Things To Do

Through a combination of cost-cutting techniques and selective use of annual leave, you can increase the number of holidays you go on in your lifetime without sending your miscellaneous bills through the roof.

With a forecast of crisp sunny days and good times on the agenda, there’s endless places to play and stay in this literal slice of paradise.

You don't have to be a sailing fanatic to head to Hamilton Island Race Week. 

Here are the best things to do in Brisbane this weekend. 

Discover your dog's travel style, plus a few travel tips and score $2K towards your next vacay together.

Sure, vacays are great—but let's be real, they’re SO much better with our four-legged friends in tow.

From weekend produce markets to late night artisan pop-ups, here are all the best Brisbane markets that are worth visiting.

Fire up that group chat and get planning because Riverfire is returning to Brisbane with a bang in 2025.

Read widely and read deeply by scouring the shelves at Brisbane's best independent and secondhand bookstores. 

If you really want to win over your love, it’s time to step up your date game with these date ideas in Brisbane.

Vive la Brisbane and channel your inner Francophile at Brisbane's best Bastille Day celebrations. 

Some nights, we go all out: entree, main, sides, dessert. Other times, all we want to do is meet up with our mates over a plate of nibbles and call it dinner. Here's your chance. 

Round up the crew, get the playlist sorted, and pick a designated driver because these are best things to do in Tamborine Mountain. 

These are the Brissy restaurants that don’t just deliver on taste, but are a feast for the eyes. 

This experience-led social living hotel offers oh-so-much more than a place to lay your travel-weary head.

When he's off the field, Darcy Moore's finding his next favourite plate, place and pour across Australia. 

Settle into a sunshine state of mind with this epic staycay. 

Queensland's 2025 Triple Bill brings audiences three ballets in one—the perfect ballet introduction for newbies.

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.

Pack away the play dough because we’ve got you covered with the best things to do with kids in Brisbane.

If you’ve got an encyclopedic knowledge of everything from pop culture to world history, clear your calendar on Wednesday 16 July—because we're throwing the ultimate trivia night, and you’re invited. 

We’ve got a stacked lineup of the upcoming theatre shows Brisbane is scoring soon that’ll have you snapping up tickets.

How untrained and unorthodox home cooks are ushering in a new wave of food enthusiasts.

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

Whether you’re a devoted dog-parent, or someone who just happens to drop laps around the local dog park in hopes of scoring a couple of pats—listen up. 

A quick trip to Redland’s Coast is never a bad idea.

If you’re searching for the ultimate shopping destination—one that combines epic eats, events and top-tier fashion—we’ve got you covered.

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

We've found a range of things to do around town while keeping your wallet in your pocket. 

Now there are two reasons to get to the airport well ahead of your departure time.

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

From the usual suspects like Gardens by the Bay and Universal Studios Singapore to more unusual offerings like Haw Par Villa and Changi Jurassic Mile, here are the best things to do in Singapore.

We’re all for stretching a night out—especially when the cocktails are dialled up, the bites are bold, and buzzing entertainment induces napkin-swirling and tabletop boogies.

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

A stunning island destination just two hours from Brisbane, where the reef starts right from the beach, you can swim with turtles, manta rays and sharks, and you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves crashing right outside your glamping tent? That’s just what you’ll find at Lady Elliot Island.

Between some seriously breathtaking natural gems, uber-exciting eats, and a range of stays to satisfy all kinds, Townsville has quickly become one of the country's best places to explore this year. 

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

Your go-to guide for maximising your time on-board.

It’s a full itinerary in The Garden City.

Ballet Preljocaj is bringing a reimagined Swan Lake to Brisbane, transforming Tchaikovsky's musical masterpiece into a modern tragedy. 

Just a short flight from Australia's Eastern Seaboard, Auckland is close enough for a quick escape, but far enough to reset your rhythm—this is how to make the most of it in 72 hours.

Brisbane’s hottest food fest is back for its fifth year, serving up 100+ exclusive offers and one-off events from the city’s top bars and restaurants.

Every year, the humpback whales come to town with plenty of ways to experience the magic first-hand.

From casual Friday to Sunday lunch with the gals, good denim works for every occasion.

Sandy McIntyre is the actor, writer, producer and model making waves across Australia’s creative scene. We picked their brains on the best of what to do in Sydney this winter season. 

In a region where the sunscreen industry is eternally booming, why not shake things up with a day on the ice?

Paniyiri is back with plenty of Greek goodness to go around.

If there’s one person who knows how to make the most of a weekend in Sydney, it’s the powerhouse NRLW player, sharp-witted commentator, and podcast co-host Millie Elliott. 

From rainforests to art deco terrace homes, treat yourself to a retreat among picturesque surroundings this Easter. 

Leave the banana peels at home becauswe these are the best go-karting tracks around town.

With this year marking the event’s 20th anniversary and its biggest program to date, Sydney Comedy Festival is set to roll into town for a month of cracking jokes. 

Queensland's leading food and drink festival, The Curated Plate is back for 2025—with a stacked lineup of over 60 events. 

Treat the woman who does it all the way she deserves. 

Taking place on Friday 30 May within the enchanting Grounds of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Fireside will take your tastebuds on a decadent journey with dishes and tipples from Brisbane’s most celebrated venues.

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

Yep, those pop-up igloo bars alongside the Brisbane River are back for 2025.

Pull up your calendar and block out a weekend (or seven) and tune into some unmissable festivals coming to our corner of the world. 

The Scenic Rim's Eat Local Month is back, hosting over 120 culinary events from late May to June. 

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

Get your nosh on, your caffeine hit, or something stronger if you fancy.

Calling all Bluey fans—the hugely popular Bluey’s World is opening its doors for longer in Bluey's hometown of Brisbane.

