Here’s What’s Hot & Happening In Brisbane This Weekend
Weekend warriors
By Style Journos | 26th June 2025Another week down — we made it. Mid-year slump? Not on our watch. Winter might be creeping in, but the weekend’s heating up. We’ve lined up the best things to do to keep your vibe high and your plans even higher.
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Freeze Fest 2025 at The Prince Consort | All next week (tickets on sale now)
What’s cooler than cool? Freeze Fest 2025 is taking over The Prince Consort for a full week of ice-cold antics, and tickets are on sale now. Think après-ski vibes with an urban twist – Fireball shot luges, pickleball showdowns, live ice carving, Canadian eats, drag bingo, roaming magicians, DJs, and one epic White Party you won’t want to miss. It’s six days of winter-fuelled chaos, icy cocktails, and non-stop entertainment – basically the most fun you can have in a puffer and party boots. Check out the full lineup, book a table (just mention ‘FREEZE’), and don’t miss your chance to score one of the 50 FREE VIP launch party tickets. Head here to learn more and secure your spot.
What: Freeze Fest 2025When: 1-6 JulyWhere: The Prince Consort
Veuve Clicquot Winter Chalet at Customs House | All Weekend
Embrace the turn in weather and enjoy an evening of luxe dining with a touch of Euro-chalet charm at Customs House, with the return of their Winter Chalet Bar. Whether you’re after a more casual dining experience or want to sit in your very own signature riverside dome, a Chalet Bar package will see you snacking on European-inspired eats and sipping Veuve Clicquot to your heart’s content. A warm welcome to the frosty winter season.
What: Veuve Clicquot Winter Chalet at Customs HouseWhen: All monthWhere: Customs House
Dine BNE City | All month
Brisbane, we’re just about to wrap up the tastiest month of the year, and this weekend is your final opportunity to dine for less. For all of June, Brisbane City’s best restaurants and bars are rolling out exclusive offers and once-a-year events. Back for its fifth (and biggest!) year, Dine BNE includes over 60 venues – from beloved institutions to the coolest new kids on the block — that will be serving up the goods. Because honestly, what’s better than great food, delicious deals, and supporting local?
What: Dine BNE CityWhen: All JuneWhere: Brisbane City venues
WONDERSTRUCK at QAGOMA | All weekend
The countdown is officially on — and GOMA is about to bring the vibes. This Saturday and Sunday, roll up for a free weekend packed with all the good stuff: hands-on workshops, live performances, storytelling, artist talks, film faves, face painting, and so much more. It’s fun for kids, teens, and anyone who’s still a big kid at heart. You’ll also get to dive into the brand-new Wonderstruck exhibition and (drumroll, please) the return of Yayoi Kusama’s cult-fave Obliteration Room. Plan your day, grab your crew, and get ready to be seriously wonderstruck.
What: WONDERSTRUCK at QAGOMAWhen: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 JuneWhere: QAGOMA
Chefs in the Country Lunch at Spicers Hidden Vale | Saturday 28 June
Escape to the countryside and indulge in a five-course degustation set in the breathtaking surrounds of Spicers Hidden Vale. As part of Scenic Rim Eat Local Month, this exclusive event brings together five award-winning chefs from Spicers Retreats across Queensland for a one-of-a-kind long lunch bursting with flavour. Each chef will serve up a signature dish inspired by their retreat’s unique style, expertly paired with matching beverages. The experience finishes on a sweet note with dessert and live music in The Barn – the perfect ending to an unforgettable afternoon. Tickets are limited, so click the link to secure yours now.
What: Chefs in the Country Lunch at Spicers Hidden ValeWhen: 28 Jun 2025, 11.30AM – 3.30PMWhere: Spicers Hidden Vale
COMING UP…
Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival | 22 to 24 August
Want to rub shoulders with star-studded celebrity chefs, tuck into some gourmet eats, and soak up the sparkling seaside? Well, gather your mates and raise a glass, because Moreton Bay is serving up its gourmet foodie festival, and it’s the biggest, boldest, most delicious program yet! If you’re into cheese, wine, and good vibes, now’s your moment, because tickets will sell out faster than you can say ‘cheers’.
Imagery: Howard Smith Wharves
