Sun 4 Oct
Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026
Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026 brings the colour, rhythm, flavours and living cultures of the Pacific to South East Queensland for an unforgettable two-day celeb…
What's on in Brisbane — October 2026
Events, markets, live music and things worth making time for.
Brisbane
October 2026
Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026 headlines Brisbane this October. We've pulled together 18 things worth your time — dated events, the beaches and walks locals rate, and where to eat. Spring warms to 24–26°C with long dry spells — prime beach and outdoor-event season before the summer humidity.
Updated 3 Oct 2026
Top events this month
Sun 4 Oct
Track Action Moto Ride Day 8
What is a Recreational Motorcycle Ride Day? Ride days are exciting fun on track experiences for all riders from first timers through to seasoned track day love…
Sun 4 Oct
UFC 332 Live & Loud at Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street
Fight day is back at Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street, with UFC 332 showing Live & Loud on the big screens. Natália Silva and Wang Cong go head to head for the…
Sun 4 Oct
UFC 332 Live & Loud at Pig 'N' Whistle South Bank
Fight day is back at Pig 'N' Whistle South Bank, with UFC 332 showing Live & Loud on the big screens. Natália Silva and Wang Cong go head to head for the Women…
Sun 4 Oct
Customs House x AIX Rosé Garden
From 4 October to 19 December, step into the AIX Rosé Garden at Patina Customs House and settle into a fresh riverside escape overlooking the Brisbane River. W…
Sun 4 Oct
Birds and reptiles of Moreton Bay
Calling all wildlife lovers! Learn how to identify the birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians of Moreton Bay and gain fascinating insights into their behaviou…
Sun 4 Oct
NRL Grand Final Live & Loud at Brothers Sports Bar
Catch every moment of the NRL Grand Final LIVE & LOUD in Brothers Sports Bar on Sunday 4 October as the Sydney Roosters take on the Newcastle Knights. Sports B…
Sun 4 Oct
Cast Your Line Drop in Game
Take a chance and cast your line by spinning our Drawing Wheel. Each spin lands on a surprise drawing prompt, inviting you to add a new element, texture, shape…
Sun 4 Oct
Fernvale Country Markets
The Fernvale Country Markets take place every Sunday at the Fernvale State Primary School on the Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale. Enjoy a Sunday morning driv…
Sun 4 Oct
Riverside at the Gardens Market
This wonderful market is settled in the city Botanic Gardens every Sunday. They have lots of fabulous international food and crafts stalls from around the worl…
Sun 4 Oct
Sense & Sensibility - Love Letters Preview at Dendy Cinemas Portside
Don't miss our Love Letters Previews of Sense & Sensibility including a session in Premium Lounge. This irresistible new take on Jane Austen's iconic Sense and…
Sun 4 Oct
Sense & Sensibility - Love Letters Preview at Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo
Don't miss their Love Letters Previews of Sense & Sensibility, including a session in Premium Lounge. This irresistible new take on Jane Austen's iconic Sense…
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What's on this weekend
Sun 4 Oct
Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026
Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026 brings the colour, rhythm, flavours and living cultures of the Pacific to South East Queensland for an unforgettable two-day celeb…
Sun 4 Oct
Track Action Moto Ride Day 8
What is a Recreational Motorcycle Ride Day? Ride days are exciting fun on track experiences for all riders from first timers through to seasoned track day love…
Sun 4 Oct
UFC 332 Live & Loud at Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street
Fight day is back at Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street, with UFC 332 showing Live & Loud on the big screens. Natália Silva and Wang Cong go head to head for the…
Sun 4 Oct
UFC 332 Live & Loud at Pig 'N' Whistle South Bank
Fight day is back at Pig 'N' Whistle South Bank, with UFC 332 showing Live & Loud on the big screens. Natália Silva and Wang Cong go head to head for the Women…
Sun 4 Oct
Customs House x AIX Rosé Garden
From 4 October to 19 December, step into the AIX Rosé Garden at Patina Customs House and settle into a fresh riverside escape overlooking the Brisbane River. W…
Sun 4 Oct
Birds and reptiles of Moreton Bay
Calling all wildlife lovers! Learn how to identify the birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians of Moreton Bay and gain fascinating insights into their behaviou…
Make October fit your dates.
- G'day! I know Brisbane pretty well — tell me when you're here and who you're with, or pick one of these 🐾
Markets, food and live music
Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026
Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026 brings the colour, rhythm, flavours and living cultures of the Paci...
Track Action Moto Ride Day 8
UFC 332 Live & Loud at Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street
UFC 332 Live & Loud at Pig 'N' Whistle South Bank
🗓️ Spring school holidays (QLD) — Spring school holidays (QLD) run 2026-09-19 to 2026-10-05 — expect busier beaches, booked-out activities, and family crowds.
Things to do in Brisbane this October
Beaches
Sand, surf and swim spots — all free.
Streets Beach Lagoon
Artificial lagoon in South Bank Parklands, enclosed by landscaped banks and city sky... FreeFamily
Nudgee Beach
Quiet bayside beach north of Brisbane with mudflats and mangrove edges, minimal deve... FreeQuiet
Cribb Island
Exposed island beach with rocky outcrops, minimal facilities, rarely crowded. FreeQuiet
Woody Point
Sheltered bay with mangrove edges and shallow muddy waters, low-key local spot. FreeQuiet
Nudgee Beach
Quiet bayside beach north of Brisbane with mudflats and mangrove edges, minimal deve... FreeQuiet
Cribb Island
Exposed island beach with rocky outcrops, minimal facilities, rarely crowded. FreeQuiet
Woody Point
Sheltered bay with mangrove edges and shallow muddy waters, low-key local spot. FreeQuiet
Walks & Nature
Free hinterland and coastal trails.
Simpson Falls
Simpson Falls is a cracking little walk tucked away near Mt Cootha. Less than a kilo... Free0.88 km
Fenceline
Fenceline is a 0.85km one-way in D'Aguilar National Park. Hard to identify from the... Free0.85 km
Turrbal Circuit Trail
The Turrbal Circuit is a neat little loop tucked away in D'Aguilar National Park—per... Free1.41 km
Golden Boulder Circuit
A ripper of a little loop through D'Aguilar National Park that takes you right up cl... Free1.07 km
Coming another month?
See what's on before you lock in your dates.
What's on nearby
Planning your October visit
Event details can change, so check before you go. Add anything you like to your plan and it stays in one place.
South Bank Parklands sits on the Brisbane River opposite the CBD, with a free man-made swimming lagoon at Streets Beach, riverside dining and walking paths. CityCat ferries run along the riv...
Spring warms to 24–26°C with long dry spells — prime beach and outdoor-event season before the summer humidity.
Is Brisbane worth visiting in October?
Yes. October is one of the better months for Brisbane, and there's plenty on including Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026, Track Action Moto Ride Day 8, UFC 332 Live & Loud at Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street.
How many days do you need in Brisbane?
Two to three days covers the beaches, a hinterland walk and the month's main events. Stretch to four or five with kids or a slower pace — the planner below builds it around your dates.
Is Brisbane busy in October?
Busier than usual — October overlaps school holidays, so book stays and popular activities ahead.
What's on in Brisbane in October?
Highlights include Pasifika Vibes Festival 2026, Track Action Moto Ride Day 8, UFC 332 Live & Loud at Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street — the dated calendar above has the full list with times.
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Found something worth doing?
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