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People eating breakfast on the Brisbane River

Dine BNE City

Mark your calendars, fire up the group chat and work up an appetite because Dine BNE City returns for its sixth tantalising year

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Mark your calendars, fire up the group chat and work up an appetite because Dine BNE City returns for its sixth tantalising year

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Keep up-to-date with the very best of What’s On in Brisbane today and beyond with our up-to-the-minute, carefully-curated guide to the performing arts, shows, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and events in Brisbane and across South East Queensland.

From the major touring shows and one-off events to quirky fringe theatre and indie acts and everything in between. If it’s worth seeing, you’ll find it here.

Plus, we host a separate line-up of What's On for Kids in Brisbane so you'll never miss a beat!

The Star Brisbane

Let’s Play Blingo

Let’s Play Blingo is hitting LiveWire with all the glitz, sass, and shade you never knew bingo needed, very second Thursday night

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The Star Brisbane

Skyline Cinema

Wednesdays

Skyline Cinema is Brisbane's most unique and exclusive outdoor cinema experience, located at the Leisure Deck on Level 7

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Elderflower Farm

A place not far from Brisbane where you can pick your own beautiful flowers, surrounded by butterflies!

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Carseldine

Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets

Jun 6

Experience the magic of European winter with traditional Glühwein or Schnapps, seasonal winter cuisine, bonfires, roving entertainers

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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Nocturnal Tours

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Australia's nocturnal wildlife with a twilight or night time tour at Lone Pine

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People lying on grass by the Brisbane River at the Sunday Sessions on the Green

River Quay

Sunday Social On The Green

There are few ways to better farewell the weekend than at the fab free Sunday Social on the Green at the top end of South Bank

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Karalee

Karinya in the Valley - Farm & Flowers

A unique farm escape featuring a beautiful field of flowers where, on set dates you can PYO and enjoy a picnic next to the blooms

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State Library of Queensland

Gallery Walk

Immerse yourself in art, culture and history with State Library's Gallery Walk - a fascinating, self-guided tour

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Bundamba

Swanbank Collier Train Ride

All aboard the vintage diesel train for a nostalgic return train ride departing from historic Swanbank's charming refurbished station

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People under umbrella looking at view Sky Deck

Queens Wharf

Sundowners - The Star Brisbane

Brisbane's iconic Sky Deck has transformed into a stunning summer wonderland with Sundowners, a seasonal series of vibrant, open-air activations

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Qag

Australian Collection

An expansive reimagined collection of great artworks from our country is permanently on show at QAG

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Brisbane Powerhouse

Vertigo

Brisbane's first vertical restaurant situated four storeys above ground has just opened, offering a unique, thrilling dining experience

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Riverlife

Friday Night Paddle & Prawns

Why not experience something different one Friday night and take to the water with Riverlife’s night kayak

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

RACQ MotorFest 2026

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out

Jun 14

West End Solstice Market

Get ready for a fiery, festive celebration with bonfires, beats & street eats

Jun 19

Crowd of people at Brisbane Sake Festival

Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is heading to Brisbane for the first time in 2025

Jun 19-21

Festival of Showjumping

Brisbane will welcome the nation's best equestrian talent at Festival of Showjumping 2026

Jun 19-28

Hamlet

Love turns deadly and power corrupts all in Queensland Ballet’s Hamlet

Jun 19 - Jul 18

Westin Wellness Weekend

Brisbane’s most sought-after wellness event, Westin Wellness Weekend returns

June 20-21

Where do I belong? Our birds through art

A captivating exhibition celebrating Australia's native birds flies into Logan Art Gallery

Jun 20 - Aug 29

Ubuntu Social

Ubuntu Social is a free, all-ages celebration of world music, art, and community

Jun 21

Rusalka

Opera Queensland's Rusalka is taking over QPAC from June 25

25 Jun - 4 Jul

RACQ Motorfest

The ultimate car lover's day out returns to the iconic Brisbane Showgrounds with a spectacular auto exhibition

RACQ Motorfest

MUST DO

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

Queensland Ballet is set to enchant young audiences with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, a brand-new whimsical production

Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do June 12-14

From the return of RACQ MotorFest and a free kids festival to a hot new gourmet sandwich shop and a month-long, city-wide foodie celebration

This Weekend June 12-14

MUST VISIT

Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

Swap the standard movie night for a memorable one at one of Brisbane’s best boutique cinemas

Best Boutique Cinemas in Brisbane

NEXT MONTH

What's on in July in & around Brisbane

From Video Games concert, Night Feast by the river and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to art tours of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Jetty2Jetty and Bonfire Night, the best things to do in and around Brisbane in July:

What's On in Brisbane in July

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