Brisbane News

Get ready to run, Forrest, run to the hugely popular US seafood chain based on the Academy Award-winning 1994 film. 

Watch the Socceroos go up against the most successful national team in World Cup history IRL. 

James St will once again transform into an open-air market with 35+ stalls from their resident venues.

The massive neon-lit playcentre will have climbing areas, trampolines, ninja-style obstacle courses, inflatables and so much more. 

Fortitude Valley is officially hitting the silver screen with filming and post-production taking place entirely in Queensland. 

Brooke Bellamy’s world-famous cookies have a new home in Fish Lane.

The new era for the Fox features a late-night cocktail lounge, rooftop bar and elevated bistro across the impressive multi-level precinct. 

Brisbane Festival is returning in September 2026 with a bold celebration of art, community and our glorious River City.

The lush Fish Lane precinct has a fresh landing spot for brunch inspired by Asian comfort food traditions and signature cold drinks.

Your insider scoop into the new rom-com drama series filmed in Brisbane, Two Years Later. 

The characters of all our childhoods are taking centrestage at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art later this year. 

The CBD is set to get a whole lot more magical this winter with the Disney Store's biggest pop-up experience to date.

The bold new phase will bring a new one-of-a-kind hotel, expansive public spaces and upgraded river infrastructure.

An iconic Whitsundays island is returning to its former glory with a massive revitalisation well in the works. 

Celebrated chef Will Cowper is taking an iconic corner of New Farm and turning it into a neighbourhood Italian eatery.

The Greenhouse strikes the perfect balance between architecture, nature and fire-led dining. 

From your caffeine fix to working lunches, each venue is designed to cater to the different rhythms of Brisbane City.

With more space and neon-lit interactive zones, it's set to be the heart of the community from day to night. 

The mirrorball is getting the River City treatment with a new series putting Brisbane in the spotlight. 

The iconic waterfront precinct has a fresh name and a new look slated to open by 2028.

Rather than hitting the tables, soon the Treasury Building will be the place to hit the books. 

Mexican fare meets Thai flavours in the brand-new food identity of sAme sAme's inventive sibling. 

Function Well has opened a brand-new flagship in West Village and it's their most elevated offering to date.

From a new terminal to security upgrades and expanded duty-free, here’s how the Future BNE project is set to change the way you travel. 

The iconic annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is back in 2026 with even more reasons to visit the Garden City. 

With 25 April falling on a Saturday this year, Queenslanders won't be getting the following weekday off. 

Get ready to giggle, chuckle and guffaw because a massive month of comedy is on the cards in this city-wide celebration.

Inspired by the iconic Queenslander, the mammoth development is in the hands of internationally renowned superstars. 

A game-changing housing and entertainment precinct is in the works for Woolloongabba.

No more stuffing your luggage with chocolate frogs because Haigh’s Chocolates is opening three Brisbane stores this year.

Australia’s biggest Greek festival is returning this year to once again transform Musgrave Park into a vibrant Hellenic village. 

La dolce vita is landing in Brisbane with this charming cobblestoned mecca inspired by Italian architecture and style. 

They're swapping smashed burgers for a dry-aged offering served to the tune of curated vinyl selections. 

Here's why your local cafe and restaurant needs your support now more than ever. 

If you're planning on taking the train this April, you're going to want to read this. 

The all-new show features high-flying acrobatics, stunning costumes and timeless tales.

This purpose-built facility will have everything you need for your next renovation under one massive roof. 

If you’re currently staring out the window at another grey wall of rain across Southeast Queensland, bored out of your gourd, you’re not alone. So, when is this mess going to clear up?

From the 1992 referendum to the cows, here's the lowdown on daylight savings in the Sunshine State.

Come for a drink and stay for the music at new late-night haunt, Le Royale. 

You love to travel and we love to get you there, so here's what you need up your sleeve to take on the world—one location at a time. 

The collaboration between the legends behind Milquetoast and Blume was written in the stars. 

From what it is to what it's doing for Queensland, here's everything you need to know about Destination 2045.

It's all part of their new Mexican food festival, taking over the riverfront precinct for two vibrant weekends. 

After a ten-year hiatus, Hook Island is making its return with a luxury eco-lodge set to drop in 2027. 

The globally iconic spectacle is taking over Suncorp Stadium with stirring anthems and a whole lot of bagpipes.

A new residential, leisure and lifestyle precinct is coming to the riverside inspired by the iconic Cali destination. 

The CBD's oldest pub is reaching new heights (literally) alongside a mammoth refurbishment.

Demolished? Refurbished? Turned into apartments? Here's the rundown on what's next for The Gabba.

If you’re spending Christmas Day in Brisbane, expect the city’s signature festive trifecta: heat, humidity and the likelihood of an afternoon storm sweeping in just as the prawns hit the table.

Steak frites and escargot dance in the candlelight of Brisbane CBD’s new French bistro from hospo heavyweights.

Brisbane's new open-air gig series features a vibrant atmosphere and a killer lineup of international and Aussie acts.

Hold onto your leather jackets—AC/DC is roaring into Brisbane for the first time in a decade, and Suncorp Stadium is about to feel the full force of the POWER UP Tour.

The iconic pub on North Stradbroke Island is back after a massive redevelopment, with a refreshed bistro and breezy new spaces.

Lady Gaga is storming into Brisbane with The MAYHEM Ball, and Suncorp Stadium is gearing up for a night of sequins, sweat and pure pop theatre.

The proposed development wants to transform a long-time vacant site into a vibrant precinct with community at its core.

The northside icon is making a comeback with a massive development in the works. 

BYO umbrella, because this summer is set to be hotter, wetter, and more humid than usual.

Brisbane’s most iconic shopping strip is levelling up—here's everything you need to know. 

Sono Lumo is the free and immersive celebration after dark, with dazzling surprises around every corner. 

A high-end retail and commercial development has been proposed with a rooftop garden and an underground dining venue.

Australia’s largest purpose-built integrated entertainment city has been proposed to transform a site off the Bruce Highway into a lifestyle and tourism epicentre.

Landers Pocket is set to redefine the Brisbane landscape with a brewery, distillery, gastropub, beer garden, mini golf course and more. 

If you haven’t had the chance to catch Cirque du Soleil live yet, take this as your cue—their KOOZA tour is landing in Australia in 2026.

Straight out of a fairytale, this annual lightshow spectacle is back and brighter than ever for the festive season.

Art meets mini golf in this bold new exhibition transforming a historic waterfront precinct into the wildest nine-hole course. 

As part of their latest exhibition Presence, the GOMA team are turning the gallery into an enourmous indoor stream. 

The riverfront neighbourhood will be the home of Queensland’s largest residential wellness offering. 

North Lakes is levelling up with a five-star hotel, luxury lagoon pool, boutique retail and high-end restaurants.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Brisbane’s transport has a glow-up brewing—and you can thank the Olympics for putting it on fast-forward.

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.

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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. 

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.

Here's everything going on with Brisbane's public transport right now. 

There’s a lot more to be excited about than sport when the 2032 Olympics roll into Brisbane in 2032.