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CMC Rocks QLD’s back for 2026, and boy, are we geared up for this one.

Following on from their mammoth run across Australia in 2024, the pair have just wrapped up a run across the entire length of the UK—making them the first brothers to achieve such a feat.

What’s the go with Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange? And how can you use it to score tickets for a sold-out event, or offload tickets that you can no longer use? Here’s everything you need to know.

The sun is shining and the birds, but it’s not officially spring in Brisbane until Customs House unveils their pop-up rosé garden bar.

Here's all the best events and happenings coming up in Brisbane soon. 

Olivia Dean is returning Down Under in October 2026 to kick off our spring season with her honey-sweet vocals and soul-filled lyrics. Touring her upcoming album The Art of Loving, the singer has just announced her Australia and New Zealand tour dates. Here are all the details.

Brisbane's iconic riverfront precinct will soon be home to Fellini's—an Italian trattoria inspired by the authentic flavours of coastal Italy.

If you like your food fresh, fast and famous, then get keen because American burger joint Wendy’s is finally coming to Brisbane. 

 ‘Brisbane’s Worst Vegetarian Restaurant’ is bringing their flame-grilled premium steaks to a new venue on the northside.

Brisbane Festival is returning in September 2025 with another epic lineup of art installations, theatre, live music and everything in between.

Built on warm hospitality, expect fresh takes on Italian classics and a savoury cocktail list. 

Featuring over 300 pieces of work from the world’s most influential street artist, this immersive experience will blow your mind.

Back with bite, the fourth edition of Night Feast will see some of Brisbane’s best restaurants serve up one-time-only dishes at Brisbane Powerhouse.

Swing if you dare through this hair-raising course full of ghoulish decorations, wicked hole designs, and plenty of ‘gram-worthy moments.

From drag pagaents to adults-only bubble shows and river parades, these will be the hottest tickets in town.

The queen of pop-rap herself, Doja Cat, is coming to Australia and New Zealand later this year with the Ma Vie World Tour.

Your favourite summer festival is returning with big beats, big energy, and big changes. 

Anyday Group are launching their first foray in the CBD with a stunning restaurant made for good ol' fashioned feasting. 

Astro-tourism is the latest travel craze. From dark-sky parks to luxury bubble retreats, explore family-friendly stargazing spots across Australia. 

From croissants to tiramisu and cocktails to cheesecake, there are plenty of ways to get your strawberry fix outside of the RNA.

The massive development includes an infinity pool, swim-up bar, Mediterranean restaurant and a vibrant retail and entertainment precinct. 

The iconic Mercure Clear Mountain is rebranding into a luxury Peppers retreat, blending refined indulgence with rugged charm.

Calling all Bluey fans—the hugely popular Bluey’s World has refreshed the iconic experience in Bluey's hometown of Brisbane.

Mark your calendar, here are some of the exciting upcoming developments across Brisbane to keep an eye out for. 

Housed in a heritage-listed 1938 apartment block, Marlowe is a nod to Australian comfort dining in its most elevated form. 

Kiwi pop icon Lorde has finally dropped dates for the Australian and New Zealand leg of her tour. 

Joedy’s is entering its next era with a new name, new look, and all the reasons you already love.

The iconic annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is back with a fresh program in 2025.

The global phenomenon that broke Netflix records, sparked countless Halloween costumes and gave an all-new meaning to ‘red light, green light’, is gearing up for one final twisted, terrifying round.

The world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand finally makes its River City debut on Elizabeth Street. 

This lush open-air picnic featuring James St's leading venues is back this July with its biggest line-up yet. 

Flights from $49 one way sound tempting? Here’s all the intel you need about the Virgin Australia sale.

The latest venture from Anyday Group is a bakery, market and neighbourhood kitchen championing honest flavours. 

The voucher can be used for staycays in your hometown, relaxing retreats in South East Asia or an all-out Euro summer.

The sell-out Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is officially bringing its magic to Brisbane this month.

There's a new reason to rise before the rooster and it's full of music, pastries and coffee. 

From cosy homewares and winter fashion to affordable beauty products, these dupes prove you can live like a baller on a budget. 

Pairing flowing drinks with flavourful bites, Southside's latest offering doubles as the perfect Sunday sesh. 

Seasonally driven with a focus on the best home-grown produce, this stunning spot captures the beauty of Australian ingredients.

From saunas to a rooftop bar, you’ll find everything you need to prioritise balance and connection.

Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.

It will be joined by awe-inspiring works in QAGOMA’s upcoming free exhibition.

Isoletto Pool Club is The Star Brisbane’s resident paradise, offering an endless summer in the heart of the CBD.

Acclaimed Melbourne chef and restaurateur Shane Delia is bringing Middle Eastern flavours to Brisbane with the opening of Layla.

Thousands of South East Queenslanders are in need of support due to the effects of heavy rain, flooding and power outages.

If you're preparing for Cyclone Alfred, we've gathered a list of helpful resources for you to access. 

Here’s the top shelf Brisbane openings we’re most looking forward to checking out this year (so far).

A gathering of salty locals, big time heroes and future legends.

FISHER's Out 2 Lunch Festival with Vodafone is back, and we have the insider scoop on how to grab up presale tickets. 

Renowned for dishing up authentic tacos so good you have to book a table well in advance to dine on them, Hawthrone's Cartel Del Taco is opening a second location in New Farm.

