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What’s On In Brisbane This Week, This Month And Beyond

By Urban List Writers
28th Mar 2024

Ready to get out there and explore what's on in Brisbane? Whether you're a culture seeker looking for a unique way to experience Brisbane's top galleries or a foodie fanging for your next exclusive bite, here's what's on in Brisbane this week, this month and beyond. 

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What's On In Brisbane This Week

You can check out what's on this weekend right here.

Kingpin Free Laser Tag

Gear up for the ultimate World Laser Tag Day at Kingpin, where they're dishing out free laser tag sessions all day long. Yup, they're going all in on the fun, and it's all going down this Thursday 28 March. Available for walk ins on the day only, the free laser tag is open to all ages (smaller kids may need to be accompanied by an adult) and promises to deliver the most epic laser tag battles between friends, partners or as a quick break from the office. Not only will you have access to their battle room, but after the showdown you are invited to explore all the other entertainment options Kingpin has to offer, everything from arcades to karaoke. Find out more here.

The Details 

When: Thursday 28 March
Where: Gympie Rd, Westfield Chermside
Find out more here

Westholme Wagyu Supper Club Series

Get ready to savour the finest Wagyu around as Aussie-owned Westholme Wagyu takes over some of Brisbane's best restaurants with their next Supper Club Series. Spanning across three sensational venues for one night each—Gerard’s, Rich & Rare, and Pilloni—each event promises to deliver a meticulously curated, unique dining experience. For those dreaming of coastal Italian vibes, Pilloni is dishing up some Italian favourites that have been perfectly meshed with Westholme’s delectable Wagyu. Their fresh five-course menu for the night of Thursday 4 April features Sardinian ravioli filled with braised 9+ Wagyu brisket, and a Wagyu tallow sweet ravioli filled with pecorino cheese, farm honey, and lemon zest. 

The Details 

When: Thursday 4 April 
Where: Pilloni, West End
Find out more here. 

Flickerfest 2024

Indie film lovers, this one’s for you. After screening under the stars in Bondi over January, Flickerfest is now coming to Brisbane to share the Best Australian and European Shorts. Not only will you get to enjoy this experience with other film enthusiasts, but also you’ll also get to meet the filmmakers who will be present to introduce their films. You can buy your tickets here.

The Details 

When: 7pm, Thursday 4 and Friday 5 April
Where: Palace Cinemas, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.

Circus Of Illusions

Fulfil your dreams of running away to the circus—but just for a night—when Circus of Illusions lands at the Brisbane Powerhouse in April. We aren’t sure how sawdust and sequins go together, but the brilliant group at Circus of Illusions is determined to show us how, with mime, magic and so much more in-store. Professional illusionist Michael Boyd and rola-bola master Sascha Williams will have audience members falling off their seats in a display of extraordinary talent. Running from Tuesday to Saturday, there is plenty of time to add ‘circus’ into your school holiday schedule. Grab your ticket for as little as $39, or get up close and personal with stage seats for $59. 

The Details

When: Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 April 
Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Find out more here.
What's On In Brisbane This Month

March Into Margarita 


Image credit: Fish Lane | Supplied 

If there’s one thing Fish Lane loves, it’s a festival dedicated to booze, and their next edition is going to be a doozy. For the month of March, the South Brisbane precinct is celebrating all things margarita, with a calendar full of events, menus and activations loaded with Espolon Tequila. A heap of venues will be pouring creative cocktails and dishes just for the occasion, from grilled pineapple margs at El Planta to a smoked jalapeno variation at Saccharomyces. Midtown will be pouring flights of mini margaritas paired with small plates on Thursday 7 March, while Chu The Phat is doing a laneway fiesta on Thursday 21 March. 

The Details 

When: 1-31 March
Where: Fish Lane, South Brisbane 
Find out more here

Eat Like A King 

Grab your loosest pair of pants because Eat Like A King is back with a bang this March. King Street is dishing up delicious deals for everyone all month long, whether you’ve only got some spare change or you’re keen to go all out. Score three sides for $28 at Archie Brothers, share a spread of 10 pork riblets, corn ribs, classic wings, fried wings and dipping sauces for $115 at Winghaus or indulge in a five-course chef’s menu for $145 at Montrachet—and that’s just the beginning. Best of all 10.4 Fit, Tigerlamb, Artisan and more are all dishing up non-food related deals that will have you feeling like royalty. Check out all the offers here.

