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Best Events in Brisbane (2026)

Planning your next outing? These are 16 of the best events in Brisbane right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.

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Grand on Ann — Brisbane CBD, Brisbane
66Spot

Grand on Ann

Events · Brisbane CBD

Events in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.

4.9(354)View details →
River Quay Green South Bank — South Brisbane, Brisbane
64Spot

River Quay Green South Bank

Events · South Bank

Restaurants line this lively waterfront park with grassy picnic areas, city views & live music.

4.6(766)View details →
Riverstage — Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
64Spot

Riverstage

Events · Kangaroo Point

Events in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.

4.5(1,227)View details →
Candlelight Concerts — Chermside, Brisbane
61Spot

Candlelight Concerts

Events · Paddington

Events in Paddington, Brisbane.

4.9(98)View details →
Queen Street Mall Stage — South Brisbane, Brisbane
59Spot

Queen Street Mall Stage

Events · Brisbane CBD

Events in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.

4.4(304)View details →
South Bank Cultural Forecourt — South Bank, Brisbane
59Spot

South Bank Cultural Forecourt

Events · South Bank

Events in South Bank, Brisbane.

4.6(147)View details →
Queensland Multicultural Centre — Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
58Spot

Queensland Multicultural Centre

Events · Kangaroo Point

Events in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.

4.5(133)View details →
Loft West End — Indooroopilly, Brisbane
58Spot

Loft West End

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Events · West End

This relaxed locale with a blue-tiled bar & terrace seats serves craft beer, cocktails & pub fare.

4.4(191)View details →
The Station Brisbane — Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
57Spot

The Station Brisbane

Events · Fortitude Valley

Galleries in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

4.8(53)View details →
Events on Oxlade — New Farm, Brisbane
57Spot

Events on Oxlade

Events · New Farm

Events in New Farm, Brisbane.

4.3(229)View details →
Bar Mesopotamia — Milton, Brisbane
54Spot

Bar Mesopotamia

Events · Milton

Bars in Milton, Brisbane.

5.0(24)View details →
Superordinary — Hamilton, Brisbane
54Spot

Superordinary

Events · Hamilton

Events in Hamilton, Brisbane.

4.3(81)View details →
Lou Lou Room — Wynnum, Brisbane
51Spot

Lou Lou Room

Events · Wynnum

Events in Wynnum, Brisbane.

4.5(22)View details →
After Dark - Event Space — Milton, Brisbane
46Spot

After Dark - Event Space

Events · Milton

Events in Milton, Brisbane.

3.9(16)View details →
Communify Qld - Paddington Hall (Community Spaces) — Paddington, Brisbane
46Spot

Communify Qld - Paddington Hall (Community Spaces)

Events · Paddington

Parks in Paddington, Brisbane.

4.2(47)View details →
Night Feast — New Farm, Brisbane
41Spot

Night Feast

Events · New Farm

Events in New Farm, Brisbane.

3.1(62)View details →

Events in Brisbane — FAQs

What are the best events in Brisbane?+

Our top-rated events in Brisbane are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.

How is the Brisbane events ranking decided?+

We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.

Can I filter events by suburb or price?+

Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.

How many events are listed in Brisbane?+

We currently feature 16 events across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.