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Brisbane's after-dark scene is set to be transformed into a haunted adventure as Fortitude Valley's Challenge Room attraction, Prison Island, is reimagined with the ultimate Horror Story experience.
To celebrate Halloween, across select nights, Brisbane's bravest thrill-seekers will come face to face with the ghosts of Prison Island's past, with Horror Story taking over the Challenge Room experience, plunging teams into an after-dark adventure where physical, mental, and strategic challenges must be conquered while navigating terrifying encounters inspired by the prison's dark history.
Beyond the prison doors, more than 35 cells offer different tests of strength, strategy, speed and skill. Teams of two to five players have 60 minutes to choose their own path to victory, moving cell to cell and deciding which challenges to take on.
Enter a world of mystery, mischief, and midnight glamour. Late Night Vice is Brisbane's bold new after-hours escape—no phones, no rules, just pure unfiltered spectacle.
Slink into Brisbane's glimmering wild side—Late Night Vice is a cocktail-drenched fever dream where cabaret collides with chaos. No phones. No cameras. Just shadowy glamour, whispered secrets, and a rogue's gallery of theatrical renegades. Dress in black, glitter like sin, and vanish into a night that will linger long after the final curtain. Some things are better left unposted. Get your tickets for Late Night Vice at The West End Electric in Brisbane!
Enter a no-phones world of late-night revelry and theatrical chaos.
Expect seductive spectacle, subversive performance, and an atmosphere so thick with vice you could bottle it.
Indulge in cocktails, cabaret, and unforgettable spectacle.
This is your invitation. The rest is strictly need-to-know.
Join them every weekend for 1.5 hours of free-flowing drinks and a vibrant Luc Lac banquet forAUD68 per person. Bold flavours, flowing beverages and good times - served just the way weekends should be.
Be among the first to see Wild Horse Nine, the acclaimed new film from Martin McDonagh at our Preview Screenings.
Set on the remote beauty of Easter Island in the days before the 1973 Chilean coup, two CIA operatives find themselves caught between old secrets, political intrigue and unexpected connections that threaten to unravel their mission.
Starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, this darkly funny, razor-sharp thriller is not to be missed.
Your weekend plans just got better!
Join in at Southbank Beer Garden for an epic lineup of live music, ice-cold drink and unbeatable views of the Brisbane River and city skyline.
Kick back under the palms and soak up the good vibes every weekend with talented local artists bringing the tunes all afternoon and into the evening.
Whether you're settling in for sunset drinks or making a Sunday session of it, there's no better place to unwind than right here at Southbank Beer Garden. Keep up to date with the lineup on our social media.
Bring your mates, grab a brew, and let the live music play!
Ease into the weekend with Sunset Sessions, bringing laid-back beats and feel-good vibes to Southbeach every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
With stunning views of the river and city skyline as your backdrop, this is your end-of-week ritual done right. The rotating lineup of talented musicians brings a fresh sound every weekend, from chilled house and disco grooves to soulful singalong classics.
Sip on refreshing cocktails, share tasty bites with friends, and let the music take you from lazy afternoons to lively evenings, Southbeach is your front-row seat to Brisbane's best sunset experience.
No reservations needed, just bring your crew and let the good times flow.
Brisbane's premier Halloween destination.
Eat Street Northshore transforms into a spooky wonderland packed with eerie entertainment, hauntingly good food, and thrills around every corner.
Wander through gourmet traders, feast on devilishly good eats, sip wicked brews, and indulge in sweet treats that'll raise the dead. Whether a vampire, witch, zombie, ghost, or simply there for the food, there's something wicked waiting for everyone. This is Brisbane's ultimate Halloween destination right on the river.
Dress to distress and prepare for a wickedly fun weekend not to be forgotten.
Held over three days every weekend in Stanley Plaza in South Bank from Friday night through to Sunday afternoon, the Collective Markets at South Bank attract Brisbanites and tourists alike.
With an eclectic mix of original art, photography, unique gifts, trending fashion and vintage clothing, as well as foodie stalls and live music, the Collective Markets are a vibrant cultural melting pot set in the artisan's heart of Brisbane.
Live Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays.
Live at Melbourne Street Green is your ultimate Friday night starter. In collaboration with local creative companies, QPAC brings you a free program of dance, music and performance set against the leafy backdrop of Melbourne Street Green.
Bring your mates, grab some food and drinks from Storytellers, and soak in the atmosphere of live performance on QPAC's outdoor stage.
Live at Melbourne Street Green is the perfect way to start your weekend. Check out the full schedule and hear more about their co-collaborators via QPAC's website.
