What's on in Brisbane on Thursday 8 October 2026
91 things on around Brisbane on Thursday 8 October 2026.
4 of them are free. Top of the list: Thursday Night Comedy w/ Danny McGinlay & Emma Zammit! at Good Chat Comedy Club, Petrie Terrace (7pm), Blanc de Blanc Encore at The West End Electric (7pm) and Dr Norman Swan: The Brain Cliff at Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm (4:30pm).
Updated Thu 1 Oct 2026 · we look for new events every night
Thursday 8 October
Brisbane German Week
From $23.50Sunset River Cruise
From $38Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour
From $41XXXX Brewery Tour
From $171Premium Springbrook Natural Bridge, Glow Worm Cave & Skywalk
From $189Springbrook and Tamborine Rainforest Tour Incl. Natural Bridge and Glow Worm Cave
Brisbane City Markets - Cathedral Square
FreeFREE Zumba Gold at Wynnum Municipal Hall - 219 Bay Tce, Wynnum Q 4178
FreeSFCA Weekly Sew Along: Beenleigh
From $31.50Saboteurs: Crewmates & Imposters - Original Map
From $41.50Luna, A Journey to the Moon
From $41.50Horizon of Khufu: Journey in Ancient Egypt
From $41.50Life Chronicles: An immersive VR journey through the Earth’s history
From $85Mosaic lamp workshop - Brisbane
Audrey Gibbs Art Prize
Little Artist’s Eye Spy
From $31.50Saboteurs: Crewmates and Impostors - Dark Map (10+)
From $70.14Loose Abstract Flowers | Acrylic Path Series
From $7518+New Farm Mystery Picnic with Friends: Self Guided Foodie Adventure
From $7518+New Farm Mystery Picnic Date: Self-Guided Foodie Adventure
50 Plus: Recorder (intermediate)
From $46.90123Boom! Brisbane - An Explosive Real-Life Arcade Game Experience
From $34.90BuzzAttack: The Live Game Show Experience in Brisbane
From $139Resin Art Class in Brisbane
FreeAllpress x HARIO V60 Championships '26
Dr Norman Swan: The Brain Cliff
From $35.10Saboteurs: Crewmates and Impostors - Happy Hours
From $40Virtual Zone: VR Gaming Point
FreeSips + Stories October 2026
From $45Quiz Room Brisbane
Bhuwin Experience - Noor - e - Daastan
From $59.54Sister Circle: Cacao and Create
From $15Drag Bingo | LiveWire at The Star Brisbane
Clairvaux MacKillop College's 2026 Battle of the ROCK Bands
From $19.01Thursday Night Comedy w/ Danny McGinlay & Emma Zammit!
From $6918+Blanc de Blanc Encore
From $11.35Cage Match: Improv Comedy Showdown
From $74.3750+ Speed Dating 2.0 in the West End | Cityswoon | Ages 50-65
From $40Brisbane | Singles Mixer | Stratton Bar & Kitchen | 8th October | 50 & Over
From $27.78Back to Bounce: Develop & Maintain a Strong, Healthy Back for Your Dog
From $1818+Comedy Cha Cha Thursdays
From $6918+Late Night Vice - Brisbane
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Brisbane Writers Festival
Precious
Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Warrajamba
Clock Tower Tour
From $8018+Alcotraz: Brisbane's First Prison-Themed Cocktail Bar
From $8018+Moonshine Saloon Brisbane: The Wild West Cocktail Experience
2026 Recovered Futures ArT Exhibition
Artist in Residence: Renee Kire
From $33.90Prison Island Brisbane: A Multi-Challenge Experience
Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!' curated by Nicole Crosswell
Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards 2026 exhibition
Floating On By Exhibition
Brisbane Greeters - Greeter's Choice guided walk
From $34.90Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience in Brisbane
From $99Ceramic Paint and Sip Classes in Brisbane
Outdoor Gallery: Frazer Campbell exhibition ‘Portraiture in the Square’ at Town Square, Fish Lane Arts Precinct
From $89Turkish Lamp Workshop in Brisbane
From $79Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Brisbane
Floral Friday Art Trail: Chelsea Baker
Unfolding - An artists collective
Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Free guided tours - City Botanic Gardens
From $64.95Brisbane Guided Kayak Tour
From $49Brisbane River Cruise 12.30pm
From $60.95Cruise To Lunch Package
Priya Gore art display
From $159Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour
From $17.68Brisbane Treasure Hunt: Brisbane’s Perfect Recipe!
From $651hr Animal Tour
From $107South Bank Combo Pass
October Long Weekend Retreat
Seniors art exhibition
From $52.5090min Brisbane River Cruise/Tour
From $160Make AI Movies Presents: September School Holiday AI Filmmaking Program
From $21.90Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience - Birthday
From $209Brisbane Brewery Full Day Tour with Lunch
From $150Story Bridge: Day Climb
From $150Brisbane Story Bridge Adventure Climb
And 9 more on Keen, with the ones your mates are free for up top. Pick a day above to see everything on that date.
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