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What's On In Brisbane This Weekend

Updated: Jul 15, 2025

From Anywhere Festival, Brisbane Open House, mega careers expo, World Press Photo and Qld's quirkiest winter festival to 2 new artisan bakeries & two new Japanese restaurants, the top things to do this weekend:

From warehouses to rooftops, Brisbane transforms into a stage again for three weeks
For one weekend only, Brisbane Open House gives you the keys to unlock your city to take a peek behind the curtains
World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Brisbane Powerhouse celebrating 70 years of the world’s most important photojournalism
Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run, Jetty 2 Jetty, returning to Moreton Bay on July 20
Whale Watching Season is in full swing and there’s no better place to catch Brisbane’s Best Breach than with Tangalooma Island Resort
Queensland’s leading event for education, training, and employment pathways is back at the Brisbane Showgrounds in July
Angel Strings, a passionate string quartet, lights up St Patrick's Church with the resident organist and soprano
Jumpers and Jazz in July is Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival featuring stunning visual arts, live jazz music and so much
The Made Local Market returns to a new location at Brisbane Showgrounds with its largest indoor handmade and design market ever
Love Follows a Line is a joyful, larger-than-life art installation by internationally recognised artist Matthew Aberline
The Queen's Wharf Heritage Walking Tour gives a fascinating insight into the hidden stories of Brisbane's development, from a Penal Settlement
Discover (or re-discover) one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema and live music!
Choral Choreographed is a bold fusion of music and movement at the Thomas Dixon Centre
Channel your inner Kate Bush and dress up in red for a real life re-enactment of the famous Wuthering Heights film clip
EDITOR'S PICK
Lamberts Restaurant at The Point Brisbane Hotel has launched a bold new seasonal menu
MUST DO COMING UP
GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture
Circa unites with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.
The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Get ready, Brisbane — The Paramour Cabaret is bringing its big top of debauchery to town!
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, is back for 9 fun-filled days
The stage is set for monsters, mayhem and music mash-ups in the world premiere of WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE!
The Laidley Spring Festival bursts into retro life with a 3 day weekend of spring celebrations,
The yearly sell-out MEKKA Raceday is back and better than ever at Doomben Racecourse!
Leading Australian songstress Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August
Off the back of their extremely successful debut 2025 tour of Australia, Andy and the Odd Socks are bringing their live show to Brisbane
Scenic Rim Farm Gate to City Door Market returns to Brisbane at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct.
Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races, at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
Clancestry returns to QPAC with a jam-packed program in celebration of First Nations arts and culture
Voxalis Opera Performs Ravel is a musical party celebrating Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday at Opera Queensland Studio
MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY
Wake up to comfort, style, and a delicious breakfast, with BIG4's Bed and Breakfast package! It's the perfect way to unwind
WHAT'S NEW
Tucked away in East Brisbane, Yakitori Kiku serves up authentic Japanese charcoal-grilled skewers in a cosy, Tokyo-style setting.
Nestled in the heart of Bowen Hills, Grumpy Cat Cafe blends its love for motorcycles with expertly brewed coffee.
Tellus Bar Dining is a chic contemporary Latin-American inspired restaurant and bar at The Barracks, Petrie Terrace
Queen Amann Bakery is a beautiful artisan bakery on King Street in Bowen Hills, specialising in Kouign Amann
Hideki Izakaya is a chic al fresco Japanese restaurant occupying a covered pavilion-style terrace with a stunning lit up cherry tree
Step inside a converted Bowen Hills warehouse, where buttery pastries and crusty sourdough awaits; Milano Bakehouse is a must try!

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
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
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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