The Coolest Things Happening This Weekend In & Around Brisbane
the weekend is calling
By Victoria Lewis | 28th August 2026If 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 end of winter wine parties to archive sales, plenty is 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 on a limited-edition HACH Iced Latte at KIN Teneriffe
Two female-owned, Brisbane-based brands are coming together this weekend, with HACH and KIN Teneriffe teaming up for a limited-edition HACH Iced Latte inspired by the vanilla citrus notes of HACH’s signature Body Scrub. Better yet, the first 30 people each day to order the HACH Iced Latte will also receive a full-size HACH Body Scrub, complimentary. Centred around two everyday rituals, your morning coffee and your evening shower, consider this your reminder to slow down and savour both.
What: Limited-edition HACH Iced LatteWhen: Saturday 29 + Sunday 30 August onlyWhere: KIN Teneriffe
It’s espresso martini week at Patio by Range
Espresso Martini Week has arrived at beloved Paddington institution Patio by Range, and they’re shaking up something special for the occasion. Enter the Hazelnut Mont Blanc, made with Beudi Blanco, DOXA Coffee Liqueur, agave syrup, Coffee Supreme Cold Brew, and a hazelnut foam to finish. Simply divine. It’s pouring this week only, and bookings are filling fast, so consider this your sign to secure a spot.
What: Espresso Martini Week at Patio by Range When: This week only Where: Patio by Range, Paddington
Refresh your space for less at the Mocka Warehouse Sale
If your space is calling for a refresh, Mocka’s Warehouse Sale is back in Brisbane this Saturday with affordable finds and an elevated aesthetic for less. Shop assembled samples and flat-pack returned stock at exclusive prices starting from 50% off, with plenty of pieces ready to give your home a new-season update without the hefty price tag. Set the alarm, because you’ve only got four hours to shop.
What: Mocka Warehouse Sale When: Saturday 29 August, 8am–12pm Where: 103 Brownlee Street, Pinkenba
Celebrate the end of winter at Fountainhead
Wine. Food. DJ tunes. Fountainhead is celebrating the end of winter this Saturday, and you’re invited. Come on down to the hole-in-the-wall wine bar for curated sips, bánh mì by Damaged Goods chefs, and DJ tunes to soundtrack your Saturday. Entry is free, so settle in, sip something good, and let the weekend take it from there.
What: Fountainhead’s end-of-winter celebration When: Saturday, 11am–11pm Where: Fountainhead Wine Bar
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
ClubHaus Friday
For those of us wishing we could summer in Italy all year round, Fridays at Greenhaus from 4pm onwards are the perfect way to indulge Euro-style. Settle in at the ideal spot for that much-anticipated end-of-week debrief (because dropping gossip over some Aperols and a plate of olives has never sounded like a bad idea).
What: ClubHaus Fridays When: Fridays, 4pm Where: Greenhaus Coffee, 29 Doggett St, Teneriffe
Funk You Fridays
Funk your Friday at the Alligator Club, one of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets. They’re bringing energetic live music – funk, soul, and more – to keep the drinks flowing and the party grooving well into the night. P.S. Standing still is absolutely not allowed.
What:Funk You Friday When: Fridays, 5pm Where: The Alligator Club, Warner Lane, 8 Warner St, Fortitude Valley
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.
