Most awesome things to do in Brisbane and beyond this June

Be transported into another world through this 2km illuminated trail of AI-interactive installations and holograms at Sirromet Winery.

Beyond — Every Path Leads Elsewhere is a new after-dark light journey featuring 25 immersive activations — from AI-interactive gardens to laser fields and large-scale projections! Keep the winter blues away with one of Queensland’s most captivating nights out this year.

With a  jam-packed 2026 program featuring more than 100 food events, located from Beaudesert to Beechmont, Kerry to Kalbar, and Mount Alford to Tamborine Mountain, the Scenic Rim Eat Local Month, held for the whole month of June, showcases the best farmers, growers, producers, artisans, chefs and creators of the region!

Keep an eye on their website for all events and updates.

Over 80 of Brissy’s top restaurants will have exclusive offers lined up, so you’ll be able to chow down on everything from signature lunches and indulgent dinners to specially curated sip and snack pairings. For the sixth year in a row, Dine BNE City will be filling our bellies with over 100 exclusive offers and special dining events for a whole month, from June 1 to June 30!

If you’ve ever argued over who gets to be Monica, Rachel or Phoebe, this one’s for you. The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Brisbane will be in our city starting in April, bringing a fully immersive, walk-through celebration of the sitcom we’ve all quoted for decades.

Think meticulously recreated sets, real props and costumes, and enough photo ops to fill your camera roll faster than Joey finishes a pizza. It’s not a sit-back-and-look kind of exhibition—you’ll be stepping inside the moments you know by heart.

Winter markets make for a fantastic outing this June, and there are plenty to choose from, including a festoon-lit night market in Milton, and a winter wonderland in Carseldine.

Listen to talented classical musicians play against the glow of candlelight at one of these special shows in Brisbane. From heartfelt tributes to beloved artists like Taylor Swift and Adele, to soul-stirring performances honouring music maestros like Vivaldi, Brisbane welcomes a candlelit performance tailored to every music enthusiast’s taste. Check out upcoming Brisbane Candlelight Concerts here!

Over two weekends — from Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31 and Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7 — Howard Smith Wharves will transform into the home of the very best Italian dishes, drinks and entertainment with FESTA ITALIANA. Eat your weight in pizza, have your fill of spritzes and indulge in some gelato to cap it off!

The start of winter means igloo dining is back in Brisbane. You can book a session in a cosy one atop Lina Rooftop and a champagne-soaked one by the river at Customs House.

Bookish folk to the front. The massive bi-annual Lifeline Bookfest is back this June, where you can score secondhand books for as little as $2.50. Be spoilt for choice, with several rows of book tables to browse from. Don’t forget to bring your bags and backpacks to fill with books (or a suitcase depending on how big you expect your haul to be)!

The Brisbane Sake Festival is a unique and refreshing Japanese sake experience, bringing together premium sake, food, and culture, a winning combination that will transport you all the way to Japan, without ever having to leave Brissy!

Try over 100 varieties of sake, and learn all about it through free talks, while you indulge in Japanese delicacies!

From June 7, experience the zany musical based on the 1988 hit Tim Burton movie! Beetlejuice The Musical follows the story of Lydia Deetz, a goth teenager with a somewhat morbid interest in death, whose new house is haunted by a recently-deceased couple. Upset about her mother’s passing, and feeling betrayed by her father’s engagement to a new woman, Lydia seeks out the help of a slippery demon, but she may get more than she bargained for!

The 5th edition of this city-wide music series will ignite Brisbane’s most iconic venues with over 30 thrilling performances! Open Season is celebrating its fifth anniversary in style starting May 25 and through July, taking its star-studded poster all over the city, going beyond its usual Tivoli and Princess Theatre, and adding more venues to the mix! See the full program here.

Come face to face with +40 specimens of terrifyingly realistic moving replicas: T-rex, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Velociraptors, and many more. Or dive into the depths of the seas and interact with Jurassic sea giants in a unique virtual aquarium as you learn more about the periods when dinosaurs ruled the Earth!

Get your tickets here!

Living in Brisbane offers the incredible advantage of being just a short drive away from some of Australia’s most breathtaking waterfalls, hiking trails, and swimming spots. Nestled within the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest, Lamington National Park boasts over 500 stunning waterfalls. Embark on the lesser-explored Coomera Circuit to discover more than nine of its most awe-inspiring cascades. All the info here!

Strawberry season runs roughly from June to October, and a few stunning farms near Brisbane let you get your hands dirty and eat the freshest strawberries possible with family, friends, the kids, or that special someone.

There’s nothing worse than feeling like your style is giving “Flowers? For spring? Groundbreaking”. So if you’re feeling like your wardrobe could use a complete makeover or you’re simply looking for a new statement piece, you can’t go wrong with Fashion Thrift Society’s huge selection, which reaches the tens of thousands and is coming your way on June 20.

If you have always wanted to experience the magic of fluffy white snow without travelling too far from home, you’re in luck because the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds are transforming once again into a true snowy winter paradise at this year’s Snow4Kids!

Just in time for the winter school holidays, and with tons of real, fresh snow, you’ll be able to make the snowman of your dreams — though we can’t guarantee it’ll come to life — experience snowfall, take wonderful photos, meet cute mascots, play in the snow pit and more!

Have you got what it takes to outsmart the imposters? The heart-pounding immersive experience, Saboteurs: Crewmates and Imposters, is unlike anything we’ve seen before.

Inspired by the viral online game, Among Us, this unique challenge promises to push your strategy and teamwork skills to the limit. Think you’ve got what it takes to survive? Well, it’s time to prove it. Get your tickets now!

If you’ve been wishing upon a star, the magic worked: the world’s most famous and beloved figure skating show, Disney On Ice, is finally coming back to Brisbane after a long absence! Get ready, because Magic in the Stars brings the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar to life in ways you’ve never seen before.

Watch your favourite characters come to life, while performing high-flying acrobatics, surprising stunts and of course, world-class ice skating. This sensational event will be at the Brisbane Entertainement Centre.

While many seek to escape the winter, what to do if you’re more of a cold weather person? Although Queensland is blessed with a mild climate, there are some places only a few hours’ drive from Brisbane that can get pretty cold — even occasionally getting snow — with events and festivals that embrace and celebrate winter, like Stanthorpe and a few others.