It might only be 28 days long and the last month of summer, but February is still a whole heap of fun. So, make the most of the daylight and the warm weather before the colder months come calling. Here are some of the best things to do around Brisbane this February.
1. Celebrate the Lunar New Year at BrisAsia
BrisAsia is back in town during February, and it’s bringing with it a slew of festivities that’ll help you ring in the Year of the Snake. Over ten whole days from Friday, January 31 to Sunday, February 9, you can get a taste of culturally rich Asia right here in Brisbane.
2. Lose yourself in an art exhibition
From February 1 until mid-March, you’ll have the chance to explore Jamie-Lee Garner’s whimsical, riotous world through her unique form of upcycled textile artwork — affectionately known as Fluffies — at Metro Arts.
This is just one of many incredible exhibitions you can immerse yourself in in Brissy.
📍Metro Arts, 97 Boundary St, West End
3. Watch an adult-only theatre show filled with French flair and sizzling circus acts
Blanc de Blanc’s acclaimed international cast has returned to Brisbane to bring Blanc de Blanc Encore to The West End Electric this summer. This one-of-a-kind, adult-only production will immerse you in a world of vintage French flair, risqué humour, and Gatsby-esque glamour – not to mention fantastic dance numbers and aerials! Don’t miss this champagne-soaked show from the masterminds behind Madonna’s Rebel Heart tour.
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4. Get all-you-can-eat sushi and hot pot for just $35 per person
Shabu House is Brisbane’s only sushi and Japanese hot pot buffet, where you can get unlimited amounts of both in a single sitting for just $35. This cheap deal is available for lunch only from Monday to Friday. It’s a little more expensive for dinner and on the weekends. More info here!
📍1/70 Mary St, Brisbane CBD
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5. Feel the love at this romance film and book festival
If you’re an enthusiast of love stories in film and literature, then you won’t want to miss BLUSSH Romance Festival, which will take place at Woolloongabba’s Angelika Film Centre on February 14 and 15.
Here, you’ll be able to catch a range of romance films on the big screen, like the latest instalment of everyone’s favourite hopeless romantic, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, and 90’s classic, the clever When Harry Met Sally.
On the jam-packed program there are also three in-conversation events from emerging and established authors, who will be chatting about the world of romance literature, and even some free events!
Check out the full program and get your tickets here!📍148 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba
6. Catch a spectacular show at QPAC
If you don’t mind getting the songs stuck in your head for weeks after, these Broadway hit shows are not to be missed! See stage and screen classic Grease, experience newer productions like SIX or Sister Act, be wowed by Penn & Teller’s jaw-dropping feats, or appreciate the beauty and athleticism of dancers and acrobats at Circa’s The Rite of Spring. See the full program here.
📍Cultural Precinct Cnr Grey, Melbourne St, South Brisbane
7. Get your live music fix at one of these gigs around the city
When it comes to live music, Brisbane is brimming with gigs during February, with a heap of popular artists and bands visiting our city on tour! This month is your chance to see a live performance from Billie Eilish, Drake, Kylie Minogue and more.
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8. Create something at a craft party
Museum of Brisbane is offering the chance to be an artist for the day guided by Holly Neilson’s creative hands. On February 13, make your own beautiful floral wall hanging inspired by Rearranged: Art of the Flower at a 2.5-hour workshop. Tickets include all materials plus a glass of bubbly or a soft drink!
📍Level 3, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane CBD
9. Marvel at The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
Seventy artists, collectives and projects from more than 30 countries showcasing the rapidly evolving artistic expression of Australia, Asia and the Pacific. Some countries are represented for the first time, while First Nations, minority and diaspora cultures hold a central place in the exhibition, as ever. It’s free entry, so there’s no reason to miss out on it!
📍QAGOMA, Stanley Pl, South Brisbane
10. Learn the truth behind the curse at Queensland Museum Kurilpa
King Tut’s Curse and the “Truth” about Ancient Egypt offers the fascinating personalities, rivalries and superstitions behind the invention of the infamous curse. On February 7, dive into recently rediscovered private letters, psychics and tabloid journalists challenged Howard Carter’s authority with dire warnings about the supernatural vengeance that awaited him, guided by anthropologist and Egyptologist, Dr Jasmine Day. Get your tickets here!
📍Corner of Grey and Melbourne St, South Brisbane
11. Be starstruck at AACTA Film Festival
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) is coming back to HOTA from February 5 to February 9 with the best AACTA Festival you’ve ever scene!
With over 100 events — many of them free! — including an expanded music program, there is something for everyone from film buffs to music lovers and pop culture enthusiasts. You can find the full program for this unmissable celebration of the power of storytelling in the heart of the Australian screen industry here.
📍135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
12. Go on a foam-tastic run
Run and dive through 2.5 million cubic feet of foam at the 5K Foam Fest, happening February 8 and 9 at the iconic Sirromet Winery! The family-friendly fun run also includes access to the large beer and wine garden, a free kids zone, and live DJ. Plus, you’ll be running for a good cause, as Foam Fest supports Make-A-Wish!
📍850-938 Mount Cotton Rd, Mount Cotton
13. Treat your date to something unique for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. And if you’re looking to plan something different for you and your date or mates in 2025, then you’ve come to the right place. Brisbane is full of fun and creative date ideas you can go on, and this fact is no different when it comes to planning the most romantic time of the year. We’ve compiled a list of unique V-day plans you can enjoy, from walks among flowers to decadent Valentine’s treats, a mystery picnic and more.