The Details 

When: 1-31 March
Where: King Street, Bowen Hills
Find out more here.  

Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of The Moon Planetarium Experience

On 27 February, 1973, Pink Floyd’s new album The Dark Side Of The Moon debuted at the London Planetarium. Now, 50 years later, the iconic album is being celebrated with a series of planetarium shows across the globe, and one of them will be right here in Brisbane. Showing at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium in Mt Coot-tha from now until April 2024, The Dark Side Of The Moon Planetarium Experience will combine breath-taking visuals of the solar system with Pink Floyd’s spectacular music in surround sound. Tickets start from $16 and you can grab them here

The Details

When: Until end of April
Where: Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha 
Find out more here.

ΩHM - Festival of Other Music

Brisbane Powerhouse is unleashing the ΩHM Festival of Other Music on us once again, promising a sonic and visual feast from 28 February to 20 April. Curated by Brad Spolding and composer Lawrence English, the lineup boasts an eclectic mix of international and Aussie talent, featuring legends like Yothu Yindi, Michael Rother, Drab Majesty, Boris, and works by Kim Gordon and Stephanie Lake. Dive into the avant-garde with Michael Rother celebrating 50 years of NEU! and Drab Majesty's exclusive sci-fi-infused show. It doesn’t end there—immerse yourself in visual art exhibitions by Sonic Youth's very own Kim Gordon and mind-blowing dance performances by Stephanie Lake and Chunky Move. Get ready for a unique multi-sensory experience that pushes boundaries and celebrates the vibrant diversity of contemporary art. 

The Details

When: 26 February-20 April
Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Find out more here.

Dining In The Dark

Treat yourself and your special someone to a dining experience like no other with a blindfolded dining experience at C’est Bon. Allow the tastes and aromas of the top secret curated three-course menu to envelope you. Put your trust in the chefs as they take you through a sensory experience of relearning how to use your tastebuds. There are three menu options to choose from, meat, seafood and vegetarian, so the meal can be curated to suit your individual needs. 

The Details

When: Tuesday 30 April
Where: C’est Bon Restaurant, Woolloongabba
Find out more here

Fairy Tales 


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There's nothing like a life-sized, magical art piece to grab our attention, and for the next few months, GOMA has been taken over by just that. As a part of Fairy Tales, the blockbuster exhibition for summer 2023/2024, a spectacular commission by Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira has transformed the gallery into a gnarled and twisted woodland. Also on display as part of the exhibition is painting, sculpture, installation, film, costume and design by artists including Yayoi Kusama, Jana Sterbak, Kiki Smith, Patricia Piccinni, Abdul Abdullah, Ron Mueck and Charles Blackman, all of it delving into the allure of fairytales. 

The Details

When: Until 28 April
Where: GOMA, South Brisbane
Find out more here.

Sip & Sakura At Mary Mae's 

New Farm's Mary Mae’s is joining the celebration of the Cherry Blossom Festival with their Sip & Sakura, a month-long experience featuring cherry-blossom inspired Roku Gin cocktails, desserts and decor. Revel in the beauty of flowers whilst sipping on a Cherry Blossom Crush, digging into a sweet matcha yuzu delight and basking in the winter sun. Located at the Brisbane Powerhouse, Mary Mae's also features uninterrupted river views, sun-drenched terraces and a delicious all-day dining menu. The perfect date idea for you and your special someone. 

The Details

When:  22 March–5 May 
Where:  Mary Mae's, New Farm 
Find out more here.

Jurassic World By Brickman


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Round up the kids and the kids at heart because a massive Jurassic World LEGO exhibition has rolled into the Queensland Museum, bringing over 50 large-scale dinosaurs, props, scenes and activities to Brisbane. You’ll be transported to Isla Nublar with 15 LEGO dinosaurs to meet, all built by the famed Brickman team led by Ryan McNaught himself. Keen builders can also get hands on with a heap of activities around the exhibition, from building escape vehicles to shaping islands—the creative possibilities will be endless with 2.5 million bricks to hunt through. Tickets to the exhibition can be found here

The Details

When: Until 14 July 
Where: Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 
Find out more here.

