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What's On In Brisbane This Weekend

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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:

Brisbane Anywhere Festival
The-Return-at-The-Paint-Factory Brisbane Anywhere Festival
From warehouses to rooftops, Brisbane transforms into a stage again for three weeks
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Brisbane Open House 2025
-Parliament-House Brisbane Open House 2025
For one weekend only, Brisbane Open House gives you the keys to unlock your city to take a peek behind the curtains
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World Press Photo Exhibition
World Press Photo Exhibition
World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Brisbane Powerhouse celebrating 70 years of the world’s most important photojournalism
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Jetty 2 Jetty
Woman jogging in Jetty2Jetty
Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run, Jetty 2 Jetty, returning to Moreton Bay on July 20
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Whale Watching Cruise
Whale breaching near boat
Whale Watching Season is in full swing and there’s no better place to catch Brisbane’s Best Breach than with Tangalooma Island Resort
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Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo (TSXPO)
Career-Events TSXPO Brisbane Showgrounds
Queensland’s leading event for education, training, and employment pathways is back at the Brisbane Showgrounds in July
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Sacred Sonic: Live Music & Lighting
Sacred Sonic: Live Music & Lighting
Angel Strings, a passionate string quartet, lights up St Patrick's Church with the resident organist and soprano
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Jumpers & Jazz in July
Crowd on street at Jumpers & Jazz
Jumpers and Jazz in July is Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival featuring stunning visual arts, live jazz music and so much
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The Made Local Market
Crowd at Made Local Market Brisbane Showgrounds
The Made Local Market returns to a new location at Brisbane Showgrounds with its largest indoor handmade and design market ever
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Love Follows a Line
Brisbane-Quarter-Love-FollowsA-Line installation
Love Follows a Line is a joyful, larger-than-life art installation by internationally recognised artist Matthew Aberline
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Queens Wharf Heritage Walking Tours
The Queen's Wharf Heritage Walking Tour gives a fascinating insight into the hidden stories of Brisbane's development, from a Penal Settlement
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Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter, QPAC
Discover (or re-discover) one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema and live music!
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Choral Choreographed
Cast of Choral Choreographed
Choral Choreographed is a bold fusion of music and movement at the Thomas Dixon Centre
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Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
Wuthering Heights
Channel your inner Kate Bush and dress up in red for a real life re-enactment of the famous Wuthering Heights film clip
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EDITOR'S PICK
Lamberts Restaurant's New Menu
Diners at a table inside Lamberts Restaurant
Lamberts Restaurant at The Point Brisbane Hotel has launched a bold new seasonal menu
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MUST DO COMING UP
GreazeFest 2025
Model leaning from car window GreazeFest
GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture
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Circa & The Art of Fugue
Circa & The Art of Fugue
Circa unites with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.
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Clancestry - The Visitors
Clancestry - The Visitors
The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
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The Paramour Cabaret
Performer in Paramour-Cabaret
Get ready, Brisbane — The Paramour Cabaret is bringing its big top of debauchery to town!
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Ekka 2025
Sideshow Alley by night Ekka Brisbane Showgrounds
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), Queensland's largest and most loved annual event, is back for 9 fun-filled days
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We're All Gonna Die!
WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE!
The stage is set for monsters, mayhem and music mash-ups in the world premiere of WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE!
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Laidley Spring Festival
Psople in parade Laidley Spring Festival
The Laidley Spring Festival bursts into retro life with a 3 day weekend of spring celebrations,
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Mekka Raceday 2025
Crowd at Mekka Raceday
The yearly sell-out MEKKA Raceday is back and better than ever at Doomben Racecourse!
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On The Green
Kate Ceberano
Leading Australian songstress Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August
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Andy and the Odd Socks
Off the back of their extremely successful debut 2025 tour of Australia, Andy and the Odd Socks are bringing their live show to Brisbane
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Farm Gate to City Door Market
Farm Gate to City Door Market
Scenic Rim Farm Gate to City Door Market returns to Brisbane at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct.
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Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races
Pony Ride at Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races
Experience a day of family-friendly fun at the annual Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races, at Eagle Farm Racecourse.
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Clancestry 2025
Clancestry artwork
Clancestry returns to QPAC with a jam-packed program in celebration of First Nations arts and culture
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Voxalis Opera Performs Ravel
Ravel_Voxalis Opera Queensland
Voxalis Opera Performs Ravel is a musical party celebrating Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday at Opera Queensland Studio
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MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
Wake up to comfort, style, and a delicious breakfast, with BIG4's Bed and Breakfast package! It's the perfect way to unwind
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WHAT'S NEW
Yakitori Kiku
Front of Yakitori Kiku
Tucked away in East Brisbane, Yakitori Kiku serves up authentic Japanese charcoal-grilled skewers in a cosy, Tokyo-style setting.
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Grumpy Cat Cafe
Interior of GrumpyCat Cafe Bowen-Hills
Nestled in the heart of Bowen Hills, Grumpy Cat Cafe blends its love for motorcycles with expertly brewed coffee.
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Tellus Bar Dining
Interior Tellus Bar Dining
Tellus Bar Dining is a chic contemporary Latin-American inspired restaurant and bar at The Barracks, Petrie Terrace
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Queen Amann Bakery
Front of Bakery at Queen Amann Bakery
Queen Amann Bakery is a beautiful artisan bakery on King Street in Bowen Hills, specialising in Kouign Amann
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Hideki Izakaya
Exterior view of Hideki Izakaya
Hideki Izakaya is a chic al fresco Japanese restaurant occupying a covered pavilion-style terrace with a stunning lit up cherry tree
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Milano Bakehouse
Front of Cafe at Milano Bakery
Step inside a converted Bowen Hills warehouse, where buttery pastries and crusty sourdough awaits; Milano Bakehouse is a must try!
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Clancestry - Wata

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

Clancestry - Illume

Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection
Aug 1-9
Pony Ride at Teddy Bears Picnic at the Races

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

Clancestry - Electric Fields

Electric Fields & the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform as part of Clancestry
Aug 2
Kate Ceberano

On The Green

Kate Ceberano will headline Clayfield College’s On the Green in August
Aug 3
Circa & The Art of Fugue

Circa & The Art of Fugue

Circa will reimagine Bach’s most complex masterpiece The Art of Fugue.
Aug 5
man space map

Explorers - The Age of Discovery With James May

A landmark live theatre show bringing to life the stories of explorers.
Aug 7
Lior & Westlake

Lior & Westlake

Australian composer Nigel Westlake and Lior come together for 2 stirring performances
Aug 9
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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:
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Wjat's on in August
Sokyo plate of food
EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

Renowned for its traditional Japanese cooking techniques, Sokyo delivers unexpected twists to the dining experience, where ritual meets art
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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
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BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
La Boite's new high octane comedy
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