So you’re ready to take the leap and buy your first home? Here’s how to find the right place to fit your lifestyle, your future, and your community.

From a solid brekky fix to post-movie feeds, we've rounded up the best family-friendly spots to hit on your next fam outing.  

Keen to up the romance? Digital creator Aichark Robertson shares her fave local spots for date night.

Whether you’re planning a first date, an anniversary, or a sweet surprise for your special someone, organising a date that makes them swoon (and scores you some serious brownie points) is always a win.

The suburbs are back and they’ve had a major glow-up, blending state-of-the-art design, liveability, affordability, and modern convenience like never before.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, here's how to celebrate Mum in Brisbane. 

Here are the pubs in Brisbane putting on a traditional game of two-up this ANZAC Day. 

Certain things in life just work together in perfect harmony, like a live symphony orchestra playing the soundtrack to your favourite film.

Australia and America’s biggest names in wellness are set to touch down in Brisbane at The KAILO Summit.

From decadent high teas to epic Easter egg hunts, here are the best things to do in Brisbane this Easter.

For those on the hunt for a cultural experience rich with all things history, people, stories, and nature, Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) should be top of the list. 

From epic eateries slinging farm-to-fork produce, to nature-filled adventures and glittering beaches, here’s where you need to visit around the Moreton Bay region this weekend. 

Victoria Park’s Candyland Putt Putt is back for a sugar-coated day out.

Go behind the scenes of LA's biggest icons to explore the other side of the city of angels.

Staying in is having a serious moment, and dinner parties are getting a glow-up this year. 

Your guide to finding more soul-nourishing moments in 2025.

We’ve found a stack of elite Singapore stayover deals to kick-start your 2025. 

The Scenic Rim’s beloved sunflower farm is reopening their gates to welcome visitors back in May for a glimpse of their million sunflowers.

World Science Festival Brisbane is back again with an insane lineup of events, workshops, and activations. 

Singapore has so much to offer that even a short stopover becomes its own holiday. Uncover the hidden gems of this incredible country—you might just find that you want to stay longer. 

It's the perfect excuse to jump in the car, directly support the primary producers that feed us, and take in some fresh countryside air.

Whether you have a couple of hours airside transiting to your next destination or you’re lucky enough to make a day of it in Jewel, we’ve sorted your next layover at Changi Airport in Singapore.

Home to urban art galleries, craft beers bars, and an eclectic mix of Kiwis, Dunedin's far more than New Zealand's 'student city'. 

Tucked away on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu, Fukuoka thrives in the understated—a mix of old-world craft and neon-lit nights where every bite and every hidden corner convinces you to stay a little longer. 

Here are 50 of the absolute best things to do in Brisbane, whether you’re a local or not. 

Cheese lovers, get excited because MOULD: A Cheese Festival is returning to Brisbane for three days of cheese, wine and food in 2025.

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

Whether you’re a full-blown bibliophile or someone who simply enjoys a good page-turner, chances are you’ve come across The Dictionary of Lost Words.

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. 

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

From situationships to first dates and catch-ups with your mates, here’s how to date differently in 2025. 

We're hosting a first-home buyers pop-up complete with expert property panel, DJs, and a stack of freebies. 

This northside institution has always been a go-to, but after a stunning revamp, it’s next-level.

Summer might be coming to a close, but there’s no need to go thirsty.

We’ve rounded up the best workshops and art classes across Brisbane/Meanjin where you can switch off, unwind, and enjoy some creative downtime.

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

Love languages were conceived over 30 years ago to help couples better show up for each other, but the internet’s fascination with relationship optimisation has thrust these five acts back into the cultural zeitgeist.

Sail through the slew of new year birthdays and anniversaries with these tips for budget-friendly celebrating.

Your go-to guide for maximising your time off in 2025. 

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

Here are some of Brisbane's most romantic and spontaneous spots to take bae (or your fellow singles) this Valentine’s Day.

We’ve done the hard yards to track down the the best hidden waterfalls Brisbane's nearby regions have to explore, so you don’t have to. 

If you’ve got a head swimming with (seemingly) useless facts, trust us—Brisbane's best trivia nights are your time to shine. 

We've rounded up some of Brisbane/Meanjin's best book clubs to check out this year. 

Move aside, rom-coms: we’re upping the standards for date night goals everywhere with the top spots for mini golf Brisbane has to offer.

Amateur sleuths assemble! Here’s your chance to flex your Houdini muscles within a nice, safe environment at one of best escape rooms in Brisbane. 

Rediscover Brisbane’s Portside Wharf and the very best places to eat, play and enjoy in the beloved waterside village. 

We'll show you how to ace the off-court scene by serving up Melbourne's best during the Australian Open

One of our favourite east side Thai restaurants is dishing up a night of bottomless bao for just $39 per person.

Ahh, summer in Brisbane. A period when the only reason you leave the air conditioning is to dip your toes into South East Queensland’s beautiful rivers, creeks, lakes, waterfalls and beaches. 

From the institutions that we know and love to small neighbourhood venues, these are the best live music venues in Brisbane.

We’ve sussed out everything you need to know to ensure you’re ready to hit the the ground running in 2025.

We’ve put together a list of the best New Year’s Eve parties in Brisbane so you can dance your way into 2025 in style.

Make tracks to Victoria Park to try their brand newly refreshed Toptracer Driving Range, where you can swing a golf club and then sip a cocktail or three. 

Together with the legends at BINGE, we're hosting exclusive movie screenings on gravy day.

Expect a true feast for the senses.

We’ve come up with an absolutely cracking Brisbane gift guide that'll snag you bragging rights as Santa this festive season.