What’s Hot & 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. From waterfront feasts in Noosa and theatre-inspired dining in Fish Lane to matcha mornings by the bay and pyjama parties under pink clouds, 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.

Eat Your Way Through Noosa Food & Wine Festival

Queensland’s most delicious weekend is back. The 2026 Noosa Food & Wine Festival returns with a packed lineup of chef collaborations, long lunches, masterclasses and waterfront celebrations.

At the heart of the festival is the Festival Village, bringing together more than 40 food and drink pop-ups alongside live demonstrations from some of Australia’s leading culinary talent, including Louis Tikaram, Jason Barrett, Darren Robertson, Marion Grasby and Sarah Pound.

Still available to book are standout experiences including Ricky’s x ESSA’s collaborative six-course dinner, Sabrosa’s 13-course dim sum journey paired with Gentle Folk wines, Light Years x Longtime Bali’s South-East Asian feast, George Calombaris’ collaboration with Peli’s Noosa and Cibaria’s Brescian Family Feast celebrating the culinary traditions of northern Italy.

What: Noosa’s biggest weekend of food, wine and culinary talent When: Friday 12 June – Sunday 14 June Where: Various locations across Noosa

Make A Night Of It In Fish Lane

With blockbuster productions including Fantastic Mr Fox, Macbeth and Beetlejuice The Musical drawing crowds to South Brisbane, Fish Lane is embracing winter with a month-long calendar of food, culture and theatre-inspired experiences.

This weekend’s highlight is Portugal Day on Saturday 13 June, featuring a live Fado band from Portugal alongside Lisboa-inspired food, drinks and nightlife experiences.

Elsewhere, Midtown’s indulgent “Jaffle June” menu is serving gourmet takes on the humble toastie throughout the month, while Southside will host a Retro Chinese dining experience later this month led by chef Benny Lam, whose culinary roots trace back to Brisbane institution Enjoy Inn.

Whether you’re heading to a show or simply looking for an excuse to linger over dinner, Fish Lane is shaping up as one of Brisbane’s most vibrant winter destinations.

What: Winter dining, culture and theatre-inspired experiences in Fish Lane When: Throughout June Where: Fish Lane, South Brisbane

Sip A Blue Spirulina Cloud Matcha By The Water

Matcha lovers, this one’s for you.

Brisbane favourite Match’D Matcha is heading bayside for a special one-day-only pop-up at Coffee on Point in Wellington Point this Saturday morning, celebrating the launch of its exclusive Blue Spirulina Cloud Matcha.

Guests can enjoy specialty coffee, sweet treats and a relaxed community atmosphere overlooking the water, while the first 20 visitors will receive a complimentary matcha.

Founded by Catalina and quickly becoming a favourite among Brisbane’s wellness and lifestyle crowd, Match’D has collaborated with brands including NUA Pilates, Alo, PepperMayo and The Calile Hotel, building a devoted community around elevated daily rituals and mindful living.

What: A bayside matcha pop-up with an exclusive Blue Spirulina Cloud Matcha When: Saturday 14 June, 8am–10am Where: Coffee on Point, Wellington Point

Wear Your Pyjamas To Harbour Town

Who says pyjamas are just for bed? Harbour Town Premium Outlets is hosting a free Peter Alexander Pyjama Party this Saturday evening as part of its Winter Get Outlet Sale, transforming the centre into a pink winter wonderland complete with cloud installations, cosy photo moments and after-dark shopping.

Guests are encouraged to arrive in their favourite winter PJs, while Glitter Girl will be showcasing its signature shimmer products and offering a first look at its new Heart Shimmer Puff.

The weekend also marks the return of Harbour Town’s popular Yeti activation, with shoppers in the running to win a share of $9,000 in gift cards plus passes to Dreamworld and SkyPoint.

What: A free pyjama party with shopping, giveaways and pink-cloud photo ops When: Saturday 13 June, 4.30pm–7.30pm Where: Harbour Town Premium Outlets, Gold Coast

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

Dine BNE City

What: Dine BNE City When: The month of June Where: Multiple venues in Brisbane City, see more here.

GOMA Friday Nights: Presence

GOMA Friday Nights are relaunching this week, and that means your post-work plans are officially sorted. Step inside the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art after dark for exclusive access to Olafur Eliasson: Presence, where immersive light and colour installations transform the gallery into a sensory playground. Paired with a moody vinyl listening bar, local DJs, pop-up performances around the gallery, and Japanese-inspired cocktails, this is far from your average gallery visit. Tickets are priced from $30 for adults and $20 for children.

What: GOMA Friday Nights: Presence: Presence When: Every Friday from May 1 – June 26, 5:30PM – 8:30PM Where: GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane Tickets: Available here