The week is finally over and there are heaps of things to do around Brissy, with heaps of wintery activities! Whether you want to let your appetite lead the way, looking for a laugh, or want to unwind with some art, we’ve got you covered.
1. Eat your way through Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
With a jam-packed 2025 program featuring more than 100 food events, located from Beaudesert to Beechmont, Kerry to Kalbar, and Mount Alford to Tamborine Mountain, the Scenic Rim Eat Local Month, held for the whole month of June, showcases the best farmers, growers, producers, artisans, chefs and creators of the region!
Keep an eye on their website for all events and updates.
2. Explore the beauty of the everyday in Precious
Precious brings together a fascinating array of breathtaking curiosity, with over three thousand remarkable items from more than 20 public and private collections.
With everything from textiles to tin-toys, this exhibition is a joyful celebration of the art of assemblage, and will immerse you in the world of keepsakes and the everyday stories tied to each and every one of them. Best of all, it’s free!
📍Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane CBD
3. Treat yourself to a luxurious après-ski
By popular demand, Customs House’s winter-themed bar is back in Queen Street, River and Story Bridge views included, until July 1. The igloo bar is serving up Veuve Clicquot bubbly and is made up of several spacious igloos, which are decked out with a heater and furnished with comfy chairs covered in gorgeous furry blankets for you to snuggle up to.
📍399 Queen St, Brisbane CBD
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4. Go behind the scenes at QPAC After Dark Discovery Tour Experience
Uncover the secrets of QPAC after hours at this exclusive behind-the-curtain tour. Led by expert guides, you’ll get to see backstage areas, dressing rooms and more, learning about the inner workings of this fascinating world. Plus, tickets include a seasonal cheese platter and your choice of wine, local beer, or soft drink!
📍QPAC, Corner Grey and Melbourne St, South Brisbane
5. Get your live music fix at Open Season
The 5th edition of this city-wide music series will ignite Brisbane’s most iconic venues with over 30 thrilling performances! Open Season is celebrating its fifth anniversary in style through July.
On Saturday, June 14, rock out to DIIV, the post-industrial band known for their raw emotion and existential lyricism, who are bringing their electrifying show to The Princess Theatre, performing tunes off their fourth album, Frog in Boiling Water alongside highlights from their celebrated discography.
See the full program here.
📍John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
6. Show your colours at Moreton Bay PrideFest
For one massive day on Saturday, June 14 from 1pm to 9pm you’ll get to dance to an array of artists, enjoy a drag show, and more. Headlined by pop icon and all-around powerhouse Natalie Bassingthwaighte, featuring fierce performances from Drag Race Down Under Season 4 stars, and with the unmissable Slay Lane Markets, the day will be a whole vibe.
📍Pine Rivers Park, 125 Gympie Rd, Strathpine
7. Go on a journey of the human body at BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
After captivating over 56 million visitors across 170 cities worldwide, the world’s most successful travelling exhibition is making its long-awaited debut in our city! BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness is a deeply moving, mind-expanding journey into the inner workings of the human body, brought to life through real human specimens, pioneering science, and jaw-dropping visuals. Get your tickets today to lock in your spot.
📍Uptown, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
8. Browse a slew of stalls at this winter market
Sip traditional Glühwein (aka a hug in a mug) by the fire, browse 200-plus artisan stalls and marvel at fire performers at Carseldine Wintertide Wonderland on Dorville Road for one night only: Saturday, June 14 from 4pm to 10pm.
📍133 Dorville Road, Carseldine
9. Look up for Wonder: Cloud Play
June 13 is your last chance to catch Gold Coast’s much loved outdoor art experience at Home of the Arts. HOTA is set to transform once again into a shimmering playground of light, art, and imagination thanks to the biggest and boldest artwork ever seen at the prestigious precinct: a unique Skynet created by artist Patrick Shearn from Poetic Kinetic, plus live music, dance and audio experiences. Check out the full program here!
📍HOTA, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
10. Illuminate your winter evenings with glow-in-the-dark mini golf
Until July 27, St Lucia Golf Links is set to light up after dark with a luminous putt-putt course. Complete with glow-in-the-dark golf balls to hit down twinkling pathways, GLOW Mini Golf is set to be a dazzling way to spend a night during the cooler months. The illuminated course plays host to glistening features and lights at each hole, bringing ambiance and difference to the game we know and love — all the while being a choice backdrop for photos.
📍St Lucia Golf Links, Carawa St, St Lucia
11. Snag discounts at Dine BNE City
Over 60 of Brissy’s top restaurants will participate in the fifth annual Dine BNE City and we’ll be filling our bellies with over 100 exclusive offers and special dining events for a whole month, until June 30!
The program consists of four themed experiences: ‘Let’s Do Lunch’, ‘Supper Club’, ‘Bar Safari’ and finally, ‘Special Events’, all offering exclusive discounts, banquets, tastings, and one-off culinary moments. Check out the full program here and work up and appetite!