Sunset Cinema 

Now that summer’s torrential storms are finally (hopefully) over, it’s the perfect time to enjoy an outdoor movie night, and Sunset Cinema is hitting Northshore just in time to take advantage of the balmy autumn nights. From 21 March to 11 May, you can catch a mix of new release, family fave and all-time classic movies from their new location in The Collective Event Space, Dock D—just next to Eat Street. Take a blanket or opt for the VIP experience with a bean bag lounge and bottomless popcorn included in their Sunset Lounge tickets. With everything from Dune: Part 2 to Clueless on the calendar, there’s something for everyone—and it's even dog-friendly. Check out the schedule and grab tickets here.

The Details 

When: 21 March to 11 May 
Where: Northshore, Hamilton 
Find out more here.  

The Princess Bride In Concert

Brisbane finally has something in store for all you classic romance movie enthusiasts. Experience The Princess Bride in an entirely unique way next year with Slava Grigoryan and the Queensland Pops Orchestra performing the entire musical score live-to-picture alongside a viewing on the big screen. Swoon to the sounds of strings and percussion and a love story so iconic, as you wish…

The Details

When: Saturday 13 April
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
Find out more here.

Twilight In The Vines 


Image credit: Sirromet Winery | Facebook 

No need to leave Brisbane to find a stunning winery this summer, because Mt Cotton's Sirromet Winery is just a quick drive away, and they're serving up a picture perfect sunset experience. Every Saturday and Sunday, you can book in for an aesthetic picnic among the vines, which includes a lush platter of seafood and charcuterie and a bottle of wine for $85pp. Available between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, you can book yourself in here.

The Details

When: 30 December-31 March
Where: Sirromet Winery, Mt Cotton 
Find out more here

International Cake Show Australia

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre will become a mecca for sweet tooths and cake connoisseurs alike next month when the International Cake Show rolls back into town. This annual event lets you mingle with celebrity chefs and cake stars for two days as you take part in demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and classes for every experience level. It’s not just for the bakers though—for those who just want to look (or taste), you’ll find everything from a three metre-high Bumble Bee Transformer cake to a sweet house of horror to explore, not to mention the mind blowing sculpted cakes that will on display in the competition zone. in the form of edible sweets, their huge and new sweet walk-throughs like the Sugar House of Horror is definitely not one you would want to miss.

The Details

When: 10am-4pm, Friday 12-Sunday 14 April
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
Find out more here.

C’est Bon and Beyond: A French Affair

An exclusive culinary experience is coming to Brisbane as renowned Australian chef and restaurateur Scott Pickett teams up with C’est Bon’s very own Chef Andy Ashby for a one-of-a-kind collaboration event. For just $135pp, indulge in a unique menu featuring four snacks and four courses, with each chef crafting two snacks and two courses. Start your gastronomic journey with delectable snacks like Pickett’s oeuf mayonnaise caviar and Ashby’s BBQ red claw with basque piperade, followed by mouth watering courses like Moreton Bay bug with sweetcorn and Murray cod a la grenobloise. With only two seatings to this exclusive event, you don’t want to miss out—find out more here.

The Details

When: 6pm and 8.30pm, Wednesday 10 April
Where: C’est Bon Restaurant, Woolloongabba
Find out more here.

Farmer’s Feast

Get ready to dig into the first-ever Farmer's Feast, an evening honouring the incredible harvest from our organic and regenerative farmers. Chef Chris Jordan from Three Little Birds will be whipping up a mouthwatering 3-course feast featuring the finest ingredients from Echo Valley Farm, Wulff and Cub Mushrooms, Indie Bakehouse, and Temptress Apothecary. Plus, you'll have the chance to hear directly from the farmers themselves as they share their inspiring stories and sustainable farming practices. Find out more here.

The Details 

When: 6pm-9pm, Saturday 20 April
Where: Food Connect Shed, Salisbury
Find out more here.

Broadway Bingo

An exciting new musical experience by Outside the Jukebox is coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse, and we can almost guarantee you’ve never experienced anything like this before. Broadway Bingo is the ultimate blend of concert and game night where you play bingo while enjoying a world-class performance of musical theatre. With every bingo card drawn out live, not even the performers know what to expect. This one-of-a-kind show is hitting Brisbane for a limited time only, so snag your tickets now before they're gone! Grab yours here.

