The Coolest Things Happening This Weekend In & Around Brisbane
the weekend is calling
By Style Journos | 22nd October 2026The air is getting hotter and the days are becoming longer, so you already know we’re booked and busy here at Style. From unmissable archive sales to pride parades and live music, here’s our insider’s guide to everything worth adding to your calendar this weekend.
If you need a weekend to get out of the house and explore Brisbane and beyond, here are our top recommendations.
You heard it here first. FOr four days only, Aje is bringing its archive sale to Newstead’s spacious Long Island Brisbane space, where racks of one-off pieces, runway styles, shoes, samples, and past collections will tempt you in every direction. And in case you were wondering, yes, there will be pieces from Aje STUDIO, and AJE ATHLETICA will also be on offer.
What: Aje Archive SaleWhen: Thursday 22 October – Sunday 25 OctoberWhere: Long Island Brisbane, 8 Festival Place Newstead
Return to rock with The Whitlams’ gig at The Triffid
If you want to shake things up with a bit of good old-fashioned rock and roll, look no further than this gig at The Triffid. For two nights only, The Whitlams’ pub tour will take over one of Newstead’s favourite live music venues. The vibes? High-energy head bangers, all loud and live, featuring the hits from their seven-album repertoire. It’s not one to miss. Secure your tickets here.
What: The Whitlams – Return to Rock IslandWhen: Friday, 23 October and Saturday, 24 OctoberWhere: The Triffid, 7/9 Stratton St, Newstead
Melt Fest begins with a River Pride Parade
You may have seen the giant pink floating duck take over the Brisbane River, and you know what that means – Melt Festival is in town. With a jam-packed program, there are many reasons to attend Brisbane Powerhouse’s iconic celebration of queer arts and culture, running from 21 October to 8 November, from a River Pride Parade to a Dolly Parton-themed hoe-down. Check out the full program here.
What: Melt FestWhen: Various events from 21 October – 8 NovemberWhere: Multiple locations
Free live music at Triffid Sundays
Ease into the week with a dose of blues and soul, courtesy of Triffid Sundays. Enjoy live music from homegrown blues legend and Australian music festival mainstay Mojo Webb and Friends, with free entry for all ages. You’re guaranteed to be grooving well into the evening, without a care in the world about those impending Monday deadlines.
What: Free live music at The TriffidWhen: Sunday 18th October | 2PMWhere: The Triffid | 7/9 Stratton St, Newstead
L’RITUEL pop-up at Lobby in Currumbin
From now until next Thursday, head to Currumbin coffee spot Lobby and try a restorative skin ritual while you are at it. Simply order signature Hanami Matcha, try ritual brand L’RITUEL’s Persian Rose Oud SAUTÉ body oil on your skin, before taking home a sample of your favourite. Plus, the first 10 people to order their Hanami Matcha, share it to their Instagram story, and tag @lrituel.official and @lobbycurrumbin will win a complimentary SAUTÉ body oil.
What: L’RITUEL pop-up at Lobby in CurrumbinWhen: Thursday, 22 October to Thursday 29 OctoberWhere: Lobby, The Warehouse, 60 Currumbin Creek Rd
From Broadway to Brisbane, Anastasia the Musical hits the stage for its final weekend
Inspired by the film adaptation of the story we all know and love, Anastasia the Musical is bringing heartwarming nostalgia, dazzling costumes, and bewitching musical numbers to QPAC. The talented cast brings the tale of the Romanov family to life in a fictional retelling of young Anya’s journey to find her family and uncover her past. The show runs from the 16th of September to the 25th of October, with tickets starting at $79.90.
What: Anastasia The MusicalWhen: 16 September – 25 OctoberWhere: Lyric Theatre, QPAC
QAGOMA’s ‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) will transform into an enchanting realm where your disbelief will be willingly suspended, as Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company arrives in Brisbane. Marking 70 years of boundary-pushing creativity from the studio that taught so many generations to think outside the box, this is an invitation to trace the architecture of imagination created by Jim Henson. A Brisbane exclusive, the exhibition is opening this weekend as part of Brisbane Festival.
What: Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson CompanyWhen: Now until 18 April 2027Where: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
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 gigsWhen: All weekend; check out the full program https://www.instagram.com/p/DcNkaVsETos/?img_index=1Where: 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 ClubWhen: Every Saturday, from 12pmWhere: Central 中環, 340 Queen St, Brisbane City
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.
Imagery: @bris_powerhouse / @_aje_ / @echoandbounce_
