Here Are The Best Things To Do In Brisbane And Beyond This Weekend
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Believe it or not, but it’s officially the last weekend of July and our humble River City is showing no signs of slowing down. There’s a whole lot of fun to be had in Brisbane and beyond for the foodies, musos, shopaholics, and health nuts alike!
From coast to coast, discover the best things to do in Brisbane and its surrounds this weekend below:
James St Food + Wine Trail | All Weekend
Arrive hungry for the return of James St’s weekend-long celebration of culinary creations, showcasing the restaurants, bars, cafes and providores that make up the precinct. On Saturday, stroll your way through exclusive tastings, limited edition eats, and ticketed events, before Sunday shuts the street down for a free entry market in the sunshine. For more info, head here.
FitHer Expo | All Weekend
Australia’s biggest women’s health and fitness expo is on this weekend at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, with a star-studded lineup of Australia’s top fitness fiends – think Chontel Duncan, Tiff Hall, Leah Itsines and more. From sweat sessions to inspirational talks and a whole lot of shopping, you can also connect with like-minded women over the two-day event. Run, don’t walk and get your tickets here.
Dreams Show | Friday
Go Your Own Way down to SOPO Southport in Gold Coast to experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks in this captivating tribute show – loved by Fleetwood Mac’s very own manager! The Dreams nationwide tour is a must-do for fans young and old, with enchanting choreography, note-worthy anecdotes, and a whole lot of iconic songs from the legendary band. Be warned though: their cover of Landslide is an absolute tear-jerker! Limited tickets available here.
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The Handmade Market | Saturday
Supporting local is as simple as scurrying down to Queensland Museum’s Whale Mall to check out the incredible wares from a curated selection of Brisbane-based designers. Open from 10am to 3pm, The Handmade Market is always a crowd-favourite, with artisan goods and handcrafted products you can shop straight from the maker. Christmas in July, anyone?
Franco Market | Sunday
Your favourite community of conscious consumers will once again take over Sunshine Coast’s Your Mates Brewing Co for a picturesque day of pre-loved clothing, live music and homegrown artisans. Franco Market is a hub for vintage finds and local makers with the best vibes to boot, whether you’re browsing the curated pieces, picking up a pastry at the coffee van, or sipping a cold one from the brewery. Kicking off at 10am until 2pm, it’s a secondhand lover’s dream Sunday sesh!
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Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail | Sunday
The winter edition of Scenic Rim’s iconic Farm Gate Trail is on this Sunday, complete with lamb cuddles, petal walks, alpaca picnics, and the best produce from local farmers, growers, and flavour-makers. Stock up on farm-fresh goods and artisan delights as 23 farms in the Scenic Rim region welcome you into their paddocks from 9am to 3pm, while you soak in the crisp countryside air. Empty your Esky and check out all the deets here.
What’s coming up…
Bigsound 2024 | 3-6 September
Fortitude Valley will soon be the background for energetic music performances and more with the return of Bigsound for 2024. And with previous iterations uncovering names like Flume, Spacey Jane, G Flip, Rufus, Courtney Barnett, Thelma Plum, Gang of Youths and more, you’re definitely going to want a ticket to this epic line-up. Over 150 artists will be crooning away in venues across the Valley from 3 to 6 September, while leaders of the music industry will also gather for the Bigsound conference during the day. Don’t miss a beat – grab your tickets for the festival or conference here.
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