The November Event Guide to What’s on in Brisbane Today, Tomorrow & Beyond
The Sitchu scoop on the best events in November is here! Find out what’s on in Brisbane by scrolling through our jam-packed events guide.
Spring has sprung (although sometimes it feels like we’ve skipped straight to summer…), but October has exploded onto the Brisbane scene like a vibrant display of fireworks.
Whether you’re getting spooky for Halloween, thinking about Christmas or just taking it one day at a time, there’s plenty on the agenda to make anyone’s day.
There’s an eclectic night food festival, immersive sensory experiences, and a food and wine show that will take your taste buds on a journey of a lifetime.
Scroll on and discover what’s on in Brisbane this month and beyond!
What's on in Brisbane This Month - Eat & Drink
Night Feast
Brisbane’s most exciting immersive foodie event has returned for its third year this October!
Night Feast will once again package live music, installations, roaming performers and incredible food into an immersive Spring Feast extravaganza.
Amidst a program of free events and art, you’ll enjoy pop-up micro restaurants from Boom Boom Room, Gelato Messina, Lek’s Thai, Allonda, Byblos, Donna Chang and so many more.
Head down to the Powerhouse to explore the installations and feast upon some of Brisbane’s best restaurant menus, reinvented in an enthralling new way.
Until Thursday 10 November
The Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm
Taste of Country
The Scenic Rim is holding its inaugral Taste of Country event on Mununjali Country this month, where resident chef Olivier Boudon will partner with Muninjali traditional owners to create a menu fusing their cuisine with French dishes.
Enjoy fine food, wine and music whilst overlooking the vineyards and Lake Wyaralong.
From $149 per person
Sunday 3 November, 12:00pm to 5:30pm
1660 Beaudesert Boonah Road, Wyaralong
MOULD X PINOT PALOOZA: Brisbane 2024
Nothing goes together quite like wine and cheese, and you can experience the best of both worlds at the Mould x Pinot Palooza double-headliner festival this November! After selling out in May, this event is not to be missed and comes at the perfect time to start getting inspired for your festive spreads.
Your ticket includes all wine tastings, a wine glass, a custom wine tote bag and a cooler bag for your cheese!
From $55 per person
Friday 15 November to Saturday 16 November
Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills
Whispering Angel Spring Rose Garden
Customs House knows how to throw a party! And by party, we mean an elegant riverside affair, with Whispering Angel flowing and table settings adorned with pretty pink roses.
Just head down to this beautiful part of Brisbane’s CBD and enjoy their signature Moreton Bay Bug croissants, nibbles, handcrafted cocktails and of course some Whispering Angel rose!
Be sure to dress in your best pink outfit for the ultimate Instagram pic or new seasonal DP.
Customs House, 399 Queen Sreet, Brisbane
What's on in Brisbane: Health & Wellness
Feel Good Program
Shake off the winter blues with a free outdoor fitness program that will get your blood pumping!
South Bank is partnering with Goodlife Health Clubs to bring 12 classes per week that suit a range of abilities.
The series kicks off with a launch event on Saturday 5th October from 7am to 11:30am with freebies, coffee, a smoothie cart and more.
Free admission
Saturday 5 October to Saturday 7 December
Flowstate & the Boat Pool, South Bank Parklands
What’s on in Brisbane This Month - Art & Culture
Limbo - The Return
West End’s most exciting new theatre and bar is welcoming an international circus spectacle this month with Limbo - The Return opening to the public on the 29th of August. The award-winning performance has toured 17 countries and has now been reimagined, in time to form part of the Brisbane Festival 2024.
Prepare to be dazzled by a cast of world-renowned circus performers, prolific musicians and magnificent magicians in this captivating show.
From $59 per person
From 29 August
The West End Electric, 125 Boundary Street, West End
Image credit: Glen Scarborough & Damien Bredburg
LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil
Inspired by the people, places and stories that define Mexico, LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil is a must do this month, for anyone who loves circus acts or performance.
Luzia takes you on a journey through an imaginary Mexico, from old folklore to the urban landscape of modern day. Expect a surrealistic series of visual surprises and acrobatic performances that will take your breath away.
From $84 per person
Until Sunday 10 November
Under the Big Top, Next to Royal Queensland Golf Club, 431 Curtin Ave West, Eagle Farm
New Light: Photography Now + Then
Arriving at the Museum of Brisbane in August, New Light: Photography Now + Then offers a curation of past and present photography from the museum’s most prolific archive, the Elliott Collection.
