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Best Rainy Day Things to Do in Brisbane

Updated: Mar 31, 2025

Looking for the best rainy day things to do in Brisbane? From indoor golf and go-karting, to axe throwing, escape rooms, art exhibitions and massive indoor adventure parks, here's 15+ great things to do:

Queensland's premier indoor play centre is a massive jungle-themed adventure wonderland for all ages
X-Golf is a fully immersive indoor golf experience, where you can enjoy treats and themed tipples while you tee off with friends
Grab your family and friends and unleash your free spirit at BOUNCE, with 3 convenient locations across Brisbane
A fully-immersive adventure game that starts the moment you arrive in the car park of an old abandoned paint factory
Urban Xtreme is Brisbane's Number 1 indoor ski and adventure sports park, providing hours of fun for all ages
Mas & Miek is a bespoke open plan ceramic studio, shop and café, hidden within the industrial surrounds of Byres Street, Newstead
The go-to destination for pool enthusiasts, social butterflies, and anyone seeking a laid-back yet vibrant social scene
Zero Latency is Brisbane’s first free-roam, multi-player virtual reality experience, occupying a 400 square metre Newstead warehouse.
Be a scientist at SparkLab, only at Queensland Museum!
This epic entertainment precinct features an underwater-themed mini golf course, games arcade, cafe and bar
Laserzone makes a fantastic all ages escape from the every day - a mega indoor fantasy land
CRANK Indoor Climbing is the ultimate home of rock climbing, bouldering, parkour, ninja warrior and fitness
MANIAX Axe Throwing combines the urban sport of axe throwing with craft beer, cocktails and food creating an epic experience
Slideways Go Karting is an epic European style multi-level indoor kart track that features 425m of adrenalin pumping action
Game Over is a massive multi-level indoor games, go-kart track and entertainment playground, located in Oxley
Immerse yourself in the most compelling new artwork across Asia, the Pacific and Australia this summer with the return of the APT
Area 51 Mt Gravatt is a futuristic, space-themed play centre with a range of interactive and exciting activities for kids up to 12 years old
13 of Brisbane's best boutique and art house cinemas dating from the 1920's to 2023
Twenty+ fascinating must-visit museums in and around Brisbane, from medieval and antiquities to trams, boats, trains & more

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!
Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection
Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races.
Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry
Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August
Circa will reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.
A landmark live theatre show bringing to life the stories of explorers.
Australian composer Nigel Westlake and Lior come together for 2 stirring performances
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What's On in August in Brisbane

From a mega food & wine festival, CLANCESTRY, a bacon fest, decadent cabaret and Greazefest, the top things to do around Brisbane in August:
Wjat's on in August
EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

Renowned for its traditional Japanese cooking techniques, Sokyo delivers unexpected twists to the dining experience, where ritual meets art
Sokyo
MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Wake up to comfort, style, and a delicious breakfast with BIG4's Bed and Breakfast package! Whether it's a romantic escape, family fun, or a solo recharge, it's the perfect way to unwind
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
La Boite's new high octane comedy
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