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.
Download the new Brisbane app
On the go? Download the Brisbane app today to discover and share the best things to see and do around Brisbane.
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.
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.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha is recognised as Queensland's premier subtropical botanic gardens and is a key attraction in the Mt Coot-tha precinct.
CityCat and ferry services
Council currently operates a fleet of 23 CityCats and five KittyCats. A network of 23 terminals stretches from The University of Queensland (UQ) St Lucia to Northshore Hamilton.
Victoria Park / Barrambin
Council is transforming Victoria Park / Barrambin into an iconic parkland with something for everyone.
Growing your Brisbane lifestyle with events
Council helps deliver thousands of markets, festivals and events each year.
School holiday events
Looking for things for kids and teens to do in Brisbane over the school holidays? Check out our What's On calendar for ideas galore. Most events are free or low-cost.
What's on in Brisbane
Brisbane is alive with events and things to do this month. Find your next Brisbane adventure.
Active and healthy events
Council offers a variety of fitness and well-being activities for individuals of all ages, fitness levels and abilities.
Riverstage events
Council's Riverstage venue hosts many local, national and international concerts and events each year. In addition to large-scale music concerts, Riverstage also hosts family and community events.
Our 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.
eLibCat - our digital library
Did you know that eLibCat offers more than 150,000 e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and music and video streaming services? Check it out today.
Joining a library
Library membership is free to Council ratepayers and anyone who lives, works or studies in Brisbane.
Books and so much more
Find out about our digital library, membership, borrowing e-books, our home library service, Ask a Librarian and more.
