Lee Kernaghan, twilight markets and an opera costume sale – what’s on in Brisbane this weekend
Oct 16, 2025, updated Oct 22, 2025
Lee Kernaghan | Credit: image supplied from website
Whether you’re staying within city limits or venturing out, there’s something for everyone this weekend. Check below for our guide to what’s on in Brisbane from October 23–25.
Concerts on in Brisbane this weekend
Australian music icon Lee Kernaghan takes the stage at Eatons Hill Hotel this Saturday October 25. Joined by special guests Robby Kernaghan, Tori Drake and Matt Cornell, the night promises a powerful celebration of storytelling, music and artistry from four extraordinary performers. Grab tickets here.
Australian hip-hop icon PEZ will be drawing in a crowd this Saturday night at The Brightside in celebration of his new single. Since touring recently alongside 360 and Seth Sentry, PEZ is ready for a show like no other as apart of his Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me tour. Don’t miss out, tickets are available here.
Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter Cap Carter will be performing at The Triffid this Saturday night as apart of his Streetlights tour. Cap has previously support Teddy Swims on his tour in 2023 and has since gained momentum, selling out headline tours across Europe and the United States. His music has been described as an intimate and honest reflection of his personal journey. To purchase tickets, click here.
Theatre and live events on in Brisbane this weekend
Whitefella Yella Tree makes its long-awaited Queensland premiere at La Boite Theatre from October 23 to November 8. The award-winning production will mark a spectacular close to the company’s centenary season in 2025. Click here for tickets.
Venture to a small inner-city Melbourne pub with QPAC’s latest theatre show, The Lark. Showing at the Cremorne Theatre until Sunday October 26 the story focuses on a mediation of life, death and change through the eyes of one woman in her seventies. For ticket information, click here.
Head to Hollywood with the captivating stage adaptation of beloved romantic comedy – Pretty Woman: The Musical currently showcasing at QPAC Lyric Theatre. The production will be brought to life by a powerhouse team of creatives, representing the best of music, Hollywood, Broadway and glamour. For something a little extra, head to QBar on the ground floor for a speciality cocktail in honour of the musical. Click here to grab your tickets.
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Art and exhibitions on in Brisbane this weekend
London-based contemporary artist Elsbeth Shaw and Sydney designer Mariam Seddiq collaboration exhibition, To Watch the Sunrise will be showcasing at Fortitude Valley’s Studio Gallery from Friday October 24 to Friday November 7. This bold artwork exhibition depicts one of Mariam’s sculptural gowns with Elsbeth’s technique involving hundreds of hand-painted circles. For more information, click here.
Queensland Museum’s new exhibition, Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends opens this Friday October 24 at Queensland Museum. This immersive, all-ages experience takes visitors on a journey spanning more than 130 million years, tracing the crocodile’s incredible story from prehistoric ‘supercrocs’ that once prowled the planet alongside dinosaurs to the species that continue to inspire awe and fascination today. Click here for more information.
Archie Moore’s kith and kin exhibition continues its showcase at QAGOMA. Archie has traced over 65,000 years of Kamilaroi and Bigambul relations via fragile chalk on blackboard. This extensive drawing captures First Nations Peoples of Australia alongside animals, plants, waterways and landforms in order to highlight our responsibilities to each other and surroundings. This exhibition is free.
Pia Murphy’s exhibition, Omnivorous Cast is currently showcasing until Tuesday October 28 at the Edwina Corlette gallery in New Farm. Pia works directly on the canvas without sketches or preconceptions, allowing forms to emerge spontaneously. This exhibition explores themes of openness, curiosity and the creative possibilities of abstraction. Click here for more information.
Sequins, self-expression and 90s dancefloor energy have taken over Queensland Museum, with Make a Scene: Fashioning Queer Identity and Club Culture in the 90s now in full swing. This glitter-drenched exhibition captures the fearless spirit of Brisbane’s underground club scene, where fashion was more than just style – it was survival, celebration and a statement of pride. Find out more information here.
From August 9 to November 2, Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life brings Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions to life across the City of Moreton Bay’s vibrant museums. The free exhibition will be showcased across Bribie Island Seaside Museum, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and Redcliffe Museum, inviting visitors to get up close with Da Vinci’s work through hands-on models and informative displays.
Faith, art and the everyday come together in The God of Small Things: Faith and Popular Culture – a must-see new exhibition at QAGOMA. At the heart of the exhibition are 48 rare oleographs by Ravi Varma (1848-1906), one of India’s most influential 19th-century artists, whose work blends European techniques with Indian iconography. Admission is free.
Under a Modern Sun: Art in Queensland 1930s–1950s is currently showcasing at Queensland Art Galley until January 25, 2026. This thrilling exhibition displays the work of Queensland artists and those working in the state in the middle decades of the twentieth century, exploring the connections and development of modernist sensibility.
