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What's On In Brisbane This Weekend

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From Anywhere Festival by the bay, Handmade Expo Market and Mother's Day events to a hot new NY style pizza & cocktail bar, the top things to do this weekend in and around Brisbane:

WHAT'S ON
Mother's Day at The Star Brisbane
Banquet dishes at Aloria
Treat your mum like the star she is by spoiling her with a sumptuous Mother's Day lunch or dinner at The Star Brisbane
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Anywhere Festival
The Mask Family free workshops
Anywhere Festival Moreton Bay returns with four jam-packed weeks of free and low cost family fun this May!
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Unforgettable Mother's Day at Sirromet
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at Sirromet – the perfect setting to create cherished memories With Mum!
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Mother's Day Paint & High Tea
High tea stand on table with view at Eagles Nest
This Mother's Day, spoil Mum with a sky-high experience at one of Brisbane’s most iconic rooftop destinations
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Opera Queensland Costume Display
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Eight enchanting costumes from Opera Queensland's La Cenerentola (Cinderella) production are on display in a stunning free exhibition
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Discovering Ancient Egypt Events
Young people at Ancient Egypt exhibition
Explore the cultural significance of canines in ancient Egypt with Dr. Mary Hartley on Saturday May 10 from 2-3pm
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Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Brisbane Quarter with special dining, luxurious spa treatments, scenic views and an enchanting costume display
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The Handmade Expo Market
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The Handmade Expo Markets are back with an amazing array of stalls, live entertainment, face painting, lawn games & food trucks.
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Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek
The Deck Walkabout Creek
Say thank you to Mum this Mother's Day by treating her to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds
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EDITOR'S PICK
Winter By the Water
Couple in bathrobes at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast
The crowds have left and the coast Is calling – Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast Winter By The Water Sale is now live!
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MUST DO COMING UP
Sustainable BNE Festival 2025
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Learn how to live a more sustainable life and reconnect with nature at the free Sustainable BNE Festival
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AdventureFest
Kids snorkelling at redlands
The inaugural Redlands Coast AdventureFest is an exciting 10-day festival showcasing a wide variety of citywide events and activities
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Dine BNE City
People toasting at Dine BNE City
Explore an exceptional array of gastronomic adventures and culinary delights when Dine BNE City returns
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TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live
TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live
TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live are coming to the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct for a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed
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The Complete Works of Shakespeare
Image of William Shakespeare
To see or not to see… that is a silly question! Take a fast, furious, and side-splitting sprint through the Bard’s best (and weirdest) moments
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Blue
Dancers performing Blue
Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) celebrates 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill of something old, something new and
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Dusty the Musical - In Concert
Dusty the Musical
Dusty The Musical celebrates the extraordinary life of British icon, Dusty Springfield! Performing at QPAC from June 5 - 8.
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Abbey Medieval Festival
Knights jousting at Abbey Medieval Festival
Journey back in time at the Abbey Medieval Festival 2025, Australia’s premier celebration of medieval history and re-enactment!
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Explorers - The Age of Discovery With James May
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A landmark live theatre show bringing to life the stories of explorers who traversed the deserts, mountains, sailed into the unknown.
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Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Day
Feel closer to the action on this thrilling raceday and savour the fine food, wine, and entertainment packages
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WHAT WE LOVED THIS WEEK
Lamberts Restaurant
Tables inside Lamberts Restaurant
Located in the heart of Kangaroo Point, nestled within Brisbane's top boutique hotel is Lamberts Restaurant - an award-winning restaurant dishing up innovative modern Australian cuisine
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MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park
Experience the ultimate winter vibe at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Resort with their new ceiling-hung fireplace, stone-fired pizza oven, and booth seating
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WHAT'S NEW
Donnie's Brisbane
Donnie's at Woolstore by night
Donnie's is a cool pizzeria and bar serving up delicious New York style pizzas and cocktails on the terrace of its home in Teneriffe
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Bar Mesopotamia
Entry door to Bar Mesopotamia Milton
Bar Mesopotamia in Milton is like stumbling across an ancient bar that has been unearthed and transformed into one of Brisbane's most ambient bars
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Last Man Standing
Exterior corner with lit up sign Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing is an indie craft brewery, pub and restaurant located opposite the Suncorp Stadium in Milton
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MUST DO GOLD COAST
D'La Rosa
People behind picket fence at D'La Rosa

A funky little Spanish fusion restaurant & tapas bar located next to the beach and the highway in Mermaid Beach

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Burleigh British Chippy
Exterior of Burleigh British Chippy

Burleigh British Chippy brings a traditional taste of British fish'n'chips to the Gold Coast, tucked away in Burleigh Waters

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The Mouses House Rainforest Retreat
Mouses House chalet in rainforest

Nestled in the stunning World Heritage listed Springbrook National Park, with 14 individual Rainforest Chalets

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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Horse jumping at Brookfield Show

Brookfield Show 2025

The biggest little country show in Brisbane
May 23-25
Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Markets

Enjoy the freshest new season produce at the Farm Gate to City Door Market!
May 24
Frankenstein

Frankenstein

A thrilling stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein will play at the Playhouse, QPAC
May 24 - Jun 8
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Sustainable BNE Festival 2025

Brisbane’s favourite sustainable living festival is back
May 25
TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live

TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live

TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live are coming to the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct
May 30
People at fire pit experience

Winter Fire Pit Experience

Warm up on chilly winter weekends at Sirromet
From May 31
Festival of Horsepower

Festival of Horsepower

Get revved up for the Festival of Horsepower
Jun 1-30
People toasting at Dine BNE City

Dine BNE City

Dine BNE is back for another season of feasting
Jun 1-30
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Make Music Month 2025

Make Music Month 2025 celebrates local talent across Moreton Bay this June
Jun 1-30
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Redlands Coast

With the glorious sunshine days of autumn and winter upon us, there's never been a better time to visit the beautiful Redlands Coast
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Redlands Coast
Harry Potter Forbidden Forest
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What's on in June in & around Brisbane

From Moreton Bay Pridefest, Comedy at The Butter Factory, a mega career & employment expo and a dedicated arts festival for children to a magical immersive Harry Potter Frobidden Forest experience
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What's On in May 2025 around Brisbane
ADC celebrates 40 years of dance
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