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 junk journalling meet-ups to free open-air raves and artist markets, 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.

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

Wander through the Great Artist Market at Felons

A true Brisbane creative favourite, The Great Artist Market returns to Felons Barrel Hall this Saturday with 70+ artist stalls, delicious food and drinks, barrel-aged beer tastings, free family fun, and plenty of handmade treasures waiting to be taken home. With free entry, come for the artisan finds, stay for the vibrant atmosphere, and leave with a tote bag full of beautiful pieces from local creatives.

What: The Great Artist Market When: From 8am – 3pm, Saturday, 27 June 2026 Where: Fish Lane, 63 Melbourne St, South Brisbane

Celebrate Goodside Cafe with free coffee

Fish Lane’s latest foodie opening is hosting a party this weekend. Taking place from 8am on Saturday, 27 June, Goodside Cafe warmly invites the community to celebrate with a live DJ and trumpet duo, food samples, and the first 200 Goodside Iced Coffees on the house.

What: Goodside Cafe grand opening When: From 8am, Saturday, 27 June 2026 Where: Fish Lane, 63 Melbourne St, South Brisbane

Free open-air beats at Open Season’s South System

Open Season is back with a bigger, louder, and more jam-packed program for 2026, and this weekend, South System Vol. 2 will take over Fish Lane into an open-air dancefloor. Bringing the beats of Kaytetye producer and DJ RONA, South System is an epic excuse to head under the bridge for a free day-to-night session of underground electronic music.⁠

What: Open Season South System When: Saturday, June 27 Where: Fish Lane

Get crafty at Scrappy Social’s junk journalling meet-up

Feeling crafty? 2026 is the year of the hobby, so up your game with Scrappy Social’s junk journalling meet-up this weekend. Simply bring your junk journal supplies, your scrapbook, or your latest crafty project to New Farm Park on Sunday afternoon and settle in with a community of like-minded makers. It’s the perfect excuse to get your craft on, meet some new people, and soak up the winter sunshine. Register here.

What: Scrappy Social junk journaling meet-up When: 1pm, Sunday, June 28 Where: New Farm Park RSVP: Register your attendance here.

Nab a bargain at the Louenhide Warehouse Sale

If your handbag collection is due for an upgrade, make a beeline for this bi-annual warehouse sale. Head to the Louenhide Stafford warehouse on 27 and 28 June to shop for exclusive savings on samples, seconds, discontinued styles, and past-season favourites. From elevated everyday handbags and travel companions to wallets, cosmetic cases, and more, it’s the perfect chance to snap up an Australian-designed favourite for less.

What: Louenhide Warehouse Sale When: 27 – 28 June Where: 27 Wolverhampton St, Stafford

Dine BNE City

What: Dine BNE City When: The month of June Where: Multiple venues in Brisbane City, see more here.

Lucky last Friday night at GOMA Friday Nights: Presence

GOMA Friday Nights are relaunching this week, and that means your post-work plans are officially sorted. Step inside the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art after dark for exclusive access to Olafur Eliasson: Presence, where immersive light and colour installations transform the gallery into a sensory playground. Paired with a moody vinyl listening bar, local DJs, pop-up performances around the gallery, and Japanese-inspired cocktails, this is far from your average gallery visit. Tickets are priced from $30 for adults and $20 for children.

What: GOMA Friday Nights: Presence: Presence When: Every Friday from May 1 – June 26, 5:30PM – 8:30PM Where: GOMA, Stanley Place, South Brisbane Tickets: Available here

Make a night of it in Fish Lane

With blockbuster productions including Fantastic Mr Fox, Macbeth and Beetlejuice The Musical drawing crowds to South Brisbane, Fish Lane is embracing winter with a month-long calendar of food, culture and theatre-inspired experiences.

This weekend’s highlight is Portugal Day on Saturday 13 June, featuring a live Fado band from Portugal alongside Lisboa-inspired food, drinks and nightlife experiences.

Elsewhere, Midtown’s indulgent “Jaffle June” menu is serving gourmet takes on the humble toastie throughout the month, while Southside will host a Retro Chinese dining experience later this month led by chef Benny Lam, whose culinary roots trace back to Brisbane institution Enjoy Inn.

Whether you’re heading to a show or simply looking for an excuse to linger over dinner, Fish Lane is shaping up as one of Brisbane’s most vibrant winter destinations.

What: Winter dining, culture and theatre-inspired experiences in Fish Lane When: Throughout June Where: Fish Lane, South Brisbane