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Subscribe The June Event Guide to What’s on in Brisbane This Month & Beyond
The Sitchu scoop on the best events in June is here! Find out what’s on in Brisbane by scrolling through our jam-packed events guide.
Now, come on, Brisbane. Don’t let those dropping temps keep you indoors this month! Don’t get me wrong – I’m a Brisbane native and I struggle when it starts getting frosty, but there’s too much happening this month in Brisbane to miss out.
Whether you’re planning a long weekend escape, or adding to your bucket list of places to eat in 2025, we’ll be right by your side every step of the way.
Scroll on and discover what’s on in Brisbane this month and beyond!
What’s on in Brisbane: Eat & Drink
Lina Rooftop’s Igloos Return
Brisbane’s most popular rooftop bar is once again transforming into a chic winter wonderland, with the return of their iconic Igloos in partnership with Grey Goose! Cosy up in a private igloo that accommodates up to eight guests, with sweeping views over the Brisbane city skyline.
The menu delivers a decadent and warming share style feast, including house-made focaccia, baked Camembert tartiflette, served with kaiser Fleisch potatoes, and gorgonzola croquettes, served with roasted pumpkin cream and salsa verde. Finish with succulent roasted porchetta stuffed with fennel, sage, and garlic, complemented by a wild mushroom velouté.
From $99 per person
Thursday 22 May to Sunday 27 July
74/80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane
Luxury Rooftop Fire Pit Dining
Along with the return of Lina Rooftop’s Igloos, comes a brand new Fire Pit Dining Experience!
Enjoy the same warming menu available in the igloos, or upgrade to the Gold Package. This decadent feast includes warmed pretzels with truffle mustard Gruyère fondue, baked brie with truffled honey and walnuts, grilled prawn skewers with saffron aioli and toasted almonds and a winter paélla with chanterelles and confit Aylesbury duck, topped off with a classic French Quarter beignet dusted with powdered sugar for dessert.
Want to take things even further? Add on the fondue upgrade to receive coconut marshmallows, sweet brioche and fruits to dip into chocolate fondue and toast over the fire pit.
From $89 per person
Thursday 22 May to Sunday 27 July
74/80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane
Dine BNE City
Bringing a focus back to inner city dining destinations, Dine BNE City has a stellar lineup of fine dining events planned within some of the best restaurants in Brisbane. After the success of 2024’s program, 2025’s lineup is looking delectable, featuring some of the freshest new faces on the Brisbane foodie scene.
With over 100 exclusive events and offers on the radar, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to date nights and comfort food this month.
Check out the full event lineup and set some dates to dine.
1st to 30th June
Multiple locations
Festa Italiana Extended for One More Weekend
The Italian foodie event not to be missed returns to Howard Smith Wharves this month!
Renowned Chef Orazio will again collaborate with HSW to satisfy your comfort food cravings as the weather starts cooling down. A sizzling grill station will take up residence on the main lawn, serving pollo al mattone chicken rolls and porchetta-stuffed focaccia. Chef Orazio’s signature pasta dishes will also be on offer—choose between strozzapreti ai gamberi (twisted pasta tossed with prawns, zucchini and cherry tomatoes) and rigatoni alla vodka.
Festa Italiana runs over two consecutive weekends, so you have plenty of time to devour the delicious fresh pasta, bruschetta and sparkling spritzes on the menu.
Spread out on a picnic rug as you savour your fresh pasta, pizza, and bread. Wash it all down with a classic aperitivo—the iconic Aperol Spritz.
Free entry
Friday 13th June to Sunday 15th June, hours vary
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
Scenic Rim Eat Local Month
What better way to celebrate our local farmers and food producers than a month-long festival of food?
The Scenic Rim Eat Local Month returns in 2025 to give you an exclusive backstage pass to explore farms, wineries, distilleries, and authentic paddock-to-plate experiences that give you a priceless insight into the Scenic Rim producers.
On the program, you’ll find over 100 events to explore, along with weekend itineraries that will inspire the perfect escape.
Meet some of the people behind the produce, get your hands dirty in workshops and learn from the pros in a masterclass – this festival really has it all.
Various locations
Friday 30th May to Tuesday 29th June
Rooftop Harvest: Cantina OK! Comes to The Calile
Normally occupying a 17m² garage in a Sydney alleyway, the talented folk behind Cantina OK! will soon be stretching out at the Lobby Bar. The Calile Hotel and Cantina OK! both made it onto World’s Best lists (Hotels and Bars, respectively), so you simply must jump at this chance to experience some of the globe’s best experiences, joining forces for one night only.
