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Subscribe The October Event Guide to What’s on in Brisbane This Month & Beyond
The Sitchu scoop on the best events in October is here! Find out what’s on in Brisbane by scrolling through our jam-packed events guide.
Spring has unfolded, and things are already starting to heat up in Brisbane… literally. With the weather warming up, rooftop bars are calling us, and as the sun sets later each day, we’re finding excuses to linger outdoors a little longer.
This month, you can take your pick of festivals, night markets and an iconic dinner with a secret location.
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: Don’t Miss
Once-In-A-Lifetime Comet Lights Up Aussie Skies
Newly discovered comet, C/2025 R2 (SWAN), is swinging by for a rare cameo across the Southern Hemisphere. Making its closest approach to Earth around October 20, small binoculars will give you the best view, and under dark, clear skies, some lucky stargazers might even spot it with the naked eye. Comets don’t hang around for long, so take a moment to sweep the western horizon near Mars and constellations Libra–Virgo for this once-in-a-lifetime sky show — yep, the experts think this cosmic traveller will take more than 20,000 years to orbit the Sun. Don’t blink, or you’ll miss it!
What’s on in Brisbane: Eat & Drink
Sake Hundred Pairing at IPPIN
One of Brisbane’s most beautiful Japanese restaurants has something special up its sleeve this month. Hosting the Australian launch of Sake Hundred Shirin, this one-night-only exclusive will take you on a journey through some of Japan’s most prestigious sake.
With an exquisite seven-course menu prepared by IPPIN’s culinary experts, you’ll sip your way through five of Sake Hundred’s most celebrated labels, including Shirin.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience some of Japan’s best flavours, perfectly paired and served in a sumptuous dining setting.
$450 per person (7-course menu & sake pairing included)
Thursday, 23 October, 6:30pm
IPPIN Japanese Dining, West Village, West End
Night Feast
Brisbane’s most exciting immersive foodie event has returned for another delicious year!
Night Feast will once again package live music, installations, roaming performers and incredible food into an immersive Spring Feast extravaganza. Amidst a program of free events and art, you’ll enjoy pop-up micro restaurants from Southside, Wonderbao, Gelato Messina, Lek’s Thai, Donna Change, and so many more.
The crowd favourite Sapporo Izakaya x Boom Boom Room will also make a comeback, pouring a selection of brews, including Sapporo Black, pairing perfectly with the Boom Boom Room’s lavish Japanese menu.
Head down to the Powerhouse to explore the installations and feast upon some of Brisbane’s best restaurant menus, reinvented in an enthralling new way.
Free entry
Wednesday 15th October – Sunday 9th November 2025
The Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm
Perrier-Jouët Flower Market
Step into a springtime wonderland at The Terrace this season, with the gorgeous Perrier-Jouet Flower Market. This renowned champagne house is known for its elegant and floral style, which has been manifested into a rooftop garden at the Emporium Hotel’s stunning rooftop bar.
With lush greenery and bountiful blooms added to the showstopping cityscape view, we can’t imagine a prettier way to welcome spring than this.
Spring-inspired cocktails and dishes are also on the menu – think pandan, pineapple and orange blossom blended into the Spring Apothecary cocktail, or a tasty Spring Garden dish crafted from young vegetables, carrot hummus and falafel crumb soil.
Until Monday 20th October 2025
Emporium Hotel South Bank, Level 21/267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
Whispering Angel Rosé Garden at Customs House
Customs House knows how to throw a party! And by party, we mean an elegant riverside affair, with Whispering Angel rosé flowing, and table settings adorned with pretty pink roses.
This Spring wonderland pop-up bar is here for a limited time only, bringing you a classic, elegant riverside dining experience that Customs House does best. Sip on pink cocktails and flowing bottles of rosé as you nibble on fresh seafood dishes, most notably, the iconic Moreton Bay Bug croissant.
Book one of the domes for a chic, private dining experience – there are options for both large groups and small. This glamorous dining affair sells out every season, so be sure to make a reservation, don your best pink frock and head into Brisbane’s CBD for the prettiest spring experience.
Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane
Le Dîner en Blanc
A mystery location. A strict dress code. Delicious food. Combine those three magical elements and you’ve got the outdoor dining event of the year on your hands!
Every year, the Le Dîner en Blanc returns to transform a secret public space into a veritable sea of revellers in their very best white frocks, suits and get-ups.
Guests are required to dress in all-white, bring their own tables, chairs, and gourmet picnics, and then meet at an assigned destination to board transport to the mystery location. Invite a little adventure and mystery into your life this month and snap up a ticket before they sell out!
Sitchu Tip: Did you know that Brisbane was the first city in Australia to host the extraordinary event a decade ago?
Saturday 25th October, 2025
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What’s on in Brisbane This Month – Art & Culture
Italian Film Festival
Still wishing you spent your Aussie winter in Italy? Now, you can escape for spring with the arrival of the ST ALi Italian Film Festival!
Presented by Palace Cinema, the festival runs for four weeks, with a bellissimo selection of Italian box office hits. Settle in for award-winning films, romantic love affairs and a whole lot of culture.
Until Wednesday 22nd October
Multiple Locations
Ken Done: NO RULES
A national treasure is coming to HOTA.
