The weather in Brisbane has been getting warmer in the lead-up to summer, and there are a whole stack of events, activities and foodie delights to put a spring in your step this November. Take a look through the list to find a bunch of things you can do during the week and on weekends.
1. Let your hair down at The Long Sunset festival
Set amidst the rolling hills at the mesmerizing Elysian Fields, The Long Sunset festival is ready to wow you from October 31 to November 2. Featuring iconic Australian band Boy & Bear and singer-songwriter Vera Blue, rounded out by the likes of Gretta Ray, The Buoys and Jem Cassar-Daley, you’ll be hard-pressed to tear your eyes and ears away long enough to enjoy the yoga classes, workshops and food stalls. Live the experience here.
đ29 Macquarie St, Boonah
2. Spot jacarandas around Brisbane
Flowering from October through to the end of November, the swathe of purple throughout the city welcomes the summer months and generally lifts our moods. So if youâre also in need of some flowering beauty, then lace up your shoes and head on out to these locations around town to see the jacarandas in full bloom.
3. Bask in nature at the Towri Growers Market
On the first Saturday of every month, the picturesque farm at Towri Sheep Cheeses just outside Brisbane, near Beaudesert in the Scenic Rim, transforms into an authentic farmer’s market. Spend a wholesome day with the family â including fur babies â meeting local farmers, having lunch and tasting local wines, enjoying live music and lawn games, and even watching a sheep milking demonstration!
đ206 Saville Rd, Allenview
4. Travel to other worlds at the immersive Virtual Room
Imagine blending the challenge of an escape room with the cinematic immersion of a VR blockbuster. Thatâs Virtual Room in a nutshellâa multi-sensory, puzzle-driven experience where communication, teamwork, and storytelling collide in mesmerising 3D worlds. Get your tickets now for this award-winning, collaborative VR experience.
đVirtual Room Brisbane
5. Sashay your way to drag brunch
Melt Fest, Brisbane’s annual Queer art and culture festival is teaming up with Drag Brunch Club, Australiaâs most successful Drag Brunch, to bring fierce entertainment to your mornings.
Hold on to your wig because every Sunday, you’ll be treated to a three-course brunch and three hours of free-flowing drinks and some show-stopping performances from Brisbaneâs drag queen sensations. Get your tickets and don’t forget to serve your best lewk!
đCloudland, 641 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
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6. Become immersed in art and foodie delights at Night Feast
Delight in the dark of Brisbaneâs captivating culinary spectacular Night Feast this spring, dishing up bold, new flavours until November 9.
Now in its fourth season, Night Feast transforms the Brisbane Powerhouse precinct into an immersive playground of large-scale art installations, live DJ sets and irresistible food from 20 renowned dining establishments. The 2025 line-up blends beloved favourites with exciting new names.
đBrisbane Powerhouse, Yuggera and Turrbal Country, 119 Lamington St, New Farm
7. Dive into Bluey’s World
Recently named one of the top places in the world, the much-anticipated immersive experience Blueyâs World is a must-visit. Based on the hit TV show, the attraction is decked out with a recreation of the iconic Heeler Queenslander home, where you can walk around and interact with life-size sets of Bluey and Bingoâs playroom and bedroom, the family lounge room, as well as the backyard with the poinciana tree in it. Get your tickets for the perfect outing for the whole family!
đNorthshore Pavilion, 281 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton
8. Try a new game show experience where you and your friends are the stars
At Quiz Room, youâll be stepping onto a real game show set, complete with buzzers, dazzling lights, music, smoke effects, and the adrenaline rush of competition. Think Who Wants To Be A Millionaire meets Family Feud, but with you and your friends as the stars of the show. And the best part? You can get your tickets now and be among the first in Brisbane to experience it.
đQuiz Room Brisbane
9. Tap your way around a Christmas putt putt course
Right after taking down their Halloween-themed putt putt course, Victoria Park will bring back Christmas Putt Putt to get you keen for the silly season. If the festive-themed course is anything like last year’s, you can expect everything from giant candy canes to winter wonderland vibes. Get your tickets to make a ho-ho-hole in one starting November 7!
đ309 Herston Rd, Herston
10. Learn about the ultimate predators
Queensland Museum Kurilpa is snapping at the chance to honour crocs and will do so starting October 24 with their awe-inspiring Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition, which will make its world premiere in none other than Brisbane.
Dive deep into the savage beauty and ancient power of one of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet and go on a journey through time, taking in everything from prehistoric super crocs to the powerful living legends we share our waterways with today.
