Upcoming Events in Brisbane

  • Temporary Treasures exhibition
    Temporary Treasures exhibition

    Date: Ongoing through Sunday, 22 December 2024

    Location: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required.

    Connect with, and contemplate, artefacts from the local natural world in Brisbane, with Genevieve St...

  • Brisbane City Christmas Tree
    Brisbane City Christmas Tree

    Date: Ongoing through Sunday, 5 January 2025

    Location: King George Square, Brisbane City

    Cost: Free

    Bookings not required.

    The festive season has officially begun as Brisbane City's iconic Christmas tree lights up King Geor...

  • Asia Pacific Triennial
    Asia Pacific Triennial

    Date: Ongoing through Sunday, 27 April 2025

    Location: Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art, Stanley Place, South Brisbane 4101

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required.

    BrisAsia Festival 2025 presents Asia Pacific Triennial. Immerse yourself in the most compelling new...

  • Asia Pacific Triennial Kids
    Asia Pacific Triennial Kids

    Date: Ongoing through Sunday, 13 July 2025

    Location: Children's Art Centre, Gallery of Modern Art, Stanley Place, South Brisbane

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required.  

    The Queensland Art Gallery │ Gallery of Modern Art (QAOGMA) Children’s Art Centre presents a collect...

  • The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
    The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

    Date: Ongoing through Sunday, 27 April 2025

    Location: Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art, Stanley Place, South Brisbane

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required.

    Seventy artists, collectives and projects from more than 30 countries will feature in the eleventh c...

  • Christmas Tiny Doors
    Christmas Tiny Doors

    Date: Ongoing through Tuesday, 24 December 2024

    Location: Locations across Brisbane City

    Cost: Free

    Bookings not required.

    Join the fun and discover the enchanting Christmas-themed tiny doors hidden around Brisbane City! D...

  • Contact Zone
    Contact Zone

    Date: Ongoing through Saturday, 25 January 2025

    Location: Metro Arts, West End

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required.

    Contact Zone by Victoria Wareham is an exhibition of new and recent work that explores the ontology ...

  • Christmas in the Plaza
    Christmas in the Plaza

    Date: Ongoing through Sunday, 22 December 2024

    Location: South Bank, Brisbane City

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required. 

    South Bank's Christmas tree lights up every night and featuring roving performers! Performers will a...

  • Botanical Treasure Hunt
    Botanical Treasure Hunt

    Date: Ongoing through Monday, 27 January 2025

    Location: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

    Cost: Free

    Indicate your interest in attending by booking a free ticket via <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1089477559709" target="_blank">Eventbrite</a>. You don&#39;t need it on the day, it just helps us to print the right number of flyers.

    Crack the clues to discover the natural treasures hidden within the Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha. ...

  • West End Markets
    West End Markets

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 6am - 2pm

    Location: Davies Park, West End

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required. For information visit <a href="https://www.westendmarket.com.au/" target="_blank">West End Markets website</a>.&nbsp;

    A weekly community event featuring music with fresh produce and healthy fast food, fashion and gifts...

  • Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Bald Hills Bushies
    Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Bald Hills Bushies

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 7 - 9am

    Location: Barungwarra Bushland Reserve, 236D Bald Hills Road, Bald Hills

    Cost: Free

    Bookings required. For more information, or to join a volunteer working bee, contact volunteer group leader Glen Tuckett on 0439 070 164.

    Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through...

  • Grange Library growers working bees
    Grange Library growers working bees

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 8 - 9am

    Location: Grange Library

    Cost: Free

    Not required.

    Visit Grange Library to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardening tasks.

  • Mitchelton gardeners  working bee
    Mitchelton gardeners working bee

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 8:30 - 9:30am

    Location: Mitchelton Library

    Cost: Free

    Not required.

    Visit the Mitchelton Library garden to help tend the citrus and herb garden and join in easy gardeni...

  • Learn to skate workshop
    Learn to skate workshop

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 9 - 10:30am

    Location: The Common Park, Coorparoo

    Cost: Free

    Bookings not required. For more information email Kale at <a href="mailto:seqskateboardcoaching@gmail.com" target="_blank">SEQ Skateboard Coaching</a>.

    Free skateboarding lessons for young people of all skill levels. This is a Chillout event suitable ...

  • First 5 Forever children's storytime
    First 5 Forever children's storytime

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 9:30 - 10am

    Location: Sunnybank Hills Library

    Cost: Free

    Not required.

    Experience the magic of storytime with your child at the library. This interactive session includes ...

  • Make and create for kids
    Make and create for kids

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10 - 11am

    Location: Banyo Library

    Cost: Free

    Not required.

    Enjoy free school holiday craft activities for children aged 4-8 years.

  • Collage Encounters: Our World in Layers
    Collage Encounters: Our World in Layers

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10am - 4pm

    Location: Richard Randall Art Studio, Toowong

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required, drop in anytime from 10am to 4pm daily.

    Come along to Collage Encounters, a unique art exhibition at the Richard Randall Gallery Mt Cootha f...

  • Santa Photos and Mrs Claus Storytime
    Santa Photos and Mrs Claus Storytime

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10am - 5pm

    Location: South Bank, Brisbane City

    Cost: Photo packages available

    Bookings required for Santa photos. Visit the <a href="https://whatsonsouthbank.com.au/event/30755343-a/santa-photos-and-mrs-claus-storytime" target="_blank">What&rsquo;s On South Bank website</a> for booking information. Mrs Claus Storytime is a free event.

    A magical opportunity to meet Santa and hear stories from Mrs Claus at South Bank's Flowstate! Meet ...

  • Christmas in the Library
    Christmas in the Library

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10 - 11am

    Location: Wynnum Library

    Cost: Free

    Bookings required. Phone Wynnum Library on 07 3403 2199 to reserve your place.

    Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas story, some carols, and some jolly craft. Ideal for ag...

  • Make and create for kids
    Make and create for kids

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10 - 11am

    Location: Everton Park Library

    Cost: Free

    Not required.

    Drop into the library to get creative with free art and craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-...

  • Make and create: Christmas
    Make and create: Christmas

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10am - 12pm

    Location: Corinda Library

    Cost: Free

    Not required.

    Drop in and enjoy free Christmas-themed craft activities. Ideal for children aged 4-12 years and the...

  • Elf's Tiny Doors Workshop
    Elf's Tiny Doors Workshop

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10am - 2pm

    Location: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane City

    Cost: Free

    Bookings not required.

    You’ve found all the Christmas Tiny Doors scattered throughout The City, now it’s time to create you...

  • Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
    Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10 - 11am

    Location: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required.

    Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens...

  • South Bank Christmas Maze
    South Bank Christmas Maze

    Date: Saturday, 21 December 2024, 10am - 10pm

    Location: South Bank, Brisbane City

    Cost: Free

    No bookings required.

    An a-maze-ing adventure experience for all ages! This is an exclusive, creative experience for all a...

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