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Here's all the best events and happenings coming up in Brisbane soon. 

With Mother’s Day around the corner, here's how to celebrate Mum in Brisbane. 

Here are the pubs in Brisbane putting on a traditional game of two-up this ANZAC Day. 

Certain things in life just work together in perfect harmony, like a live symphony orchestra playing the soundtrack to your favourite film.

Ballet Preljocaj is bringing a reimagined Swan Lake to Brisbane, transforming Tchaikovsky's musical masterpiece into a modern tragedy. 

Australia and America’s biggest names in wellness are set to touch down in Brisbane at The KAILO Summit.

From decadent high teas to epic Easter egg hunts, here are the best things to do in Brisbane this Easter.

For those on the hunt for a cultural experience rich with all things history, people, stories, and nature, Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) should be top of the list. 

Victoria Park’s Candyland Putt Putt is back for a sugar-coated day out.

We’ve found a stack of elite Singapore stayover deals to kick-start your 2025. 

The Scenic Rim’s beloved sunflower farm is reopening their gates to welcome visitors back in May for a glimpse of their million sunflowers.

The sell-out Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is officially bringing its magic to Brisbane this winter.

World Science Festival Brisbane is back again with an insane lineup of events, workshops, and activations. 

We’ve got a stacked lineup of the upcoming theatre shows Brisbane is scoring soon that’ll have you snapping up tickets.

It's the perfect excuse to jump in the car, directly support the primary producers that feed us, and take in some fresh countryside air.

Here are 50 of the absolute best things to do in Brisbane, whether you’re a local or not. 

Cheese lovers, get excited because MOULD: A Cheese Festival is returning to Brisbane for three days of cheese, wine and food in 2025.

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

Whether you’re a full-blown bibliophile or someone who simply enjoys a good page-turner, chances are you’ve come across The Dictionary of Lost Words.

A gathering of salty locals, big time heroes and future legends.

FISHER's Out 2 Lunch Festival with Vodafone is back, and we have the insider scoop on how to grab up presale tickets. 

As part of their epic 2025 program, the GOMA team are turning the gallery into an enourmous indoor stream. 

From situationships to first dates and catch-ups with your mates, here’s how to date differently in 2025. 

We're hosting a first-home buyers pop-up complete with expert property panel, DJs, and a stack of freebies. 

This northside institution has always been a go-to, but after a stunning revamp, it’s next-level.

Summer might be coming to a close, but there’s no need to go thirsty.

We’ve rounded up the best workshops and art classes across Brisbane/Meanjin where you can switch off, unwind, and enjoy some creative downtime.

Here's what's open on the 27 January public holiday in Brisbane. 

Here are some of Brisbane's most romantic and spontaneous spots to take bae (or your fellow singles) this Valentine’s Day.

If you’ve got a head swimming with (seemingly) useless facts, trust us—Brisbane's best trivia nights are your time to shine. 

We've rounded up some of Brisbane/Meanjin's best book clubs to check out this year. 

We'll show you how to ace the off-court scene by serving up Melbourne's best during the Australian Open

One of our favourite east side Thai restaurants is dishing up a night of bottomless bao for just $39 per person.

From the institutions that we know and love to small neighbourhood venues, these are the best live music venues in Brisbane.

Make tracks to Victoria Park to try their brand newly refreshed Toptracer Driving Range, where you can swing a golf club and then sip a cocktail or three. 

Expect a true feast for the senses.

It's time for the most festive road trip ever. 

Every Sunday night showing at Dendy Cinema Powerhouse is now dog-friendly, complete with puppy snacks on the menu from Fur Kids Bakery.

Find out how to score a trip to Italy, valued at $8K.

Bridgerton fans, you're going to want to hear about this. 

Calling all Bluey fans—the highly-anticipated Bluey’s World has finally opened its doors in Bluey’s hometown of Brisbane.

Discover the top summer festivals in Queensland, from music and food festivals to cultural celebrations. Find out where to go, what to do, and how to experience the best of Queensland’s summer festivals.

If you need something to look forward to this summer, Moonlight Cinema is heading back to town.

Short of trawling through endless gig guides it can be hard to keep track of who’s coming and when, however—so we’ve done it for you, and cherry picked all the unmissable Brisbane concerts coming up this year.

Ahead of the highly anticipated drop of Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten, we spoke to Otten about her new series and the intimate dinner she's hosting to celebrate. 

Grab your camera team, because Sony Scene Festival just made a massive return to Australian shores. They've lined up over 120 events from a crew of Sony digital imaging ambassadors and industry experts, bringing the creative events platform to the masses.

This summer, the Westin crew are launching a series of pool parties at their swim-up pool bar, and you’re all invited. 

Christmas lovers, brace your elves, because Victoria Park is turning their putt putt course into the ultimate Christmas wonderland this festive season.

Plus, win an adventurous Aussie holiday worth up to $3.5K.

‘All I want for Christmas is’…permission to shop. Well, you’re in luck, because we hereby grant you permission to spend your Christmas bonus (and let’s be real, your ‘savings’) on homemade local goodies under the Brisbane sun and stars. And what better way to do that than hit up all the Christmas markets Brisbane has to offer?

