinks with a fascinating journey into the world of frogs
Experience the magic of timeless classical masterpieces with ARCO
Enjoy bottomless brunch on Saturday's at Bar Pacino
The yearly sell-out Suntory -196 MEKKA Raceday 2026 is back
Ukrainian Festival Brisbane is back with Ukrainian food, music, and community spirit in August.
Jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy is returning to Boonah
Brisbane's favourite rainforest venue is hosting a wedding showcase
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra returns to Brisbane this August with Vivaldi's Legacy
See Xavier Rudd live in Brisbane for a powerful night of music supporting HEAL
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Brisbane Festival 2026

Get ready to switch on, light up and come alive at this year's Brisbane Festival - the city's biggest and boldest celebration of art and community
Brisbane Festival 2026
MUST DO

Origins Italian Cooking Classes

Bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen with Origins Italian Cooking Classes, where authentic recipes, family traditions and the joy of gathering around the table take centre stage
Origins Italian Cooking Classes
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Aug 21-23

From a vibrant Ukrainian festival, a medieval fantasy weekend and Brisbane’s biggest trackside party of the year, to a dazzling Barbra Streisand tribute and a brand-new romance-only bookstore
This Weekend Aug 21-23
COMING UP

What's on in September in & near Brisbane

From Brisbane Festival taking over the city to the magical Jim Henson blockbuster at QAGOMA and Laidley Spring Festival, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in September:
What's on in September 2026
HOT TICKET

Southern Realm Festival

Southern Realm Festival is returning to Boonah this month transforming the Boonah Showgrounds into a weekend of jousting, armoured combat, living history and fantasy
Southern Realm Festival
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
Experience the wit, elegance and enduring brilliance of Gilbert & Sullivan
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