The King’s Birthday long weekend is almost here, and Brisbane is buzzing with events to make the most of the extended break.
Head to the beach
With the average top temperature over the next few days sitting at 30 degrees, it’s perfect weather to hit Southbank’s Streets Beach, Wynnum Wading Pool, Shorncliffe Beach or take a road trip to the Sunshine Coast/Gold Coast.
For those sticking around Brisbane, there’s a number of events on for the whole family.
Blues on Bulimba at Bulimba Memorial Park
Blues on Bulimba is back bigger and better than ever with some of Australia’s best blues bands performing live across TWO stages and a classic car show + record fair.
JB’s Blues Breakers, Slow Cooker and Nathan Beretta will have you dancing all day long.
The park will be filled with the sweet sounds of high paced musicians on stage, delicious food trucks and market stalls. Southside Eagles will be running the licenced bar area and there will be a huge variety of classic cars on display.
Bring your camping chair or picnic blanket and the whole family to this FREE entry event.
This event is brought to you by Only Good Times Co, RE/MAX Results Morningside and Councillor Lucy Collier.
The Roosters take on the Sharks at 3.55pm, and then the Storm confront the Panthers at 7.30pm. Pubs with big screens and great atmosphere include the Caxton Hotel, the Lord Alfred, the Normanby, the Plough Inn, the Alliance and the Royal George. Sun, 3.55pm (NRLW) & 7.30pm (NRL).
The hip-hop, R’n’B and electronica festival arrives at the Brisbane Showgrounds headlined by 21 Savage, Skepta, Tyla, Lil Tjay, Flo Milli, John Summit and Sub Focus. Sat, 12pm-10pm, $219.90-$300.90.
Brisbane German Club’s 50th Anniversary Oktoberfest
Brisbane German Club’s 2024 Oktoberfest kicks off on Friday 4 October and is jam packed with authentic German fare. From crowd favourite foods such as Schnitzel, Wurst and Pork Knuckle, through to Australia’s largest range of German Bier on tap.
Couple that with live music and entertainment, including a roving Oompah band, and everything is set for an event to remember.
The event runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October. Prost!
Top artists have created paintings, photographs and experimental works that put Brisbane people in the picture. The exhibition in the SLQ Gallery at the State Library is free and well worth a look. Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm; Mon 9am-5pm, free.
Brisbane Bullets v Sydney Kings
The Bullets are expecting their biggest season ever and this National Basketball League clash at Boondall will have them up against last year’s champions, the Kings. Sat, 8pm, $15-$740.
Small and Compact at Brisbane Motor Museum
A new exhibition opening this weekend at Banyo’s automotive museum brings together delightfully small cars. See a Honda S600, a 1930s Morris Minor, a 1949 Fiat 500 Topolino, several classic Minis, and many more. Sat-Mon, 8am-3pm, $10.65-$25.
Experience the city from water level with one of Riverlife’s Kayak Adventures. View the Story Bridge, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the Myora Shipwreck, Howard Smith Wharves and more on a 90-minute guided twilight or day tour. Sat-Sun, 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm, $75.
