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.
1. Hit up Portside Wharf for some beats
Until March 30, Portside Wharf is hosting Sundazed Sessions, the ultimate way to unwind and takin in some live music, with the River as a stunning backdrop. With top local artists like The Gypsy Cats, D’Luxe, Connor Sax, and Khai Halim there will be something for all music lovers. As if that weren’t enough, many of Portside Wharf’s establishments will have exclusive offers every Sunday, including free pilates classes, pop-up bars, special food options and more!
📍39 Hercules St, Hamilton
2. Make your own signature gin
Calling all gin lovers! Bavay Distillery’s gin blending classes are such a fun activity with friends. For $65 per person, you’ll get to blend your own 200ml bottle of gin to take home with you, learn all about the distilling process, and enjoy a signature drink on arrival.
3. Go for a browse at this design market
If you’re a habitual market-goer, you won’t want to miss out on The Handmade Design Market on Sunday, March 9! Explore mindfully made products, slow fashion, unique gifts and delicious handmade goodies from more than 60 independent makers. Support Australian-made products and make a day of it, sipping on some quality brews and munching on delicious treats, with both vegan and plant-based options.
📍480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
4. Try a new restaurant
Brisbane is already a foodie’s paradise, and it’s only getting better. If you’re feeling carnivorous, Marble Korean Steakhouse is set to bring a bold new dining experience to Portside Wharf in March, offering an interactive take on Korean BBQ that blends the rich flavours of Seoul with modern steakhouse sophistication.
Want a side of stunning views? Newly-opened Mulga Bill’s and Stilts Dining on Kangaroo Point Bridge will satisfy all your cravings!
5. Witness acrobatic magic at La Clique
Starting on March 19 and for a strictly limited 5-week season, world-renowned La Clique, the one-of-a-kind fusion of risqué cabaret, circus, and comedy is set to awe audiences at HOTA as part of its 20th Anniversary Tour.
Don’t miss this group of world-class performers, from gravity-defying aerialists to jaw-dropping contortionists, accompanied by a sultry soundtrack that’ll immerse you in the show’s unique mix of burlesque and acrobatic artistry. Clique here to get your tickets!
📍HOTA, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
6. 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 will not be a problem at Museum of Brisbane’s brand-new Micro Museum, opening on March 22, just ahead of the school holidays! It’ll be a permanent addition to MoB, offering year-round immersive and interactive entertainment as well as special activities.
Mini curators will be allowed to select, arrange and present their own collections from a huge range of vintage treasures inspired by the upcoming Precious exhibition at MoB, which will feature collector’s pieces relating to Brisbane or Brisbanites.
📍Level 3, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane CBD
7. Get moving with Feel Good Program 2025
From March 1 to May 1, 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
On March 1 there will be a big kick off event to get the blood pumping from 7.30am. Free classes, giveaways, healthy refreshments and other surprises await the early birds, so don’t miss out! Learn more and see the full program here.
📍Flowstate, The Arbour, Tribune Street, South Brisbane
8. Taste some Watermelon Sugar at this pop-up urban cellar
Award-winning wine brand Innocent Bystander is opening a pop-up urban cellar door at Babylon until March 16. Besides the opportunity to try their incredible drops, the venue will come to life with free tattoos, DJ performances and, of course, fabulous bespoke meals.
The weekend of March 1 and March 2, will be all about celebrating the new Watermelon Spritz, featuring watermelon-themed merch giveaways, Watermelon Spritz slushies, a photo booth and even a Harry Styles lookalike contest, with the chance to win a $500 Innocent Bystander voucher — or your dream date, depending on your priorities. Read more about it and book your spot here.
📍145 Eagle St, Brisbane CBD
9. Rock out at ΩHM Festival of Other Music 2025
For the third year in a row, Brisbane Powerhouse is playing host to the ΩHM Festival of Other Music, from February 28 to March 22. This genre-defying festival showcases a lineup of artists as diverse as their audiences, and together they will explore the fringes of sound and performance. This year’s exciting performances include a mix of local and international talent, such as Bonny Light Horseman, The 5.6.7.8’s and King Stingray.
On top of the shows, the festival will also hold the city’s largest neuro-inclusive silent disco. This landmark event, Sound Space, will take place on Sunday, March 2 and promises to be a ground-breaking experience of the magic of music, inclusiveness and community. See the full program and grab your tickets before they’re gone!
