Here are some awesome things you can get up to in Brisbane during the week: from new openings to cosy dining and more.
1. Be dazzled by the multisensory Dopamine Land experience
Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey now that Dopamine Land has arrived in Uptown. Following its successful debut in the UK, this immersive experience has gone worldwide, kicking off its adventure in Brisbane with an exciting new setup. Brace yourself for an infusion of dopamine as you explore interactive environments, marvel at stunning decor, and engage in thrilling games.
Secure your spot here
2. Relax and rejuvenate at a brand-new bathhouse in Albion
A luxe European-inspired bathhouse is opening in Albion this Saturday, July 29, and it comes complete with hot and cold pools, traditional sauna, multiple infrared saunas and Finnish sauna with fireplace, tiered steam room, float room and more.
3. See a special homecoming concert from Mallrat
Having shared stages with iconic artists such as Maggie Rogers and Post Malone, there’s no doubt that Mallrat has cemented herself as a rising star in the Australian music scene. This Thursday eve, the electro-pop princess will return to her hometown of Brisbane with the catchy melodies and honest lyrics we know and love.
4. Satisfy your sweet tooth at this crumble and custard-dedicated spot
Newstead’s Crumble Cave, which only opened a while ago, serves up customisable tubs of hot or frozen custard with crumble and various fruits such as apple or berry.
So if you need a sweet treat this week, look no further.
5. Enjoy an evening by the fire at Sirromet Wines
Now that the weather has cooled right down, Sirromet Wines has brought back their firepit and hamper experience, where every Saturday and Sunday from 4.30pm, you can get cosy on the lawn with your own private firepit, alongisde a picnic hamper of charcuterie and mulled wine.
6. Taste the Scenic Rim at this month-long foodie trail
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month is back with 139 farm-to-table events across the month of June, located from Beaudesert to Beechmont, Kerry to Kalbar, and Mount Alford to Tamborine Mountain.
7. Dine in an igloo
These cosy riverside igloos are a perfect dining spot for the cooler months, fitted out with a heater, blankets, as well as plenty of champagne and bites for you to enjoy.
8. Learn how to make your own unique terrarium
It’s taxidermy reimagined at this Enoggera workshop, where you’ll craft a one-of-a-kind terrarium using 3D-printed skeletal specimens, and combine innovative elements with classic terrarium favourites like moss, crystals, and dried florals.
Note: This workshop uses 3D-printed skeletal specimens, not real animals.
For more information, head to WillowWood Studio’s booking link.
9. Feast on bottomless pasta
All-you-can-eat nights have been popping up around Brisbane, and they’re good value for money if you’re a big eater. You can get bottomless pasta for $25 three nights a week at VICI in South Bank.
10. See an Indigenous performance on Wednesday
Every Wednesday at 12pm, you can head to Queen Street Mall to catch a free performance from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island artists, whether it be dance, music, live art, theatre, or storytelling.
11. Get a margarita jug and three courses of Mexican eats for $59 per couple
James Street’s Carmen Tequileria has launched its Tijuana Thursday offering, which will get you and your dining partner three courses of Mexican eats such as quac and chips, tacos, and taquitos – paired with a one-litre margarita jug – for just $59. That’s less than $30 each for food and drinks.
The deal is available every Thursday. For more information, and to secure a table, head to Carmen’s website.
12. Spot nocturnal wildlife at an immersive after-dark experience
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary’s after-dark wildlife experience will have you spotting creatures that go bump in the night.
The nocturnal experience is a 90-minute guided twilight tour through a vast eucalypt plantation, where you’ll take an enchanting one-kilometre stroll spotting the sanctuary’s residents using a non-invasive red torch and picking up their unique heat signature using a handheld thermal imaging device.