Looking for fun things to do in Brisbane this April? No worries, we’ve got you covered with our guide to some of the best happenings around town this month.
Get immersed at The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Brisbane
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. Join the waitlist today so you get exclusive access to tickets when they’re released.
Laugh out lout at the Brisbane Comedy Festival
Get ready for your sides to ache from laughing because the highly anticipated annual Brisbane Comedy Festival is coming back after a record-breaking 2025 season of more than 90,000 attendees and 400+ performances, and promises an even more hilarious 2026 edition from April 24 to May 24, spanning four iconic Brisbane venues: The Brisbane Powerhouse, The Tivoli, The Fortitude Music Hall, and The Princess Theatre.
Go on a journey with Sting
From April 9 to May 3 let music icon Sting take you on a journey inspired by his childhood in Wallsend in the United Kingdom. The Last Ship tells the piercing story of a community facing the disappearance of their shipyard, all centred around main character Jackie White, the foreman and the heart of the community’s main source of income, whose health is failing just as his leadership is needed most.
Get your tickets here!
Dance the night away at Footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes and get ready, Brisbane: Footloose The Musical is bringing its infectious energy, unforgettable music, and heart-warming story to the stage at the Brisbane Showgrounds from April 24 to May 2.
Or feel the Thrill(er) at MJ The Musical
From March 27, MJ The Musical offers audiences a look into the legacy and artistry of Michael Jackson and revolves in particular around his legendary 1992 Dangerous World Tour, which catapulted him into unprecedented stardom.
You’ll get to hear some of your favourite Michael Jackson bangers, from The Jackson 5’s I Want You Back and ABC, to Beat It, Smooth Criminal, Thriller, Billie Jean, and more!
Get your tickets hee-heere.
Attend a free fitness class
Until June 13, the Feel Good Program will offer 13 weekly fitness classes at South Bank’s Flowstate, led by expert Goodlife Health Clubs trainers. If a variety of fun, dynamic classes, such as yoga, Pilates, and more are not enough of an incentive, there will be free barista-made coffee for participants every Saturday. Learn more and see the full program here.
Compete in this adults-only mini golf
Take on The Jungle Adventure Play’s 16 hole Mini Golf Safari with other kidults every Saturday night, journeying through caves, ancient ruins, and even a giant snake! The best part? You can get refreshments at their tiki bar, making it the most fun mini golf experience, par none. Book here!
Walk through the Great Pyramid of Giza
The globally acclaimed Horizon of Khufu experience is coming to Brisbane starting March 27! This is a jaw-dropping immersive VR experience that lets you travel to ancient Egypt, using cutting-edge virtual reality and years of historical research. Travel 4,500 years back in time, explore, and climb parts of the Great Pyramid that have been inaccessible for centuries!
Don’t de-Nile yourself this experience and get your tickets before they’re gone!
Go on a multi-sensory journey with Olafur Eliasson: Presence
Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson invites us until July to engage our sense of perception through a primordial landscape spanning the artist’s three-decade career. Across GOMA’s ground floor galleries, the exhibition includes important early works and expansive site-specific installations, many developed especially for Presence.
Grab your tickets here!
See the crème de la crème at this French Film Festival
The 37th Alliance Française French Film Festival will soon be bringing all the artfulness and beauty of French cinema to a big screen near you! From March 5 to April 8, you’ll have the chance to experience over 40 films ranging from biopics, drama and thriller to comedy and romance. See the full program and get your tickets ici.
Swing into town at Moonshine Saloon
Strong cocktails, a little friendly competition and a storyline you can step straight into: Moonshine Saloon: The Wild West Cocktail Experience has brought a slice of the frontier to Brisbane!
Become a bootlegger inside Clyde Cassidy’s underground empire. Expect card games, dice rolls, and four expertly mixed cocktails—all served with a side of immersive theatre. Saddle up and get your tickets!
See the autumn colours
Although the autumn colours come a little later in Brisbane and its surroundings than places further down south, there are still spots worth visiting. Because there’s nothing like taking a stroll and snapping photos of the reds, yellows, and more.
Venture outside of Brisbane for Meastock
Saddle up for two days of top BBQ, country music and adrenaline in Toowoomba when Meatstock returns for a two-day festival of barbecue, live country music, grilling competitions, food vendors and PBR bull riding.
Escape the city to a cosy cabin in nature
Now that the autumn weather is here, so is the time for cosy cabin getaways. There are plenty of cabins, chalets, cottages and retreats that you can book a stay at near Brisbane. Sizzling fireplaces and outdoor baths – count us in. Check out our guide to the best cosy escapes near Brisbane!
Hunker down at Alcotraz
If your idea of a perfect night out includes immersive storytelling, expertly mixed cocktails, and a touch of mischief, consider this your official warning: Alcotraz has landed in Brisbane. This bar visit is a fully interactive experience where you’re dropped into a living narrative and encouraged to engage as much as possible. Will you side with the guards, scheme with fellow inmates, or mastermind a full-blown prison plot? There’s only one way to find out: getting inside.
Take a swing at this themed putt-putt
A colourful, whimsical world awaits at Victoria Park’s 18-hole mini golf course, which will take you on a pastel-hued journey of fun competition. Create memories as sweet as cotton candy and all the seasonal Easter goodies until May 4.
Get immersed in the world of YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things
The team behind 91-Storey Treehouse is bringing another classic book by Andy Griffiths and Bill Hope to life: follow YOU and ME into the Land of Lost Things, a world of snapping turtles, flying socks, treasure-hungry pirates, and a very anxious bull. With danger at every corner, this show is ready to keep the whole family at the edge of their seats!
Rock out to Mumford & Sons
Grammy-winning British band Mumford & Sons is back in a big way, and on the heels of announcing an Australian and New Zealand arena tour and they’re making a stop in Brisbane!
Let your heart race with the Brisbane Cycling Festival
With over 100 events and activities across Brisbane for all ages and abilities, including a free active lifestyle expo on April 11 and 12 and the Esports National Championships, this celebration of all things biking will culminate in the Tour de Brisbane on April 12, the 110km race that will put the most seasoned cyclists to the test.
See the full program here.
Light up at Astra Lumina
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s beautiful flora comes alive as the stars come out thanks to Astra Lumina, its newest immersive installation. This luminous adventure will immerse you in the magic of light and projection with a moving soundscape, set against the enchanting backdrop of Australian bushland.
Read all about it and get your tickets here.
Candlelight concerts
Candlelight concerts continue to shine bright in Brisbane as the days begin to get slightly colder. The renowned concert series features everything from the music of the classical greats to modern artists transformed into classical renditions by a string quartet. The setlists and artists are carefully curated, and the venues are selected to be as spectacular as the music you hear within them. Look out for all upcoming concerts in Brisbane this April!
