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Archives Fine Books

With over a million fine old books from all genres and eras, this unique Brisbane CBD bookstore is the kind of place to get lost in for days

Read On Archives Fine Books

With over a million fine old books from all genres and eras, this unique Brisbane CBD bookstore is the kind of place to get lost in for days

Read On Archives Fine Books

Brisbane’s best secondhand bookshops and where to find them.

The Cupboard Under The Stage, Empire Revival, Paddington
Paddington
The Cupboard Under The Stage
Book lovers will be over the moon when they discover The Cupboard Under the Stage, a hidden gem of Paddington
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The Cupboard Under the Stage Paddington

Brisbane's Best Secondhand Bookshops

Here are the best secondhand book shops in and around Brisbane for those who appreciate just how magical reading is
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Street Libraries of Brisbane
Of Brisbane
Street Libraries
There's a quirky reading revolution that has quietly spread across Brisbane (and the world) - pop-up Street Libraries.
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Archives Fine Books
CBD
Archives Fine Books
Over half a million fine old books from all genres and eras are crowded into the ceiling to floor dusty shelves of Archives
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Josephine Wants to Dance

Josephine Wants to Dance

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Knights jousting at Abbey Medieval Festival

Abbey Medieval Festival

Journey back in time at the Abbey Medieval Festival 2025!
Jul 11-13
Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man - The Musical

Dog Man: The Musical is an epic musical adventure based on the bestselling series from Dav Pilkey
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Wuthering Heights

Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever

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Jul 19
Brief Encounter, QPAC

Brief Encounter

Discover one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema!
July 19
Woman jogging in Jetty2Jetty

Jetty 2 Jetty

Experience Queensland’s most scenic and longest-running fun run
Jul 20
Clancestry artwork

Clancestry 2025

Clancestry returns to QPAC with jam-packed program
Jul 23-Aug 10
Clancestry - The Visitors

Clancestry - The Visitors

The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 23-26
Clancestry - Wata

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.
Jul 31
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