Here are some of the best things happening in Brisbane this weekend, from new foodie offerings to fun events and more.
1. Start the day off right at this new cafe dedicated to pancakes
If fluffy buttery pancakes are the way to your heart, seek no further than Fortitude Valley’s new pancake-dedicated cafe.
2. Take the kids to a circus show
The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland has been bringing pops of colour to our evenings since it opened at Northshore Brisbane in late 2023. Up until now, though, their cabaret and burlesque-inspired shows at the Brisbane and Gold Coast venues have only been geared toward adults. Circus Fun House, on the other hand, is a kid’s circus show, and it’s taking over the pink Spiegel Pavilion every Saturday from 11.30am to 1pm.
3. Have a laugh at Brisbane Comedy Festival
Brisbane’s annual comedy festival kicks off this week, on Friday April 26. Across three weeks, there will be over 300 events that promise plenty of belly laughs.
4. Head out to the Scenic Rim for a huge one-trail foodie trail
While you wait for the Scenic Rim Eat Local Month in June, you can head to the region for its Farm Gate Trail this Sunday, April 28 from 9am – 3pm.
You’ll be spoilt for choice with freshly picked produce from paddocks, farm walks, wine tastings and picnics, lamb pats, alpaca cuddles, and more.
5. Enjoy brunch with a view at Brisbane’s first vertical restaurant
Vertigo takes fine dining to new heights, four stories above the ground, where you’re harnessed to the side of a building.
The Brisbane-first restaurant has just launched a Sunday brunch, which includes three courses of tasty eats such as croissants, Spanish omelette, dessert and more, paired with a glass of champagne, mimosa or wine.
6. Slurp back $2 oysters
Every Sunday from 11.30am to 3pm, Victory Lane in Ascot serves up freshly shucked oysters from their streetside oyster cart, for just $2 a pop. And to pair: $15 glasses of Laurenti Grand Cuvee Champagne.
7. Putt your way through this adults-only mini golf night
Gather the gang and head to The Jungle Adventure Play in Tingalpa for their adults-only nights, which are held every Saturday evening from 5 to 8pm.
8. Sip cocktails at Casa Chow
The Gabba’s stunning Chinese Peruvian restaurant Casa Chow has just dropped a new cocktail menu for the first time since its opening in 2021.
9. Get active at a free fitness session
South Bank’s Feel Good Program offers a variety of complimentary fitness classes to get you active on a Saturday morning. These include yoga, pilates, Zumba, and more.
10. Catch a movie at the cinema
From vintage theatres to cutting-edge multiplexes, there are plenty of places you can go see a movie on the big screen in Brisbane.
Here’s our guide to the best cinemas around Brisbane
11. Relax and rejuvenate at a bathhouse
Brisbane certainly isn’t lacking in the day spa department, so it’s easier than ever to find a haven of relaxation in the city and beyond. Relax your worries away at one of these wellness hubs – there’s bound to be one near you.
12. Wander around an art exhibition
When it comes to art in Brisbane, there’s always something to set your gaze on. Art exhibitions regularly pop up around the city, as do installations that make us think and feel.