The Best Things To Do In Brisbane This Weekend
Dinushka Gunasekara
Brisbane Editor | Urban List
Rain, hail or shine, Brisbane is getting busy with an epic lineup of markets, pop-ups, festivals and more to ensure you don't waste a moment this weekend. Whether you're catching a show, swinging by a market, or simply want to get on top of what's on, this weekend's a doozy.
Check out the best things to do in Brisbane this weekend below:
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360 ALLSTARS
Following sell-out tours around the world, this international smash hit is returning to Brisbane with a jaw-dropping performance and plenty of air time. 360 ALLSTARS is a reinvention of the circus featuring BMX, basketball breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more. With a cast of World Champions and World Record-holding artists and athletes, it’s a triumph of street culture and artistry (and very family-friendly too). Grab your tickets here.
The Details
Where: Playhouse, QPAC
When: 2 to 5 July
Find out more here.
Beyond
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We don’t normally recommend following the light at the end of the tunnel, but this bold new after-dark experience has us rethinking our stance. Beyond—Every Path Leads Elsewhere is lighting up Sirromet Winery this June with a 2km trail full of lights, lasers, holograms, large-scale projections and original soundscapes. It’ll ignite the senses across a breathtaking world of vivid colour. Plus, it’s conveniently running across the school holidays—making this a perfect family-friendly way to spend an evening.
Beyond is part of the award-winning Luna Light Journey series, which have captivated visitors around Australia with sell-out seasons. There are surprises at every turn, transforming the vineyard into an immersive and awe-inspiring wonderland where shadows dance and beams dazzle. Sirromet is just over a 30-minute drive from Brisbane, so make the most of your visit and book a table at Tuscan Terrace.
Tickets are $23 for adults and $16 for kids—grab yours here. The first sessions of each day at 5:15pm are low sensory, mindfully designed with lower intensity lights and smaller crowds.
The Details
When: 26 June to 26 July
Where: Sirromet Winery, Mount Cotton
Find out more here.
DinoFest
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Little imaginations will roar at DinoFest Brisbane: an outdoor prehistoric experience with 30 life-size, walking and interactive dinosaurs. From the triceratops to the stegosaurus and the ankylosaur, these life-life animatronics will be stomping the grounds—including the king of the show, the tyrannosauraux rex. Each 45-minute encounter will let you explore the Dino Trail with in-character rangers to guide you, as well as enjoying fun activities like a Dino Dig and ‘feel a fossil’ with real dinosaur bones.
Tickets are $29.50 per adult and $26.50 per child, with free entry for children under two. Grab yours (before they sell out) here.
The Details
When: 27 June to 12 July (excluding 1 and 7 July)
Where: Kalinga Park, 31 Kalinga Street, Clayfield
Find out more here.
CJ Hendry Flower Shop
Image credit: CJ Hendry Flower Shop | Instagram
She’s the artist known for creating massive hype around the world, and now CJ Hendry is bringing her most vibrant pop-up yet to Brisbane. A take on her wildly popular Flower Market (which now has a brick-and-mortar store in SoHo following successful and immersive experiences around the globe) is happening in Fortitude Valley this June dubbed the Brisbane Flower Shop. You can read our full guide here.
The Details
When: 25 June to 12 July
Where: 1 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.
FIRE UP THE GROUP CHAT
Warm up this winter by checking out these local fire-fuelled experiences.
Death & Taxes
Flambéed cocktails and leather booths are the vibe at Death & Taxes. This walk-in-only, old-world bar is bringing the heat this winter with a new flaming capsicum-inspired pour, only available for a limited time.
Agnes Restaurant
One of the hottest dining experiences in Brisbane (literally), Agnes uses wood-fire cooking techniques to add a perfect char to premium Australian wagyu and seasonal produce. It was even crowned the 20th-best steak restaurant in the world by World’s Best Steaks, so it's well worth a winter visit.
Beetlejuice The Musical
Image credit: Beetlejuice The Musical | Eugene Hyland
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice—you know the drill. The eight-time Tony Award-nominated Beetlejuice The Musical is returning to Australia in all its ghastly and ghoulish glory. Full of humour, heart and hauntings, the world-class production will be led by Broadway star Andy Karl, whose credits include Groundhog Day, Rocky the Musical, Pretty Woman the Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical and Moulin Rouge. The laugh-out-loud classic based on Tim Burton’s 1988 Academy Award-winning film is a cult-fave for a reason, telling the story of the strange Lydia Deetz whose obsession with all things dead leads her to a degenerate demon with a thing for stripes. Naturally, chaos ensues. Grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: Until 5 July 2026
Where: Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Find out more here.
