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.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and 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 Horse. Over ten whole days from Friday, February 13 to Sunday, February 22, you can get a taste of culturally rich Asia right here in Brisbane.
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 on February 13 and 14.
Here, you’ll be able to catch a range of romance films on the big screen, like the long-awaited adaptation of the literary classic, Wuthering Heights, and iconic Whitney Houston debut The Bodyguard.
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!
📍Dendy Coorparoo, Cnr of Old Cleveland & Cavendish Rd, Coorparoo
Fall under the spell at Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Candlelight bring the magic of Tolkien’s genre-defining saga to life with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings — a classical music concert. Tickets are flying for this 60-minute, limited edition journey with a string quartet performing iconic scores from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Surrounded by thousands of candles, you will get revisit epic themes as the franchise nears its 25th anniversary!
📍St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann St, Brisbane CBD
Go to the Jellicle Ball
From February 6 to February 22, experience the 40th Australian Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS! On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
Don’t judge a book by its cover (or a musical by its cinematic adaptation). This show is the cat’s meow, and you won’t want to miss it! Get your tickets here.
📍Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Melbourne St, South Brisbane
Or travel back to the opulence of the 20s
Shake & Stir Theatre Co will bring Gatsby’s luxurious and ultimately tragic world to life onstage starting on February 12. Live the excess and liveliness of the Jazz Age, as enigmatic Jay Gatsby attempts to recapture the love he shared with Daisy at any cost.
Get your tickets here, old boy!
📍Playhouse, QPAC, Melbourne St, South Brisbane
Defy authority with Banksy
Another must-see showing of the insightful street artist, this unprecedented Banksy exhibition brings over 300 pieces — three times as many as in previous editions! — of which 100 are original pieces. Not just that, but visitors can truly experience the world of Banksy through immersive installations, digital mapping shows, sculptures and even holograms.
📍Level Q, Uptown, 91 Queen St, Brisbane CBD
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.
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 Kesha, Halsey, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more.
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Make the most of summer with outdoor concerts
Dance the summer away with Southwave: Summer Electronic Series, a program of free events until February 21 that’ll bring some of the most internationally renowned electronic artists to Brisbane, not to mention some of our brightest local talent, including Maribou State and Rose Gray.
📍Rainforest Green, The Arbour, South Brisbane
Or kickstart fall with King Stingray
QPAC & South Bank Corporation are transforming the Cultural Forecourt into a vibrant outdoor live music venue for On the Banks from February 25 and throughout all of March, with a stellar line-up of international and Australian acts that will delight lovers of all music genres!
📍South Bank Cultural Forecourt, Melbourne St, South Brisbane
Learn about the ultimate predators
Queensland Museum Kurilpa is snapping at the chance to honour crocs and is doing so with their awe-inspiring Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition.
Dive deep into the savage beauty and ancient power of one of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet and go on a journey through time, taking in everything from prehistoric super crocs to the powerful living legends we share our waterways with today.
📍Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Corner of Grey and Melbourne St, South Brisbane
Be starstruck at AACTA Film Festival
The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) is coming back to HOTA from February 4 to February 8 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.
📍HOTA, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
Catch a flick at this outdoor cinema
The February program for Moonlight Cinema is now out, and you’ll be able to catch classic rom-coms like Pretty Woman, Notting Hill and 10 Things I Hate About You, alongside screenings of highly anticipated films including The Housemaid and Marty Supreme. Moonlight Cinema will be in Roma Street Parkland until February 18. See the full program and get your tickets here!
📍1 Parkland Blvd, Brisbane CBD
Or take a walk on the wild side at Wild Summer
Until Feburary 15, Lost Worlds Cinema is roaring into Rainforest Green with Wild Summer, a program with more excitement than you’ll know what to do with.
Together with South Bank, BIFF is making every kid’s (literal or figurative) dream come true by bringing a fourth dimension to films set in cinema’s favourite backdrop: the jungle. Imagine watching Jurassic Park from inside the park, or seeing Arnie take down Predator from inside the jungle!
📍Rainforest Green, The Arbour, South Brisbane
Go on a foam-tastic run
Run and dive through 2.5 million cubic feet of foam at the 5K Foam Fest, happening February 7 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
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 2026, 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.
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!
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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Hit up a local market
A bunch of Brisbane markets are back for 2026, including Redcliffe Markets every Sunday, featuring a new expansion into Queen Street Mall, Brisbane City Markets on Thursdays, Carseldine Markets on Saturdays, as well as Milton Markets and Nundah Markets on Sundays.
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.
Witness the stunning Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Brissy marches to the beat of a different drum, so it’s only natural that the legendary Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is making its long-awaited debut in Queensland!
In what is set to be the first and only Australian stop on their tour, this celebration of Scottish and British military and cultural tradition, famous for its massed bagpipes, marching bands and dancers performing against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, will grace Suncorp Stadium from February 12 to February 25.
Don your apron with Yotam Ottolenghi
Renowned chef and culinary storyteller Yotam Ottolenghi is coming to the River City on February 17! Join him for an unforgettable night of philosophy, flavour and gastronomical adventure in An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi.
📍Concert Hall, QPAC, Corner Melbourne St and Grey St, Melbourne St, South Brisbane
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 9. 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.
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.
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.
📍C’est Bon, 609/611 Stanley St, Woolloongabba