Not On Your Rider is Brisbane's very own cult music trivia game show and has been hailed as one of the best live shows in the country. You can find them putting on massive shows in Brisbane every two months and in Melbourne and Sydney for special events.
Think of it like a mix between a music pub trivia night and your favourite pop quiz shows like Spicks and Specks and Never Mind The Buzzcocks - except you get to play along. You can get as involved in the competition as you like or just sit back and enjoy the show.
Hosted by the best trivia host in the biz, Aimon Clark (The Creases and founder of IsoTriv) and co-host Patience Hodgson (The Grates), Not On Your Rider has delighted audiences with guests like Shannon Noll, Meg Washington, Ruby Fields, Robert Irwin, Kate Miller-Heidke, Wil Anderson, Ian 'Dicko' Dickson, Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst, Mel Buttle, The Wiggles, Powder Finger, the Aunty Donna boys, Ball Park Music, The Jungle Giants, Dune Rats, and The Chats.
Here is your chance to have a fun, social outing at the end of which you can take home your self-made masterpiece! No experience is required since the professional artist will help make your piece of art a success.
All essentials are provided at the art studios including art supplies, brushes, aprons, easels and a 40 x 30 canvas to take your personal masterpiece home once you finish it. You are encouraged to bring along your favorite wine or other choice of beverage.
You may be a professional bored of your mundane ‘9 to 5’ routine or a student who feels like the city doesn’t offer enough to quench their artistic thirst. The new Paint and Sip sessions at Wesley Taylor Art Studios offer a chance to explore your creativity with a little bit of liquid courage.
Wesley Taylor Art Studios present the new ‘Clay and Wine’ sessions. These are two-hour art lessons with all art materials supplied. What’s more? You get to take your self-made masterpiece home!
Looking for fun pottery classes in Brisbane? This clay and sip class is the perfect way to enjoy a night of sculpting, pinch potting, hand building and sipping with a qualified instructor to help!
You will take home two to three small pieces, nice and easy to carry home.
During this beginner-friendly workshop and art class, you’ll learn basic skills like hatching, sticking together and shaping forms and will sculpt using stoneware pottery clay. You will follow along with an artist instructing a demo at the front and receive one-on-one guidance and assistance as needed.
But it’s also all about having fun, so if you want to do your own things and just embrace the experience of something new, you can do that too!
They will be working with stoneware pottery clay which means you can take it home and let it dry and after around three days you can either:
Take it to your local pottery place to get it fired to stoneware which will make it functional.
Welcome to Hey Caddy South Bank, your local mini golf venue for play, celebrations, and time together with kids, families, and mates in Brisbane's inner south. Take on their colourful mini golf course, book in for school holiday fun , plan a birthday party , or lock in a private group booking. They've got a food menu packed with crowd favourites and a fully licensed sports bar, so you're never far from something to eat or a drink in hand while you relax between rounds. Their course is designed for first-timers and mini golf fans alike, bringing plenty of laughs and friendly competition . With flexible group bundles and party packages to suit all ages, they make it easy for you to celebrate your way.
Welcome to X-Golf South Bank, a local indoor golf and sports bar in Brisbane's inner south! Guests can join casual rounds, tournaments, coaching sessions, or private hire. A relaxed atmosphere is paired with a full bar and a curated menu, making it the perfect spot to catch the game or relax with friends. Premium simulators provide accurate ball data and access to world-renowned international courses. From casual group bundles to tailored event packages, flexible options are available for different occasions.
Located in the heart of vibrant Fish Lane, the Brisbane Portrait Gallery is a welcoming new cultural destination celebrating Queensland artists and the diverse communities that shape the region. Dedicated entirely to portraiture, the Gallery offers an intimate and engaging experience where visitors can explore the people, stories, and identities that define contemporary Brisbane/Meanjin.
The exhibitions blend artistic excellence with accessibility, showcasing everything from bold new voices to some of Australia's leading portrait artists. Through painting, photography, video, and new media, the Gallery captures the spirit of our city at a time of rapid growth leading into 2032 and beyond, making it a must‑see for anyone wanting to understand Brisbane through the faces and stories of its people.
Visitors can expect a thoughtfully designed space that invites reflection, conversation, and connection. The Gallery also offers a dynamic calendar of events, community programs, and opportunities to engage directly with artists and storytellers from across Queensland.
Easily reached by public transport and only a short walk from South Bank, the Brisbane Portrait Gallery is surrounded by cafés, creative spaces, and the lively atmosphere of Fish Lane - perfect for making a day of your visit.
