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 cult fave flower shops and early morning World Cup watching to open-air sips and smooth evenings of jazz, 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.

Pick up blooms at CJ Hendry’s Flower Shop pop-up

Worldwide art sensation CJ Hendry is officially in town, launching her much-anticipated Flower Shop pop-up at 1 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley. Running until 12 July and open daily from 10am to 6pm, the immersive installation features up to 100 flower varieties, including a limited number of the highly sought-after Australian natives. With no tickets required, you’ll want to arrive early to beat the crowds. Find out more here.

What: CJ Hendry Flower Shop pop-up When: 10am – 6pm, Now until 12 July Where: 1 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley

Support the Socceroos at Felons 

Gearing up to watch the big game? In honour of the occasion, riverside favourite Felons Barrel Hall (along with a select few other Brisbane pubs) is opening their doors bright and early to watch the big game on an even bigger screen from 3:30am before tip off at 4am. With burgers and barista coffee ready to fuel your pre-dawn start, along with $20 on-site parking, Felons is really embracing that FIFA World Cup fever. Bookings are recommended.

What: FIFA World Cup screening at Felons Barrel Hall When: From 3:30am, Saturday, July 4 Where: Felons Barrel Hall Booking: Book your table here.

Free open-air beats 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

A wine-fuelled PM session at Priorities

Head to Priorities, Alderley’s cult-favourite espresso-slash-spritz bar, for an afternoon dedicated to all things Brisbane in the winter. Sip on house spritzes, wine, and Butterboy cookies while soaking up the open-air energy and catching up with the local community. It’s a combo you just can’t beat.

What: Wine and cookies in the afternoon  When: Saturday 4 July, 3 –  7pm Where: Priorites, Alderley