What's On This Weekend in Brisbane: Sitchu's Top Picks

Social season is well and truly here. Shows, festivals and events are lighting up our calendar, and we hope you're ready for it. Christmas events have started to roll out, and there are brand-new exhibitions to explore at the Museum.

We've also scored two new bars at Howard Smith Wharves this month, so cosy up with a drink and enjoy the moody ambience of the city's hottest new watering holes. 

Without further ado, let's see what's on in Brisbane.

Darvella Up Late 

Bulimba’s favourite bakery is hosting its first-ever Up Late event! For just two nights this month, you can try warm apple pie cinnamon buns topped with artisanal cinnamon ice cream, or a warm sticky date pudding bun topped with butterscotch ice cream. 

Santa will be stopping by at 5pm each day, so you can let him know that all you want for Christmas are even more Darvella pastry treats. 

Friday 6th December & Friday 13th December

Shop 1/37 Oxford Street, Bulimba

Blanc De Blanc Encore

After a tour around the nation and back-to-back seasons at The Grand Electric in Surry Hills, Blanc de Blanc is set to dazzle audiences this month in Brisbane at the West End Electric!

You’ll feel as if you’ve arrived at one of Gatsby’s famous parties when you step through the doors, with the show bringing its signature hedonistic and glamorous energy to the stage. Expect astonishing aerial work, risque humour, vintage French flair and iconic dance numbers – like all Strut n Fret productions, this show is not to be missed!

From $75 per person

The West End Electric, 125 Boundary Street, West End

World’s Largest Hotel Ice Bath

You might be familiar with Hotel X’s stunning rooftop pool area, which will be hosting a giant summer activation this year in support of their charity partner LIVIN - an organisation committed to breaking the stigma around mental health. 

Hotel guests and Brisbane locals can take a frosty plunge from 6:30am to 8:30am to take a refreshing plunge, as the pool is transformed into a 15-metre-long bath of ice cubes. 

Thursday 5th December, 6:30am to 8:30am 

Hotel X, 458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Sono Lumo

See Brisbane City illuminated in a whole new way with the inaugural Sono Lumo event at the Queen’s Wharf precinct. For ten nights from Wednesday 4th December to Sunday 15th December, lights and music will sweep over The Star and Queen’s Wharf to blend Christmas traditions with technology. 

With hourly shows at 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm, the Carols Rewired set will showcase local Brisbane DJs as they put their own unique spin on classic carols. There’ll be food trucks and Sono Lumo bars dotted around the precinct so that you can grab a snack to sit down and enjoy while watching the show. 

Wednesday 4 December to Sunday 15 December

The Landing and Queen's Wharf Plaza, Queen's Wharf Brisbane

The Enchanted Garden

The Enchanted Garden returns to bring pure magic to the magical Roma Street Gardens. With thousands of sparkling lights studded against the gorgeous natural backdrop of the gardens, you’ll follow a self-guided exploration of the parklands and enjoy interactive projection mappings, holograms and lasers, with an exciting new display for 2024.

From $7 per person

Friday 22nd November to Saturday 21st December

1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City

Darkfield & Maho Magic Bar

Enter a dark and mysterious world this month in Brisbane, as Darkfield makes its long-awaited return to our river city.

Featuring the fan-favourite Darkfield experiences SÉANCE and FLIGHT, 360-degree multisensory experiences housed in shipping containers, there’s even more to experience this time. Not for the claustrophobic, these immersive sonic performances challenge your senses and take you on a journey into other realms.

Popular Japanese immersive magic show Maho Magic Bar will also be in session alongside Darkfield’s unique experiences, with fresh tricksters, fresh tricks and importantly… fresh cocktails. Step into the backstreets of Tokyo and let the mischievous magicians entertain and delight you with their crafty antics.

From $23.83 per person

Until 22nd December

Maritime Museum, 412 Stanley Street, South Brisbane

Discovering Ancient Egypt

Step back in time at the Queensland Museum this week and explore mysteries, art and rituals from ancient times. The Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition has just arrived from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities and offers a peek into the culture, daily life and beliefs practised in ancient Egypt.

Explore 3D light projections of the Temple of Taffeh, sculptures, Book of the Dead scrolls, jewellery, artwork and so much more. 

From Friday 25 October

Level 3 Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Grey Street &, Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

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.