The Coolest Things Happening This Weekend In & Around Brisbane

If your group chat is asking, “What are we doing this weekend?” you’ve come to the right place.

Winter is here, but Brisbane’s social calendar isn’t slowing down for anyone. From cult fave flower shops and second-hand hauls to open-air sips and smooth evenings of jazz, there’s plenty happening across the city and beyond this weekend. Whether you’re in the mood for a road trip, a long lunch, a little retail therapy, or simply an excuse to leave the house, these are the events and experiences worth knowing about.

Here’s what’s on in Brisbane this weekend.

Sip ‘n’ Thrift with Darvella Patisserie and Thrifter AU

Calling all shopaholics, this Sunday, head to Sip ‘n’ Thrift – a three-day-only collaboration between Darvella and Thrifter AU. This is your chance to shop the sensational wardrobes of fitness sensation Tammy Hembrow, Darvella owner Giorgina Venzin, and more than 20 other local fashion girls, all in one place. With free entry, you can shop, sip, snack on Darvella treats, and score some fresh additions to your wardrobe. If you’ve been waiting for the ultimate pre-loved fashion haul, this is it.

What: Sip ‘n’ Thrift by Thrifter AU and Darvella Patisserie When: 9am – 2pm, Now until 12 July Where: 37 Oxford Street, Bulimba (next door to Darvella Pastries)

Parmi Palooza at Range’s suburban hotspots

Neighbourhood bars Paddington’s Patio and Camp Hill’s Ray’s are serving up “Parmipalooza” from now until Sunday. With six limited-time parmi specials taking over the menu – we are talking chicken katsu parmi, eggplant parmi, Hawaiian parmi, and the list goes on – there’s never been a better excuse to book in a session with the gang. Running from Wednesday, July 8 until Sunday, July 12, the week-long celebration is serving six epic parmi creations, so now’s the time to lock in your table.

What: Parmi Paloza at Patio by Range and Rays by Range When: Now until 12 July Where: Patio by Range and Rays by Range

Cop vintage finds at XChange Markets

Hamilton’s Supernormal will be taken over by Brisbane’s newest vintage market, XCHAGE, this Sunday. From 10am – 4pm, treat yourself to one-off vintage finds, Y2K pieces, designer gems, and pre-loved treasures, with more than 70 curated stalls to shop. But the fun doesn’t stop there, your ticket can get you free manicures, free barber cuts, and free tarot readings all day, and there’ll be taco trucks and matcha joints on site to fuel your shopping spree. Spots are limited, so book your ticket here.

What: XChange Markets Brisbane When: 10am – 4pm, Sunday, 12 July Where: 1 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley Tickets: Book here

Last weekend of CJ Hendry’s Flower Shop pop-up

Worldwide art sensation CJ Hendry is officially in town, launching her much-anticipated Flower Shop pop-up at 1 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley. Running until 12 July and open daily from 10am to 6pm, the immersive installation features up to 100 flower varieties, including a limited number of the highly sought-after Australian natives. With no tickets required, you’ll want to arrive early to beat the crowds. Find out more here.

What: CJ Hendry Flower Shop pop-up When: 10am – 6pm, Now until 12 July Where: 1 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley

A basement rave at Echo & Bounce

Head to Woolloongabba’s favourite independent venue and get your boogie on this Saturday night with another iteration of Refuge – a ticketed basement rave soundtracked by pumping sets from local selectors SOPHI, Jimmy Ellis, Cavemouth, and Ethan Johnson from 8pm through to the wee hours of Sunday morning. If your work week has left you needing to blow off some steam, this rave is just the place to find yourself come Saturday evening.

What: Refuge, a basement rave When: 8pm – 1am, Saturday, 11 July Where: Echo & Bounce, Woollangabba

Top-notch gigs and raves at Open Season

Open Season is back with a bigger, louder, and more jam-packed program for 2026. Running until late July, it’s not just a festival – it’s a full-blown city takeover. Think late nights in moody theatres, unexpected gigs in unexpected places, and music and art colliding in all the best ways. With a stacked lineup of global icons, cult favourites, and local heroes, all taking over iconic venues like The Tivoli and The Princess Theatre, Brisbane’s winter soundtrack has officially arrived. Take a look at this weekend’s lineup here.

What: Open Season When: Now until 25 July Where: Multiple venues

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