What's on in Brisbane
Not every event in the city. Just the ones we think are worth leaving the house for, and why.
Coming up
- ArtRubber Duck on the Brisbane RiverWed 21 Oct to Sun 8 NovWed21OctRubber Duck on the Brisbane RiverFlorentijn Hofman's 15m pink Rubber Duck floats on the Brisbane River for Melt Festival.Wed 21 Oct to Sun 8 NovFree
- Fri23OctGoodna Jacaranda FestivalIpswich's community festival under the jacarandas, with rides, stalls, school bands and a Battle of the Bands.Fri 23 to Sat 24 OctFrom $5
- FestivalMelt River Pride ParadeSat 24 OctSat24OctMelt River Pride ParadeA rainbow flotilla of boats cruises the Brisbane River from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse.
- Sat31OctFright Night FestivalA free Halloween night in the Mt Ommaney Centre carpark with rides, food trucks and a costume competition.Free
- Fri6NovDiwali Festival of LightsBrisbane's free CBD Diwali celebration in King George Square.Free
- Fri6NovSunnybank State School Community Twilight MarketsA free school twilight market with fireworks, carnival rides and a petting farm.Free
- Sun6DecCentenary CarolsFree suburban carols with a live nativity scene, twilight markets and fireworks.Free
- Sat12DecCarols by Candlelight, AshgroveRotary's free community carols at Dorrington Park with Santa and fireworks.Free
- MarketsBrisStyle Twilight Market (December)Fri 18 DecFri18DecBrisStyle Twilight Market (December)100% locally handmade goods under the lights of City Hall in King George Square.
- Sun27DecWoodford Folk FestivalSix days and nights of music, arts and culture at Woodfordia, ending on New Year's Day.Sun 27 Dec to Fri 1 JanFrom $190
- ArtRubber Duck on the Brisbane RiverWed 21 Oct to Sun 8 NovWed21OctRubber Duck on the Brisbane RiverFlorentijn Hofman's 15m pink Rubber Duck floats on the Brisbane River for Melt Festival.Wed 21 Oct to Sun 8 NovFree
- Fri23OctGoodna Jacaranda FestivalIpswich's community festival under the jacarandas, with rides, stalls, school bands and a Battle of the Bands.Fri 23 to Sat 24 OctFrom $5
- FestivalMelt River Pride ParadeSat 24 OctSat24OctMelt River Pride ParadeA rainbow flotilla of boats cruises the Brisbane River from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse.
- Sat31OctFright Night FestivalA free Halloween night in the Mt Ommaney Centre carpark with rides, food trucks and a costume competition.Free
- Fri6NovDiwali Festival of LightsBrisbane's free CBD Diwali celebration in King George Square.Free
- Fri6NovSunnybank State School Community Twilight MarketsA free school twilight market with fireworks, carnival rides and a petting farm.Free
- Sun6DecCentenary CarolsFree suburban carols with a live nativity scene, twilight markets and fireworks.Free
- Sat12DecCarols by Candlelight, AshgroveRotary's free community carols at Dorrington Park with Santa and fireworks.Free
- MarketsBrisStyle Twilight Market (December)Fri 18 DecFri18DecBrisStyle Twilight Market (December)100% locally handmade goods under the lights of City Hall in King George Square.
- Sun27DecWoodford Folk FestivalSix days and nights of music, arts and culture at Woodfordia, ending on New Year's Day.Sun 27 Dec to Fri 1 JanFrom $190
Every Sunday, free
The Sunday Letter from Brisbane
Everything we spotted this week, in one short email. Written by people, never sold on.