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 Italian foodie festivals and contemporary dance experiences to open-air raves and community shopping events, 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.

Score a Bargain at the Mister Zimi Brisbane Warehouse Sale

Trying to wear more colour in 2026? Mister Zimi is making it that much easier with its very first Brisbane Warehouse Sale, arriving in Fortitude Valley from 23 to 26 July. Expect signature prints, effortless silhouettes, and feel-good dressing at some of the brand’s rarest prices. With a variety of sizes, thousands of archive and sample styles on offer, and everything priced between $15 and $35, this is one warehouse sale local fashion fanatics won’t want to skip.

What: Mister Zimi Brisbane Warehouse Sale When: Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 26 July, 2026 Where: 1 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley

Experience the arts with These, I, Singing in Spring at Mitchell Fine Art Gallery

A psychiatrist, an artist, and a story decades in the making. These, I, Singing in Spring marks Jorge Mariño Brito’s solo exhibition debut at Mitchell Fine Art, exploring memory, masculinity, and the often-overlooked tenderness between men through a deeply personal body of work. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in Brisbane’s local arts scene, this is one exhibition to visit before it closes on 15 August. Read more of Jorge’s incredible story here.

What: These, I, Singing in Spring at Mitchell Fine Art Gallery When: Now until 15 August Where: Mitchell Fine Art Gallery, Fortitude Valley

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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