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Openings to get Excited For

2025

Updated: Jul 05, 2025

2025 will see a host of exciting openings in Brisbane, transforming an entire precinct with new additions to Victoria Park, a new rooftop Thai restaurant and the addition of another new immersive adult playground-style venue and laneway precinct. Here's what to look out for:

Fox Hotel to reopen

The iconic Fox Hotel at Fish Lane in South Brisbane is set to reopen as a world-class, multi-level dining, events and entertainment precinct

Warner Lane

Warner Lane is an exciting new entertainment and dining precinct coming to a secret Fortitude Valley laneway

Ballers Clubhouse

A dazzling fun and games-filled adult playground and bar opening in late 2024 on the edge of Chinatown Mall

Tamborine Cheese Artisanal Deli

Cheese at Tamborine Cheese Shop Portside

Famed for its award-winning artisanal cheese, Tamborine Cheese is opening its artisanal deli at Portside Wharf

Victoria Park's Grand New Parklands

Brisbane’s biggest new park in 50 years has started taking shape, with the golf course now a mega picnic ground with city views

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.

Jul 31

Model leaning from car window GreazeFest

GreazeFest 2025

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Aug 1-3

Clancestry - Illume

Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection

Aug 1-9

Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races

Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races.

Aug 2

Clancestry - Electric Fields

Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry

Aug 2

On The Green

Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August

Aug 3

Circa & The Art of Fugue

Circa will reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.

Aug 5

Explorers - The Age of Discovery With James May

A landmark live theatre show bringing to life the stories of explorers.

Aug 7

Lior & Westlake

Australian composer Nigel Westlake and Lior come together for 2 stirring performances

Aug 9

Sunset at Moreton-Bay-Food-Wine-Festival

COMING UP

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

Family at cafe BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Resort

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

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