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Kid-Friendly Events in Brisbane This 28 to 30 March 2025

Looking for something fun and family-friendly this weekend? From interactive stage shows to outdoor play, cultural celebrations to community festivals, Brisbane is packed with activities for kids and grown-ups alike. Here’s your go-to guide for making the most of 28 to 30 March with the whole family.

Friday, 28 March

Candyland Putt Putt
Venue: Victoria Park Golf, Herston
Step into a world of sweets and colour with this themed mini golf experience, running daily throughout the school holidays. A great pick for all ages.
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Making Rainbows Mini-Classes
Venue: Cannon Hill Kmart Plaza Shopping Centre, Cannon Hill
A musical movement program designed for little ones to explore rhythm, coordination, and creativity. Held Friday mornings.
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Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank
The magical world of Gabby’s Dollhouse comes to life on stage in a vibrant, interactive musical adventure for preschoolers and their families.
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Saturday, 29 March

Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Bank
Final day to catch this fun-filled show featuring Gabby and her adorable cat friends.
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The Brazilian Carnival: Family Day
Venue: Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
A family-focused version of the famous carnival featuring kid-friendly activities, performances, food stalls and vibrant Brazilian culture.
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Oxley Community Festival
Venue: ClubOxley, Oxley
A fun, free community event with live entertainment, food trucks, market stalls and kids’ activities. Perfect for a relaxed family day out.
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Sunday, 30 March

The Black Blues Brothers
Venue: Kings Theatre, The Events Centre, Caloundra
Acrobatics, comedy, and rhythm collide in this family-friendly tribute to the Blues Brothers, performed by a high-energy African circus troupe.
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Whether you’re exploring mini golf wonderlands, dancing to carnival beats, or enjoying a kids’ stage show, Brisbane has something lined up for every kind of family adventure this weekend. Take your pick, make a plan, and enjoy the fun from 28 to 30 March.

This Weekend: Best Brisbane Gigs and Events 28 to 30 March 2025

Another huge weekend is here, and Brisbane’s stages, clubs, and venues are overflowing with live music, stand-up comedy, and vibrant cultural events. Whether you’re catching a legendary band, hitting a block party, or laughing your way through the night, here’s your curated list of the best gigs and events happening across the city.

Friday, 28 March

Tomorrows Forecast – Ribbons Single Launch
Venue: The Bearded Lady, West End
A high-energy indie rock night as Tomorrows Forecast launch their latest single, Ribbons. No supports—just one focused, full-throttle set.
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Guitar Wolf (Japan)
Venue: Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Japanese garage rock legends Guitar Wolf bring their signature noise-fueled energy to the Valley.
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MODELS and Boom Crash Opera
Venue: The Triffid, Newstead
Two iconic Aussie acts on one stage for a night of nostalgic hits and big choruses.
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Soundwave Anniversary Party with Resurrection (Live)
Venue: The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
A throwback to the golden age of alt-rock and metal with a tribute to Soundwave Festival.
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Friday Night Comedy w/ Al Del Bene & Friends
Venue: Good Chat Comedy Club, Petrie Terrace
A night of hard-hitting stand-up featuring Al Del Bene and a killer support lineup.
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Brooklyn Standard Live Music
Venue: Brooklyn Standard, Brisbane City
Live music into the late hours at this basement bar hotspot in the heart of the city.
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Saturday, 29 March

80s Mania with Wang Chung
Venue: The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Step into a time machine of synth-pop, dance anthems and 80s classics.
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The Borough Live
Venue: The Bearded Lady, West End
An eclectic night of local live acts at one of Brisbane’s most beloved small venues.
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Thornhill – BODIES Album Tour
Venue: Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Melodic metalcore with big production and deep emotion.
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REVOLVE feat MEMPHIS LK (DJ) & 3NDLES5
Venue: The Triffid, Newstead
A dancefloor-focused DJ showcase of electronic beats and future-forward production.
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OUTRA Presents: AlpaKa MuziK (Label Showcase)
Venue: The Brightside (Outdoors), Fortitude Valley
Underground house and techno curated by Berlin-based label AlpaKa MuziK.
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Bootleg Rascal – Booty Block Party
Venue: The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
Genre-bending sounds and feel-good party vibes from Bootleg Rascal.
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Toby Wren – Songs for Dead Sailors | ΩHM Festival
Venue: Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
A haunting and beautiful performance that blends jazz, composition, and storytelling.
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Saturday Night Stand-Up w/ Harley Breen & Friends
Venue: Good Chat Comedy Club, Petrie Terrace
Big laughs and punchy comedy from Harley Breen and guests.
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The Gong Show | Stand-Up At Its Most Brutal (with Dusty Rich)
Venue: Good Chat Comedy Club, Petrie Terrace
Comedians battle it out in a chaotic, crowd-judged night of cutthroat stand-up.
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The Brazilian Carnival 2025
Venue: Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
A colourful and high-energy celebration of Brazilian music, dance, and culture.
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The Trinity Throwdown 2025
Venue: Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Fitness, adrenaline, and athletic competition come together for this cross-training event.
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Brooklyn Standard Live Music
Venue: Brooklyn Standard, Brisbane City
Second night of weekend sounds from rotating local bands.
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Sunday, 30 March

