March is a wonderful time of year, with heaps of great choices and things to do, so don’t fret because summer’s over: autumn brings with it a time of change and just as many opportunities for joy! Check out these cool happenings in and around Brisbane.
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 to March 22, with a stellar line-up of international and Australian acts that will delight lovers of all music genres!
Walk through the Great Pyramid of Giza
From $44.50
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!
Feel the Thrill(er) at MJ The Musical
From $90
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.
Try a new restaurant
Brisbane is already a foodie’s paradise, and it’s only getting better. Aunty is bringing a bold new dining experience to Fortitude Valley offering sophisticated Asian food featuring the freshest seafood.
Speaking of which, +81 Sushi Kappo, in West End is redefining sushi and outstanding omakase. Check out these and other openings you can’t miss here!
Witness acrobatic magic at Blanc de Blanc
From $100
This champagne-soaked cabaret is waiting for you at The West End Electric for an unforgettable, spicy night out! Blanc de Blanc is an unapologetically cheeky, bold and glamorously decadent variety show that blends high-class circus acts with burlesque, comedy and live music, all wrapped up in a cabaret party atmosphere.
Secure your spot here!
Have a big day at Micro Museum
If there’s one thing kids — and some adults — have a hard time with, it’s “Do not touch” signs at museums. This is never a problem at Museum of Brisbane’s Micro Museum, perfect for the school holidays! This wonderful addition to MoB, offers year-round immersive and interactive entertainment as well as special activities.
Mini curators are allowed to select, arrange and present their own collections from a huge range of vintage treasures inspired by the Precious exhibition at MoB, which features collector’s pieces relating to Brisbane or Brisbanites.
Rock out to Linkin Park
For the first time in over 10 years, and fresh off their comeback album, the groundbreaking rock band is coming to Brisbane on March 3 and March 5! Mosh to In The End and other massive hits at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre!
Go on a multi-sensory journey with Olafur Eliasson: Presence
From $33
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!
Immerse yourself in an ocean-themed film festival
From $32
A breathtaking 3-hour journey through the world’s most spectacular marine environments, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour presents an extraordinary collection of short films that capture the raw beauty, untamed power, and majesty of our oceans.
Make a splash and get your tickets here!
Say Olá to The Brazilian Carnival
From $63.35
Get yourself the hottest ticket in town and samba the night away at this year’s Brazilian Carnival! This celebration of all things Brazil will have you dancing to the sounds of Brazil’s hottest artists, marvelling at the intricate, colourful costumes and partying the night away!
Make a day of it at the Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail
On Sunday, March 29, fill your pantry — and your tummy — at the Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail. With everything from the most lovingly made jams, chutneys and cheeses, carefully collected olives, honey and garlic, and fun activities like farm walks, beer and wine tastings and alpaca cuddles, this is truly the ideal weekend getaway!
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.
Expand your mind at the World Science Festival
The World Science Festival is back in Brisbane for ten days from March 20 to March 29. Here, you’ll be able to check out a jam-packed program full of workshops, engaging conversations, art installations, and more.
Whatever your area of interest, you won’t want to miss this science-sational festival! See the full program and get your tickets here.
Experience a Candlelight concert
From $34
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Brisbane. Ranging from classics to movie scores, pop hits and seasonal musts, there is something to delight every music lover.
See all of your options and get your tickets here.
Turn off the lights for Earth Hour
Earth Hour is a global movement meant to bring attention and urgency to protecting the planet from global warming, climate change, habitat destruction, and other environmental changes threatening our planet’s livelihood. The event began in Sydney in 2007, and has since spread to over 190 countries and millions of households.
The most common way to participate in Earth Hour is to switch off all non-essential lights in your home for one hour on Saturday March 28 at 8:30pm local time.
And get ready to witness a total lunar eclipse
On March 3, we will be in for a treat, as the Moon will pass completely through the Earth’s umbra, resulting in a total lunar eclipse that’ll make our gorgeous satellite take on a rusty red colour! You really won’t want to miss it, because the next one won’t happen until 2028!
Outsmart impostors at Saboteurs
From $38.50
Have you got what it takes to outsmart the imposters? The heart-pounding immersive experience, Saboteurs: Crewmates and Imposters, is now open, and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before.
Inspired by the viral online game, Among Us, this unique challenge promises to push your strategy and teamwork skills to the limit. Think you’ve got what it takes to survive? Well, it’s time to prove it. Get your tickets now!
Escape to this quaint harvest festival
Gorgeous, chilly Stanthorpe is perhaps most beautiful in winter… unless the year is an even-number, that is. Because that means that the town is holding its famous Apple & Grape Harvest Festival, which is celebrating 60 years of crushing it in 2026! Crush grapes, marvel at the huge parade, indulge in fresh produce and wine, and more.
Travel back to the opulence of the 20s
From $109
Shake & Stir Theatre Co is bringing Gatsby’s luxurious and ultimately tragic world to life onstage in a stunning adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic. 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!
Or defy the heat at this Chilly & Chocolate Festival
From $2
The 4th annual Sunshine Coast Chilli & Chocolate Festival is bringing delicious contrast to Brouhaha Baringa, marrying the very best of pairings: hot chillies and sweet chocolate! Participate in eating competitions, browse local goodies, or simply indulge in the spicy, the sweet, and the beer.
Relax and rejuvenate at a day spa
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.
Or indulge like royalty
King Street’s annual feast of offers is almost here, and it’ll have both your wallet and your belly feeling full! With snack, feast and beauty deals, it’s a good thing it’ll be around for a whole month.
Sip at a month-long celebration of margaritas
For the month of March, South Brisbane’s Fish Lane will become a mecca for our favourite cocktail: the margarita. March into Margarita is a month-long festival dedicated to our favourite tequila-based tipple, featuring daily margarita specials and unique varieties.
There will also be special margarita-inspired events popping up all around, with heaps of cocktails just waiting for you to try!
Read more about March into Margarita here.
Renew your wardrobe at Fashion Thrift Society
From $5
If you’re feeling like your wardrobe could use a complete makeover or you’re simply looking for a new statement piece, you can’t go wrong with Fashion Thrift Society’s huge selection, which reaches the tens of thousands from over 200 sellers and brands!