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Openings to get Excited For

2025 & 2026

Updated: Oct 21, 2025

The coming year will see a host of exciting openings in Brisbane, including one of Queensland's oldest hotels reopening after a makeover, a new northside pub from the owners of a famous historic pub on the southside and the addition of another new immersive adult playground-style venue and laneway precinct. Here's what to look out for:

Bracken Ridge Tavern Unveils $10M Transformation

External render of entrance of Bracken Ridge Tavern Transformation

Bracken Ridge Tavern is set to unveil a $10 million transformation, heralding a new era for Brisbane’s northside hospitality

Town Centre Precinct

Occupying a 1.72-hectare site in North Lakes, the Town Centre - dubbed a “mini-James Street” - will combine lifestyle, leisure and hospitality experiences

Norman Northside

Historic Brisbane pub the Norman Hotel, which touts itself as Brisbane's 'worst vegetarian restaurant' is set to open a second hotel

Fox Hotel to reopen

The iconic Fox Hotel at Fish Lane in South Brisbane is set to reopen as a world-class, multi-level dining, events and entertainment precinct

Warner Lane

Warner Lane is an exciting new entertainment and dining precinct coming to a secret Fortitude Valley laneway

Ballers Clubhouse

A dazzling fun and games-filled adult playground and bar opening in late 2024 on the edge of Chinatown Mall

Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive

From Nov 22

Christmas on Cribb

Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market

Nov 22

Maybe It's Only Us

When everything falls apart, what holds us together?

Nov 27 - Dec 7

A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages

Nov 28

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year

Nov 29-30

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages

Nov 29

Chalets and tree Scandinavian Christmas market

Scandi Christmas Market

Brisbane's annual twilight Scandi Christmas Market is popping up in Woolloongabba

Nov 29

Boats moored at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Farm Gate to City Door Christmas Market

Scenic Rim Christmas Markets to add festive produce cheer

Nov 29

Oddities & Curiosities Expo

For lovers of the strange, unusual and bizarre

Nov 29-30

Ten Best Restaurants with a View

From sparkling riverfront rooftops to breezy mountain lookouts, Brisbane is home to a host of stunning dining spots where the food is as impressive as the view. Here's 10 of the best

10 Best Restaurants with a View

COMING UP

What's On in December In & Around Brisbane

From festive concerts, classic ballet, Xmas comedy, stunning art exhibition & Christmas dining to a Tony-award winning musical, what's on in December in and around Brisbane:

What's On in December in Brisbane

MUST DO ROAD TRIP

Lockyer Valley - Farm Fresh Fun

The Lockyer Valley's rolling hills, local markets and paddock to plate country cafes, make for a scenic, leisurely drive, less than two hours from Brisbane

7 Must Do Queensland Country Drives

Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars

Best Bars in Brisbane