From date nights and catch-ups with your mates to solo outings, if you’re looking for something epic to do in Brisbane when the sun goes down this summer, we’ve got you sorted with a seriously stacked lineup of incredible after-dark adventures. Illuminated kayak rides, arthouse flicks, chilling ghost tours and award-winning stage shows are just the beginning.
To ensure your social schedule gets the glow-up it deserves, we’ve rounded up the best nighttime experiences every culture seeker needs to tick off their do-to list. Samsungs at the ready, because you’re going to want to capture all of this. Make sure you keep an eye out for Samsung's murals while you're out and about—and capture them with its Galaxy S22 Series, of course.
Catch A Flick At Goma's Cinema
Sure, you could watch a movie at home on the couch after work, or you could level up at Brisbane’s coolest cinema—The Australian Cinémathèque at GOMA. Movie buffs are in for a treat with the cinema offering a program of films that you’re unlikely to see anywhere else, including international gems, rare 35mm flicks, and silent films with live musical accompaniment. Even better, most screenings are free so you have more coin to spend at the snack bar. Screenings take place Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Twilight Kayak On Brisbane River
Appreciate Brisbane from a different perspective on a twilight kayak tour. Glide along the iconic Brisbane River in an illuminated kayak, and watch the city transform in the evening light. Cruising under inner-city bridges over the course of 90 minutes, the guided tour will take you past the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the Myora Shipwreck and Howard Smith Wharves. Prepare yourself for some truly stunning scenes.
See A Show At The Powerhouse
Want to laugh so hard you’ll feel like you’ve done a session at the gym? Or have your jaw hit the floor at a scandalous cabaret show? On any given night of the week, you can get all of the above and more at The Powerhouse with internationally acclaimed comedians, singers and actors taking to the stage. Round out your evening with a tasty Italian feast at on-site eatery Bar Alto and grab a nightcap at Mary Mae’s Bar and Kitchen.
Freak Yourself Out On A Ghost Tour
If you like your after-dark activities with a side of goosebumps, then this Brisbane ghost tour is an absolute must. Feel the hairs on your arms stand up as you follow your guide, by torchlight, into Brisbane’s most haunted cemeteries and crypts. Your knowledgeable guide will reveal eerie ghost stories about the spirits that still reside in these pockets of Brisbane. Warning: this isn’t for the faint-hearted.
Climb The Story Bridge
For a truly bucket-list experience, book yourself a spot on The Story Bridge twilight climb. The two-hour tour will see you ascend to the top of the iconic bridge, watching the city transform from a golden hue to a glittering skyline. Sitting at 80 metres above sea level, you’ll score 360-degree panoramic views across to Moreton Bay in the east, the Glasshouse Mountains in the north, Mt Coot-tha in the west and Lamington National park in the south. Your experience also includes a friendly guide who will share facts and history about the bridge, bringing lols along the way.
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