Stone Age a Go-Go Jungle Rumble
Venue: The Bearded Lady, West End
A wild night of psych, punk, and garage rock to wrap the weekend.
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Marbled Eye (USA) Live
Venue: The Bearded Lady, West End
Post-punk from the Bay Area—one night only.
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Whether you’re chasing live music in hidden corners of West End, dancing in the Valley, or laughing it out in a packed comedy room, this weekend in Brisbane is stacked with something for everyone. Plan ahead, grab your tickets, and make the most of what the city has to offer.

Majority Favour Allowing Fire Pits Permanently After Council’s Trial and Survey

Backyard fire pits in Brisbane are back to being illegal after the completion of the three-month trial. However, a survey from the Brisbane City Council to determine if fire pits and braziers should be permanently allowed drew over 7,500 responses. About 96 percent of these responses favor having the fire pits.

In May, a resident from Kedron petitioned the council to reconsider the fire pit rules and the $266 fine. Darren Mitchell’s petition received more than a thousand signatures and sparked Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s decision to introduce the trial for the winter season.

Mr Schrinner, however, reminded residents to “take notice and show respect for their neighbours” if they were to cook food in the fire pit.

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Prior to the trial, Brisbane residents need to secure permits or follow an extensive list of specific guidelines for fire pits for safety and environmental reasons. Residents complained as they started receiving notices and fines for setting fire pits at the height of the coronavirus lockdown.

In April, officers from the Council knocked on the door of an Oxley home where a family was cooking marshmallows in a small fire pit on rocks. Kirsty George and her kids were camping in their backyard for the Easter weekend. In their 12 years of living in the neighbourhood, they never received a complaint about their fire pit until that Sunday.

The Council officer told Ms George that their neighbours informed them of the excessive smoke. Ms George said that the fire pit rules were “obviously not something that’s widely known” but she obliged the request and put the backyard fire out with water.

“If that’s the rule, then people need to know about it. If you walk around the streets at the moment, every couple of houses has one,” the mum said on social media. “And especially with a lockdown at the moment, everyone’s trying to create something special and fun for their kids or themselves. There’s only so much you can stare at your four walls.”

Following the trial, the Council thanked the residents for their positive response and for demonstrating responsible use of the fire pits.

“Council will now consider all the feedback received from the community before announcing the outcome of the trial. Please note the Health, Safety and Amenity Local Law 2009, which limits backyard fires in residential areas now applies,” the Council stated.

Legion of Mary Celebrates 80 Years in Brisbane

Did you know that the Legion of Mary had its early beginnings in Kedron 80 years ago? The Franciscan priest Fr Fidelis Griffin established the first praesidium and guided its members at the Church of the Little Flower, which is now known as St Therese and St Anthony Parish in Kedron.

Eighty years later, the praesidium has significantly grown across Brisbane with members from the CBD, Acacia Ridge, Coorparoo, Fortitude Valley, Geebung, Gympie, Herston, Inala, Indooroopilly, Kangaroo Point, Nundah, North Ipswich, South Brisbane, Sunnybank, and West End.

The Legion of Mary Brisbane, 1943.
Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland

In late July, the group gathered at the St Stephen’s Cathedral in the city to celebrate 80 years of “strengthening belief and reconfirming the faith” with Bishop Ken Howell presiding the mass.

“Today we salute your members past and present for your commitment to the faith and its lived expression in the service you have offered the Church over these years,” the bishop said in his homily.

“From the days of the first legion at Kedron under the guidance of Franciscan Fr Fidelis Griffin, throughout these 80 years, where various praesidia have been established in every diocese of Queensland, your mission still continues, in different forms and with similar enthusiasm to your original foundation.”

The cover of the Legion of Mary’s Handbook and Tessera
Photo Credit: Legion of Mary/Facebook

A lay apostolic voluntary group, the Legion of Mary is composed of Catholic devotees of the Virgin Mary. The members participate in different activities of its parish, such as visiting the elderly and sick family members of parishioners, preparing church members to receive the sacraments school catechetics, holding prayer and rosary sessions, and promoting the devotion to Mary.

The Legion of Mary has its origins in Dublin, Ireland. Today, there are active members in over 170 countries across the world.