Brisbane news

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 6am – 12pm
Australia's only mass participation ride through closed city streets is returning to Brisbane on Sunday 12 April next year.Whether you’re going for a pedal with the fam, or going for the podium, there’s something for everyone at Australia’s ultimate Sunday ride!Come along and take part on a variety of distances; from the 110 Gran Fondo that tackles Mount Coot-tha to the free family ride around the city.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026, 5:30 – 6:15pm
Kids karate classes for primary school aged children.Play On vouchers accepted. 
Venue: Archerfield Wetlands Community Hub, DurackVenue address: Archerfield Wetlands District Park, 455 Bowhill Road, DurackVenue type: Community Hall, General Council venuePrimary event type: Fitness & well-beingEvent type: Fitness & well-beingAge range: Preschool kids, KidsCost: Email Hazel for costsAge: 

Friday, February 20 – Sunday, February 22, 2026
GenreCon is Australia’s leading conference dedicated to genre writers, featuring an impressive line-up of leading names in Australian and international genre fiction across a weekend of panels, seminars, and special events.GenreCon 2026: Inkling is headlined by professional manga artist Professor belne from Kaishi Professional University, with a special focus on adaptation, illustration, and translation. As well as G

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10am – 4pm
Join us at The Richard Randall Art Studio for an exhibition of paintings by Christine Groh and Lucy Ward.
Venue: Richard Randall Art Studio, ToowongVenue address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 152 Mount Coot-tha Road, ToowongVenue type: Community Hall, General Council venuePrimary event type: ArtEvent type: Art, Creative, ExhibitionsAge range: Infants and toddlers, Preschool kids, Kids, Teens, Young adu

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7 – 9:30pm
Bright Starr Entertainment presents Australian Celtic Women – Heart of Scotland - Live at Sandgate Town Hall.Step into the spirit of Scotland as Australian Celtic Women present Heart of Scotland—a vibrant celebration of Scottish heritage, music, and storytelling.The stage comes alive with fierce battle tales, soaring bagpipes, electrifying fiddle, and the irresistible pulse of the drum. Enjoy beloved classics such as Caled