Cantina OK!’s venue manager Jordan Grocock and Creative Lead Jaxon Kite will fly in to concoct their ode to The Calile; Sandia OK! cocktail is a green and pink Margarita, inspired by the colours of The Calile pool, made with fresh lime and cranberry hibiscus leaf direct from the Rooftop Garden combined with makrut lime leaf tequila and topped with fluffy shaved watermelon giving the cocktail colour, character and texture.
And the in-house team will be putting their exemplary skills to work, crafting Marigold Highballs by the Lobby Bar’s cocktail creator, Michael A. Valentine. This twist on a classic highball uses house-made shrub with marigold leaves from the hotel’s own rooftop garden and coconut vinegar, served with Red Mill Coconut Rum and soda water.
To pair with the drinks, you can enjoy curated bar snacks inspired by the rooftop’s June harvest.
Free entry, registration essential
Tuesday 17th June, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Lobby Bar, Ground Floor, 48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
DRM BBQ Fest Distillery Road Market
Consider yourself the queen or king of the grill? Put it to the test at the Distillery Road Market’s 2025 BBQ Fest! Turning the Market’s outdoor precinct into a meat lover’s paradise and competition area, it will bring together the best of Queensland’s barbecue vendors and pitmasters.
Free entry
Saturday 14th June, 11:00 am to 9:00pm
Distillery Road Market, Eagleby
Carseldine Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Market
Embrace the winter chill this month at this month’s Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Market in Carseldine. There will be over 200 artisan stalls to browse, live music, pop-up bars serving traditional Glühwein (German mulled wine), fire pits and warming food to fill up on.
It’s the perfect excuse to get the gang together for a wholesome night out, or a wholesome family outing make your weekend memorable.
Entry $3
Saturday 14th June 4:00pm to 10:00pm
133 Dorville Road, Carseldine
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What’s on in Brisbane: Health & Wellness
Feel Good Program
Get fit for free this season, with an outdoor exercise program that will get your blood pumping! South Bank is continuing its partnership with Goodlife Health Clubs to bring 13 classes per week that suit a range of abilities.
Each class is led by an experienced Goodlife trainer and ranges from mat pilates, Zumba, Body Balance, Abs Butts & Thighs and more.
Plus, Saturday morning participants can enjoy a free coffee to get their energy fix before (or after!) their workout.
Free admission
Saturday 1st March to Thursday 1st May
Flowstate & the Boat Pool, South Bank Parklands
What’s on in Brisbane This Month – Art & Culture
We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
It’s Sleeping Beauty, like you’ve never seen it before. Fusing classical ballet with modern technology, the dancers will light up the stage with illuminated, glow-in-the-dark costumes.
The combination of their elegant movement, floating through space as they leap across the stage in carefully designed costumes makes for a ballet performance that leaves a lasting impression.
Limited dates
The Princess Theatre, 8 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba
Titanic: The Human Story
Following sold-out sessions in London, New York and DC, Titanic: The Human Story is coming to Brisbane!
Discover the human stories of the Titanic passengers by exploring personal possessions, photographs and relics both from people aboard, and from the ship itself. You’ll also get to view a recreation of the ship’s interior, from the first-class suites to the humble third-class cabins.
From $39 per person
Until 20th May
Level Q, Uptown, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane
What’s on in Brisbane This Month – Fun & Festivals
Sunny Side Up Used Book Sale
Having too many books just isn’t a thing in our world, and when this excuse to pile up your TBR stack is for such a good cause… we can’t resist. Sunny Side Up is a new initiative in Brisbane with a mission to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Research.
The used book sale will run for three hours on a Sunday morning this month, and each book will be priced at $5. If you’d like to donate some preloved books of your own, you can do so at the following drop destinations:
- If You Say So Cafe, St Lucia
- Dilly Dally Cafe, Toowong
- Sippy Tom Cafe, Teneriffe
- Little Bird Bookshop, Paddington
- Joedy’s Cafe, New Farm
Sunday 15th June, 9:00am to 12:00pm
New Farm Park Rotunda
La La Saturdays
If you’re yet to visit the Prince Consort’s best-kept secret – now is your moment. La La Land has just launched La La Saturdays for your ultimate weekend escape. Fusing supper club energy with luxe retro disco aesthetics, La La’s is bringing a Studio 54 energy to Brisbane’s nightlife scene in the best way.