The world would be a far better place if there were more festivals like Ability Fest, but for now, we can relish in the fact that the country’s most inclusive event is making a triumphant return this October, taking over not just Melbourne but making an exciting debut in Brisbane.

Experience a taste of Roma in Brisbane with Pilloni’s limited edition coffee-infused cocktail, crafted in collaboration with Lavazza. Pair it with authentic Italian dishes for an unforgettable dining experience.

Melbourne Cup is just around the corner and we’ve scoured our beloved city to bring you the most glam events in Brisbane. So mark your calendars for Tuesday 5 November and get ready to make it one for the books. 

Level up your Halloween movie marathon this year with an inflatable pool recliner in W Brisbane’s pool.

Clear your calendar because the highly-anticipated Good Food & Wine Show (GFWS) is back for its 23rd year and honestly, our tastebuds couldn't be more hyped. 

Whip out the spreadsheet and make sure your passport’s valid, because Singapore Airlines is offering up flight deals to a heap of destinations for its Early Bird Fares sale. 

Mark your calendar, here are some of the exciting upcoming developments across Brisbane to keep an eye out for. 

The Singapore Grand Prix is a goosebump-inducing event that transforms the already buzzing city into the ultimate adult’s playground. Trust us when we say you’re going to want to book in some annual leave and snag yourself a ticket.

Brisbane and SE Queensland is set to get a serious glow-up, with a whole bunch of incredible projects in the pipeline. 

This month, more than 250 works from the visionary Czech artist will take over the Art Gallery of New South Wales for Alphonse Mucha: Spirit Of Nouveau, the biggest solo exhibition of the legendary artist's work in the Southern Hemisphere.

Brisbane Powerhouse is already a giant in Brisbane’s entertainment scene, but it’s about to get even better with the news that the culture and events centre is about to score some seriously cool additions. 

Thought 2024 couldn’t get any more culture-infused? This month, Logan Art Gallery and Art Gallery of New South Wales have come together to fill our schedules with a Queensland-exclusive exhibition of Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio—and entry is totally free. 

Experience Brisbane’s ultimate bottomless feasts this winter with stunning alfresco dining options. 

Thirsty Thursdays just got a whole lot tastier with a slew of freaking delicious cocktails on offer this month—even better, we’ve got the inside scoop on how you can score a tipple on the house.

Brush up on your hieroglyphs cause Queensland Museum Kurilpa is giving you the chance to get up close and personal with over 200 stunning rare treasured Egyptian antiquities.

As wedding season approaches, the search for the perfect venue heats up. On the Gold Coast, two venues are making waves: The Bower Estate and the newly launched Kwila Lodge.

Fire up that group chat and get planning because Riverfire is returning to Brisbane with a bang in 2024.

DARKFIELD’s spooky shipping container experiences, SÉANCE and FLIGHT, are making their long awaited return to Brisbane alongside the incredible Japanese immersive magic show MAHO MAGIC BAR.

Looking for Brisbane cafes, bars, or restaurants that are open today, or just generally stuck for things to do in Brisbane this Ekka public holiday? We've got you sorted.

Forget mineral plunge pools in Budapest and steamy saunas in Switzerland, Brisbane’s latest luxury bathhouse is where you’ll find the ultimate sanctuary for R&R this winter.

Get ready for a stacked night of good tunes, drinks and terrible sweaters.

If you decided that 2024 is the year you prioritise study or have been thinking about making a career change–it isn’t too late to turn those aspirations into a reality.

Sea farers of Brisbane, it’s time to break out your finest threads (and deck shoes) because this mega-luxe party boat is coming back for a third season.

With one of the biggest days on Sydney’s event calendar just around the corner, join Urban List's City2Surf Run Club as we train to look and feel our best—from the start line all the way through to the inevitable kick ons.

Australia’s largest and longest running Oktoberfest event is returning to the Gold Coast and Brisbane in 2024 and we could not be more ready.

From culinary adventures to incredible live music gigs under the stars, these are the best Sunshine Coast events and festivals to check out. 

To help you get out there in the colder months, we teamed up with Kathmandu to uncover a fresh slew of outdoor activities that'll fend off the frost. 

There's no better way to spend a sun-soaked arvo in Brissy than with your favorite drop and a smorgasbord of treats—so don’t sleep on this year’s return of Providore Park to Roma Street Parkland.

With some of Brisbane City's best restaurants, bars, and eateries joining forces for the entire month of June, we’ve rounded up the events that are topping our 2024 Dine BNE City hit list.

Prepare to see the Botanical Gardens like you’ve never seen them before, because global hit Lightscape is finally making its way to Brisbane

Brisbane Festival is returning in September 2024 with another epic lineup of art installations, theatre, live music and everything in between.

A melting pot of cultures, epic entertainment, endless adventures, and breathtaking nature, there’s so much to discover in Logan.

The temp might be dropping but your social calendar needn’t take a hit, with HOTA serving up some truly epic events well worth braving the cold for. 