Artist Mandy Quadrio brings fun and creativity to QAGOMA’s Art Box for Kids, running until October 26. As part of the ‘Art Box for Kids‘ project, Mandy’s activity Paper Treasure Carrier invites children to create their own unique paper treasure carrier to hold their cherished objects, secret finds and tiny keepsakes. No bookings needed.
Check out photographic exhibition All Shades by Kamilaroi artist Dean Saffron at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Dean travelled many kilometres to capture images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all walks of life. This mesmerising collection reflects 32 large-scale portraits, each image created in collaboration with the subject, location and story behind it.
Discover the depths of a dark forest with Harry Potter A Forbidden Forest Experience now on at Sirromet Winery. Come face-to-face with magical creatures as you explore and interact across the outdoor trail. Tickets are on sale now.
Museum of Brisbane’s major exhibition Precious showcases a stunning assemblage of items generously loaned from around 30 remarkable collections and collectors. Explore Brisbane through more than 3000 precious objects that reveal intriguing stories of culture, place, family and tradition, travel and trade.
Get hands-on at Micro Museum in the Museum of Brisbane open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pint-sized curators are encouraged to create their own collections from a huge range of vintage treasures, inspired by MoB’s Precious exhibition with a series of colour-filled, creative series of immersive experiences and interactive activities.
Stroll through Museum of Brisbane’s New Light: Photography Now + Then free photography exhibition. The collection features a mesmerising display of photographs (spanning from 1890 to 2024) by amateur Brisbane photographer Alfred Henrie Elliott (1870-1954). These extraordinary images laid dormant for decades until they were discovered in 1983, stored in cedar cigar boxes beneath a home in Red Hill.
Fun events in Brisbane this weekend
On Saturday October 25, the Opera Queensland Studio will transform into a treasure trove of theatrical magic, brimming with hundreds of hand-crafted costumes from the company’s most beloved productions. The sale runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (EFTPOS only, no cash) and admission is completely free.
Melt Festival has returned until November 9, transforming Brisbane into a kaleidoscope of queer art and culture. Across 18 days and more than 60 venues, the city will come alive with pageants, parades and protest, alongside a spectacular program of musical theatre, comedy, burlesque, visual arts, theatre and a monumental choral installation. Our top picks for this weekend are Malacañang made us, Subversive Threads, Backbone Festival: Look Up and the launch of contemporary artist Gerwyn Davies latest exhibition Shimmer. Click here for the chance to win tickets the opening night of Melt Festival.
Put your walking shoes on as the Walk4BrainCancer is happening this Sunday October 26. Raising much-needed funds for brain cancer research, the 5-km walk starts at Chermside and continues along Downfall Creek. After the walk, attendees will enjoy a barbecue, music and entertainment. More information here.
Night Feast is currently in full swing at Brisbane Powerhouse until Sunday November 9. Serving up three delicious weeks of after-dark feasting, live DJ sets, giant art installations and 20 of Brisbane’s best restaurants (including tasty newcomers) all in one riverside precinct. For a list of must-try dishes, click here.
Transport from a sophisticated French lounge to a pumping nightclub party at Blanc de Blanc Encore. Adding more dates to its show-stopping run at The West End Electric Theatre, get ready to be amazed at the world’s finest acrobatic talent, great tunes, big laughs, lots of skin and more than a few surprises. To find out more and buy tickets head to Blanc de Blanc’s website here.
More than 1,600 Queenslanders will walk from dusk until dawn when All Night Long takes place this Saturday October 25. The fundraising event is in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities South East Queensland and the Children’s Hospital Foundation to raise funds for sick kids and their families. Click here for more information.
Step inside Bluey’s World – for real life! Bluey’s iconic Queenslander is calling Northshore Hamilton home until September 2025, allowing fans of the show to immerse themselves in the Heeler home they know and love. With innovative set designs, interactive games, and activities for children and adults alike, Bluey’s World has been carefully curated to mirror the spirit of the series, encouraging creative play and connection. A must visit for the young and young at heart!
Markets on in Brisbane this weekend
Get your wallets and stomachs ready, the Food Connect Shed in Salisbury is opening its doors this Saturday October 25 with an afternoon market by Brisbane farmers and bar takeover from Crusher Wines. Expect to sample (and purchase) local delicacies from stallholders including Hoodlum Honey, Sabarac, Ugly Duck Fine Foods, Pine Tree Pocket Pantry and more. Entry is free and the event will run from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Don’t miss out!
Jump in the car and head out to Cleveland this Saturday October 25 for the monthly Twilight Makers Market. Located on the boardwalk of the Raby Bay Harbour, the market is held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and has over 60 handmade and creative stalls, food trucks and local live music to enjoy. Click here for more information.
Fresh-local produce, bespoke goodies and street food snacks all await at Brisbane’s weekly markets. Kelvin Grove Village Market, Jan Powers Farmers Markets, Nundah Farmers Markets, West End Markets, Riverside Markets and the Redcliffe Markets are open and trading this weekend. Want to discover more Brisbane markets? Click here.