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 James St’s Food + Wine Trail and free drawing festivals to Christmas in July feasts and elite warehouse 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.

Score a Bargain at the Mister Zimi Brisbane Warehouse Sale

Trying to wear more colour in 2026? Mister Zimi is making it that much easier with its very first Brisbane Warehouse Sale, arriving in Fortitude Valley from 23 to 26 July. Expect signature prints, effortless silhouettes, and feel-good dressing at some of the brand’s rarest prices. With a variety of sizes, thousands of archive and sample styles on offer, and everything priced between $15 and $35, this is one warehouse sale local fashion fanatics won’t want to skip.

What: Mister Zimi Brisbane Warehouse Sale When: Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 26 July, 2026 Where: 1 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley

Add to your art collection with Incognito Art Show

Want to take your pick of 12,000 original artworks where every piece is priced at $100? Australia’s biggest anonymous art show, Incognito Art Show, is currently in Brisbane and is totally free to enter. The basic premise is this: pieces from artists from all over will have their small-scale pieces shown and for sale at Long Island Brisbane this weekend, but you’ll only know who created your piece after you buy it. With viewing open from now until Friday, buying starts Saturday, 25 July at 8am. A great way to add to your art collection and give back to the arts, as all profits from the event support professional development programs at studioA, The Art Factory, and Access Arts for artists with disability.

What: Incognito Art Show Brisbane When: Open for viewing now until Friday, 24 July and buying from Saturday, 25 July to Sunday, 26 July Where: Long Island Brisbane, 18 Longland St, Newstead

Sip pretty at frank green’s very first Brisbane Warehouse Clearance

Fancy a freebie? frank green is giving away free mis-monogrammed stock this weekend if you can find an item with your initials (but don’t forget your ID to prove it). Mosey on down the John Reid Pavilion from 23 – 26 July and treat yourself to the top-notch deals at frank green’s first Brisbane Warehouse Clearance. With a majority of stock under $40, daily giveaways, and on-site monogramming, this weekend is definitely the time to up your emotional support water bottle game.

What:frank green‘s First Brisbane Warehouse Clearance When: Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 26 July, 2026 Where: John Reid Pavilion – Brisbane RNA Showgrounds,  Bowen Hills Times: Thursday 9am – 7pm, Friday 8am – 7pm, Saturday, 8am – 7pm, Sunday 9am – 6pm

Get creative at QAGOMA’s annual Drawing Festival

Embark on two days of 50+ events at QAGOMA’s oh-so-popular Drawing Festival. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s for all ages and skill levels. You don’t have to be a modern-day Picasso to get in on the fun, for there will be everything from artist-led drawing workshops to drop-in sketching events, live music performances to a cool life drawing collaboration between Studio Maverick and local designer Katalyst Design. Be sure to pencil this into your diary (wink wink).

What: QAGOMA’s Drawing Festival When: Saturday, 25 July to Sunday, 26 July, 2026 Where: QAGOMA, South Brisbane

Eat, drink, and dance at James St Food + Wine Trail 2026

It’s finally that time of the year again. You know, the one where James St turns into an all-out celebration of all things food and wine? This Sunday, the famed shopping and dining strip will transform into a food-fuelled street party. With an expanded program including offerings from the likes of ESSA, Jocelyn’s Provisions, The Green, and, of course, Hellenika, this year’s trai is sure to live up to the hype.

Get festive with Christmas in July at Three Blue Ducks

Dress in your Sunday best and secure your seat at Three Blue Ducks’ Christmas in July Feast. The one-off festive menu will feature ham and turkey roast, Yorkshire pudding, pigs in blankets, proper gravy and all the trimmings, alongside flowing mulled wine and cider plus Christmas pudding to finish. Priced at $79pp for adults and $25pp for children, be sure to book your table at the Byron Bay hotspot here.

What: Three Blue Ducks’ Christmas in July Feast When: Sunday, 26 July Where: Three Blue Ducks

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

Top-notch gigs and raves at 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

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