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 Night Feast to archive sales, 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.

Peruse Silk Laundry’s Brisbane Warehouse & Sample Sale

Slinky slips, slippery tuxedos, and 100% silk trousers, Silk Laundry is having its Brisbane warehouse and archive sale this weekend. Get your activewear ready because this is one sale you’ll want stamina for, with a considered edit of archive pieces, one-off samples, and signature styles on offer at heavily discounted prices. With a dedicated communal try-on space, full-length mirrors, and enough stock to do a total wardrobe refresh, visit the sale on Friday or Saturday and snap a pic of the sale, and you’ll receive 10% off your purchase.

What: Silk Laundry Brisbane Warehouse & Sample Sale When: Friday 7 August, 8am – 5pm, Saturday, 8 August,  9am – 5pm, Sunday 9, August,  9am – 5pm Where: 1 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valey

Get in the spirit with Joey’s Fun Fair

Journey to the Kangaroo Point cliffs this Sunday morning for a morning of fun fair-themed antics. Riverside favourite Joey’s is hosting its own Ekka-themed show day, including (but not limited to) a petting zoo, Shetland pony rides, show bags, and, of course, strawberry ice cream cones. Not only is this our perfect idea of fun for the whole family, but $1 from every sale goes to Mater Little Miracles, supporting babies in Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Critical Care Unit.

What: Joey’s Fun Fair Wen: Sunday, 9 August,  9am to 12pm Where: Joey’s Kangaroo Point

Add to your art collection with The Side Gallery’s Annual Car Boot Sale

Spend your weekend rummaging through original artworks from a handful of local artists, ranging from $30 to $400. Red Hill’s The Side Gallery’s annual car boot sale is open for business for this weekend only, and yes, a little haggling is permitted. Discover hidden treasures, have a friendly chat, and there is even talk of cake.

What: The Side Gallery’s Annual Car Boot Sale When: Saturday, 8 and Sunday, 9 August Times: 10am – 1pm and 3 – 6pm (closd from 1pm – 3pm each day) Where: The Side Gallery, Red Hill

Eat ’til your heart’s content at Night Feast 2026

With An Expanded Program Of Food, Art & After-Dark Antics, Night Feast returns to the Powerhouse for another year. This free-to-enter open-air night market boasts specialised culinary offerings from some of our city’s finest institutions including AUNTY, Clarence, Blackbird, Norté, Pilloni, The 203, and Central. Beyond the plate, Night Feast 2026 boasts a stellar line-up of art installations and live performances to round out the program, including a moody listening lounge, a striking sculptural installation, and an interactive see-saw.

What: Night Feast 2026 When: 29 July – 23 August 2026 Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm Times: Wed–Fri 4.30pm–9pm,  Sat 4pm–9pm,  Sun 3pm–8pm, Ekka public holiday, Weds 12 August: 3pm–8pm Tickets: Free entry, with food and drink available for purchase. Bookings are required for the following events; Better Off Red long lunch, VISTA by Stephanie Lake Company, and Three Food Memories.

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

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