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Celebrate 100 years of Brisbane Arcade this Christmas! The “Centenary Christmas” event lights up this historic shopping destination with stunning gold decorations, unique handcrafted ornaments, and festive cheer. Don't miss Rosie the Reindeer and the dazzling holiday display that blends timeless elegance with Brisbane’s vibrant heritage. A must-visit this holiday season!
Step aside, Sydney—Brisbane is about to get its own slice of electric nightlife. The West End Electric, a brand-new 400+ seat theatre, is gearing up to be the hottest ticket in town when it officially opens on August 29th as part of the 2024 Brisbane Festival.
This August, Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley will welcome a groundbreaking addition to its nightlife scene—Pawn & Co. This isn’t just a cocktail bar; it’s an immersive experience where everything, from the gleaming Rolexes to the stunning $390,000 Bentley in the front window, is for sale. The highlight? A world-first in-house perfumery, blending the senses of taste and smell like never before.
After a successful debut in New Zealand in 2022, LyLo is making waves in the budget travel market with its unique blend of style, comfort, and affordability. LyLo Brisbane caters to cost-conscious travelers, offering a mix of private sleeping pods starting at just $69 per night, private ensuite rooms, and family or group rooms to suit every travel style.
Hold onto your feather boas, Brisbane! The city's getting a seven-year dose of pink-hued pandemonium, because the legendary Pink Flamingo Spiegeland is flapping its way in from the Gold Coast! Forget waiting for festival season – this custom-designed, 400-seat Spiegel Pavilion is landing at Northshore, ready to unleash a kaleidoscope of world-class shows, side-splitting comedy, and acrobatic feats that'll leave you gasping for air (and maybe a cocktail).
Brisbane is now home to its first permanent outdoor cinema, with Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, located at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse, opening on Friday 10th November 2023. This new cinema experience brought to you by Dendy Cinemas, offers patrons the opportunity to enjoy the latest blockbusters, moving arthouse flicks, children's content, and restorations and re-releases of classic films under the stars.
Le Labo, the renowned fragrance brand, has opened its much-anticipated James Street Lab in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. This exciting new destination promises a unique and immersive fragrance experience, complete with a Perfume Lab for personalised scents. Step inside and let the scent of passion and creativity change the way you think about fragrance forever.
Do you want to experience enigmatic British street artist Banksy’s iconic works up closel? Well, now you can, thanks to Fever's latest exhibition, ‘The Art of Banksy: Without Limits,’ opening at Brisbane’s Queens Plaza from the 4 May 2023.
Pilloni is a culinary gem that transports diners to the heart of Sardinia with its outstanding food, top-notch service, and authentic ambiance. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply looking for a unique dining experience, Pilloni is a must-visit destination. So, indulge your senses and embark on a culinary journey to Sardinia at Pilloni. Buon appetito!
From Saturday 7 May to Sunday 22 May, get excited for a myriad of epic events , large scale exhibitions and powerful artist panel talks, alongside a massive workshop program that has something for everyone to delve into the richness and diversity of Brisbane's public art community. The two-week program kicks-off with the Festival launch party May 7, where BSAF will introduce new art precinct Superordinary Northshore as the central hub for this year's event.
Discover these 5 places to visit this long weekend in and around Brisbane. With everything now opening up there’s no excuse, so fill up the car, strap yourselves in, and check out some of these ideas for trips this weekend.
As Brisbane continues to recover from the devastating severe weather events and flooding last week, its estimated that the damage bill is over well over a billion dollars for Queensland. Lives lost, thousands have been displaced, businesses destroyed, not to mention the physical and mental toll on everyone impacted. Discover Brisbane has rounded up some information to (hopefully) make it a little easier, but please note, while some grants are available now, there could also be changes.
