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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

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

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

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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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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Hillcrest

The Really Good Bookshop

The Really Good Bookshop is a reader’s paradise, practically bursting at the seams with a huge range of books, book-related gifts,

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Salisbury

Salisbury Community Bookshop

Salisbury Community Bookshop is a treasure trove of bargain books for all ages, housed in a former grenade factory in the heart of Salisbury

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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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West End

Bent Books

Housed within a primary coloured colonial cottage at the busy intersection of Boundary and Vulture Streets is a second hand book collector’s dream

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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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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Archie Moore: kith and kin

Archie Moore's kith and kin makes its Australian premiere at GOMA

Until Oct 18, 2026

The 39 Steps

A turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash

Oct 7-19

Camerata: Your Eternal Memories

Stories and music create the unforgettable - as Camerata has captured

Oct 9

Brisbane Writers Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Brisbane Writers Festival has launched its 2025 program

Oct 9-12

Leanne Kenneally & Alex Raineri

One of Australia’s and Brisbane’s very own great lyric soprano, Leanne Kenneally

Oct 10 & 11

Ariat Warwick Rodeo

Bringing together the best of Australian rodeo, campdrafting & country hospitality

Oct 20-26

Milton House Spring Social

Milton House Spring Social is a four weekend pop-up bar

Oct 10 - Nov 2

Plantapalooza Plant Festival

The Plantapalooza plant festival returns to the Saturday Fresh Market

Oct 11

Waltzing the Wilarra

Step inside the world of Waltzing the Wilarra, a powerful, entertaining and music-filled night

Oct 11

Best Picnic Spots Around Brisbane

When it comes to picnic spots, Brisbane offers no shortage of stunning locations to lay out a rug and soak up the spring sunshine. Here's 8 of the best

Best Picnic Spots in Brisbane

MUST DO

Brisbane Writers Festival

Brisbane Writers Festival (BWF) unveils an exciting new chapter with a star-studded program of events, held for the first time at the Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Writers Festival 2025

Crowd under dome at Eat Street Northshore

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Oct 3-6

From a 2 day CelticFest, The Veronicas at The Triffid. a stunning art exhibition and Oktoberfest at Eat Street to a mega country music festival, the top things to do this long weekend

This Weekend Oct 3-6

COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Brisbane's top foodie night feast, Halloween at Eat Street, 2-day chilli festival, Melbourne Cup events and Supanova ComicCon to a free pop up riverside concert, what's on in November

What's On in November 2025