Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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55 matching events listed in the next 60 days. Admission prices are shown where supplied.
Melbourne Cup at La Boca Bar and Grill Brisbane brings together race day excitement, riverside dining and bold Argentine flavours in the heart of Brisbane.
Guests can enjoy a generous seafood and Asado buffet while watching the race live, with sweepstakes and prizes adding to the atmosphere throughout the event.
Set within Stamford Plaza Brisbane, the experience offers a relaxed way to celebrate Melbourne Cup with friends, colleagues or clients while enjoying views of the Brisbane River.
The event also supports Mater Foundation through a contribution from every paid ticket, bringing a meaningful element to the day's celebrations.
Melbourne Cup Seafood Buffet brings race day celebrations to Stamford Plaza Brisbane with premium dining, river views and live Melbourne Cup action.
Guests can enjoy a generous seafood buffet featuring Pacific Rock Oysters, Mooloolaba prawns and Balmain bugs. The menu also showcases La Boca Bar & Grill favourites, including slow-smoked Wagyu brisket, Asado pork belly and wood-fired grilled chicken.
The event combines relaxed riverside dining with the excitement of Melbourne Cup celebrations. It is ideal for groups of friends, families and colleagues looking to enjoy the occasion together.
Presented by Stamford Plaza Brisbane in partnership with Mater Uncancer Smiddy, the event also supports vital cancer research through Mater Foundation.
Brisbane's newest backyard dining precinct is coming to the heart of Roma Street Parkland. Starting this August, Food Truck Feasts will transform the Celebration Lawn on the first Wednesday of every month.
Skip the busy restaurant reservations and crowded bars for an affordable mid-week dinner under the stars. This free monthly event features a rotating line-up of food trucks serving a diverse variety of street food and beverages for purchase. Vendors cater to all palates and dietary requirements, ensuring a great option for everyone from food lovers to fussy eaters.
Set in a relaxed urban oasis, the event offers ambient tunes and good vibes. It provides the perfect open-air atmosphere to step away from the city and wind down as the sun sets.
Entry is completely free and absolutely no bookings or reservations are required to attend. Everyone is welcome, so grab your friends, family, or colleagues and bring along a BYO picnic rug to enjoy this unique weeknight food shop.
Supanova Comic Con & Gaming has been the welcoming home of Australia’s pop culture fandom since 2000; a place where fans inspired by imaginary worlds emanating from comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, gaming, nostalgia and literature have been able to come together to celebrate. A place to rejoice in cosplay (‘cos’tume role-‘play’) in expressing your inner geek, your inner child.
Supa-Star celebrities, fan-clubs, exciting exhibitors and exclusives have been woven in with entertainment technology, collectables, toys and four-colour fun.
At the very heart of it though is the opportunity Supanova provides to aspiring talent, artists and creators as a local national platform to showcase their work to an adoring public that enjoy and enthusiastically embrace newly invented worlds. Where the community of fans are at the ready to jump on for another adventure in helping catapult projects towards the stars!
It’s that passion for the next great adventure that beats at the very core of what Supanova Comic Con & Gaming is all about so jump aboard and whether you’re seven or seventy, it’s going to be a blast!
Fly into the final Science Night for 2026!
Step into SparkLab for an adults-only night of science exploring the world of Australian woodland birds and how we can help bring them back to our suburbs and cities.
Join Ecologist Dr Christina Zdenek to discover why Australia's small, colourful woodland birds are disappearing from our urban environments, the challenges these species face, the habitats they need to thrive and the simple actions that can make a real difference.
From bird baths to bird-friendly gardens, learn how we can support native wildlife, reconnect urban communities with nature and help restore a chorus of melodious birdsong to our urban landscapes.
Enjoy a family night out for free with an outdoor movies under the stars in Little Bayside Park at Manly’s Movies in the Park - the first Saturday of every month (excluding January).
Bring a blanket, a picnic or enjoy some takeaway from one of the many local eateries or food available and then kick back and relax while the kids have a pre-movie play in the park.
The movies starts at 7pm during summer months, and at 6pm during winter months (after sunset).
Brisbane's much-loved summer treasure hunt is back.
For nine days, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre transforms into a book lover's paradise, filled with more than one million pre-loved books, comics, records, puzzles, games and collectables. Row upon row of treasures awaits discovery, creating one of Queensland's most iconic community events.
