Whats On Brisbane

Your guide to Brisbane events and parking deals

Secure Parking offers affordable and convenient parking around Brisbane CBD, South Bank, West End, Fortitude Valley and more, for you and family to enjoy.

Whether you are local or a visitor, there is always something new to discover in Brisbane with many events hosted each week.

South Bank is the heart of Brisbane's cultural precinct including the Queensland Museum and Science Centre, with varied interactive exhibitions. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, also on South Bank, is amongst Australia's major contemporary art museums.

Take a stroll in the beautiful Brisbane Botanic Gardens, and also head into Brisbane city which is loaded with great restaurants and regular events, including the spectacular annual event Riverfire.

There is always something happening in the wider Brisbane area too, including sporting and music events. Click below to find parking for events throughout the city:

Or for specific events scroll down.

Christmas & NYE in the City

The City is aglow this festive season, with magical sights and sounds. A visit to see the giant twinkling Christmas Tree, the nightly parade and light show, plus other festive delights are a must-do on every family's holiday wish list.

Best Parking (unless otherwise indicated):

Wintergarden Car Park

QueensPlaza Car Park

Post Office Square Car Park

Brisbane City Christmas Parade - Queen Street Mall

13 to 22 Dec 2019

Festive-fun begins at 7.30pm as the annual Brisbane City Christmas Parade marches it way through the Queen St Mall from Edward St through to King George Square. Brimming with music and merriment, this year's Christmas Parade will feature new exciting characters, hundreds of singing and dancing performers and of course the star - Santa Claus to entertain and delight all ages!

Gold Lotto City Hall Lights

6 to 24 Dec 2019

The Gold Lotto City Hall Lights return with an enchanting, brand new story by celebrated Brisbane Children's Author Samanta Wheeler. Taking place nightly, the playful Aussie Christmas tale come to life via animation onto City Hall every 15 minutes from 7.30pm to midnight.

The Lights of Christmas - St Stephen's Cathedral

11 to 24 Dec 2019

Back for its second year, watch the historic St Stephens's Cathedral glow in a magnificent light show on Elizabeth Street. From 7.00pm to 10:30pm, with carols beginning at 6:30pm. This novel show will celebrate the season of peace, joy and goodwill through animation and projection on the Cathedral.

Best Parking:

MacArthur Central Car Park

Holey Moley Wintergarden

Opens Fri 29 Nov

Brisbane’s favourite leisure-tainment experience in the brilliant Holey Moley Golf Club opens at Wintergarden on Friday 29 November.

A combo venue with Strike Bowling, Holey Moley will bring its cocktail bar meets mini-golf course, retro party and social commentary locale slash all-out cool vibe to the city, guaranteeing to satisfy even the most competitive individual, especially those with a thirst for crazy cocktails and off-the-wall bites.

Best Parking:

Wintergarden Car Park

Weekend Parking from $9 with Promotional Code FUNWEND

Night Parking (enter after 4:00pm) from $6 - with Promotional Code FUNNIGHT

NYE @ Howard Smith Wharves

Celebrate the beginning of a new decade at Howard Smith Wharves with an array of options to kick start 2020! Ring in the new year with fireworks front and centre on the Brisbane River and a dazzling city backdrop.

Click here to learn more.

Best Parking:

Howard Smith Wharves Car Park - Drive-up parking $50

90 Bowen Terrace Car Park - No Drive-up parking available

NYE @ Eagle Street

Eagle Street Pier well known for its award winning restaurants, casual dining spots and entertainment hot spots and unrivalled view of the NYE fireworks on the Brisbane River.

Click here to learn more.

Best Parking:

480 Queen Street Car Park - Drive-up parking $30

Emirates House Car Park - Drive-up parking $25

200 Mary Street Car Park - Drive-up parking $20

201 Charlotte Street Car Park - Drive-up parking $20

126 Margaret Street Car Park - Drive-up parking $20

Central Plaza 1 Car Park - Drive-up parking $20

Parkade Car Park - Drive-up parking $20

Cathedral Square Car Park - Drive-up parking $11

Wintergarden Car Park - Drive-up parking $16

Portside Wharf Car Park - Click to view Car Park for rates

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