This Weekend Dec 3-5

From Van Gogh, Santa's Emporium, Christmas markets and QAGOMA's summer blockbuster art exhibition to Brisbane's first rooftop brewpub and Marvel-themed bar, the top things to do around Brisbane this weekend:

WHAT'S ON
Van Gogh Alive
Van Gogh Alive
The most visited multi-sensory art experience in the world has come to Brisbane for a strictly limited season
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APT 10
APT10
Immerse yourself in the most compelling new artwork being produced across Asia, the Pacific and Australia
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Christmas on Queen
Christmas on Queen Brisbane
Take a moment between Christmas shopping and catch-ups to enjoy some joyful live entertainment in Queen Street Mall this silly season!
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A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol, QPAC
Catch all the magic of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol when the classic tale returns to QPAC this festive season
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Cirque Bon Bon
Cirque Bon Bon Brisbane Powerhouse
Beauty meets bravery in an extravaganza of light, acrobatics, dance and comedy for three spell-binding nights
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Santa's Christmas Emporium
Santa's Christmas Emporium
A magical festive wonderland for the whole family, full of fantasy, thrills and more, all under one roof
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Stanthorpe Music & Arts Festival
Stanthorpe Music and Arts Festival
Stanthorpe Music & Arts Festival is an explosion of live music, visual art and performances in the beautiful Granite Belt
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The Finders Keepers
Finders Keepers, Brisbane
The Finders Keepers returns to Brisbane in December with a one-day Pop-Up Market, just in time for Christmas shopping
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Queensland Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75 anniversary with a breathtaking musical journey in 2022
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QAGOMA Christmas Design Market
QAGOMA Christmas Design Market
For the first time ever, this year you can enjoy the QAGOMA Christmas Design Market all weekend
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Christmas Portrait Pop-Up
Hotel X, Fortitude Valley
Hotel X in the Valley  is spreading the holiday cheer with a complimentary Christmas Portrait Pop-Up this Saturday
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Dreamworld Fun Run
Dreamworld Fun Run
Run like the wind through exciting attractions in Dreamworld's upcoming fun run
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The Home Collective
The Home Collective, Christmas Twilight Market
A festive artisan market for the home and garden lover, perfectly timed for your Christmas shopping
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A Midnight Visit
A Midnight Visit
Enjoy a 15% discount on tickets for your next midnight visit when you use the code MUSTDOMIDNIGHT
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Built For Speed
Built for Speed, Ipswich Art Gallery
Built for Speed is a thrilling and dynamic interactive exhibition that is a must visit for LEGO fans of all ages
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MUST DO COMING UP
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols
Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols, Brisbane, Kate Miller Heidke
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the return of the much-loved Christmas Carols taking to Brisbane Riverstage
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Christmas in Storyland
The fairytale tradition of Christmas in Storyland was a Brisbane City Hall institution from the 1930s through to the mid 90s
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A Very Naughty Christmas
A Very Naughty Christmas, Brisbane Powerhouse
So, you’ve been good this year? Let’s fix that with Brisbane’s favourite adults-only Christmas cabaret comedy
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Die Hard: The Movie, The Play
Die Hard The Movie The Play
Experience the iconic movie as an immersive live theatre event this festive season at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year in a spectacular display that's open to the public
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The Wider Earth
The Wider Earth Princess Theatre
The award-winning drama tells the story of the rebellious young Charles Darwin, live on the Princess Theatre stage
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Ballet International Gala
Ballet International Gala, QPAC
In an Australian first, principal dancers from The Royal Ballet, the American Ballet Theatre, Astana Opera & Queensland Ballet are coming together
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The Kaye Hole
The Kaye Hole, QPAC
Get ready for a fantastic night of filthy frivolity, hosted by cabaret icon Reuben Kaye, coming to QPAC this summer
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360 Allstars
360 ALLSTARS, QPAC Allstars, QPAC
The worldwide smash hit, 360 ALLSTARS, is coming to QPAC for the January school holidays, from January 5
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Redlands Coast Collective Markets
Redlands Coast Collective Markets
A boutique market selling arts & crafts, handmade items, vintage & pre-loved clothes, toys and household items
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NYE en Blanc
NYE en Blanc Victoria Park
Say cheers to 2022 in spectacular style at Victoria Park's NYE en Blanc cocktail party with a private fireworks display
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Qld Pops: NYE Masquerade Gala Concerts
Qld Pops: NYE Masquerade Gala Concert, QPAC
Welcome in the new year at Queensland Pops' glamorous New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala Concert at QPAC
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NYE Hollywood Glam Party
Regatta Hotel
Celebrate the New Year in style at Regatta Hotel’s Hollywood Glam Party with an exclusive fireworks display
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NYE Speakeasy
NYE Speakeasy Princess Theatre
Step through The Princess Theatre's hidden speakeasy doors and into the dazzling world of the golden jazz era
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The Wickham NYE Prom
The Wickham NYE Prom
Bring in the New Year at The Wickham's NYE Prom with epic entertainment, balloon drops, and much more
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Friday's Greek Islands NYE
Fridays Riverside
Friday's Riverside is hosting a big fat Greek New Year's Eve including cocktails, canapes, live music and more
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NYE Party on the Promenade
NYE Pav Bar
Farewell 2021 with a front row seat to the fireworks at the fabulous NYE Party on the Promenade
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The Crown NYE Party
The Crown, Lutwyche
Ring in the new year with friends at The Crown's New Year's Eve Party with canapes, cocktails and live entertainment
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NYE Dinner at Kabuki Teppanyaki
NYE Kabuki Teppanyaki
Ignite your New Year's Eve celebration both indoors and outdoors this year with the hottest ticket in town
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Iron Improvisor XVII

Fans of “Thank God You’re Here” and “Whose Line is It Anyway?” should not miss this ultimate theatresport showdown!

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Robert Forster
Robert Forster

Solo and acoustic, Robert Forster (ex The Go-Betweens) performs a tailor-made setlist of songs from 1978 to 2021 at Brisbane Powerhouse on January 22 at 7.30pm

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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Fox & Hounds Country Inn
Fox & Hounds Country Inn
For a traditional English pub experience without the long-haul flight, the Fox & Hounds Country Inn is a must-visit
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WHAT'S NEW
Finn McCool's
Finn McCool's Fortitude Valley
Finn McCool's is an ambient Irish pub that mixes the best of Irish tradition with inner city cool and plenty of craic
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Stage School Australia
Stage School, Brisbane
Experience the fun and excitement of drama and musical theatre through weekly classes & on-stage performances
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The Golf Bunker
The Golf Bunker, Hamilton
The Golf Bunker is the only 24-hour golf facility in Brisbane, with 5 state of the art TrackMan Golf Simulator bays
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Sunny Side
A unique gourmet sandwich shop that takes freshly made sandwiches with classic flavours to the next level
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1st Edition
1st Edition Fortitude Valley
A pocket-sized Marvel comic-book inspired bar hidden away off California Lane
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Valley Hops Brewing
Valley Hops Brewing Fortitude Valley
A gorgeous garden rooftop bar and brewpub perched on top of Fortitude Valley's most glamorous bar
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Aji
Aji Cafe Kitchen Bar Teneriffe
A convivial cafe, bar and kitchen serving outstanding Pan Asian cuisine and cocktails
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Andonis Cafe Bar
Andonis Cafe Bar brings its renowned Insta-worthy dishes to Fortitude Valley
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