This September, one of Australia’s most iconic and recognisable artists will colour HOTA’s wall in vibrant hues with a major new exhibition celebrating his work.
Ken Done: NO RULES will showcase the spirit of Done’s practice and commitment to painting, all while sharing the joy of his bold, colourful and unmistakable work that has captured the hearts of Australians for decades.
Featuring paintings from the eighties to today, the exhibition draws mostly from Done’s personal collection, giving the audience an opportunity to feast their eyes on work they’ve not seen before.
“I’m delighted to be having such a major exhibition in such a beautiful gallery. To have the chance to see works from over 40 years shown together is very special for me and I hope it brings pleasure to a wide audience,” – Ken Done.
Saturday 13th September to Sunday 15th February 2026
Gallery 1 HOTA Theatre, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
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
What’s on in Brisbane This Month – Fun & Festivals
Valley Fiesta
A free festival in the heart of the Valley? Say less.
The Valley Fiesta is back again this November with headline acts like Hockey Dad, Sycco, Keli Holiday, as well as a full program of local acts curated by the team behind the Tivoli Theatre.
With three stages across Brunswick Street, the Valley Mall and Winn Lane, this all-ages festival is a true celebration of our local music scene and the fantastic concentration of venues we have here in the Valley – the highest in the country, in fact!
Saturday 11th October 2025, 2:00pm to 12:00am
Free entry
Various locations, Fortitude Valley
David the Medium
Australia’s favourite psychic medium returns for another tour this month – marking the first medium in the world to perform at the Sydney Opera House two years in a row!
And it’s little wonder that David’s in high demand, his down-to-earth and frank manner about communing with the spirit world is approachable, inclusive and quite frankly, entertaining.
What surprises many audiences is David’s career journey. Previously working in law and corporate leadership, he could no longer ignore his true calling.
Now touring the world, offering private readings or interviewing personalities on his new podcast, David the Medium is firmly on his way to becoming a household name… so don’t miss your opportunity to experience his energy in person!
Sitchu Tip: Score a discount on your tickets with code: SITCHU25
Friday 10th October, 7:00pm
64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
Good Food & Wine Show
Does an entire cheese alley and hundreds of different types of wine sound like your idea of heaven? Yep… ours too.
So we’re very excited that the Good Food & Wine Show has returned to the Brisbane Convention Centre this month!
The show will feature over 300 artisanal exhibitors, celebrity chefs, masterclasses, live cooking demos, pop-up restaurants and plenty of samples (our favourite). Put on your stretchiest pants and head on in!
Friday 24th October to Sunday 26th October
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Glenelg Street, South Brisbane
Oktoberfest in the Gardens
Oktoberfest in the Gardens is back this spring, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Promising to bring you more festivities, fun and frothy beers, this Oktoberfest event at the Brisbane Showgrounds lets you party Bavarian-style in Brisbane.
Get dressed up in your Lederhosen or Dirndl, and get ready to sample authentic German beer, wine, cider and food.Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Saturday 11th October, 1:00pm to 9:00pm
What’s on in Brisbane – Health & Wellness
TotalFusion Chermside Sunset Bathhouse & Beats
If you’re trying to divert your social hour from happy hour, TotalFusion have just launched the perfect event! Bathhouse & Beats is your new favourite way to wind down as the week draws to a close.
Each fortnight, you can elevate your Friday night with the perfect blend of recovery and rhythm. Move between hot and cold pools, infrared saunas, traditional saunas and steam rooms, before reclining on a daybed with a cocktail or a refreshing tonic from the bar, along with the full food menu.
To set the mood as the sunsets, live DJs will mix the perfect soundtrack to kick back to as you settle in for a little bit of self-care.
Friday nights, fortnightly
From $59 per person, free for members
Rooftop Bathhouse, TotalFusion Chermside, Gympie Road
Wanderlust Wellspring
Leading global health experts will take the stage at this next-gen wellbeing event! The Wanderlust Wellspring is a brand-new summit that explores the future of health, performance and longevity.
Bringing together industry leaders, the event is led by the Wanderlust team (the minds behind wellness-focused events like True North and 108) and will feature speakers such as Dave Asprey, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Will Cole and Kayla Barnes Letz.
“Wellspring is Australia’s biggest biohacking summit, and it’s the kind of experience I believe more people need, a space where cutting-edge science, shared knowledge and real human connection come together. It’s about giving people the tools to take charge of their health and feel better than they ever thought possible.” – Dave Asprey
Spread over two information and inspiration-packed days, you can attend workshops, keynote speeches, expert panels, wearable tech showcases, live podcast recordings, meditation and movement sessions and so much more.
Saturday 25th October to Sunday 26th October
Royal Pines, Gold Coast
What’s on in Brisbane Next Month – November
The Art of Banksy: Chapter 2
The world premiere of the largest Banksy exhibition ever staged is coming to Brisbane! With over 300 pieces included, you can explore 100 original pieces, plus rare installations, sculptures and holograms.
If you’ve ever wanted to explore Banksy’s work up close, this is your chance to make it happen!
Sign up for pre-sale tickets here to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to step inside the mind of one of the world’s most elusive artists.
From November 2025From $39 for adults, $27 for children
Uptown, Queen Street Mall, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane City
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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