Mitchell Fine Art is a modern new gallery in Fortitude Valley in Brisbane with 20 years of experience in the Art industry.
Showcasing a striking collection of Aboriginal and Contemporary artworks, the gallery presents an annual exhibition calendar of solo and group exhibitions.
With an extensive inventory of high-quality artworks and the business' long-term expertise in the art world you are assured of a quality experience when you visit the gallery.
Artworks can be purchased through the secure website or via the gallery and can be sent nationally and internationally.
Mitchell Fine Art is easily accessible by train (exit Fortitude Valley Station), bus (199 and 196) and City Cat (New Farm Terminal from the city centre of Brisbane.
There is also free onsite parking available.
Aquativity is a fun, interactive water-play park right in the heart of Brisbane's South Bank. It is specially designed to encourage families and children to come together and enjoy the outdoors. It celebrates the city's close relationship with the Brisbane River.
Aquativity features educational play elements referencing the river and helps create an early understanding of the water cycle and its preservation.
Aquativity also highlights the native fish and mammal species of mullet and dugong, the interesting pattern of the river catchments and the importance of indigenous, environmental and urban elements of our relationship to the river.
Open on weekends and school holidays from 10 am until 5 pm, Aquativity also works within the existing pool system, and water is recycled for use within The South Bank Parklands.
Established in 2004, the Woolloongabba Art Gallery is an independent boutique art gallery, dedicated to the exhibition and sale of quality contemporary art. Representing a stylistically varied selection of local and Australasian art by established and emerging artists, Woolloongabba Art Gallery's regular exhibition program is complemented with substantial stockroom holdings of works by represented artists. With an ethos steeped in cultural appreciation, the gallery sources its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exhibitions through 100 percent owned and operated art centres.
Elevated, French-inspired Island Living. Influenced by their namesake, Saint Barthélemy; a French-speaking island in the Caribbean. Curated & Collected, minimalist modernism meets vintage eclectic. Laidback, Layered and lived in elegance, celebrating natural coastal fibres and artisan craftsmanship.
St Barts James Street, Brisbane offers furniture, art, homewares, textiles, fashion, jewellery and gifts.
édito is a James Street boutique where timeless style meets a whisper of French nonchalance.
Curated with an editor's precision, its rails carry the best from coveted labels including ba&sh, Vanessa Bruno, Soeur, Sessun, Essentiel Antwerp and more. Each piece is chosen for its ability to transcend seasons, blending minimalist modernity with playful colour and refined detail.
From a silk blouse that skims the skin to trousers with the perfect drape édito makes dressing instinctive rather than overthought. It's a destination for women who see style as a constant — a wardrobe built on pieces that move with you, season after season, year after year.
Meet you at édito or pop online anytime www.edito.com.au
Fables Bar & Café is the Princess Theatre's own café and bar, which is located on the ground floor of the theatre.
Fables caters to locals and gig-going patrons - functioning as a cosy café day and night.
Fables offering includes various rotating craft beers, wines and other goodies, and a collection of signature cocktails and classics.
Fables are open late on gig nights, so swing by after the show for a night cap.
The Princess Theatre reigns as Queensland's oldest standing theatre. The heritage-listed building, which opened in 1888, has over the years housed a picture theatre, a rag merchant, a secondhand dealer, a paper wholesaler, an engineering firm, and most recently, a church.
Built 135 years ago as a local gathering place for the working class residents of Woolloongabba and South Brisbane, it is now roaring back to life as Brisbane’s newest home for live music and performing arts attracting audiences from around the country and acts from around the world.
For a decade now SWOP has been a leader in the Australian fashion resale space.
SWOP sells a curated, seasonal selection of second-hand pieces that have been exchanged for cash or store credit.
SWOP offers an expertly curated collection of pre-loved designer and vintage clothing. With additional storefronts located in Brisbane and Melbourne and regular Instagram sale stories, so that you can browse freely interstate or worldwide.
Each SWOP store in Australia is unique and tailored to each city, no two stores are the same.
Packed with excitement, you and your teammates will leap into new worlds completing ground-breaking missions. Work as a team to find clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges before the time runs out. This isn’t something you watch, it’s something you experience, right in the heart of the action.
Step into brand new worlds re-created in epically themed escape rooms for pulse-racing real-life adventures. Will you be able to unravel the mysteries, piece together the clues and save the day, or will you fall prey to the perpetrator's devious mind? Come and experience the concept that is taking the world by storm!
