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Subscribe February Event Guide: What’s on in Brisbane This Month & Beyond
Find out what’s on in Brisbane this month in our February events guide.
February has arrived, which means soaking up the height of summer with picnics, swims and plenty of lingering brunches. We’re leaning right in.
This month, you can take your pick of a host of delicious dining deals, perfect for those February catch-ups. Looking for more? Scroll on and discover what’s on in Brisbane this month and beyond!
What’s on in Brisbane: Fun
Go On A Sunlit Gold Coast Reset — With Up to 32% Off
If an early-to-midyear reset is calling, Dorsett Gold Coast is making it easier than ever to book a bright, breezy escape. Their Summer Reset Sale offers up to 32% off stays — a mix of 20% off Best Flexible rates plus an extra 12% for Dorsett Your Rewards members — with travel available through to 30th June.
Trust us when we say that it’s a stay that feels good the moment you arrive: warm mornings, long poolside hours at Isoletto Pool Club, easy dinners at nearby venues, and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre just across the road. Everything is walkable, sunny and uncomplicated; the perfect antidote to a packed Sydney schedule.
Book by 28th February to lock in the offer and plan a Gold Coast break that feels both luxurious and effortless.
Book your stay here
5 The Darling Avenue, Broadbeach
Treat Your Valentine or Galentine
Whether you’re a die-hard romantic or just appreciate any excuse to celebrate the people you love, make the most of Brisbane’s Valentine’s Day event schedule. There’s plenty happening around the city, from decadent degustations to outdoor adventures, so choose your poison!
Catch our full edit of Valentine’s Day date ideas here.
$2 Summer Dips are Back!
Whether you’re looking to get a head start on your 2026 fitness goals, or just fancy luxuriating in the water, there’s never been a better time to dive into the city’s council pools with the return of Brisbane’s $2 Summer Dips initiative.
There are 22 Brisbane City Council Pools across the city calling your name. Why not make it a challenge to visit them all?
Until 28th February 2026
Moonlight Cinema
Moonlight Cinema returns to Roma Street Parkland this November, celebrating 30 summers under the stars. Grab a blanket, your crew, and settle in for movie night done a little differently. From new releases and family favourites to Christmas classics and retro hits, there’s something for everyone, and you can even vote for your favourites in The People’s Program. Popcorn in hand, chilled drinks at the ready — and for the first time this summer, pups can snack on a Lyka doggie bag meal too.
See the full program here.
November 26th, 2025 to February 15th, 2026
The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parkland / Turrbal & Jagera
What’s on in Brisbane: Eat & Drink
Meet the Masters: An Open-Air Culinary Degustation
If food is your love and life, don’t miss the next instalment of The Calile’s Rooftop Harvest event series, Meet the Masters. This time around, they’ll be transforming Ada Lane into an open-air dining room for a feast of mass proportions. Brisbane’s finest will come together to craft a seven-part seasonal degustation, fuelled by Sea Forest’s groundbreaking SeaFeed™ livestock supplement, the highest methane-abating supplement in the world, in a celebration of our connection to food.
SK Steak & Oyster, Hellenika SAme SAme, Bianca, Lobby Bar, Cru Bar, The Standard Market Company and The Calile Hotel will all be collaborating on the menu that features beef and dairy nurtured using Sea Forest’s seaweed supplement. What a lineup! This one-off experience offers a chance to taste dishes from the finest establishments in Brisbane, alongside supporting important environmental research and development.
Proceeeds from the degustation will be donated to the Sea Forest Foundation, which funds the restoration of critical Tasmanian kelp forests.
$450 per person (limited tickets available here)
Tuesday 24th February, 6pm
Ada Lane, James Street
Swing Into Supernormal’s Limited Edition Seafood Palace
Nothing says summer like seafood, and this season, Supernormal is upping the ante with a delicious seafood menu. Each day will see a catch of the day menu reign supreme, with towers of yummy crustaceans, Spring Bay mussels, Fremantle octopus and spanner crab sandwiches just a few dishes on rotation.
As a little extra treat, the dining room will be adorned with a series of surreal images, thanks to photographer Tom Blachford. The perfect excuse for a long lunch!
13th January to 1st March
443 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Score Your Pup a Free San Chow Bow Wow at The Triffid Garden
If you’ve been on the hunt for somewhere to catch up with your pals that is fur child-friendly, The Triffid Garden has just upped the ante. They’re not just welcoming your pups with open arms but are offering free san chow bow wow, too. Well, it’ll cost two kisses, but we’re sure pup is willing to oblige.