14. Cool off at this swim-up pool bar
Thanks to The Westin Brisbane’s super chic pool bar, we don’t have to travel too far to relax by the pool with a cocktail this summer until February 23. Nautilus Beach Club is the perfect spot to live out your island fantasies.
📍111 Mary St, Brisbane CBD
15. Or take advantage of $2 swimming pools
If you’re looking for somewhere to go swimming this summer, but don’t want to leave Brisbane or go to Streets Beach, then look no further, because Brisbane City Council has launched $2 summer dips at their 22 public pools around the city.
Until Friday, February 28, entry prices will be slashed across Brisbane’s public swimming pools, from $6.40 per person to just $2!
16. Check out a new bar
A Wes Anderson-inspired cocktail bar that serves up perfectly Instagrammable — and, of course, delicious — cocktails? Yes, please! With whimsically-named drinks, almost-but-not-quite symmetrical décor, a stunning pan-Asian street-food-inspired food menu and even a fictional character to provide a backstory for the bar, every night at Henley’s is like a movie.
📍130 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe.
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17. Experience an enchanting Candlelight Concert
Candlelight’s candle-music combo has enchanted Brisbane audiences since the captivating concerts first took to the stage. The memorable evenings have shone a new light on live performances, making classical music or music performed by classically-trained musicians more accessible and open to everybody than ever before.
Transforming unique and iconic venues across the city with a sea of candles, the evenings are perfect for romantic rendezvous, dates with mates and outings with your favourite friends, as well as, the ultimate treat to oneself because you really don’t need anyone else to experience an hour of beautiful live music.
Check out upcoming Candlelight concerts here!
18. Hit up a local market
A bunch of Brisbane markets are back for 2025, including Redacliffe Markets every Wednesday from February 5, featuring a new expansion into Queen Street Mall, Cathedral Square Markets on Thursdays starting February 6, Carseldine Markets on Saturdays, as well as Milton Markets and Nundah Markets on Sundays.
19. Spot an array of sea life below the surface at these stunning snorkelling spots
When it comes to summer, the heat makes us want to spend our days submerged in a body of cold water. And while Brisbane is close to a slew of white-sand beaches and lush swimming holes, snorkelling takes things one step further as a summer activity. We get to cool down, all the while spotting an array of fish, as well as turtles, dugongs and dolphins if we’re lucky.
Get your mask and flippers ready for 7 of the most stunning snorkelling spots near Brisbane.
20. Hop aboard the YOT Club for a three-course long lunch on the river
If you’ve never been on a YOT Club cruise, this is your sign. On Sunday, February 16, hop aboard the luxury yacht for a three-hour ride accompanied by signature Spritz cocktails, an oyster cart and live music! More info here.
21. Get $25 bathhouse sessions at Vikasati
If you’re looking for ways to elevate your wellness schedule in 2025 — without breaking the bank — look no further than Vikasati. This Red Hill wellness club is home to both a well-stocked gym as well as a relaxing bathhouse aptly named The Sanctuary.
The Sanctuary is decked out with both hot and cold magnesium plunge pools, a Finnish sauna, outdoor showers and ice baths — if you’re up for the chilly challenge. Each 90-minute session includes free use of the bathhouse facilities, which is a perfect amount of time to de-stress or recover from your gym training.
The weekly membership is just $25 per week and allows you to visit the bathhouse for a session once a week. It also gives you the option to hop in the infrared sauna for a discounted price of $25.
22. Cheer on your favourite NFL team at a Super Bowl party
NFL fans to the front, because America’s massive Super Bowl game is back again on Monday, February 10. See the action screened at one of Brisbane’s local watering holes, such as CLAW, Felons, The Boundary Hotel or Fridays, which are serving up a slew of American-themed food, beverages and more for both Chiefs and Eagles fans.
23. Go on a waterfall hike near Brisbane
Luckily for us, the Gold Coast Hinterland has some of the best waterfalls in Queensland, most of which are less than two hours from Brisbane. Here’s a list of the essential ones to find in the region — some that you can swim in, and some best seen from afar.
24. Get blindfolded for an unforgettable dining experience
With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds.
Dining in the Dark, an unparalleled encounter that transforms dining into a thrilling journey of discovery at renowned French eatery, C’est Bon.
Secure your spot here!25. Enjoy a bottomless taco feast for just $25
Undeniably, we’re spoiled for choice of epic restaurants and Mexican eateries here in Brisbane. But sometimes eating out can be expensive. So if you’re feeling a taco date night during the week — without breaking the bank — then head to Mucho Mexicano in Hawthorne.
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, this popular Mexican joint serves up all-you-can-eat tacos for just $25 per person. The epic weekday deal is available with the purchase of any drink (including soft drinks), and there are eight different taco varieties to choose from.
26. See a romantic movie at this outdoor cinema
Brush off your picnic blankets, breathe in the balmy night air, and look forward to box office blockbusters, festive films and family favourites. Moonlight Cinema has returned to Brisbane’s Roma Street Parkland for the summer season, and they have a line-up of classic rom-coms for hopeless romantics to enjoy this month.
See the full program and get your tickets here!27. See a show at this glamourous cabaret club
Five-star rated, four glitzy shows to choose from, seven performances a week, all under one luxurious roof. Inspired by the original 1920s Spiegeltent and the NYC Cabaret Club district, Pink Flamingo Spiegeland offers spectacular entertainment, and delicious food and beverages in its 360-seat Pavilion, so you won’t miss an instant of the action.
📍98 Bincote St, Hamilton