đQueensland Museum Kurilpa, Corner Grey & Melbourne St, South Brisbane
11. Uncork the summer at Twilight in the Vines
Family-owned winery situated at picturesque Mount Cotton, Sirromet is once again hosting a magical twilit night in their vineyard. Let yourself get swept away by the enchanting surroundings and glowing lights as you’re brought a gourmet tray filled with locally sourced charcuterie paired with a Sirromet bottle of wine for you and your +1 to enjoy. Secure your spot here.
đSirromet Winery, 850-938 Mount Cotton Rd, Mount Cotton
12. Find some plant-based goodies at the QLD Vegan Market
Calling all plant-based pals and curious foodies. QLD Vegan Markets is bringing its amazing goodies back to Mt Gravatt on November 7. Join the buzzing market filled with delicious plant-based food, retail stalls and vegan vibes. Don’t forget to bring your picnic mat and a lead for your furry friends!
đMount Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt
13. Work out (for free!) with Feel Good Program
Until November 29, Brissy locals will be treated to no less than 13 free exercises classes every week led by expert Goodlife Health Club trainers. With a jam-packed program featuring yoga, pilates, zumba and aqua classes, there is truly something for everyone, no matter your age, fitness level or morning-person-level!
đFlowstate, The Arbour, Tribune Street | Boat Pool, Stanley St Plaza, South Brisbane
14. Take in some live music
On November 25 and 26, acclaimed Aussie trio RĂFĂS DU SOL will bring their latest album Inhale / Exhale to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre for two unforgettable performances. The concert will feature a carefully curated mix of new tracks, like #1 Dance Radio hit single âMUSIC IS BETTERâ, alongside fan favourites, enhanced by the immersive lighting and an incredible stage production.
đBrisbane Entertainment Centre, 1 Melaleuca Dr, Boondall
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15. See some awesome queer art at MELT Festival
Brisbane’s annual queer art festival MELT is taking over the city until November 9, bringing with it some fabulous exhibitions and performances, including a River Pride parade on November 8. You can register your boat, join an existing one, board the party boat or just watch the lively procession go by at this family-friendly event.
16. Pick up new plant babies at the Tropical Foliage Festival
Taking place at the Belmont Shooting Complex on Saturday, November 1, the Tropical Foliage Festival is bringing together a whole heap of tropical plant growers in one space. Youâll be able to buy as many beautiful foliage plants as you can carry, get advice, and see demos among a whole heap of other things going on.
đBelmont Shooting Complex, 1485 Old Cleveland Road, Belmont
17. Plunge into the classics at a Candlelight concert
Float away on the comforting glow of countless candles as professional musicians perform everything from gorgeous classical pieces to chart-topping hits like tributes to artists like Queen and Adele.
Enveloped by the touching music and surrounded by some of the most historic and imposing buildings in Brisbane, Candlelight is an experience not to be missed! Grab your tickets for this and all Candlelight concerts here!
18. Take a stroll through history
Make the most of the weather by doing your learning outdoors! Museum of Brisbane is offering 45-minute walking tours through The Star and Queens Wharf, exploring the art, history, and architecture within this fascinating cultural precinct. You can get your tickets here.
đLevel 3, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane CBD
19. Put your brain to the test at Prison Island
After thrilling crowds in Melbourne, Prison Island, part escape room, part ninja warrior, part brain teaser, and 100% epic fun, has arrived in Queensland!
If youâve ever watched The Crystal Maze or Legends of the Hidden Temple and thought, âI could crush that,â then itâs time to prove it. Get your team ready, limber up your puzzle-solving brain, and prepare to enter a purpose-built indoor adventure world like nothing else in the city.
Lock in and get your tickets here!
đ373 Ann St, Brisbane CBD
20. Feast your eyes on a glow worm cave
If there’s any man-made spectacle that can beat nature, we have yet to find it. And only a 1.5 hour drive from Brisbane, you can catch one of the world’s most unique ones: a glow worm cave. Let yourself be mesmerized by this naturally occurring phenomenon and walk the breathtaking Mt Tamborine Skywalk, taking in the rainforest around you in this all-inclusive day trip to Springbrook National Park. Book on Fever to make some unforgettable memories.
đPick-up at Northbank Plaza, 69 Ann Street, Bowen Hills
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21. Grab some early gifts at a fabulously festive Christmas market
With Christmas fast approaching, our focus will soon shift toward gifts, good times and good food. And some of the best places to get these gifts, have a good time and get your hands on a huge array of good food is at one of Brisbaneâs Christmas Markets, like the ever-magical Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets, starting on November 21.
With over 100 stalls plus kids activities and entertainment, yummy treats and free entry, you’d have to be a real Grinch to pass it up!