Whether it’s a long lunch with family or an intimate evening degustation, Scenic Rim Eat Local Month has over 40 experiences with next-level dishes to tuck into. 

Plenty of Brisbane's best cafes and bars are leaving their doors open for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday, so you can get your nosh on, your caffeine hit, or something stronger if you fancy. Happy days.

This year, Dine BNE City is kicking off their month-long food festival with Fireside, a culinary exploration under the stars at St Stephen’s Cathedral. 

Yep, those pop-up igloo bars alongside the Brisbane River are back for winter 2024.

Get familiar with KICRUN, an eight-week, uber inclusive run club from Kic founders, Laura Henshaw and Steph Claire Smith and the legends at New Balance.

Prepare to get a little silly, because a dopamine-boosting experience where you can jump in ball pits and have pillow fights is coming to Brisbane. 

Summer may have come to an end but there’s still plenty of fun, thrills and adventures to be had here in Australia’s unofficial theme park capital. 

The iconic annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is going to be going full steam ahead for 2024.

Paniyiri is back for which means it's time to eat your body weight in hot, golden honey puffs.

Australian Fashion Week presented by Pandora will descend upon Carriageworks again this May. Designers on show in 2024 include P.E Nation, Romance Was Born, Anna Quan, Blanca. Here's how to get your tickets now. 

We asked our crew to share their top sun safe things to do this summer, from outdoor films to art galleries.

Nestled along the stunning Kirra Beachfront, Native State is the Gold Coast’s premier bathhouse destination offering steam and soak experiences that are guaranteed to have you feeling in a state of zen. 

In 2024, the official IWD theme is #InspireInclusion, which encourages the celebration of diversity and empowerment.

Attention all summer beach lovers, The Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Series returns for a massive 11th season in 2024 ready to delight and inspire with stunning agility, skill and team spirit.

Here’s where to eat, drink and play in Melbourne’s dazzling theatre district for a long weekend that rivals a ritzy trip to the West End.

Covent Garden’s Ginuary and their iconic Hottest 100 countdown of Aussie gins is coming back better than ever in 202.

Whip out the calendars and mark down 20 January, limited edition Messina ice cream will be popping up in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Hanging out for a dip? This summer Brisbane City Council is discounting general entry fees to only $2 for all 22 council pools.

Whether you’re a lover of lights, sports or downright incredible architecture, Singapore invites you to immerse yourself in this colourful wonderland where modern delights mix with ancient history.

This time of year there’s nothing worse than being stuck in a gift-giving rut, whether it's friends, family or co-workers, sometimes a scented candle just doesn’t hit the gift-giving spot.

Here’s everything happening over Brisbane International.

La Costa in Fortitude Valley is putting on a high cheese with two hours of free-flowing vino.

There’s no need to jet off to Europe for a culture fix. Instead, set your sights on Auckland (aka Tāmaki Makaurau) just a short plane ride away. New Zealand’s largest city turns it on over the summer months with a vibrant event line-up encompassing music, art, culture, and all things inspiring.

Keen to really immerse yourself in your favourite drop? City Winery is offering the chance to stomp, press and sip at the return of their massive Rosé Festival.

The answers to all your questions and curiosities before you jump into your big e-bike purchase.

It's perplexing to consider the whopping 530 million containers that end up in landfill in our sunny state alone each year—fortunately the superheroes at Containers for Change are bravely fighting the fill, encouraging small local businesses to get creative and actively protect our precious planet. 

Trend-conscious shoppers, take note. Global footwear legend FitFlop is making its debut down under with two bangin’ brand new openings around the Gold Coast this month serving up textured sneakers, sleek sandals and bold colour hits to level up your summer wardrobe.

A magical exhibition has landed exclusively at GOMA.

Round up the crew, book in that annual leave and make tracks to the Sunshine Coast’s most unique accommodation—The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. 

The Enchanted Garden, presented by Royal Caribbean, returns this 23 November to transform Roma Street Parkland into a light-filled playground.

Explore the iconic footwear that has influenced fashion, design and culture with Sneakers Unboxed. 

With prime spots for picnicking, working out, and sunning yourself—plus a bunch of free summer events on the horizon—Victoria Park is the perfect retreat from the rush of the city.

Vision Australia and Seeing Eye Dogs Australia are asking for a favour in looking after their gorgeous eight-week old pups, and we have no doubt that you, like us, are wondering if it’s really them doing us the favour.

Ring in the new year with a delicious lineup of events on offer at Hyatt Regency. 

Powerhouse of food and drink on the Gold Coast, The Collective is bringing a slice of the Mediterranean for the next 12 months to its rooftop bar with an exclusive Lemon Lounge by Bombay Citron Pressé. Already known for its delectable lineup of Mexican, Greek, Asian, American and Italian cuisines, the Mediterranean-inspired rooftop is the place to go for mouth-watering feasts and exclusive cocktail offerings from 4-9pm on weekdays, and 12pm til late on weekends.

Experience three major events to celebrate and explore during Kambarang

To get you mapping out your cultural itinerary for the next few months, here are some of the unmissable cultural events in New South Wales to soak up this year.