Unique Things To Do In Brisbane For Valentine’s This Year

This February, there are a number of Candlelight concerts being performed at unique locations across the city. Life can get busy and it can be difficult to arrange a plan on Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, you have several other concert dates to choose from. Bask in the romance of melodies by legendary composers like Mozart and Bach on February 12, or be enchanted by timeless love songs from classic films at St John’s Cathedral on Valentine’s Day itself.

Call us old-fashioned, but there’s a reason why dinner at a romantic restaurant is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “date”. Treat your special someone to an unforgettable evening of decadent food and drink and a cosy atmosphere at The Inchcolm. With oysters, Wagyu brisket and barramundi on the menu — plus a 3-hour beverage package and a chocolatey dessert, of course — this special Valentine’s Day dinner will make the holiday one to remember. Book your spots here!

With a blindfold as a gateway, taste and aroma intensify, transforming each bite into an extraordinary adventure. Enter a realm of sensory delight where an intimate setting invites you to break away from routine and relearn how to use your taste buds.

Dining in the Dark is an unparalleled encounter that transforms dining into a thrilling journey of discovery at renowned French restaurant C’est Bon. There’s only one date available in February so whether you’re a planner and want to lock down your Valentine’s Day date in advance, or more of a last-minute romantic, secure your spot soon!

We say love blooms or blossoms, we compare the brush of lips to petals and beauty to a rose. Flowers and love have always been intertwined and, thanks for the Volunteer Guides of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, you can learn about the romance behind it all. From the giving of chocolates and perfumes as gifts to the complex formal language of flowers, what better way to discuss the emotional symbolism of botanicals than surrounded by them? Get your tickets here!

If you want a playful Valentine’s date idea that swaps candlelight for colour, this interactive museum invites you to explore 10 unique rooms designed to spark happiness and awaken your inner child. This interactive museum invites you to explore 10 unique rooms designed to spark happiness. Engage in playful activities, capture vibrant photos, and even embark on a thrilling VR adventure.

Do you think a picnic on Valentine’s Day is 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.

Go back to childhood with your sweetheart at Area 51. This indoor playground hosts adult-only nights, and they’re celebrating Valentine’s Day early on February 13 with one! Embrace your inner kidult and go down one of their mega slides, bounce on trampolines, or brave the climbing wall!

More information and tickets here!

Brisbane’s unmissable rooftop and dining adventure is back and better than ever. Brisbane Powerhouse’s Vertigo offers memorable moments, with a luxurious menu, including Moreton Bay bug, and alcoholic drinks to enjoy. Once you’ve satisfied both your appetite and your hunger for pulse-raising views, you’ll get to feel the thrill of an iconic 17-metre leap down the side of the Powerhouse!

Book your spot for Valentine’s Day here.

Instead of flying to Venice, this romantic gondola ride is just an hour north of Brisbane City and, thanks to your own private skipper, will have you cruising down Bribie Island’s Pumicestone Passage and Pacific Harbour canals.

From the gondola, you’ll enjoy unrivalled views of the Glasshouse Mountains towering in the distance, all the while enjoying a bite and tipple with your date or mates. More info here!

Unlock your inner Picasso at this special Paint ‘N’ Sip night on February 14. Starting at 6pm, bring your date or your friends and paint an inspiring affirmation, whether it’s a sweet message for your partner, an empowering quote for your bestie, or a self-love mantra to remind yourself how amazing you are. This session will be hosted at Newstead staple Hello Gorgeous so there will be food and drink options. Or, if you’re up for a challenge you can try to Paint Your Partner at their regular studio.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to give each other the gift of rest, and where better than a rooftop bathhouse? Yes, you can actually choose to forget about energetic activities or long, scenic hikes, and instead choose to pamper yourselves at Soak Bathhouse. Between mineral baths, hot spas, a steam room, and a dry cedar sauna, you will leave this oasis in the sky feeling renewed and ready to plunge back into the everyday. If you’re feeling peckish after, head downstairs to Italian Street Kitchen for some fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza.

If your type of Valentine’s Day celebration involves the silver screen, Dendy Cinemas has two exclusive screenings, designed for every kind of mood: first, a screening of the highly anticipated adaptation of Wuthering Heights, for the hopeless romantics. And an anti-Valentine’s screening of True Romance, for those who prefer their romance with a bit of grit.

Star-crossed lovers and starry-eyes, these luminous balls of gas have been a part of love’s language for centuries. As the sun is setting, drive along one of Brisbane’s most scenic routes and find the perfect place to stare at one of the universe’s most romantic assets. To discover some areas for maximum access to the shining stars, consult our brief stargazing guide for spots near Brisbane.