Browse fiction, non-fiction, children's books, biographies, cookbooks, textbooks, graphic novels and rare finds. Visit Comic Fest for comics and memorabilia, then keep exploring. Your next favourite read, a nostalgic record or an unexpected collectable could be waiting around the next corner.
With fresh stock added daily, every visit offers something new. Whether you're a passionate reader, bargain hunter, collector or simply looking for a great day out in South Bank, there's always another treasure to uncover.
Entry is free and all ages are welcome. Come for a quick browse or spend the day exploring endless shelves of stories and hidden gems.
Every purchase helps support Lifeline Queensland's 24/7 Crisis Support Line (13 11 14), helping more Queenslanders access support when they need it most.
Experience one of the best Brisbane markets in the heart of the city at the BrisStyle Twilight Market in King George Square. Discover over 70 local artisans, designers and makers selling 100% handmade goods, all created right here in Brisbane and South East Queensland.
Whether you're searching for unique gifts, locally made homewares or a memorable evening out, the BrisStyle Twilight Market is the perfect destination for sustainable shopping in Brisbane. Meet the makers behind every product and browse a carefully curated collection of handcrafted ceramics, jewellery, fashion, artwork, candles, skincare, gourmet treats, children's products and more.
For more than a decade, the BrisStyle Twilight Market has celebrated Brisbane's vibrant creative community, giving shoppers the opportunity to support local small businesses instead of mass-produced imports. Every purchase helps strengthen the local economy and supports independent Australian makers.
Set beneath the iconic lights of Brisbane City Hall, enjoy a relaxed evening filled with live music, delicious food trucks and a welcoming community atmosphere. Whether you're a Brisbane local or visiting the city, it's one of the most popular free things to do in Brisbane.
BrisStyle Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting local handmade businesses through markets, workshops and business development opportunities. Every BrisStyle event helps create meaningful opportunities for makers to grow sustainable creative businesses.
Proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
Science Social is an independent grass roots initiative based in Brisbane / Meanjin.
A regular free event that is equal parts workshop, networking and brunch. The primary goal is to create a casual community hub for anyone working, studying or interested in science to make new connections, collaborate and exercise their communication skills.
Events are held at a Brisbane cafe and typically involve quick-fire ice-breakers, solo and team games, guided discussions, general networking, guest-run segments from regular participants, and the opportunity for attendees to share upcoming events and projects, all to encourage attendees to communicate science in creative ways.
Welcome to the World Diabetes Day Awareness Walk Brisbane! Join us at Southbank Parklands for a fun and meaningful event.
The event is open to all community members and includes educational outreach aligned with the global World Diabetes Day theme: "Early Action on Diabetes"
What to Expect:
2.5 km walk/run categories
Bring your family, friends and community and walk with us to raise awareness about diabetes prevention, healthy living, early action and community support.
Organised by:
Mr Bhahzad Aslam | Dr Ali Ismail | Ms Maria Zia
Every Step Counts. Together, we can create change.
Wear Blue to show your support for World Diabetes Day!
Get Onboard Boat Expo Brisbane is returning to RQYS!
Does the dream include owning a boat, and enjoying the bayside lifestyle to its fullest?
It doesn't need to be a dream, and boat ownership doesn't have to just be imagined! At the Get OnBoard Brisbane Boat Show, guests will be doing just that – getting on board and experiencing life on the water first-hand!
There will be vessels from stand up paddle boards all way through to large power and sailing yachts on display, so there will be something for every boating/water enthusiast to enjoy.
In addition, the event will be hosting a Marine Jobs display with Boating Industry Association, a Food and Wine Fair on the Sunday, and plenty of sunshine and live entertainment, all on the lawns of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron.
Join for this free, family friendly event!
Your presence is requested at Milton Markets Christmas Twilight.
For one night only the streets of Milton transform into a winter wonderland with artisan gifts, gourmet eats, live entertainment, and of course a visit from Santa. Families are welcome to bring their Christmas spirit and get ready for some serious festive energy.
Sleigh a selfie with Santa while sharing Christmas wishes, sip on something holly and jolly at the pop-up bar, and explore artisan stalls serving festive treats and stocking stuffers.
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with live entertainment and activities for all children to enjoy, this market will even get Ebenezer Scrooge in the Christmas spirit.
