Looking for more to see and do in Brisbane? We've got you covered! Use this page to see what Brisbane has on offer and to help plan your adventures around our city and suburbs.

Brisbane City Council is growing your lifestyle, so you can do more of what you love, including spending more time enjoying Brisbane’s beautiful climate and connecting with the people and places that make our city great.

Growing your Brisbane lifestyle with great places and experiences

Creating more lifestyle and leisure options in a city that’s clean and green means more opportunities to enjoy beautiful Brisbane. 

Victoria Park / Barrambin

Council is transforming Victoria Park into an iconic parkland with something for everyone.

Planetarium

Located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, the Planetarium is home to the Cosmic Skydome. Visit the Planetarium to enjoy a show and tour the Display Zone. 

City  Botanic Gardens

The riverside City Botanic Gardens are Brisbane's original botanic gardens. Attractions at the gardens include the Bamboo Grove, Weeping Fig Avenue, Riverstage, ornamental ponds and more.

City centre free loops

The free City Loop, Spring Hill Loop and South Brisbane Loop bus services provide frequent public transport access within the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD). 

Growing your Brisbane lifestyle with events

Council helps deliver thousands of markets, festivals and events each year. 

What's on in Brisbane

Our What's on events calendar is jam-packed with events and activities happening across Brisbane.

Planetarium events

Council's Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children. 

Riverstage events

Council's Riverstage venue hosts many local, national and international concerts and events each year, as well as community events.

Active and healthy events

Council's Active and Healthy program provides free and affordable events and activities across Brisbane that promote movement, wellbeing and connection.

Our libraries

Books and so much more

Find out about our digital library, membership, borrowing e-books, our home library service, Ask a Librarian and more.

Joining a library

Library membership is free to Brisbane City Council ratepayers and anyone who lives, works or studies in Brisbane.

What's on at Council libraries

Find a huge range of actvities, events, workshops and more on offer at Council's libraries. 

Brisbane Square Library

Brisbane Square Library in Brisbane City features a variety of facilities and services, as well as plenty of activities and events. 

 

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