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Our pick of all the awesome things happening this weekend in Brisbane!
The first month of the New Year brings new beginnings. What do you want from your weekends this year? More relaxation? More adventure? Whatever it is, Brisbane is here to deliver with fresh new flavours appearing on menus, arts and culture events unfolding around the city, and bargain swims. Maybe you’re keen to hit your local market before making a bakery run to stock your fridge with top-notch produce from local farmers and food artisans, kicking your week off nicely.
Ready to plan the perfect weekend? Scroll on and let’s see what else is on in Brisbane this weekend.
The Brisbane International
Queensland’s Tennis Centre will be firing up this January with some of the world’s best tennis players. The first two days of qualifying for The Brisbane International are free to attend, with tickets for sale for the remainder of the competition, including a family fun day on Sunday 4th January.
Tickets from $30
Friday 2nd January to Sunday 11th January
Queensland Tennis Centre
Bottomless Pizza & Aperol Spritz Experience at Cucina Regina
Due a January catch-up and looking for somewhere to satisfy the whole gang? The Star’s own Cucina Regina has just launched their bottomless pizza and Aperol spritz offering, ideal for a relaxed midday chinwag. Sip on a perfectly chilled Aperol whilst you chow down on as much wood-fired pizza as your tummy can handle. The perfect summer day? We think so.
From $54 per person
Monday 5th January to Thursday 26th February, Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 2:30pm
The Star Brisbane
The Art of Banksy: Chapter 2
If you’ve ever wanted to explore Banksy’s work up close, this is your chance to make it happen. With over 300 pieces included, you can explore 100 original artworks, plus rare installations, sculptures and holograms.
From $39 for adults, $27 for children, buy tickets here
Uptown, Queen Street Mall, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane City
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
Nab a Limited Edition Pink Bao for a Good Cause
Contribute to a cause next time you dine out with PingPong‘s limited edition pink bao. This all-pink everything, fun and funky Thai restaurant will be donating $2 to the McGrath Foundation for every pink bao sold. Stuffed with coconut prawns, cabbage, carrot pickle, kewpie mayo, kaffir lime, sweet chilli, coriander and fresh chilli, each one of these delicious bites will contribute to helping individuals and their families facing cancer.
Throughout January
76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead
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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.
Until February 15th, 2026
The Amphitheatre, Roma Street Parkland / Turrbal & Jagera
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
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
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
$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
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.
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
Friday nights, fortnightly
From $59 per person, free for membersRooftop Bathhouse, TotalFusion Chermside, Gympie Road
Ken Done: NO RULES
Ken Done: NO RULES showcases 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.
Gallery 1 HOTA Theatre, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise
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
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.
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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