Brisbane this weekend: what's on, 30 October - 1 November 2026

What's on across Brisbane this weekend, 30 October - 1 November 2026, from Brisbane City Council's events calendar. 44 events are listed below, 34 of them free. Some need bookings and times can change, so check the council listing before you go.

Featured events

• Perspectives art exhibition - Inspiring art for your home (3 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 9:30am – 3:30pm; Richard Randall Art Studio, Toowong; Free. Often, we don't appreciate the different perspectives from which we view our world. Details
• Seniors Speak - Forum theatre community celebration: Friday, 30 October 2026, 10am – 1pm; Free. You are invited to a unique community event created by older people in Brisbane to celebrate Seniors Month. Details
• What's In The Woods? Not-so-spooky halloween special: Saturday, 31 October 2026; Seven Hills Hub. Your child's first welcome to the world of theatre! Details
• F3 Polo Brisbane: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 12 – 7pm; Dorrington Park, Ashgrove; View website for pricing. The Polo event that Brisbane has been waiting for. Details
• 'Guardian Angels' grave cleaning day: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 9am – 3pm; South Brisbane Cemetery, Dutton Park; Free. Every month, something quietly wonderful happens at South Brisbane Cemetery. Details
• Malayalee Community Fellowship: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 9:30am – 12:30pm; Sunnybank Community Centre, Sunnybank; Free. Join us for a time of community, reflection, and togetherness at our weekly Sunday gathering. Details
• Suitcase Rummage in Brisbane: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 12 – 5pm; Queen Street Mall, Brisbane City; Free. Suitcase Rummage is a mini scaled market with giant rewards; it promises to be everything that is a market without the hassle. Details

Markets

• Northey Street Organic Farmers Market: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 6 – 11am; Northey Street City Farm; Free. There are a wide variety of organic fruits, veg, microgreens, grains and seeds, herbs and spices, meat, seafood, dairy, bread, milk, cheese, eggs, honey, pantry items, vegan food,... Details
• Riverside at the Gardens Market: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 8am – 3pm; City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City; Free. Nestled in the beautiful City Botanic Gardens, our market is the perfect Sunday escape. Details

Family

• Children’s storytime in the park - Frew Park, Milton (2 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 9:30 – 10am; Frew Park, Milton; Free. Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. Details
• Perfect Little Planet (2 sessions): Saturday, 31 October 2026, 10:15 – 10:50am; Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha; Adult $11, Child (3-14 yrs) $11. Children will love this tour of the Solar System through the eyes of a family of aliens on vacation from another star system. Details
• Tycho Goes to Mars (2 sessions): Saturday, 31 October 2026, 11 – 11:35am; Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha; Adult $11, Child (3-14 yrs) $11. Our favourite cheeky dog is blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars. Details
• POSTPONED - Hocus Pocus: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 3 – 8pm; Bulimba Memorial Park, Bulimba; Free. *** This event has been postponed to Sunday 22 November *** Brisbane's Largest Halloween Festival! Details
• Fright Night Festival: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 5 – 8pm; Mt Ommaney Centre, Mount Ommaney; Free. Get ready for a frightfully fun night out at Fright Night Festival. Details

Music, shows and film

• Trophy Boys (2 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 7:30 – 8:40pm; From $30. It is the biggest night in the academic calendar, the Grand Finale of the Year 12 Interschool Debating Tournament. Details
• Bands in Parks: Music, Magic and Mayhem: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 3 – 4pm; New Farm Park, New Farm; Free. Bands in Parks performs at New Farm Park . Details
• The Dark Side of the Moon: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 3 – 3:45pm; Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Mt Coot-tha; Adult $17.50, Concession $13.50. Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. Details
• Bands in Parks: UQ Sunset on the Lake: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 4 – 7pm; Free. Bands in Parks performs at UQ Amphitheatre. Details
• Bands in Parks: Echoes and Landscapes: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 11am – 12pm; Free. Bands in Park s performs at Old Government House . Details
• Bands in Parks: Flux, Flight and Flow: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 2 – 3pm; Kalinga Park, Kalinga; Free. Bands in Parks performs at Kalinga Park. Details
• Future Stars Film Festival: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 6 – 9pm; Adults - $22.50; Concession - $17.50. Lights. Details

