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Our pick of all the awesome things happening this weekend in Brisbane!
The weather in Brisbane has begun to cool down, and we’re almost out of public holidays for the first part of the year, but that doesn’t mean the fun should end. The weeks ahead are full of events spanning wellness, arts, culture and more, so don’t go into hibernation too early.
For weekend plans, hit your local market before making a bakery run to stock your fridge with top-notch produce from local farmers and food artisans.
Scroll on and let’s see what’s on in Brisbane this week.
Noosa Eat & Drink Festival
Noosa has a reputation for a top-notch food and beverage scene, and what better way to taste test that claim than the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival?
This four-day culinary extravaganza returns with more long lunches, restaurant events, sundowner beach events, and Festival Village experiences than you can shake a fork at… This year’s festival is shaping up to be an unmissable moment.
Some of the highlights include:
- The Opening Party, presented by Chandon Garden Spritz
- The Beachside Italian Long Lunch, presented by Ferrari
- The Catalina Lunch Afloat, presented by Minuty
Be sure to check out the full program to book in for the events that call to your taste buds the most. See you there for sundowners on the beach!
Thursday 29th May – Sunday 1st June 2025
Multiple Locations
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
Festa Italiana
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
Thursday 29th May to Sunday 1st June, hours vary
Thursday 5th June to Sunday 8th June, hours vary
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
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Try a Limited Edition BUBBLEBOY x POWER MOVES Smoothie
Newstead is about to score a gorgeous new Pilates studio with a cult like following… but what does that have to do with foodie news? Well, it’s this special collaboration that has us buzzing!
POWER MOVES Pilates Studio has teamed up with BUBBLEBOY in Newstead to craft a custom smoothie in their signature brown and white tones. Combining banana, cacao, dates, vegan protein powder and almond milk (all organic, by the way!), this tasty new powerhouse snack will be available for two short weeks only!
The smoothie will be available from 24th May to 10 June, and on launch day, the POWER MOVES founders will be on deck, mixing smoothies and giving every PM smoothie customer the chance to win a free membership!
Saturday 24th May to Saturday 7th June
Experience TotalFusion’s New Wellness Space
After expanding their flagship Chermside location in March 2025, Northside locals have awaited the opening of the luxury rooftop wellness space that TotalFusion has become renowned for. And good news, friends, because the day has come! Inspired by 5-star rooftops in Greece, here atop Chermside’s premium fitness and wellness space, you can explore the eleven saunas (both Finnish style and infrared, including an enormous eight-person infrared sauna – the likes of which the world has never seen!), hot and cold plunge pools, steam room, luxe day beds and delicious health tonics.
And the best news yet is that anyone can access this space! If you’re not a TotalFusion member, you can purchase a wellness pass to access these amazing amenities for the ultimate escape from your daily grind or as a restorative way to catch up with your friends.
Westfield Chermside, Gympie Road, Chermside
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
Thinking about getting out of town this weekend? Head to our destinations pillar to find out everything you need to know about Queensland’s best vacation spots. Or for more of what’s happening in and around Brisbane this month, check out of monthly guide of fun things to do in Brisbane.
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