Open Season
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Your winter soundtrack is officially loud and local because Open Season is returning for its sixth edition—taking over iconic Brisbane venues with 100+ artists and special events. The bold cultural program is back for eight epic weeks across The Tivoli, Princess Theatre, Fish Lane, Glasshouse Theatre, and more, with a lineup of international icons, in-demand pioneers, emerging voices and local legends. There’s the world premiere of Gil Scott-Heron by jazz and soul luminary Brian Jackson and hip hop powerhouse Yasiin Bey, unmissable rappers Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE, R&B heartthrob Saint Levant, and Scottish heavyweight Mogwai. Repping Aus, you can expect the internationally lauded Hiatus Kaiyote, Rum Jungle, Beddy Rays, and Peach PRC who will be making a comeback after having to cancel her On The Banks performance due to illness.
And that’s barely the tip of the iceberg for Open Season. You can also expect a multi-venue block party in Against The Grain Festival, Brisbane’s annual celebration of First Nations voices with Blak Day Out, and the return of South System which will turn Fish Lane into a full-blown dance party. Check out the full Open Season program and grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: 25 May to 25 July
Where: Various Locations in Brisbane
Find out more here.
Dinos Alive
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An absolute blast from the past is coming to Brisbane, with more than 80 towering dinosaurs roaring before your eyes. The pop-up Dinos Alive immersive experience lets you get up close and personal with animatronic replicas of your favourite dinosaurs, including the T-rex, stegosaurus, triceratops and velociraptor. There’s also a virtual aquarium where you can dive into the world of sea giants, plus budding paleontologists can dig for fossils with state-of-the-art VR technology. This larger-than-life exhibition is perfect for families or anyone who smashed through that new dino doc so don’t miss out—grab your tickets here.
The Details
When: Until 30 August
Where: Skygate Precinct, Brisbane Airport
Find out more here.
Horizons of Khufu
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If you thought the only way you’d ever visit Ancient Egypt was through a time machine, think again because a fully immersive experience is coming to Brisbane where you can walk like an Egyptian. The free-roaming VR experience will send you back 4,500 years to explore iconic landmarks in all their glory—from soaring over the Great Pyramids of Giza at sunrise to a boat journey through the Nile. The cutting-edge technology means you’ll have 360º panoramic views throughout your 45-minute expedition, plus you can see and interact with your fellow adventurers. Tickets are $40 for adults and $30 for kids—grab yours now here.
The Details
When: Until 31 July
Where: Fever Hub Brisbane, 123 Gotha Street, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.
The FRIENDS Experience
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If you’re as passionate about Friends as Joey is about not sharing food, then you need to check out this world-famous attraction that’s popping up in Brisbane for the very first time. The FRIENDS Experience takes you behind the scenes and lets you relive iconic moments in the show—from Rachel and Monica’s purple door to Chandler and Joey’s recliners or Ross’ infamous sofa pivot. There will also be a fully recreated Central Perk complete with the legendary orange couch and exclusive merch every fan will want their hands on. Tickets go on sale 18 March and you can sign up for the waitlist here.
The Details
When: Until 19 July
Where: Uptown, Brisbane CBD
Find out more here.
Alcotraz
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While we don’t normally suggest ending up behind bars on your next night out, Brisbane’s new and immersive cocktail experience invites you to do just that. Inspired by Hollywood’s greatest prison stories, Alcotraz gives you an inmate number and orange jumpsuit to pop on before ushering you into a speakeasy-style cell block for the evening. It’s part role-play/part bar, as crooked guards and bootlegging accomplices whisk you into the world while pouring signature cocktails like the dangerously smooth Conspiracy (premium mezcal, burnt coconut tequila, pineapple and a hint of cinnamon) or the Crime of Passion (passionfruit liqueur, strawberry puree, lime, cranberry and orange). Tickets are $65 and you can grab yours here.
The Details
When: Until 30 September
Where: 123 Gotha Street, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.
Make A Scene: Fashioning Queer Identity And Club Culture In The 90s
Image credit: Make A Scene | Kenn Bushby Collection
Take yourself back to an iconic era of Australian queer culture with Queensland Museum's latest free exhibition: Make A Scene. The fashion-forward 90s showcase features all things colour, camp, pop culture and community—from fearless self-expressions of LGBTQIA+ identity to the Brisbane-based labels that defined the era. Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality, the immersive exhibition is your chance to engage with personal stories that unfolded on the underground nightclub and dance party scene. It’s glamorous, it’s moving and it’s full of pride.