The Details 

When: 19-21 April
Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Find out more here

Brisbane Comedy Festival

Love a good belly laugh? You’re in luck because the Brisbane Comedy Festival is back in town for five weeks to showcase over 50 local and international comedians. With huge names like Wil Anderson, Tom Ballard, Josh Thomas, Dave Hughes and Stephen K Amos on the bill alongside some fresh faces, there’s a name for every sense of humour—just make sure you leave enough time in between shows to catch your breath.

The Details

When: Friday 26 April to Sunday 26 May
Where: Various locations 
Find out more here.

What's On In Brisbane This Year 

Puppy And Goat Yoga


Image credit: Karmably | Facebook

What is cuter than puppies and baby goats? Puppies and baby goats doing yoga with you. This year, Karmably is allowing you to downward dog with a literal dog and combine mindfulness with cuteness as you embark on a yoga session like you have never experienced before. Goat yoga can positively increase your dopamine and oxytocin whilst puppy yoga serves a platform for fostering early socialisation skills and boosting confidence for the puppies. So if you don’t do it for yourself, do it for the adorable puppies. There’s sessions scheduled throughout the whole of 2024 already, so scope out some dates and snap up tickets here.

The Details

When: Various dates throughout 2024
Where: The Station, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.

Urban Wine Walk

Gather your crew, whether it's the girls or your whole squad, and get ready to sip and savour your way through Brisbane's Urban Wine Walk. With top-notch winemakers and fantastic venues like Babylon, The Gresham, Tillerman and more, this choose-your-own-adventure afternoon is the ultimate excuse to bond over some vino. Your ticket will include three complimentary wine tastings per winemaker, a dining voucher to spend at your nominated starting venue and a $25 voucher for event day wine orders. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a boozy afternoon. Grab your tickets here.

The Details 

When: Saturday 4 May
Where: The Gresham, Brisbane CBD (official registration point)
Find out more here.

Affordable Art Fair

With a long-standing history spanning two decades, the Affordable Art Fair is finally coming to Brisbane, becoming the 15th international city to join its list of locations. Here you can make your art collector dreams a reality with an extensive array of pieces fit to suit your budget. Whether you’re willing to spend $100 or $10,000, the Affordable Art Fair has it all, showcasing paintings, sculptures, installations, photographic works and limited-edition prints across different genres. In partnership with 40 independent Australian galleries, the Affordable Art Fair is committed towards making art accessible to all. Feel confident purchasing your first piece or adding to your ever-growing collection.

The Details

When: Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 May
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Find out more here.

Hops & Harmony 

Get ready to sing your heart out with a room full of strangers, because Hops & Harmony has a stacked calendar of 2024 events, and they are ready to make some magic happen. If you haven’t heard of the bar choir, think karaoke on a grand scale—led by Billboard and Aria charting singer Jamie Lee Wilson (aka (JVMIE), you’ll blend your voice with those of a bar full of fellow shower singers. It’s as social as it is musical, so prepare to make some new friends—and don’t worry if you’re tone deaf because no one will hear you anyway. There’s events happening throughout the year from north to south and east to west, so check out the schedule here

The Details 

When: Various dates 
Where: Various locations 
Find out more here

Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail

Join farmers, foodies and everyone in between for not one, but two weekends packed with farm-fuelled fun at the Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trails. Just over an hour from Brisbane, these road trips will have you seeking out some of the freshest, locally-sourced produce from jams and honey to cheese and carrots, perfect for bringing the taste of the countryside straight to your kitchen. There will also be wine tasting, beer and ice-cream sampling up for grabs, the chance to pick your own flowers and even a possible selfie moment with fluffy lambs and alpacas. Find out more here.

The Details 

When: 28 April and 28 July
Where: Scenic Rim 
Find out more here

Big Gay Day 


Image credit: Big Gay Day | Supplied 

Big Gay Day is coming back to The Wickham for 2024 and it has a headliner you won’t want to miss. Sporty Spice herself, the iconic Melanie C, is coming all the way from the UK to perform at the annual LGBTQIA+ street festival—cue the nostalgia. Once again closing down the laneway off Wickham Street, this year’s festival will have a Wickham of Oz theme, so decide whether you’re going to be Dorothy, the Tinman or the Wicked Witch of the West now. Also on the bill is Sneaky Sound System, Tall Pall, Hannah Conda and Briefs Factory among others, with a portion of the proceeds from tickets going to LGBTQIA+ charities. Tickets go on sale Wednesday 14 February and you can get them here.