Art and exhibitions

• Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose (3 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026; Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City; Free. Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose. Details
• Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026: Friday, 30 October 2026, 8am – 5pm; Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha; Free. Explore the captivating world of sculpture through Sculptors Queensland’s dynamic exhibitions, showcasing the mastery of local artists. Details
• Artist in Residence: Renee Kire (3 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 10am – 5pm; Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City; Free. Step inside an exciting new residency project that invites you to experience art in unexpected ways. Details
• Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2026 exhibition (3 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 10am – 5pm; Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City; Free. Brisbane through the lens of local photographers. Details
• Paradise Palette Art Institute 2026 Pasifik Horizon Art Exhibition PNG New Caledonia (3 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 10am – 5pm; Petrie Terrace Gallery, Petrie Terrace; Free. Paradisie Palette Art Institude is proud to present Pasifik Horizon , a landmark exhibition bringing together leading artists from Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia in a vibrant... Details
• Warrajamba (3 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 10am – 5pm; Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City; Free. Follow the mermaid in the bay. Details
• Nature journaling for adults: Friday, 30 October 2026, 2 – 3:30pm; Downfall Creek Bushland Centre; Free. Join this regular nature journaling get-together at Downfall Creek Bushland Centre on the last Friday afternoon of each month (except public holidays). Details
• 4MBS Brisbane Shakespeare Festival (2 sessions): Saturday, 31 October 2026, 3:30 – 7:30pm; Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City; $22 - Adult; $17 - Concession; $12 - Student; Free - Child. Celebrating its 20th year, the 4MBS Brisbane Shakespeare Festival brings the Bard to Brisbane with theatre, talks, dance, swordplay, and more fun for the whole family! Details

Tours and the outdoors

• Brisbane Greeters - Greeter's Choice guided walk (3 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 10am – 12:30pm; Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane City; Free. Join one of our welcoming and experienced Brisbane Greeters as they share their knowledge and passion for Brisbane on this guided walking tour. Details
• Kitchen herbs: Friday, 30 October 2026, 10am – 1:30pm; Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha; Free. Culinary herbs are multi-functional plants that are tasty to eat, easy to grow and which can be grown in a variety of spaces - from kitchen windowsills, pots and raised beds, up... Details
• Last Bush Babies for 2026: Friday, 30 October 2026, 10am – 12pm; Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre; Free. This will be our final Bush Babies session for 2026 as the warmer weather arrives. Details
• Clock Tower Tour (3 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 10:15am – 4:45pm; Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City; Free. Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane’s iconic Clock Tower. Details
• Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha (2 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 11am – 2pm; Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha; Free. Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha . Details
• Free guided tours - City Botanic Gardens (2 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 11am – 2pm; City Botanic Gardens - Information Kiosk, Brisbane City; Free. Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Details
• Volunteer Bushcare Working Bee - Gertrude Petty Place Bushcare Group: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 9 – 11am; Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve, Mount Gravatt; Free. Join other like-minded volunteers to help protect and restore Brisbane’s unique biodiversity through our Habitat Brisbane program . Details
• Billai Dhagun Circuit Guided Walk: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 9:30 – 11:30am; Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre; Free. Join experienced volunteer guides in a guided walk through the stunning Boondall Wetlands Reserve. Details
• Convict Brisbane Walking Tour: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 10:30am – 12pm; Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City; From $30. Explore Brisbane’s colonial history on this guided tour through the city’s convict past. Details
• Friends of Bur'uda Hanlon Park working bee: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 8 – 10am; Hanlon Park / Bur'uda, Stones Corner; Free. Join us for regular bushcare at Bur'uda Hanlon Park! Details
• Illustrating Wild Worlds for Children with Meredith Downes: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 10 – 11am; Karawatha Forest Park and Discovery Centre; Free. Join local children’s author and illustrator, Meredith Downes, to explore illustrating wildlife stories for young readers. Details
• Free guided tour - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha: Sunday, 1 November 2026, 11am – 12pm; Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha; Free. Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Details

Workshops

• Little Artist’s Eye Spy (3 sessions): Friday, 30 October 2026, 10am – 5pm; Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City; Free. Polish your peepers! Details
• BMX skills (2 sessions): Saturday, 31 October 2026, 9 – 10am; Bill Brown Sports Reserve, Fitzgibbon; Free. Come and learn new BMX skills at the riding track! Details
• Mastering Portraiture - Drawing Workshop with Dr Kay Kane: Saturday, 31 October 2026, 12 – 3pm; Petrie Terrace Gallery, Petrie Terrace; $375 - RQAS Brisbane Members; $450 - Non-Memebers. This workshop welcomes both newcomers and artists returning for a second (or third) time. Details

Source: Brisbane City Council what's on.