📍Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
10. Celebrate Indigenous Women at Black Bold and Beautiful 2025
Australia’s premier Indigenous fashion, business, and culture event, the Black Bold and Beautiful (BBB) Luncheon, is stepping into the limelight on Monday, March 10. Featuring guest speakers, fashion shows, food and a unique showcase of Indigenous businesses from across the state, the event, founded by the trailblazing Indigenous fashion model Sandra King, is a celebration of International Women’s Day and Indigenous communities, culture, business and creativity.
Get your tickets here!
📍BCEC, Merivale St, South Brisbane
11. Make a day of it at the Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail
On Sunday, March 30, 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!
12. See the crème de la crème at this French Film Festival
The 36th 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 6 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.
📍Palace Barracks, 61 Petrie Terrace / Palace Cinemas, 39 James St, Fortitude Valley
13. Expand your mind at the World Science Festival
The World Science Festival is back in Brisbane for ten days from March 21 to March 30. 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.
14. Experience a Candlelight concert
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.
15. 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 22 at 8:30pm local time.
16. Shop at James Street’s boutiques after dark
The annual James St Up Late event is returning for one night only on Thursday, March 27, where 90-plus businesses on the famous Brisbane street will trade until 8pm, so get a good night’s sleep and prepare to shop — or dine and drink — ’til you drop! Keep your eyes peeled for the program here.
17. Embark on a mystery picnic in New Farm
Do you think a picnic date is just too predictable? If you do, a self-guided search for a basket containing a gourmet picnic might just be what you’re looking for. You will have to work as a team to solve the riddles and interactive clues on your smartphone to find your thoughtfully packed picnic basket.
Learn more about this all-inclusive mystery picnic.18. Cruise over to Moreton Island and snorkel, kayak and sandboard
Departing from Brisbane, the day cruise takes you across the bay to Moreton Island, where you can spend the day in a 4WD, snorkel through Tangalooma Wrecks, kayak over mesmerizing reefs and sandboard down thrilling dunes! Plus, enjoy a beachside lunch and chill time to refuel on the world’s third largest sand island.
Get yourDay Cruise to Moreton Island tickets!
READ MORE: 9 Of The Most Stunning Snorkelling Spots Near Brisbane
19. Catch a gig at Brissy’s best music venues
On March 1, Fontaines D.C. will be delighting Brisbanites with songs old and new with their performance at Riverstage, following their newly-released fourth album ROMANCE, which builds on their catalogue, with themes like alienation and identity, fantasy and reality.
This is just one of many amazing concerts to look forward to this year, so keep your ears open!
20. Fall in love with Pride & Prejudice
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen wrote the definitive romance way back in 1813, and the resulting novel holds up so well that it continues to spawn countless interpretations.
On the 250th year after her birth, Austen’s timeless tale leaps to the stage in a vibrant retelling with a luminous all-Queensland cast. Don’t miss Elizabeth and Mr Darcy’s tension-fuelled sparring against the backdrop of elegant balls, juicy gossip and outrageously hypocritical social norms in the English Regency era.
Fall most ardently in love all over again and get your tickets here until March 9!
📍QPAC, Corner Grey and Melbourne St, South Brisbane
21. 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.
22. Feast on a $50 banquet
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there are definitely some amazing bargains out there! The 203 have released an incredible offering: new express lunch menu available on Wednesday and Thursday, featuring a two course meal for only $50 per person!
And with options like wagyu carpaccio with rocket, parmesan and balsamic, their mouth-watering 203 steak sandwich and cappellacci filled with roasted pumpkin and buffalo ricotta, you’ll feel like you’re getting away with something!
📍6 Marshall St, Fortitude Valley
24. 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 such as the innovative Gochujang Margarita from Chu the Phat and the sweet Fruit Tingle Margarita from Midtown.
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.
25. Chase waterfalls in the Gold Coast Hinterland
Luckily for us, the Gold Coast Hinterland has some of the best waterfalls in Queensland. 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.
26. Spot nocturnal wildlife at an immersive after-dark experience
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary’s unique wildlife experience allows you to spot creatures that go bump in the night.
The nocturnal experience is a 90-minute guided twilight tour through a vast eucalypt plantation, where you’ll take an enchanting one-kilometre stroll spotting the sanctuary’s residents using a non-invasive red torch and picking up their unique heat signature using a handheld thermal imaging device. Get your tickets here!