Here are some of the best things happening in Brisbane this weekend, from foodie events to markets, outdoor activities, and more.
1. See spectacular edible sculptures at The International Cake Show
The International Cake Show Australia is back in Brisbane this weekend. Over three exciting days, check out some of the world’s most impressive cake displays, alongside engaging masterclasses, live cake-making demonstrations, and countless chances to satisfy your sweet tooth with delectable treats.
2. Indulge in an array of tasty South American cuisine at Latino Fiesta
Looking for Friday night food plans? Head to South/City/SQ in Woolloongabba for the return of its Latino-inspired food truck fiesta.
From 4 to 8.30pm, enjoy a delicious feed alongside Latin dances, live music, and market stalls.
3. Browse 20-plus racks of pre-loved clothing at this riverside market
Score a designer bargain at the Love Me Again Markets at Portside Wharf this Saturday, April 13. Here, you’ll find items from renowned brands like Age, Scanlan Theodore, Dissh, Alemais and more.
4. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a watermelon, strawberry and mint croissant
Bulimba pastry legends Darvella Patisserie have revealed their weekend croissant special – available this Saturday and Sunday – and it looks almost too good to eat.
This watermelon, strawberry and mint croissant is filled with strawberry mint custard and watermelon gel, then topped with watermelon chantilly and watermelon gel. Yum!
5. Try the viral strawberry matcha milk drink
These strawberry and matcha milk drinks have become the latest sensation in Brisbane and beyond.
Here’s where you can find them around town
6. Take a swing at an indoor golf bar
A brand-new indoor golfing venue from X-Golf and Hey Caddy has just opened in South Bank. Try your hand at one of the five state-of-the-art golf simulators with X-Golf, and go on a putting adventure with Hey Caddy’s destination-themed holes, from Bora Bora and Germany’s Oktoberfest to bull running in Spain.
7. Sip cocktails at Casa Chow
The Gabba’s stunning Chinese Peruvian restaurant Casa Chow has just dropped a new cocktail menu for the first time since its opening in 2021.
8. Try the autumn menu at The Lex
If you’re going to dine anywhere for date night this weekend, let it be W Brisbane’s NYC-inspired restaurant The Lex. Their delicious autumn menu includes dry-aged Warwick tomahawk steak paired with a refreshing herb and green leaf salad, as well as scallops Rockefeller, Hiramada kingfish and more.
9. Get active at a free fitness session
South Bank’s Feel Good Program offers a variety of complimentary fitness classes to get you active on a Saturday morning. These include yoga, pilates, Zumba, and more.
10. Catch a movie at this outdoor cinema
The Sunset Cinema is back in Brisbane for a dreamy autumn season. Enjoy blockbuster films, classic favorites, and family-friendly screenings under the stars at Northshore.
11. Relax and rejuvenate at a bathhouse
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.
12. Watch Disney’s Beauty and the Beast musical
The utterly magical Beauty and the Beast musical is finally here in Brisbane. After captivating Sydney audiences, this production is now playing at Brisbane’s Lyric Theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).
13. Wander around an art exhibition
When it comes to art in Brisbane, there’s always something to set your gaze on. Art exhibitions regularly pop up around the city, as do installations that make us think and feel.
Check out our Brisbane art exhibitions guide
14. See a show at Brisbane’s pink cabaret club
Since its opening on the Gold Coast in 2019, The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub has gone on to show that pink is more than just a colour—it’s an attitude. Now, they’ve brought their sexy smorgasbord of cabaret, burlesque and cirque performances to Brisbane.Check it out
15. Get outdoors on a waterfall hike near Brisbane
Discover the lush Gondwana Rainforests near Brisbane, where a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with epic trails, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking views awaits.
16. Become mesmerised at this magical light and sound trail in Toowoomba
This Saturday is your last chance to walk the spectacular Eclipse light and sound trail in Toowoomba!