Alright, Brisbane, don’t let the cooler temperatures keep you cooped up inside this month! I know how challenging it can be when things get a bit chilly, but there’s simply too much happening around town to miss out.
Keep scrolling to uncover what’s happening in Brisbane this month and beyond!
Sunnybank Food Trail
Eager to embark on a culinary journey through the winter specialties of China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, and Malaysia? Making a grand return in 2025 with an unprecedented number of vendors, the Sunnybank Food Trail is set to introduce nine new dining spots. With tasting plates ranging from $2 to $5, including 34 options priced at just $2, this event offers the ideal evening to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the foodie scene, complete with live performances, music, and traditional lion dance displays. Savor an authentic Asian experience with steaming soups, sizzling barbecue, crispy fried bites, and classic sweet delights that promise to fill both your stomach and heart with the unique joy that only a delightful food coma can bring.
Saturday 28th June 2025 = 2:00PM – 8:00PM
Sunnybank Plaza & Sunny Park, Sunnybank
The Reserve Wine Expo
Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of swirling, sipping, and savouring at the Reserve Cellar Wine Expo. This is Brisbane’s most opulent wine event, now celebrating its fourth year. Join us at the Frangipani Ballroom in the Emporium Hotel South Bank on Saturday, July 12th, for an unforgettable experience.
This meticulously selected wine exhibition gathers over 50 premier wineries, allowing attendees a three-hour tasting experience with exceptional wines from Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and other regions.
Your ticket grants you the opportunity to enjoy wine sampling, receive a souvenir to take home, access exclusive promotions, and enter a draw for unique prizes. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in voting for the first-ever People’s Choice Award.
Emporium Hotel South Bank – 267 Grey St, South Brisbane
Jul 12 2025 – 2pm-5pm
$170 per person
James Street Food + Wine Trail
The James Street Food & Wine Trail is back this year to delight your senses and satisfy your appetite with the most delicious offerings this charming culinary and dining area has. This year’s event is undeniably larger and more impressive than ever, encompassing 8000 square meters and featuring over 40 market stalls from 26 of the street’s resident establishments – marking the highest number of participating venues in the event’s history.
Bianca will be running a specialized dessert stand featuring bomboloni, the delightful Italian doughnuts, while ESSA presents a tempting blend of fried chicken paired with caviar.
To maintain an energetic atmosphere, DJs and entertainers will be spread across the street, offering a variety of music to suit everyone’s tastes.
Free entry
Sunday 27 July, 10:00am to 5:00pm
James Street, Fortitude Valley
Lina Rooftop’s Igloos
Brisbane’s top rooftop bar is once again transforming into a stylish winter paradise, as their renowned Igloos return in collaboration with Grey Goose! Snuggle up in a private igloo, which can host up to eight people, while enjoying expansive views of the Brisbane city skyline. The menu offers a lavish and comforting share-style meal, featuring homemade focaccia, baked Camembert tartiflette accompanied by kaiser Fleisch potatoes, and gorgonzola croquettes paired with roasted pumpkin cream and salsa verde. Conclude with a juicy roasted porchetta filled with fennel, sage, and garlic, served alongside a wild mushroom velouté.
From $99 per person
Thursday 22 May to Sunday 27 July
74/80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane
Luxury Rooftop Fire Pit Dining
With the reappearance of Lina Rooftop’s Igloos, there’s also an exciting new Fire Pit Dining Experience to enjoy! You can savour the same cosy menu found in the igloos, or opt for the lavish Gold Package. This sumptuous meal features warm pretzels with truffle mustard Gruyère fondue, baked brie drizzled with truffled honey and walnuts, grilled prawn skewers accompanied by saffron aioli and toasted almonds, and a hearty winter paella with chanterelles and confit Aylesbury duck. The feast is completed with a classic French Quarter beignet sprinkled with powdered sugar for dessert.
From $89 per person
Thursday 22 May to Sunday 27 July
74/80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane
Bluey’s World
Bring your children’s fantasies to life with an immersive Bluey’s World adventure at Northshore Pavilion. During this experience, you’ll assist in animating one of the Garden Gnomes with the aid of playful fairies. Following this, ensure the Gnomes have an unforgettable day by entering the house to engage in fun activities with Bluey and Bingo! Along the way, you’ll encounter games, puzzles, and riddles that promise continuous amusement, laughter, and delight.
$64.90 per person
Until 14 September 2025
Northshore Pavilion, 281 MacArthur Avenue Northshore, Hamilton
