7 Brisbane Weeknight Activities That Beat Your Weekend Plans
Here's to not just living for the weekends
Weeknights in Brisbane often get a bad rap, too often written off as the sleepy prelude to weekend plans. But not on our watch. In this city, Tuesday night can hit harder than a usual Saturday if you know where to look, and we’re here to ensure your midweek energy never fades.
Forget ending your day collapsing on your couch and watching the same Netflix series on repeat. Swap the slump for a paint-and-sip with your besties, a moody live sketch night, a cheeky round of dirty bingo, or a trivia night that puts your oddly specific knowledge to the test. Or if the weather is behaving, wrap up the evening with a movie under the stars.
So go on – rewrite your week. Brisbane’s mid-week, after-dark playground doesn’t clock out just because it’s hump day, and neither should you.
By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!
Cork and Chroma Paint and Sip
South Bank
Endorsed and loved by Style!
When: Tuesdays for ‘Cheap A$$ Tuesday’ special
Transform your Tuesday evenings into a creative escape at Cork and Chroma in South Bank. With their Cheap A$$ Tuesday special, unleash your inner artist while sipping on your drink of choice. Whether you’re perfecting your brush strokes or laughing through paint mishaps, Cork and Chroma is the ultimate midweek recharge. Perfect for solo painters or groups, each weekly session offers a super relaxed social vibe, where creativity flows as freely as the wine.
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Live Drawing at Studio Maverick
West End
Endorsed and loved by Style!
When: Alternate Wednesdays and Thursdays
If sketching is more your vibe, Studio Maverick’s Live Drawing masterclasses are your perfect weeknight treat. Hosted on alternating Wednesday and Thursday nights at Flying Colours in West End, it’s a night that simply oozes creativity. Nights at Studio Maverick feature a range of live models to sketch in amongst an atmosphere that lets your artistic instincts roam free. Be sure to book a ticket, grab a drink, settle in with your sketchpad, and let the fusion of art, ambience and good vibes turn your midweek slump into something inspiring.
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Harry’s Trivia at Felons Barrel Hall
Brisbane City
When: Every Wednesday
Think you’re a trivia whiz? Put your brainpower to the test at Harry’s Trivia, taking over Felons Barrel Hall every Wednesday. It’s the perfect mix of friendly competition and midweek fun, with the hall buzzing from trivia buffs to those just in it for a good time. Choose between Early Bird Trivia at 5.30 PM for $10 per team or Main Trivia at 7 PM for $25 per table (or $5 per person for teams of two to four). With cash jackpots and prizes up for grabs every week, you might just leave a winner — if you’ve got the smarts.
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Dirty Bingo Disco
Fortitude Valley
When: Every Wednesday
This isn’t your grandma’s bingo. It’s cheeky, it’s wild, and it’s Dirty Bird Bingo at Birdees in full swing. For just $5 a pop, you could be scooping up epic prizes across three major rounds — think $500 cash or adrenaline-fuelled adventures like skydiving and local bucket-list experiences. Round up your crew and dig into Birdees’ buckets of wings, share plates, and pizzas, perfectly crafted for grazing, laughing, and midweek mischief, all paired with unbeatable food and drink deals. And just when you think the night’s done, the room flips – DJs take over at 11 PM, spinning disco bangers and party anthems into the early hours. Every Wednesday from 7 PM, this is for the real Thursday morning soldiers.
Dendy Powerhouse
Newstead
When: Every night
If you’re not willing to part with your mid-week screen time, take couch time al fresco at Dendy Powerhouse. Nestled at Brisbane Powerhouse, it screens everything from arthouse gems and blockbuster hits to concert films, theatre, and family favourites every Friday (and Saturday and Sunday). Kick back in one of 350 luxe lounge chairs, tune into wireless Dendy headphones for crisp, immersive sound, and soak up the big-screen magic under the stars. Whether it’s a date night, a catch-up with friends, or a solo escape, Dendy Powerhouse makes weeknights a little more fun.
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Dine out in Brisbane
Multiple Locations
If your idea of midweek fun doesn’t include cooking, Brisbane’s dining scene has you covered. From celebrated spots like Stanley, hôntô, and Greca to casual favourites such as Little G and Comuna Cantina, the city’s restaurants keep buzzing well into the week. Whether you’re after fine dining, laid-back vibes, or something in between, there’s no shortage of top-notch places to eat out on a Monday night. For our full guide to the best Monday-night dining in Brisbane, check it out here.
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Conscious Connections
Multiple locations
Looking to make new friends in Brisbane in your twenties or thirties? Conscious Connections has you covered. This Australia-wide community hosts social events designed to bring like-minded people together — no need to know anyone before you arrive. Their events create a welcoming, high-vibe environment where you can come solo and leave with amazing new connections. From Match Me Mondays and Pitch Your Single Friends to Board Games Night and the Matched Girls Picnic, there’s always something happening. Follow them on Instagram and check their Upcoming Events page to see what’s next.
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Imagery: @consciousconnectionqld, @studiomaverik, @dendy_powerhouse