đBeenleigh Town Square Night Markets, Kent St, Beenleigh
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22. Celebrate at Melbourne Cup events
Whether youâre into horse racing or not, thereâs no denying that the Melbourne Cup has a certain grip on Australia and Australians as a whole. The day is now also synonymous with fashion, friends and having a good time. Subsequently, Brisbaneâs restaurants and bars put on an array of fabulous lunchtime events featuring oysters, champagne, and any number of bottomless drinks or food packages.
23. Nerd out at Supanova Comic Con & Gaming
From November 7 to November 9, fandom, technology, and pop culture unite for a weekend to remember with all your favourite onscreen and off-screen heroes! From big-hitters like former Creative Director of Marvel Comics Jim Krueger to real-life superstars like John Boyega, we are saying you should meet your heroes.
đBrisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Merivale St, South Brisbane
24. Enjoy the sun and a flick at this outdoor cinema
Summery blockbusters, documentaries, film festival entries and cult classics: Dendy Powerhouse has them all and, with the weather getting warmer, November is the perfect time to catch a movie outside in Brisbane. Grab a comfy lounge chair, put on your headphones for a crisp sound quality, and pair a drink with a snack, like their famously hand-scooped choc tops. Just try not to get too distracted by star-studded sky.
đBrisbane Powerhouse, New Farm Park, New Farm
25. Escape to a swimming hole near Brisbane
Summer is nearly here, and so is the humidity that comes with it. Near Brisbane, youâll find some of the best swimming holes in Australia, perfect to cool off at. Only an hour’s drive from Brisbane, the Northbrook Gorge swimming hole in D’Aguilar National Park is perfect for adventurers, as it is a bit of a hike to reach it. But 6km is nothing when you’ve got crystalline waters to take a dip in waiting for you.
26. Or a hidden beach if you prefer saltwater
Fortunately here in Brisbane, weâre only a short drive to some of the Sunshine Stateâs most stunning beaches, from the Gold Coast to Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and beyond. Some of the more popular beaches can get quite crowded, though, so finding a secret beach can feel like winning the lottery.
Case in point: Broken Head, only 2 hours away from Brisbane, is home to white-sand beaches and refreshing waters and is a perfect option for those wanting a bit more peace and quiet.
27. Test your limits at Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival
Formerly known as Briz Chilli Fest, the new Queensland Superhot is a two-day chilli extravaganza, bringing the heat on November 1 and November 2. With live music, salsa dancing, ice cold beer to soothe burning tongues and, of course, heaps of spicy hot fun, you won’t want to miss it!
đBallistic Brewing Salisbury, 53-55 McCarthy Street, Salisbury
28. Don your best Ziggy Stardust for Bowies Down Brunswick
On Saturday, November 8, join other David Bowie fans and walk through Fortitude Valley for a good cause! Raising funds for Cancer Council, the evening will start at Netherworld at 5pm, and will bar-hop from there, so you can expect drinks, Bowie bangers, and more! Book and donate here.
đNetherworld, 186 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
29. Cool off at a swim-up pool bar
Now that the warmer weather is approaching, the search begins for a place to cool down, preferably one with swimming involved. Is there anything more luxurious than a swim-up bar? Thanks to The Westin Brisbaneâs Mediterranean-inspired one, you donât have to travel too far â or indeed, at all â to relax with a cocktail in hand this spring and summer.
đ111 Mary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
30. Tantalise your taste buds at ‘Dining In The Dark’
Forget about the outside world for an evening and let your taste buds take charge at Câest Bon. This unique blindfolded dining experience makes an extraordinary adventure out of every bite. Comprised of a secret three-course menu that includes appetiser, main, and dessert, this delightful culinary experience allows you to choose from a meat, seafood or vegetarian menu, to ensure you clear your plate, regardless of the blindfold. Tickets are selling fast on Fever, so donât miss out!
đ609/611 Stanley St, Woolloongabba
31. Dust off your flippers and go snorkelling near Brisbane
As the weather gets warmer, the urge to take a break from the city becomes almost irresistible. What better way to live a long weekend to its fullest than a day trip to nearby gem, Moreton Island? Although its pristine beaches are ideal for a lazy day, this slice of paradise might be even better for adventurous travellers, with snorkelling, surfable waves and thrilling activities awaiting them. Book your day trip on the Fever website.
33. Get your groove on at Friday Latin Nights
As the weather gets muy caliente, there is no better way to let off some steam than to move your body to the rhythm of salsa, merengue, cumbia and other Latin music. Every Friday at Reddacliff Place, fuel up with tasty dishes from the food trucks starting at 5pm, take a dance class at 7pm if you’re feeling unsure of your moves, and kick off your heels for free dancing until 11pm! BuenĂsimo!
đReddacliff Place, Queen St, Brisbane CBD