Catapulting the past perspectives into present day, are images from local photographers and image makers, offering a juxtaposition that will spark wonder and amazement at the change our city has seen.
Sitchu Tip: The Elliott Collection showcases the work of an amateur photographer by the name of Alfred Henrie Elliott, whose black and white photography was found preserved in cedar cigar boxes under a Red Hill home in 1983.
Free admission
From Saturday 17th August 2024
Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, City Hall
Discovering Ancient Egypt
Step back in time at the Queensland Museum this month and explore mysteries, art and rituals from ancient times. The Discovering Ancient Egypt exhibition has just arrived from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities and offers a peek into the culture, daily life and beliefs practised in ancient Egypt.
Explore 3D light projections of the Temple of Taffeh, sculptures, Book of the Dead scrolls, jewellery, artwork and so much more.
Friday 25 October
Level 3 Queensland Museum Kurilpa, Grey Street &, Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
Titanic: The Human Story
Following sold-out sessions in London, New York and DC, Titanic: The Human Story is coming to Brisbane!
Discover the human stories of the Titanic passengers by exploring personal possessions, photographs and relics both from people aboard, and from the ship itself. You’ll also get to view a recreation of the ship’s interior, from the first-class suites to the humble third-class cabins.
From $39 per person
Wednesdays to Sundays, 10:00am to 6:00pm
Level Q, Uptown, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane
WICKED – The Untold True Story of the Witches of Oz
The utterly iconic WICKED returns to Brisbane this month, bringing the award-winning and three-time Tony Award-winning show to musical theatre lovers.
WICKED tells the tale of the witches in the Land of Oz before Dorothy twirled in on her tornado.
This Broadway musical classic is a must-do when making plans this month, showing the unlikely friendship between a fiery young woman born with emerald skin and popular bubbly blonde.
From $75 per person
Until Sunday 17 November
QPAC Lyric Theatre, Grey Street, South Brisbane
What’s on in Brisbane This Month - Fun & Festivals
Darkfield & Maho Magic Bar
Enter a dark and mysterious world this month in Brisbane, as Darkfield makes its long-awaited return to our river city.
Featuring the fan-favourite Darkfield experiences SÉANCE and FLIGHT, 360-degree multisensory experiences housed in shipping containers, there’s even more to experience this time. Not for the claustrophobic, these immersive sonic performances challenge your senses and take you on a journey into other realms.
Popular Japanese immersive magic show Maho Magic Bar will also be in session alongside Darkfield’s unique experiences, with fresh tricksters, fresh tricks and importantly… fresh cocktails. Step into the backstreets of Tokyo and let the mischievous magicians entertain and delight you with their crafty antics.
From $23.83 per person
3 October to 8 December
Maritime Museum, 412 Stanley St, South Brisbane
Melt Festival
Melt Festival returns in 2024 to celebrate the queer community, promoting inclusivity and visibility amongst the greater Brisbane population. This year the program features over 120 events, 220 different performances, 70 different venues and a big boat parade.
With evocative discussions, art and photographic exhibitions and performances by some of Brisbane's best creatives from the LGBTQIA community, there’s a wide variety of mediums to enjoy at the Powerhouse this month in Brisbane.
From $32 per person
Until 10 November
Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm
The Long Sunset
Is this Australia’s most picturesque music festival? Held in the Elysian Fields in Canungra, The Long Sunset is headlined by Australian acts Matt Corby and Angie McMahon, as well as New Zealand’s soul-electronic group LEISURE.
You can also groove along to other Aussie favourites like Eliza & the Delusionals, Emma Donovan, Ngaiire and more at this dreamy festival - it’s the perfect excuse for a long weekend escape.
From $60 per person
Friday 1 November to Sunday 3 November
3042 Beaudesert Nerang Road, Boyland
Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell shop at the Beenleigh Christmas Twilight Markets this November, where the halls are decked with gourmet food trucks and artisanal stalls.
When you’ve eaten your fill of delicious food, browse the unique stalls to find fun Christmas gift ideas, stocking stuffers, and gourmet foodie treats to take your Christmas cooking to the next level.
Free admission
Friday 15 November, 5:00pm to 9:00 pm
1 Kent Street, Beenleigh, Logan City Area
What’s on in Brisbane Next Month - December
Looking for more fun things to do in Brisbane this month? See what’s happening on the foodie scene with our food news, or explore what’s on around our beautiful river city.
Don’t forget to keep us in the loop with what you get up to around the city! Tag @sitchu.brisbane in your foodie and adventure pics as you experience the best of Brisbane.
