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 vintage markets, 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.

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.

Support local talent at Practice Studio‘s garage sale

This Sunday (and this Sunday only), Practice Studio will be hosting a garage sale full of second-hand finds curated by local emerging designers. Literally held in the garage next to their Vulture Street shopfront, this is your chance to get your hands on one-of-a-kind pieces you won’t see anywhere else, and at unparalleled prices.

What: Practice Studio Garage Sale When: 10am – 2pm, Sunday, 2 August Where: Practice Studio, 58 Vulture Street, West End

Cop vintage finds at the Brisbane edition of Second Hand Markets

Hamilton’s Supernormal will be taken over by the iconic Second Life Markets this Saturday as they make their return to Brisbane. From 11am – 4pm, treat yourself to one-off vintage finds, Y2K pieces, designer gems, and pre-loved treasures, with more than 50 curated stalls to shop. But the fun doesn’t stop there; your ticket could also get you a hidden voucher for $200 off your haul. There’ll be coffee and other goodies on site to fuel your shopping spree. Spots are limited, so book your ticket here.

What: Second Life Markets Brisbane When: 10am – 4pm, Saturday, 1 August Where: Superordinary, Hamilton Tickets: Book here

Celebrate the last weekend of July with wine at Priorities

Snack, wine, and spritzes – now that’s what we call a Saturday arvo. Head to Priorities, Alderley’s cult-favourite espresso-slash-spritz bar, for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the weekend. Sip on spritzes, wine, and snacks while soaking up that glorious winter sunshine with your mates.

What: PM session at Priorities When: Saturday 1 August, 3pm –  7pm Where: Priorites, Alderley

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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