As part of their epic 2025 program, the GOMA team are turning the gallery into an enourmous indoor stream. 

The West End Electric has just added a private hot tub room to their seating options—and it’s a vibe. 

Come the end of February, now one but two dining venues will call the Kangaroo Point Bridge home.

Babe, wake up—a new luxury eco-resort is set to drop in 2027. After a ten-year hiatus, Hook Island is making its return thanks to Epochal Hotels’ CEO Glenn Piper. 

Here's what's open on the 27 January public holiday in Brisbane. 

A 130-year-old building in the city will soon be home to a four-level dining destination.

Every Sunday night showing at Dendy Cinema Powerhouse is now dog-friendly, complete with puppy snacks on the menu from Fur Kids Bakery.

Once upon a time, dinner was enough. You came, you saw, you ate, you drank. Now? Well, it’s an endless adventure with wild possibilities.

This summer, the Westin crew are launching a series of pool parties at their swim-up pool bar, and you’re all invited. 

Christmas lovers, brace your elves, because Victoria Park is turning their putt putt course into the ultimate Christmas wonderland this festive season.

Being the active lot that we are, there isn’t much more that we’d rather being doing on a day off work than celebrating the King’s birthday in true style with good food and a drink in hand.

If you thought the spectacular scenery of K’gari (Fraser Island) couldn’t get any better, you’re in for a pleasant surprise, because paradise has just leveled up. 

Brisbane and SE Queensland is set to get a serious glow-up, with a whole bunch of incredible projects in the pipeline. 

Sea farers of Brisbane, it’s time to break out your finest threads (and deck shoes) because this mega-luxe party boat is coming back for a third season.

In 2024, the official IWD theme is #InspireInclusion, which encourages the celebration of diversity and empowerment.

The Enchanted Garden, presented by Royal Caribbean, returns this 23 November to transform Roma Street Parkland into a light-filled playground.

Vision Australia and Seeing Eye Dogs Australia are asking for a favour in looking after their gorgeous eight-week old pups, and we have no doubt that you, like us, are wondering if it’s really them doing us the favour.

Start practising your VR gaming, bowling, karaoke and arcade shooting, because Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq has made a triumphant return to Brisbane. 

You'll love these kid-friendly experiences, too. 

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to find out just what Brisbane's massive new Victoria Park is going to look like, boy do we have some daydream material for you. 

Love Actually in Concert will be heading our way this December, just in time for Christmas. 

Brisbane, it's time to dust down those glad rags, pop on your best lippy or dapper tie and celebrate the not-so-humble blush bevvy that is rosé, because the annual festivus that is Rosé Revolution is back.

Returning to Brisbane is the ultimate bar-hopping experience every vino enthusiast needs in their life, The Urban Wine Walk.

Prepare to get more emotional than the first five minutes of Up, because a Pixar Putt mini golf course is popping up in Northshore Hamilton.

If there's one event that really gets us hot under the collar every year, it's the return of the Night Noodle Markets.

We're rolling into the pointy end of the 2022 federal election and it's time to cast your vote; whichever way you're swinging, here's where to vote and how to vote early.

We all know the best kind of art is the kind you can interact with, which is exactly what the epic art, science and technology festival taking over Brisbane in June and July is all about. 

South Bank Parklands’ local-loving food festival, Regional Flavours, lands back in Brisbane this year, with a stellar lineup and free entry.

Gearing up for another massive round of must-see art events and installations, the annual Brisbane Street Art Festival is returning to Brisbane for 2022.

Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining Code. The code is intended to level out the sheer power imbalance between Australian news media publishers—like us—and digital platforms such as Facebook and Google. The code, in effect, should allow the two parties to reach an agreement on fair remuneration for displaying news on these platforms. 

What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback? 

Australia’s biggest pinot noir festival, Pinot Palooza, is coming back to Brisbane in May for its tenth anniversary.

Following Brisbane’s largest downpour on record that’s seen over 15,000 homes flooded, it’s time to look at the ways we can all help those affected.

What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback? 

The Queensland government has announced that NSW will remain a declared hotspot for four weeks, with a possible earlier review depending on how the outbreak is developing. 

With the Ekka cancelled for 2021, the Ekka Public Holiday has been rescheduled. 

If you’re ready to take your gin obsession levels from amateur all the way up to pro, we have just the news for you. 

The hunt is on.

Clear your winter calendar and prepare to brave the cold, because Riverbar & Kitchen is bringing back their winter festival.

Transforming the Regatta Hotel’s open-air courtyard into the winter escape of our dreams, is their new Winter in the Vineyards pop-up.

It’s not everyday that a giant, cosmic entity lights up the sky with an intergalactic aura—completely kicking a regular full moon to the curb.

You'll know her as the artist who dipped Marty McFly’s sneakers in black paint, her interplanetary talent for photorealistic pencil drawings of ordinary items, and the fact that Jay-Z and Kanye West have her work in their private collections (true story). 

Pop on your fanciest gladrags, because Cluedo! The Interactive Game is heading back to Fortitude Valley’s heritage-listed Baedecker Bar in April and May.

New music festival Dream Machine is coming to the Whitsundays for an immersive five-day retreat. 

Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021. 

Plus, you could win free margaritas for a year.

Glam, glam and more glam—that’s the first thought you’ll have when stepping out of the elevator and into Fortitude Valley’s newest rooftop bar, Dirty Sultan.