Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia’s fastest-growing capital, is a vibrant hub of innovation with endless opportunities. Offering a blend of cutting-edge research,
world-class event facilities, and a welcoming subtropical climate, Brisbane sets the stage for unforgettable events. TIME Magazine, Frommer's, and
the New York Times have all named Brisbane one of the top places to visit. As the host of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,
Brisbane continues to shine globally.
world-class event facilities, and a welcoming subtropical climate, Brisbane sets the stage for unforgettable events. TIME Magazine, Frommer's, and
the New York Times have all named Brisbane one of the top places to visit. As the host of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,
Brisbane continues to shine globally.
Things to Do
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), located in Brisbane’s cultural heart, is a state-of-the-art venue offering a diverse lineup of theatre,
music, dance, and comedy. For nearly 40 years, QPAC has welcomed over 1.5 million visitors annually to its 1,200 performances.
music, dance, and comedy. For nearly 40 years, QPAC has welcomed over 1.5 million visitors annually to its 1,200 performances.
Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse, once a power station, is now a vibrant hub for theatre, film, music, comedy, visual arts, and festivals, as well as a popular
dining and meeting spot. Reopened in 2000 after a transformation, it blends European style with raw textures and preserved graffiti walls. This iconi...
dining and meeting spot. Reopened in 2000 after a transformation, it blends European style with raw textures and preserved graffiti walls. This iconi...
QAGOMA
Established in 1895, the Queensland Art Gallery moved to South Bank in 1982 and was joined by the Gallery of Modern Art in 2006. Together, they
house a world-class collection of contemporary art from Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. The striking riverside architecture, paired with ever-changin...
house a world-class collection of contemporary art from Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. The striking riverside architecture, paired with ever-changin...
Queensland Museum
Queensland Museum is the state's hub for natural history, cultural heritage, science, and human achievement. It features both permanent and
rotating exhibitions, offering dynamic public programs, educational experiences, and a variety of activities for school holidays.
rotating exhibitions, offering dynamic public programs, educational experiences, and a variety of activities for school holidays.
Birrunga Gallery
Birrunga Gallery, Brisbane's only Indigenous-owned art gallery, offers Indigenous art exhibitions, tours, and classes. Its cafe serves First
Nations-inspired menus, fine dining, and quality coffee. The gallery also retails authentic Indigenous artefacts, including boomerangs, clap sticks, sp...
Nations-inspired menus, fine dining, and quality coffee. The gallery also retails authentic Indigenous artefacts, including boomerangs, clap sticks, sp...
The Princess Theatre
Queensland’s oldest standing theatre, The Princess Theatre, opened in 1888 and has served various roles over the years, from a picture theatre to a
church. Built 135 years ago for working-class residents, it has been revived as Brisbane’s newest venue for live music and performing arts, attractin...
church. Built 135 years ago for working-class residents, it has been revived as Brisbane’s newest venue for live music and performing arts, attractin...
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), located in Brisbane’s cultural heart, is a state-of-the-art venue offering a diverse lineup of theatre,
music, dance, and comedy. For nearly 40 years, QPAC has welcomed over 1.5 million visitors annually to its 1,200 performances.
music, dance, and comedy. For nearly 40 years, QPAC has welcomed over 1.5 million visitors annually to its 1,200 performances.
Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse, once a power station, is now a vibrant hub for theatre, film, music, comedy, visual arts, and festivals, as well as a popular
dining and meeting spot. Reopened in 2000 after a transformation, it blends European style with raw textures and preserved graffiti walls. This iconi...
dining and meeting spot. Reopened in 2000 after a transformation, it blends European style with raw textures and preserved graffiti walls. This iconi...
QAGOMA
Established in 1895, the Queensland Art Gallery moved to South Bank in 1982 and was joined by the Gallery of Modern Art in 2006. Together, they
house a world-class collection of contemporary art from Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. The striking riverside architecture, paired with ever-changin...
house a world-class collection of contemporary art from Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. The striking riverside architecture, paired with ever-changin...
Queensland Museum
Queensland Museum is the state's hub for natural history, cultural heritage, science, and human achievement. It features both permanent and
rotating exhibitions, offering dynamic public programs, educational experiences, and a variety of activities for school holidays.
rotating exhibitions, offering dynamic public programs, educational experiences, and a variety of activities for school holidays.
Birrunga Gallery
Birrunga Gallery, Brisbane's only Indigenous-owned art gallery, offers Indigenous art exhibitions, tours, and classes. Its cafe serves First
Nations-inspired menus, fine dining, and quality coffee. The gallery also retails authentic Indigenous artefacts, including boomerangs, clap sticks, sp...
Nations-inspired menus, fine dining, and quality coffee. The gallery also retails authentic Indigenous artefacts, including boomerangs, clap sticks, sp...
The Princess Theatre
Queensland’s oldest standing theatre, The Princess Theatre, opened in 1888 and has served various roles over the years, from a picture theatre to a
church. Built 135 years ago for working-class residents, it has been revived as Brisbane’s newest venue for live music and performing arts, attractin...
church. Built 135 years ago for working-class residents, it has been revived as Brisbane’s newest venue for live music and performing arts, attractin...
Weather and Seasonality
Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters, and an average of seven hours of sunshine each day. The average temperature in
the summer months of November to February is 86°F, while the average temperature for the winter months of March to September is 59°F. The rainy season
runs from late December to March, bringing thunderstorms and occasional hail, and the average annual rainfall is about 37 inches. Humidity hovers around 50
percent all year. With such a consistent mild climate, the best months to visit are March and October.
the summer months of November to February is 86°F, while the average temperature for the winter months of March to September is 59°F. The rainy season
runs from late December to March, bringing thunderstorms and occasional hail, and the average annual rainfall is about 37 inches. Humidity hovers around 50
percent all year. With such a consistent mild climate, the best months to visit are March and October.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28°/21° | - |
| February | 28°/21° | - |
| March | 28°/19° | - |
| April | 26°/17° | - |
| May | 23°/13° | - |
| June | 21°/11° | - |
| July | 20°/9° | - |
| August | 21°/10° | - |
| September | 23°/12° | - |
| October | 25°/15° | - |
| November | 27°/17° | - |
| December | 28°/20° | - |