The Details 

When: Sunday 5 May 
Where: The Wickham, Fortitude Valley 
Find out more here.   

Brisbane Writers Festival

The annual Brisbane Writers Festival is a must for aspiring writers, published authors or just anyone who loves a good read, and we can guarantee this year’s edition will be no exception. More than 60 Brisbane authors will feature alongside a huge line-up of national and international guests across 150 live events including author talks, panel discussions and workshops. Fantasy lovers are well catered for this year, with Naomi Novik, author of the incredible Scholomance series, appearing alongside Samantha Shannon, creator of The Bone Season, but that's not the only genre on the progam—Michael Connelly, Trent Dalton, Paul Murray are just a few of the headline authors making an appearance.

The Details 

When: 30 May to 2 June
Where: Various locations
Find out more here.

Brisbane Gin Festival

Gin lover? Brace yourselves for an avid crowd of G&T fans as the Brisbane Gin Festival returns to Lightspace, giving you the chance to sip your way through 30 of Australia’s most exceptional craft distillers. Buy exclusive bottles not available in store and be let into well-kept industry secrets here, where the gin is guaranteed to go down smooth.

The Details

When: Friday 26 to Sunday 28 July
Where: LIGHTSPACE, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.

Bluey’s World Immersive Experience 

Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton 

A brand new, never-been-seen-before immersive Bluey Experience is coming to Brisbane next year, when it will invite fans of the iconic kids show to step into a real life Bluey’s world. Housed in the 4,000sm Northshore Pavilion, which has previously hosted Van Goh Alive and Monet In Paris, the exhibition will feature life-size sets, interactive play opportunities and a mesmerising soundscape, as well as a cafe, gift shop and playground. While we don’t recommend telling the kids about it just yet (or you’ll be fielding ‘when can we go see Bluey?’ questions for months), we do recommend circling August 2024 in your calendar and signing up for presale tickets here

The Details

When: August 2024
Where: Northshore, Hamilton
Find out more here.

Melt Open  


Image credit: Melt Open | Supplied 

Brisbane’s annual festival of LGBTQIA+ art and culture, MELT, has undergone a metamorphosis, and will this year return as Melt Open, a brand new expanded, open-access festival that celebrates the Queer community. And with a new name comes a new main event for 2024—the inaugural River Pride Parade, Brisbane’s very own mardi-raft on the river. On Saturday 29 November, a flotilla of vessels will journey from William Jolly Bridge to the Brisbane Powerhouse, led by the fabulous Courtney Act, this year's Melt Open ambassador. If you’re feeling ‘nauti’, you can register your boat, or to join an existing one, but if you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, there’ll be plenty of places to enjoy the spectacle along the river. The full program of events for Melt Open is yet to come, bet you can bet it’s going to be dazzling, so stay tuned. 

The Details 

When: 23 October-10 November 
Where: Across Brisbane 
Find out more here.

Ali Wong Live 

You’ve seen all her side-splitting Netflix specials, now see Ali Wong in real life when the Emmy and Golden Globe winning comedian and actress comes to Brisbane this July. After playing to full houses across the USA and Europe, Ali Wong: Live will be taking over the stage at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, and tickets are on sale Friday 22 March at 9am—snap them up here

The Details 

When: 7pm, Monday 22 July 
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre 
Find out more here

Stones Corner Festival

Gear up, because Stones Corner’s legendary street festival is coming back on Sunday 5 May with a massive lineup of acts that includes Australia’s famed EDM sensation The Potbelleez and party-starters like Screamfeeder, Never Ending 80’s, Vixens of Fall, Lontano, Later Daze, and John Hanley with Don’t Shoot The Hurricane. A must-do on the Brisbane event calendar, Stones Corner Festival also promises tasty bites from food trucks aplenty, refreshing brews from local breweries, market stalls from local makers and creators. Best of all, entry is totally free—so get ready to dance in the street all afternoon long.

The Details

When: Sunday 5 May
Where: Logan Road, Stones Corner
Find out more here.

Looking for weekend plans? Check out what’s on in Brisbane this weekend right here

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