50 Brilliant Things To Do In Brisbane On A Rainy Day

If you’re looking for something to do on a wet, rainy day in Brisbane, then you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of activities to do and places you can go beat the blues of a dull day. Here’s our curated list, because the indoors doesn’t have to be a drag.

1. Get crafty with a pottery session at Mas & Miek Ceramic House

2. Curl up with a good book in a library

3. Check out some awe-inspiring art exhibitions at GOMA

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4. And also visit Queensland Museum in the same building

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5. Sink a cold one at a Brisbane brewery

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6. Relieve pent-up stress with a spot of axe-throwing

7. Take the kids to Australia’s largest indoor play centre

8. Reach new heights with some indoor rock climbing (since you can’t go hiking)

9. Or maybe indoor skydiving is more your vibe

10. Relax and rejuvenate at a day spa

11. Get your live music fix at an awesome gig

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11. Head to the cinema to catch a blockbuster new release

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12. Find your new favourite tipple at one of Brisbane’s distilleries

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13. Grab a cheeky bite from this European-style bakery

14. Catch a candlelight concert in a historic building

15. Unleash your inner child at this arcade bar

16. Try out a new restaurant

17. Look up in wonder at the stars in the Planetarium

18. Gather the gang for a game of indoor golf

19. Experience your own horror movie at this scary maze & bar

20. Create a masterpiece at Frida’s Paint ‘N’ Sip

21. Get an adrenaline rush at an indoor go karting track

22. Enjoy a comedy show or theatre production

23. Take a cooking masterclass

24. Or if you’re already a master chef, learn how to make your own gin

25. Binge a new show on Netflix

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26. Find Brisbane’s hidden bars

27. Visit a pink space to brighten up your day

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28. Forget the dim skies and explore a virtual reality room

29. Tantalise your taste buds at a dining in the dark experience at The Mix Bar

30. Stay at a hotel in the city

31. Buy a new board game to play at home

32. Sweat it out at an indoor workout class

33. Try your hand at some rain photography

34. Plan your next holiday

35. Learn how to blend wine at this awesome workshop

36. Pamper your partner to a date night

37. Upskill with a round of roller skating

38. Watch the rain pour while staying dry at a rooftop bar

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39. Satisfy your sweet tooth at a chocolate shop

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40. Fill up one carbs at one of Brisbane’s best burger joints

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41. Have a bounce at Inflatable World

42. Become mesmerised at this under-the-sea putt putt experience

43. Put yourself into a food coma at a bottomless brunch

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44. Take a walk through this awesome light and sound experience at Imaginaria

45. Check out the fish at Annerley Aquarium

46. Head to Sparklab Science Centre for an interactive experience

47. Step up to the rink for some ice skating

48. Please the inner crime addict within at a Boggo Road Jail Tour

49. Pick up some new books from an independent bookstore

50. Test out your parkour at Urban Xtreme

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We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of things to do in Brisbane on a rainy day!