If you’re feeling extravagant, a VIP room is a must, where you can recline in plush seats and sip cocktails in between dancing the night away.
This event series is kicking off with a bang, featuring none other than Mashd n Kutcher!
Sitchu Tip: Take 10% off your ticket with code: SITCHU10
Saturday 7th June, 9:00pm (Event series continues every Saturday)
Upstairs at The Prince Consort, 230 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
Open Season
Open Season has cemented itself as part of The Tivoli’s annual programming, and we’re giddy with glee about it. This festival is spread across the two venues and spans over thirty performances from local and international acts.
2024’s lineup saw an eclectic mix of live music, performance art and lane way parties come to life, and 2025’s showcase will take it to new heights! Returning for its biggest and boldest season yet, this year’s line-up sees acts like Sigur Rós, Cloud Control, Killing Heidi, Soccer Mommy and Skeggs set to take the stage. Combined with the old-world glamour of two of Brisbane’s most iconic venues, this premier arts festival will be one to add to your calendar year after year.
Sunday 25th May to Wednesday 30th July
Multiple Locations
Bluey’s World
Make your little ones dreams come true with and interactive Bluey’s World experience at Northshore Pavilion. During your visit, you’ll help bring one of the Garden Gnomes to life, with the help of the mischievous fairies. Then, help the Gnomes have the best day ever by heading into the house to play with Bluey and Bingo!
There are games, puzzles and clues to solve along the way that ensure this experience provides non-stop entertainment, laughs and joy.
$64.90 per person
Until 14 September 2025
Northshore Pavilion, 281 MacArthur Avenue Northshore, Hamilton
What’s on in Brisbane Beyond Next Month – July
Gwinganna Genes For Health Retreat
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat is taking wellness to a whole new (cellular) level, with their ground-breaking new retreat. Led by renowned holistic medical doctor Dr Karen Coates, this seven-night retreat dives into epigenetics in order to create a personalised health and wellness plan that optimises your wellbeing.
How personal, you ask? Well, guests are asked to book no less than six weeks in advance, in order to have time to receive their DNA results, so they can best personalise the program.
Each day, you’ll attend a seminar to unpack the genetic results and learn how to biohack your way to your best health. During your stay, you’ll feast on 100% organic cuisine, enjoy two rejuvenating massages and a facial, opt into nature-based activities, and revel in access to Gwinganna’s wellness facilities, all set in the pristine Gold Coast Hinterland.
From $4,945 per person
Seven nights, starting on Sunday 7th July
192 Syndicate Road, Tallebudgera Valley
First Light, Skywhales Across Australia
You might remember Patricia Piccinini’s enormous (and frankly, somewhat grotesque) installations from her past exhibits at GOMA, and we’re thrilled that there’s yet another chance to experience this artist’s unique viewpoint on the Gold Coast this July.
At 5:00am on Thursday 31st of July, Skywhale and Skywhalepapa will soar through the sky as the sun rises. Piccinini’s hope is that as the skywhale family takes flight, the community will find their own way of engaging with the sight. Pack a brekkie picnic, make a morning of it and watch in awe as these hot air balloons
Thursday 31st July, 5:00am
Free entry (registration required)
Location TBA
Image credit: Patricia Piccinini, Skywhalepapa, 2020 and Skywhale, 2013, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, © Patricia Piccinini. Photo by We Met in June
MONA’s Ladies Lounge Comes to HOTA
This one’s just for the girlies. Leaving MONA (and Tasmania) for the first time ever, Home of The Arts on the Gold Coast is the lucky new temporary custodian of Kirsha Kaechele’s headline-making Ladies Lounge.
For a limited time, the pop-up version of the Lounge will feature a program of events including live performance, talks, poetry, dining experiences and more. There are even opportunities for the boys to get involved this time, for domestic arts lessons and other reparations.
The Ladies Lounge is only around for a short time, free as part of the BLEACH* contemporary arts festival.
Free entry
Thursday 31st July to Sunday 10th August
Gallery 2, Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
What’s on in Brisbane Beyond Next Month – August
Looking for more fun things to do in Brisbane this month? See what’s happening on the foodie scene with our food news, or explore what’s on around our beautiful river city.
Don’t forget to keep us in the loop with what you get up to around the city! Tag @sitchu.brisbane in your foodie and adventure pics as you experience the best of Brisbane.
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