Visit Brisbane

15/10/2026

Brisbane is about to become Australia's boldest stage for music, cabaret, theatre, and riverside pride.

Discover the best of Brisbane’s biggest LGBTQIA+ festival with our comprehensive Melt guide, covering the top events, performances, parties, venues and things to do across the city.

05/10/2026

Your annual summer reminder that this is in Brisbane, and only a 75-minute ferry trip away 👀

Welcome to the Tangalooma Wrecks on Moreton Island/Mulgumpin, where you can snorkel through crystal-clear water alongside tropical fish, turtles and rays.

No snorkel? Join a guided tour with Tangalooma Island Resort and explore one of Brisbane’s most unreal underwater adventures 🐢



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04/10/2026

A moment of appreciation for Brisbane at golden hour 😍✨

To photographer Jake Burgess | Melbourne Photographer, 'Kangaroo Point is a must see for the best views of Brisbane City, and this afternoon did not disappoint!'

📸 Jake Burgess | Melbourne Photographer



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02/10/2026

🗓️ WHAT'S ON IN BRISBANE IN OCTOBER 🗓️

Heading here soon? Here's what to plan for this month:

🐸 Until 18 Apr: Immerse yourself in ‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’ at Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art
🐨 Until 10 Oct: Discover glowing native animals in the Mt Coot-Tha Botanic Gardens at Botanic by Night: NightGlow
🎵 3 Oct: Spend a night enjoying free live music at Valley Fiesta
✒️ 8-11 Oct: Meet literary a-listers at the Brisbane Writers Festival
🍻 10 Oct: Don your leiderhosen for Oktoberfest
🌈 21 Oct-8 Nov: Celebrate Q***r arts and culture at Melt Festival
🚢 24 Oct: Set sail alongside a giant pink rubber duck for River Pride Parade
🍷 23-25 Oct: Taste your way through local flavours at the Good Food & W**e Show
🏉 25 Oct: See Australia take on Fiji in Round 2 of the Rugby League World Cup
🧛 27 Oct-3 Nov: Catch Shake & Stir's critically acclaimed production of Dracula at QPAC
🎤 Tame Impala (9-11 Oct), Olivia Dean (13 Oct), Hans Zimmer Live (20 & 21 Oct), Hilary Duff (22 Oct) and Lily Allen (23 Oct)

See what else is on and plan ahead here: visit.brisbane.qld.au/whats-on/whats-on-this-week

01/10/2026

The countdown is officially on. One year until Rugby World Cup fever hits Brisbane! 🏉🔥

With 10 blockbuster fixtures taking place throughout October 2027, this is your chance to dive in to the electric energy of a global sporting showdown - and experience Brisbane’s island escapes, riverside adventures and world-class dining scene between games.

Remaining tickets are on sale now - start planning your Brisbane trip here: visit.brisbane.qld.au/inspiration/tackle-brisbane-during-the-rugby-world-cup

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30/09/2026

Consider this your sign to stop and smell the flowers 🌸🌿

Spring is putting on quite the show across Brisbane, with blooming gardens and lush green spaces ready for leisurely strolls, picnic stops and moments to simply take it all in.

Adding a garden wander to your Brisbane itinerary? Find a full list of parks to explore here: visit.brisbane.qld.au/inspiration/brisbanes-best-local-parks👆



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