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10 Unique Things To Do In Brisbane

Updated: Oct 13, 2023

Looking for some new and unique things to do in Brisbane? Then here's a list of things to do that are quintessentially Brisbane, yet many of them are not on the mainstream radar for either locals or visitors.

GoBoat Picnic Boats

Cruise the Brisbane River and see a whole new side to Brisbane on an electric picnic boat - and they're dog friendly!

The Prawnster

Brisbane's most unique dining experience is this floating seafood restaurant onboard two vintage prawn trawlers

Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

Residents & visitors looking for something a little different on a Friday night should drop into the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

Eat Street Northshore

Eat Street is a magical riverside foodie's paradise, dishing up delicious food, drinks, desserts and live entertainment

Brisbane Bars With Secret Entrances

From antique wardrobes to barber shops, fridge doors, and even down a rabbit hole these Brisbane bars have secret entrances:

Brisbane Riverwalk

The Brisbane Riverwalk is one of Brisbane’s absolute must do’s – a water highway for pedestrians and cyclists

Brisbane Tramway Museum

This fascinating outdoor museum is where you can ride restored Brisbane trams

Friday Night Paddle & Prawns

Why not experience something different one Friday night and take to the water with Riverlife’s night kayak

Queensland Maritime Museum

You don’t have to be a ship enthusiast to enjoy this museum, which is well laid-out and staffed by ex-naval and maritime workers

Fort Lytton

On a grassy outpost in the industrial reaches of Lytton lies Fort Lytton, the heritage listed remains of Australia's only surviving moated 19th century fortress.

The Lucky Country

The smash-hit new musical The Lucky Country is heading to Powerhouse this October.

Oct 22-25

In Conversation: Dame Quentin Bryce

The official Queensland launch of Quentin Bryce: The Authorised Biography

Oct 22

Whitefella Yella Tree

A First Nations love story set on the brink of history premieres at La Boite

Oct 23 - Nov 8

Cinematic - The Oscars

Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s popular Cinematic show returns

Oct 24-25

Comedy Open Mic Night

This is your chance to see if you’ve got what it takes to make an audience laugh!

Oct 24

Jonathon Moran with a red backdrop of flowers

In Conversation with Jonathon Moran

Join Jonathon ‘J.Mo’ Moran as he brings his hit book to the stage

Oct 24

Good Food & Wine Show

Australia’s favourite culinary celebration returns in October

Oct 24-26

Halloween Ghost Train

All aboard the Halloween Ghost Train for a spooktacular journey

Oct 25

Festival of Frights 2025

Ghouly good times are ahead at the annual Festival of Frights!

Oct 25

COMING UP

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