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Subscribe The January Event Guide to What’s on in Brisbane This Month & Beyond
The Sitchu scoop on the best events in January is here! Find out what’s on in Brisbane by scrolling through our jam-packed events guide.
January is here and it’s all markets and catch ups. We’re leaning right in. 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 a host of delicious dining deals, perfect for those January catch ups. Looking for more? Scroll on and discover what’s on in Brisbane this month and beyond!
What’s on in Brisbane: Fun
Robert Irwin Look-alike Contest
Move over T Chalamet, there’s a new favourite in town and he’s local, too. After a massive six months filming overseas (and doing us proud by winning Dancing With the Stars U.S), Robert Irwin is returning home to Caloundra this weekend.
As a welcome home, Caloundra has organised a look-alike contest with a cash price of $500 for any locals of tourists that fancy themselves a doppelganger. Sounds like a good laugh!
Saturday 17th January, 8am to 10am
Kings Beach, Caloundra
AO By The River
Looking for somewhere to lean into Australian Open season? Tennis Australia, Channel 9 and Stan Sport have teamed up to create the perfect live site, complete with live screen, pickleball courts and a Sunset Spritz Club, courtesy of Aperol.
Gather your pals and head in for a lively atmosphere and some friendly competition. If you’re looking to make a day of it, local restaurants Otto, Popolo, Naga Thai, River Quay Fish and The Jetty, amongst others, will be offering some AO-inspired treats.
Entry is free with the site open from 12pm to close of play.
Friday 23rd January to Sunday 1st February
River Quay Green, South Bank
The World’s Largest Inflatable Theme Park Just Arrived in Brisbane
Remember the lockdown craze, Fall Guys? Well, The Big Bounce Australia will be arriving in Brisbane this month, and it’s easily the closest you’ll ever get to Fall Guys IRL.
It’ll be in town for a good time, not a long time, so we recommend booking your slot asap. The course covers 1500 square metres and is suitable for everyone from kiddos to kids at heart. Enjoy a 300-metre obstacle course, complete with more than 50 challenges, and the world’s biggest jumping castle, inclusive of slides, basketball hoops, and climbing features.
Different sessions will cater to different age groups, including toddlers, so everyone can have a go.
24th January to 1st February
Eagle Spots Complex
UNO Social Club Just Dropped
The perfect analog evening out has just dropped. Straight from a roaring run in Vegas, UNO Social Club has arrived in Brissy. Riverland has be UNO-ified with themed cocktails, gaming zones, free decks and events for anyone and everyone to enjoy. Make a night of it (or maybe an ongoing ritual!) by organising a group of your favourite organised fun gang.
Monday 5th January to Thursday 5th February
167 Eagle Street, Brisbane
SupaSocial: Queen’s Wharf’s Free Summer Festival
Summer in Australia is synonymous with sport, music and all-around good times. To get your January dose, head to Queen’s Wharf’s Leisure Deck, which has been transformed into a free outdoor playground, complete with outdoor cinema, live sport on the big screen, pickleball tournaments, lawn bowls, a putt putt course and live performances by the likes of Paulini, Mitch Dormer and DJ Claire Elliot. The perfect place to while away these summer days!
For the cinema schedule, musical program and more information, click here.
Friday 2nd January to Friday 1st February
Level 7, Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane
$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
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
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
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
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.
Opens Wednesday 5th November 2025
From $39 for adults, $27 for children
Uptown, Queen Street Mall, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane City
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.
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.
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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