Things to do
Things to do in Brisbane
From South Bank Parklands and Story Bridge, there is always something on in Brisbane. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Brisbane: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from South Bank, West End and New Farm, or head a little further out to Ipswich and Logan. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Brisbane, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Brisbane.
Music

Jack Johnson - Surfilmusic Tour - Australia / New Zealand - 2026

KHALID - It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour

Ashanti: Rock Wit U Tour

Frenzal Rhomb 'Sans Souci 23rd Anniversary Tour'

Wade Forster - The Aftermath Tour
Jonah Marais

DOMi & JD BECK - WHO ASKED? Tour
TEEKS. Live in Australia 2026

Trophy Eyes ‘Chemical Miracle’ 10-Year Anniversary Tour

Melanie C

Small Fry Rock feat. Patience (The Grates) & Isabella Manfredi (The Preatures)

The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper

Death Cab for Cutie

Sun Records

HAYWIRE (USA) Australian Tour - Brisbane

Men I Trust - Equus Tour 2026 Australia

Australian Crawl / Men At Work

Lise & Sarah's Disco Club
Event
THE 8 WAYS ROADMAP IN A DAY in Brisbane QLD
DrinkedIn Returns — Don't Miss Brisbane's Ultimate Business Lunch
Charlie Puth | Brisbane
Melanie C | Brisbane
ANCIENT EGYPT: Reclaiming Lost Wisdom - November 2026 - Brisbane

Dermot Kennedy | Brisbane
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IRON MAIDEN [BRISBANE]

ICONS ONLY - Brisbane
ABBA vs Queen by Candlelight | Wynnum Town Halls
ABBA vs Queen by Candlelight | Saint Andrews Uniting Church | Brisbane

Rise Against | Brisbane
LivingWorks ASIST v12 - Brisbane
Brisbane: RICS Christmas Party 2026
Sail Brisbane 2026

We Are Women Mastermind December Lunch
AFRO-CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL | YOT CLUB BRISBANE
Christmas Day Lunch Buffet at La Boca Brisbane
Voco Christmas Day Seafood Buffet Lunch
Arts
Sport
Other
Education
Sport
Things to do in Brisbane: your questions
What are the best things to do in Brisbane?
- Start with Brisbane's signature places, such as landmarks like South Bank Parklands, Story Bridge and Mount Coot-tha, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Brisbane lists and local guides.
What is on in Brisbane this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Brisbane, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Brisbane?
- Plenty of what is on in Brisbane costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Brisbane when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Brisbane with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Brisbane events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Brisbane.