Hang back in the sun-soaked beer garden whilst you enjoy a burger of your own and a refreshing brew. Perfecto!
7-9 Stratton, Newstead
Aperitivo Hour at Doughcraft Lane
Tucked away in Spencer Lane, this hidden bar is the perfect spot to soak in summer. Glowing and golden, you’re invited to sip on $15 Aperol spritz every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 3pm to 6pm. With tunes setting the scene, it’s the perfect knock-off ritual.
Spencer Lane, Brisbane City
Front 2 Back Listening Sessions at Stan’s
We love seeing venues step back into more analog ways of doing things and Stan’s Front 2 Back sessions are a nostalgic and welcome way to enjoy tunes. Dedicated to deep listening, the weekly series will take place in the moody bar, encouraging people to sit back, relax, enjoy curated bevvies and bites (hello, $10 snack menu) and, of course, slow down.
The series will be counting down albums that have shaped generations, across all genres, and pairs two records with a lowkey link.
Every Wednesday, 7pm to 9pm
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
Gelato Making Workshop
Keen to learn a skill worth knowing? One of Brissie’s favourite gelato shops, La Macelleria, is running weekly gelato-making workshops throughout summer, very generously sharing their top tips. You’ll go through basic concepts, materials, how-to and, finally, make your own 1L tub. That’s one way to impress at your next dinner party!
$90 per person
10-29 Florence Street, Tenerife
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What’s on in Brisbane This Month: Art & Culture
Lunar New Year in the Valley
2026 is the year of the horse, ushering in a season of transformation, growth and abundance. Celebrate the year to be with lion and dragon dances, fire crackers, live music and cultural markets, woven throughout the Chinatown Mall and Fortitude Valley precincts.
Plenty of the city’s finest restaurants will be offering Lunar New Year banquets, so be sure to book ahead if you want in.
You can find all details and timings for the weekend’s events here.
Saturday 21st February to Sunday 22nd February
Duncan Street, Fortitude Valley
City Sounds
This city initiative supports emerging and local artists and also provides hours of free entertainment to anyone looking for a soulful serenade. And the summer program? Better than ever!
Throughout January, you can look forward to performances from the likes of The Ocelots, Avalon Sing and Gypsy Cats. You can catch the full program here.
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Exclusive to the Museum of Brisbane, this exhibit connects audiences with the world’s oldest living culture through wearable art. Curated in collaboration with sustainable and Aboriginal-owned label Magpie Goose, the collection features First Nations creatives from across the country, with a particular focus on South East Queensland. Journey through the stories, textures and processes of different communities, whilst learning more about sustainability and fashion in Australia.
Free
Until 5th October 2026
Level 3, City Hall
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 $39 for adults, $27 for children
Uptown, Queen Street Mall, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane City
BrisAsia
Back for another cracking year, BrisAsia will be taking over the city for two weeks, celebrating the year of the fire horse. As the biggest showcase of Asian culture, cuisine and music in Brisbane, you can expect a jam-packed schedule of feasts, creative workshops, performances, dance battles, parties and more.
This year, a couple of extra special events will be making a debut, including a comedy gala and K-pop showcase.
We recommend taking a peek at the full schedule here before planning out your month.
Friday 13th February to Sunday 22nd February
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
No need to pack your bags for a 24-hour flight because this year, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is coming to Brisvegas! The Tattoo’s 75th anniversary production, with the theme of ‘the heroes who made us’ will be touching down midway through the month, and it won’t be holding back. Over 1000 performers will be descending on the stadium to showcase traditional Scottish choreography and anthems, with drums and pipes leading the charge. Epic is an understatement.
Thursday 12th to Saturday 14th February
Suncorp Stadium
Olafur Eliasson: Presence
An immersive exhibition by Berlin-based artist Olafur Eliasson has just touched down at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art, challenging viewers perceptions via major installations, sculptures, photo series and more. Exclusive to Brisbane, the interactive exhibition is designed to be a collaboration between viewers and the artist, commenting on how we give shape to our experience of the world and how that differs person to person. The one directive? Be present.
Highlights include Riverbed 2014, a recreation of a rocky stream with running water, and The Cubic Structural Evolution Project 2004, an all white lego city that is built and rebuilt by viewers as the exhibition progresses.
From $14
Until 12th July 2026
Ken Done: NO RULES
A national treasure is coming to HOTA.
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.
Until Sunday 15th February
Gallery 1 HOTA Theatre, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
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.
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