The Details
When: Until 19 July 2026
Where: Queensland Museum Kurilpa, South Brisbane
Find out more here.
Prison Island
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This isn’t your average escape room. One for the adrenaline junkies and puzzle solvers alike, the globally captivating Prison Island is officially coming to Brisbane and putting you to the test. The interactive adventure features more than 30 unique ‘cells’ that require you and your mates to put your heads together across a combination of action games, sports and strategy. With 90 minutes on the clock, your team needs to conquer as many challenges as possible to earn a coveted spot on the leaderboard—dodging laser beams, escaping cages, and taking part in the most high stakes game of whack-a-mole you’ve ever encountered. You can book here.
The Details
When: Until August 2026
Where: 162 Alfred St, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.
The God Of Small Things
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If you’re intrigued by faith, visual culture, and how the divine finds its way into daily life across cultures, then QAGOMA’s latest free exhibition will be right up your alley. Featuring stunning and rare oleographs dating back to the late 1800s, this insightful showcase was created in collaboration with conservationists based in Bengaluru, India—letting you witness how the divine exists all around us from the other side of the world.
The Details
When: Until 5 October 2026
Where: QAGOMA, South Brisbane
Find out more here.
Precious
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Explore more than 3,000 items generously loaned from around 30 incredible collections and collectors at Precious—Museum of Brisbane’s new major exhibition that doubles as a veritable treasure trove. With many on display for the first time, this charming assortment offers a glimpse into the cherished collections usually hidden within suburban homes and buildings across Brisbane. From international dolls to ornamental eggs and wind-up toys, Precious covers the rare, beautiful and intriguing while honouring the dedication and stories of Brisbane enthusiasts. The free exhibition is worth a visit for the sheer scale and variety alone, with objects from some of the city’s most fascinating institutions (think the Embroiders’ Guild QLD, Queensland Maritime Museum, and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia QLD) sitting alongside lovingly gathered curiosities that capture a truly unique side of the people that call Brisbane home.
The Details
When: Until Autumn 2027
Where: Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City
Find out more here.
Friday 3 July
The Rocketman In Concert
If you’ve been known to karaoke the heck out Benny and the Jets, you need to be at this Sir Elton John tribute show. The two-hour live concert will feature his incredible hits like Tiny Dancer, Your Song, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Can You Feel The Love Tonight and Crocodile Rock—performed by Greg Andrew who’ll have you doing a double take because he embodies Elton like nobody else. Tickets are almost sold-out so snap up the last few here.
The Details
Where: Concert Hall, QPAC
When: 7pm 3 July
Find out more here.
Saturday 4 July
Roller Derby Rivalry
Image credit: Beth Thompson of Skate Pix by Stitch
It’s fast, it’s rough and it’s happening in Brisbane this Saturday night when Superordinary transforms into a full-on roller derby. For those who haven’t had the privilege of watching Whip It, here's what you can expect: a jammer (recognisable by the star on their helmet) attempts to score points by lapping opponents, while everyone else blocks. The premise is simple but the energy is unbeatable, especially with the teams from Australia’s first open-gender roller derby league bringing their all.
Tickets are $10 each and free for children under 13. Grab yours here.
The Details
Where: Superordinary, Hamilton
When: 6pm to 10pm, Saturday 4 July
Find out more here.
World Cup Live Site
From the first kick to the final goal, you’ll want to be parked up with your fellow Socceroo fans at Brisbane’s official FIFA World Cup Live Site in South Bank. The free, festival-style hub is where you can catch all the Socceroos games on a giant screen (as well as select matches scheduled before and after Aussie fixtures) with food trucks and pop-up bars on hand, kids’ activities, plus the best of South Bank right nearby. The Live Site runs on a first come, first served basis so we recommend coming in early if you can.
The Details
When: From 2:30am to 2pm Saturday 4 July
Where: South Bank Cultural Forecourt
Find out more here.
Sunday Sessions at West Village
These school holidays, West Village is hosting free and family-friendly arvo seshes that are the perfect way to wrap up the week. You’ll be serenaded by live acoustic music, as you enjoy free face painting for the kids and roaming giant bubble blowers. While you’re there, swing by your favourite West Village residents, whether you’re grabbing a gelato from Anita, a chimney cake from Kürtősh or a burger at Betty’s.
The Details
Where: West Village, West End
When: 2pm to 5pm, 5 July, 12 July and 19 July
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Main image credit: 360 ALLSTARS | Pete Wallis
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