12. Or say ciao to la dolce vita at FESTA ITALIANA
For the last weekend, from Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15, Howard Smith Wharves will transform into the home of the very best Italian dishes, drinks and entertainment with FESTA ITALIANA. Eat your weight in pizza, have your fill of spritzes and indulge in some gelato to cap it off!
📍Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary St, Brisbane CBD
13. Try a new restaurant
Brisbane is already a foodie’s paradise, and it’s only getting better. Open only a few months at this point, Marble Korean Steakhouse is flaming hot! Specialising in shared plates and BBQ Banquets, this drool-worthy spot is well worth a visit.
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14. 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 and generation-defining music to chart-topping and hip-shaking pop hits from the likes of Abba.
Enveloped by the touching music and surrounds 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!
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15. Raise your glass to the Rumolution
On Saturday, June 14, join the Rumolution, a festival celebrating rums of all kinds and all things rum! From Aussie to Caribbean rums, the event will allow you to enjoy 30 of the world’s most acclaimed rums, with tasty food trucks to complement them. Tickets include a free tasting glass and tote bag!
📍37 Collingwood Street, Brisbane CBD
16. Get inspired at Writers Revealed: Treasures from the British Library and National Portrait Gallery, London
Until August 3, ‘Writers Revealed: Treasures from the British Library and National Portrait Gallery, London’, an exhibition showcasing over 100 rare manuscripts and first editions, and 70 iconic portraits of literary legends is making HOTA its home. Celebrate the written word and explore the enduring legacy of some of the world’s most influential writers across the ages including William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, William Blake, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, J.R.R. Tolkien, and contemporary luminaries like Sir Kazuo Ishiguro and Zadie Smith. Get your tickets here!
📍HOTA, 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
17. 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, which is now open, 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
18. Have a barktastic day out with your pup
Get your leads ready, dog lovers and fur parents, because Brisbane’s ultimate dog festival, Pop-Up Pooch Party is set to have tails wagging on Sunday, June 15! The free event will have something for everyone and every pup, from a market selling human and doggie goodies, live entertainment, a kids zone and even an area to cuddle puppies for those who need more pooches in their life!
📍Hanlon Park, Greenslopes
19. Chase the winter blues away at this Mexican fiesta
Until June 28, The Belvedere in Woody Point has got the fiesta you need tequil-off the winter blues!
Dust off your sombrero and get dance into this month-long celebration of everything Mexico, including a Day of the Dead celebration this Saturday, June 14! From margarita-fuelled afternoons to taco giveaways, tequila tastings and live mariachi performances, The Belvedere is serving up a full calendar of colour and flavour.
📍Corner Oxley Ave, Woody Point
20. Light up at Astra Lumina
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s beautiful flora comes alive as the stars come out thanks to Astra Lumina, its newest immersive installation. This luminous adventure will immerse you in the magic of light and projection with a moving soundscape, set against the enchanting backdrop of Australian bushland.
Read all about it and get your tickets here.
📍28 Tomewin St, Currumbin
21. Compete in this adults-only mini golf
Take on The Jungle Adventure Play’s 16 hole Mini Golf Safari with other kidults every Saturday night, journeying through caves, ancient ruins, and even a giant snake! The best part? You can get refreshments at their tiki bar, making it the most fun mini golf experience, par none. Book here!
📍31 Proprietary St, Tingalpa
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22. Start your engine for RACQ MotorFest 2025
On Sunday, June 15, celebrate all things motoring and go on a journey that showcases RACQ past, present and future. Car enthusiasts and those just along for the ride will find something to love. including roving entertainment, kids’ rides, food stalls and a jaw-dropping lineup of wonderful vintage, unique and collector vehicles, as well as the latest in vehicle and transport technology.
Get your tickets here!
📍600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
23. Join a class
It’s never a bad time to learn something! Why not join a workout class or learn how to cook something new? Whatever you choose, find the fun in it and try not to pressure yourself too much. Remember: slow and steady wins the race!
24. Take stroll through history
Make the most of the weather by doing your learning outdoors! Museum of Brisbane is offering 90-minute walking tours delving into stories of Traditional Custodians, convicts, public art and one of Brisbane’s towering cathedrals on select Saturdays. Check availability and get your tickets here.
📍Level 3, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane CBD
25. Relax and rejuvenate at a day spa
Who doesn’t want to start the year out at their most relaxed? Weekends are the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a spa day. Offering an extensive menu of tailor-made treatments — from facials to full-body massages and everything in between — the W’s AWAY® Spa, with its soothing, curated playlist is sure to leave you glowing.
📍W Brisbane, Level 5/81 N Quay, Brisbane CBD
26. Glimpse another realm through OTHERWORLD
Art, light, and technology come together in this experience to fully immerse you in an artsy, magical experience. Step into a 360-degree VR Dome that’ll leave young and not-so-young alike in awe, as you’re submerged into a world of light and colour. Who knew you could become a part of artwork in such a literal sense? Get your tickets here!
