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Oddities and Curiosities Expo

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Updated: Oct 21, 2026

Love all things strange and unusual? The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is returning to Brisbane on November 14-15, bringing a wonderfully weird weekend of curiosities, creepy collectibles, alternative art and hands-on workshops to town.

A lady staring at jars with snakes in them

The travelling expo is back for its fourth Australian tour, giving curious minds and lovers of the macabre the chance to explore hundreds of carefully curated stalls dedicated to the unusual.

A giraffe

Expect everything from taxidermy and preserved animal specimens to original horror-inspired artwork, antique treasures, bones, funeral collectibles, handcrafted oddities and metaphysical curiosities. Whether you're hunting for a one-of-a-kind piece to take home or simply keen to see something a little different, there's plenty to discover.

A lady doing henna

Beyond the shopping, visitors can immerse themselves in a world of the wonderfully weird, with tarot readings, sideshow performances, photo opportunities and concessions to explore throughout the day.

A spider with pins in it

Keen to get hands-on? The expo will also offer ticketed workshops, with options including taxidermy, insect pinning and wet specimen preservation.

A stage at the Oddities and Curiosities Expo Brisbane

Tickets start at $25 when booked online, or $30 at the door, with children aged 12 and under admitted free. The event is open to all ages, although parents are encouraged to use their discretion.

Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a valued partner of Must Do Brisbane.com

Oddities and Curiosities Expo

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Merivale St,

South Brisbane

Nov 14-15, 2026

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