What’s On In Brisbane This Weekend: Here’s What’s Hot & Happening
Weekend warriors
By Style Journos | 24th July 2025Another week down — we made it. Mid-year slump? Not on our watch. Winter might be creeping in, but the weekend’s heating up. We’ve lined up the best things to do to keep your vibe high and your plans even higher.
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Lime Cordiale with Queensland Symphony Orchestra | Saturday 26 July
Get ready for a show like no other as pop-rock legends Lime Cordiale join forces with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for the Brisbane leg of The Symphony Orchestra Tour! Experience your favourite hits – Robbery, Temper Temper, Dirt Cheap and more – reimagined with a lush, cinematic twist. From sweeping strings to bold brass, this genre-bending concert promises a high-energy fusion of orchestral drama and pop-rock punch. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the groove, this inspired collaboration will have you dancing in your seat and feeling all the feels. One night only – don’t miss it!
James St Food & Wine Trail | Sunday 27 July
Picture this: a crisp, sun-soaked winter’s day, a cocktail in one hand, a plate of something delicious in the other, and nowhere to be but your next mouth-watering stop. The vibes? Immaculate. The DJ’s spinning, the drinks are flowing, and James St is once again turning it all the way on for the annual Food + Wine Trail, taking over the iconic strip on Sunday 27 July 2025. With over 170+ bites and sips from 26 of Brisbane’s best venues spread across 40+ open-air stalls, it’s a foodie playground you’ll want to lose yourself in. From Biànca’s cult-status bomboloni to icy yuzu slushies from Sushi Room and ESSA’s fried chicken-and-caviar situation, this Sunday sesh is not playing around. Crowd favourites like Gerard’s, Hellenika, ēmmē and The Green return, joined by new kids on the block Hideki Izakaya and Penelope, while street-wide tunes, live chef demos (hello, tuna carving!), and free kids’ entertainment add to the festival feel. Bonus? Jocelyn’s Provisions’ iconic 100’s & 1000’s lamington is back to steal your heart (and your last bite). It’s free. It’s fabulous. And with cheeky staycay deals at The Calile, the full feast-and-flop fantasy awaits. Read more about it here.
What: James St Food + Wine TrailWhen: Sunday 27 July, 10am-5pmWhere: James St, Fortitude Valley
QAGOMA Winter Design Market | All weekend
Rug up and make your way to Brisbane’s home of art and culture, QAGOMA, for their cosy Winter Design Market. Across the weekend, you’ll be able to browse over 80 stalls showcasing the best in local craft and design. Bring your keep cup, your four-legged friend, and soak up the wholesome winter vibes at this feel-good market moment.
What: QAGOMA Winter Design MarketWhere: QAGOMA ForecourtWhen: Saturday 26 July to Sunday 27 July, 9AM-4PM
World Press Photo Exhibition 2025 | All weekend
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2025 is rolling into Brisbane this July — and trust us, it’s set to be iconic. More than just a display of striking images, this annual showcase offers an unfiltered window into the most powerful, heart-wrenching, and jaw-dropping stories from around the globe. Each photograph is part of a curated collection of the year’s most impactful photojournalism — work that will pull you in and leave you immersed in the raw emotion and compelling narratives behind every frame. This isn’t just an exhibition. It’s a cultural moment where art meets activism, and where storytelling has the power to move, challenge, and inspire.
What: World Press Photo Exhibition 2025When: 19 July – 17 August 2025Where: Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
WONDERSTRUCK at QAGOMA | All month
The countdown is officially on — and GOMA is about to bring the vibes. This Saturday and Sunday, roll up for a free weekend packed with all the good stuff: hands-on workshops, live performances, storytelling, artist talks, film faves, face painting, and so much more. It’s fun for kids, teens, and anyone who’s still a big kid at heart. You’ll also get to dive into the brand-new Wonderstruck exhibition and (drumroll, please) the return of Yayoi Kusama’s cult-fave Obliteration Room. Plan your day, grab your crew, and get ready to be seriously wonderstruck.
What: WONDERSTRUCK at QAGOMAWhen: Now until 6 OctoberWhere: QAGOMA
COMING UP…
Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival | 22 to 24 August
Want to rub shoulders with star-studded celebrity chefs, tuck into some gourmet eats, and soak up the sparkling seaside? Well, gather your mates and raise a glass, because Moreton Bay is serving up its gourmet foodie festival, and it’s the biggest, boldest, most delicious program yet! If you’re into cheese, wine, and good vibes, now’s your moment, because tickets will sell out faster than you can say ‘cheers’.
Imagery: Moreton Bay Food & Wine Festival