📍102 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
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27. Sing your stress out at karaoke
Belting out your favourite tunes — whether with some liquid courage or not — is a time-honoured remedy for any leftover stress. Dazzle your friends in a private karaoke room or delight strangers with your Grammy-worthy performance in a public one, and leave your cares behind!
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28. Feel the magic at this sultry stage show
Fire up the group chat and book your spot for an unforgettable night out with Australia’s top-rated male revue, Magic Men. This electrifying two-hour show features some of Brisbane’s hottest hunks, known for their incredible moves and equally impressive physiques. If you’re in the mood for a heart-pounding night out that promises pure entertainment, this is the weekend event for you. Find out more — and book your tickets — here.
📍Wonderland Brisbane, 633 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
29. Unleash your creativity at a ceramic paint and sip class
Break out your imagination, drinks and nibbles, and let the expert instructors at these Ceramic Paint and Sip classes handle all the rest! With their guidance, you’ll be able to create your own masterpiece to take home, all while you sip on some bevvies, socialise and de-stress. Get your tickets on Fever!
📍Shop 2B, 826 Ann Street Fortitude Valley
30. Travel back to Ancient Egypt at the Queensland Museum
Embark on a journey through history and step into the fascinating world of pharaohs, pyramids, and ancient wonders through the more than 250 artifacts on display at the Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition at the Queensland Museum. Explore stunning 3D projections of the Temple of Taffeh, excerpts from rare Book of the Dead scrolls, and admire precious jewellery and artwork left behind by one of humankind’s most culturally rich civilizations. Buy your tickets here.
📍Queensland Museum, Corner of Grey and Melbourne St, South Brisbane
31. Get drawn into Bluey’s World
Recently named one of the top places in the world, the much-anticipated immersive experience Bluey’s 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 Bingo’s 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!
📍Northshore Pavilion, 281 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton
32. Skipper you and your mates down the Brisbane River on these BYO electric boats
Now that the rain is coming to a halt, GoBoat have become the easiest way for you and your friends to enjoy time on the water. The boats—constructed from fibreglass, which uses recycled PET bottles instead of virgin glass—are powered by an electric motor and have a top speed of seven kilometres per hour.
This means that you don’t need a license to skipper them and anyone over the age of eighteen can be captain for a day.
📍194 Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead
33. See a new perspective at marru | the unseen visible
Danie Mellor’s multidisciplinary art practice explores Australia’s shared history through the lens of his Ngadjon-jii, Mamu and Anglo-Celtic ancestry. ‘marru | the unseen visible’ brings together works examining memory and remembrance; the relationship between First Nations people, culture and Country, through a lens that turns the unseen and unseeable, visible until August 3.
📍QAGOMA, Stanley Pl, South Brisbane
34. Take a dip at one of these magical swimming holes near Brisbane
Summer among us, and so is the humidity that comes with it. Just outside of the city, you’ll find some of the best swimming holes in Australia. These natural freshwater pools are filled up and ready for you to take a dip, and the hike to get to some of them will make them feel twice as refreshing!
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35. Feel the rush of the weekend at Dopamine Land
Get ready to step into a world where all your childhood daydreams have come to life. The experience makes use of sight, sound, touch and smell to create a truly immersive experience. From wading through a giant ball pit, to creating melodies by hopping on musical tiles, every one of the ten unique rooms has a new surprise in store for you.
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36. Uncork at Twilight in the Vines
Family-owned winery situated at picturesque Mount Cotton, Sirromet is once again hosting magical twilit nights 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.
📍850-938 Mount Cotton Rd, Mount Cotton
37. Get your telescope out at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Surrounded by the scenic Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, you can marvel both at our world and those beyond at the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium. Home to the Cosmic Skydome — a 12.5-metre-diameter projection dome, the space offers visitors a chance to witness immersive shows that take them on journeys through the known universe and time.
Passport to the Universe, for one, is narrated by Tom Hanks and will take you on a thrilling journey through the Solar System, beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, out of the Milky Way Galaxy and to the edge of the observable universe, returning home via a black hole. To infinity and beyond!
📍Mount Coot-Tha Rd, Mount Coot-Tha
38. Be wowed at an adult-only theatre show filled with French flair and sizzling circus acts
Blanc de Blanc’s acclaimed international cast has returned to Brisbane to bring Blanc de Blanc Encore to The West End Electric this summer. This one-of-a-kind, adult-only production will immerse you in a world of vintage French flair, risqué humour, and Gatsby-esque glamour – not to mention fantastic dance numbers and aerials! Don’t miss this champagne-soaked show from the masterminds behind Madonna’s Rebel Heart tour.
📍The West End Electric, 125 Boundary St, West End
39. Escape to Moreton Island
Over a long weekend, 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 surfable waves and thrilling activities awaiting them. Book your day trip on the Fever website.
40. Hit the trails near Brisbane
Want to have a healthier weekend? South East Queensland is home to some of the most breathtaking hikes in the country, and there’s no denying it. Just a short drive from Brisbane, you’ll find national parks full of trails and walking tracks that you can tackle, many of them boasting spectacular views and nature therapy.