The Coolest Things Happening This Weekend In & Around Brisbane
the weekend is calling
By Ava Barker | 15th October 2026The air is getting hotter and the days are becoming longer, so you already know we’re booked and busy here at Style. From unmissable archive sales to sunset margaritas and live music, here’s our insider’s guide to everything worth adding to your calendar this weekend.
If you need a weekend to get out of the house and explore Brisbane and beyond, here are our top recommendations.
Lee Mathews archive sale
Calling all Brisbane fashionistas – this is not a drill. Cult-favourite Australian label Lee Mathews is bringing its archive sale to Newstead for two days only, and it’s not one to be slept on. Expect to find archival pieces, past season styles, runway samples, and more. We’re spoiled!
What: Lee Mathews archive sale When: Friday 16th October | 9AM–7PM, Saturday 17th October | 9AM–6PM Where: 10 Festival Place, Newstead
Free live music at Triffid Sundays
Ease into the week with a dose of blues and soul, courtesy of Triffid Sundays. Enjoy live music from homegrown blues legend and Australian music festival mainstay Mojo Webb and Friends, with free entry for all ages. You’re guaranteed to be grooving well into the evening, without a care in the world about those impending Monday deadlines.
What: Free live music at The Triffid When: Sunday 18th October | 2PM Where: The Triffid | 7/9 Stratton St, Newstead
Free sunset margarita party at Joey’s
Soaking up one of the best views in the city with an expertly crafted margarita in hand sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Local favourite Joey’s, in collaboration with pro surfing legends Stephanie Gilmore, Laura Enever, Nikki Van Dijk, Dimity Stoyle and Macy Callaghan, is here to turn that dream into a reality. Clear your schedule for an afternoon of margaritas, mariachi, live DJs, and giveaways, courtesy of CINCA Tequila. One signature coconut margarita, please!
What: Free sunset margarita party When: Saturday 17th October | 3:30PM–6:30PM Where: Joey’s Brisbane | 29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point
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Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo at Fortitude Music Hall
Who said the weekend can’t last an extra day? Spend Monday night shimmying to the music of the Gipsy Kings, the masters of flamenco-pop, with their worldwide smash hits Bamboleo, Volare, and many, many more sure to get you dancing in the aisles. Get in quick before tickets say adiós.
What: Gipsy Kings When: Monday 19th October | 7:30PM Where: 312-318 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
KIVARI Fortitude Valley grand opening
Rejoice! KIVARI’s Fortitude Valley store has finally opened its doors, and they’re inviting us inside to celebrate this Saturday. Discover the Australian brand’s latest resort collection in a beautiful new space, with DJs, fresh cannoli, champagne, and exclusive KIVARI gift bags valued at over $400 up for grabs for the first 50 customers through the doors. What more could we ask for?
What: KIVARI Fortitude Valley opening weekend When: Saturday 17th October | 9:30AM–6PM Where: 9A Dogget St, Fortitude Valley
Late Night Love Club
Calling all lover girls, heartbreak veterans, and situationship survivors – put on your best red, black, or white cocktail dress/suit and tie for a night of dancing, laughter, and good ol’ fashioned catharsis at Late Night Love Club. Hosted by artist and writer Charli Burrowes and featuring a lineup of artists, comedians, and musicians sharing love letters to the people who changed their lives, Late Night Love Club is a night of storytelling we can’t wait to live vicariously through.
What: Late Night Love Club When: Saturday 17th October | 6PM Where: Lefty’s Music Hall | 15 Caxton St, Petrie Terrace
From Broadway to Brisbane, Anastasia the Musical hits the stage
Inspired by the film adaptation of the story we all know and love, Anastasia the Musical is bringing heartwarming nostalgia, dazzling costumes, and bewitching musical numbers to QPAC. The talented cast brings the tale of the Romanov family to life in a fictional retelling of young Anya’s journey to find her family and uncover her past. The show runs from the 16th of September to the 25th of October, with tickets starting at $79.90.
What: Anastasia The Musical When: 16 September – 25 October Where: Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Social Sips at Bar Lucé
Whether you’re new to Brisbane or just want to try something different, Social Sips is your perfect introduction to the city’s hidden gems and new faces alike. This Saturday, they’re heading to Bar Lucé in Fortitude Valley. With live DJs, a $15 drinks menu, and a dimly lit, elevated atmosphere where conversation flows easily into the night, Social Sips at Bar Lucé is the night out you’ve been waiting for.
What: Social Sips social club When: Friday 16th October | 6PM–11PM Where: Bar Lucé | 20 Constance St, Fortitude Valley
QAGOMA’s ‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) will transform into an enchanting realm where your disbelief will be willingly suspended, as Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company arrives in Brisbane. Marking 70 years of boundary-pushing creativity from the studio that taught so many generations to think outside the box, this is an invitation to trace the architecture of imagination created by Jim Henson. A Brisbane exclusive, the exhibition is opening this weekend as part of Brisbane Festival.
What: Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company When: Now until 18 April 2027 Where: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
A stacked weekend of music, markets, and art at Echo & Bounce
Woolloongabba’s fave multi-purpose community hub, Echo & Bounce, always puts on a show on the weekend. From live music and late-night antics to good food, local artists, and their signature makers market, there’s always plenty happening. Whether you’re stopping by for a bite, settling in for some tunes, or seeing where the night takes you, there’s always something going on. Honestly, if you’re stuck for plans this weekend, Echo & Bounce is the place to be.
What: Echo & Bounce’s weekend events and gigs When: All weekend; check out the full program here Where: Echo & Bounce, 596 Stanley St, Woolloongabba
Stuck for Saturday plans? Central is serving up a bottomless underground lunch party and it’s seriously delicious. Dim sum meets disco at Central’s long lunch banquet ($59pp) that combines traditional Cantonese flavours with bottomless iced tea and specialty cocktails. Arrive for lunch, then linger until the disco ball drops at 2pm for the perfect way to greet your Saturday night.
What: Dim Sum Club When: Every Saturday, from 12pm Where: Central 中環, 340 Queen St, Brisbane City
So there you have it, the best things to do in and around Brisbane this weekend. Whether you’re after a long lunch, a road trip, a little retail therapy, or something completely different, we’ve got your plans covered.
For even more inspiration, check out our guide to the best things to do in Brisbane year-round. See you out there.
