Welcome to what’s on in Brisbane in June, 2024! It’s that time already, and to kick off the first month of winter there are loads of activities on offer. For starters, there’s a world food and music festival, a Thai festival, the Brisbane Illustration Fair and Brisbane Record Fair in town. There’s also World Gin Day, a yoga festival and Brisbane’s hosting an ‘urban wine walk’ in the city, among many other activities.
Let’s go!
Events Running More Than One Week in June 2024 – What’s on in Brisbane in June
Dopamine Land
What – a multisensory, interactive museum combining media, technology and play in one place. Find out more here.
When – June 1 – June 21.
Where – Uptown, 91 Queen Street, Brisbane.
Samford and Surrounds Arts Trail & Open Studios
What – forty six community artwork members are opening the doors to their studios to showcase their work. Artists range from photographers, sculptors, jewellers and visual and mixed media artists.
When – first four weekends in June, from 10am – 4pm.
Where – Samford Valley Queensland – various home studios.
Anywhere Festival
What – a month-long program featuring signature racing motorsports events. The event includes family fun and ‘high-tech drifts’.
When – June 1 – 30.
Where – various locations in Ipswich. Click here to find out more.
June 1 – 8, 2024 – What’s on in Brisbane in June
Flamenco House Live!
What – ‘transport yourself to Spain with this magical, passionate and vibrant show’, featuring virtuoso guitarist Camaron de la Vega and talented percussionist Rodrigo Santiago. There’ll be castanets, claps, hand fans and fierce footwork!
When – June 1, 7 – 9pm.
Where – Doo-Bop, 101 Edward Street, Brisbane City.
Scratch Bar Life Drawing Sessions
What – life Drawing (‘nood’) and beers at The Scratch Bar (one of Brissie’s best bars)!
When – June 2nd.
Where – The Scratch Bar, 8/1 Park Road Milton.
It’s Still a Secret
What – vintage and vinyl market
When – June 4th, 2pm – 6pm.
Where – 48 Montague Road, Woolloongabba.
Beats Bingo: Disney
What – a ‘music-charged celebration’ where you listen if your song comes up and mark it on your bingo card to win prizes. Features food and drink at Newstead Social.
When – June 6, 7pm.
Where – Newstead Social – 2 Masters Street, Newstead.
World Food & Music Festival
What – pretty much what the title says! Featuring live cooking shows, Shaolin Kung Fu, Bollywood dancing, a Brazilian parade, Greek plate smashing, roller skating, multicultural cuisine, kids’ activities and arcade games. Wowsers!
When – June 8, 5pm – 10pm.
Where – Alien Night Market – 51 Kingston Road, Underwood.
June 8 – 15, 2024 – What’s on in Brisbane in June
Fermented Food Festival
What – a festival featuring market stalls, fermented cuisine samples, expert presentations and guest speakers. Attendees will learn about the amazing health benefits microorganisms play in our well-being.
When – June 8.
Where – Summerland Camel Farm, Harrisville.
World Gin Day 2024!
What – a celebration at one of one Brisbane’s best gin havens – Covent Garden. Here there are over 700 gins varieties on offer, and the event will include cocktails and gin mixer, along with DJs to keep you going well into the night. There are also ‘free-flowing canapes from 6-8pm.
When – June 8, 4pm – 12pm.
Where – Covent Garden Gin Bar & Restaurant.
Brisbane Illustration Fair
What – a showcase of Brisbane’s artists that includes an artisan market, meet & greet and more.
When – June 8 & 9, 10am – 3pm.
Where – Ventspace, 23 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane.
Brisbane Record Fair
What – free festival of music including ‘a cornucopia of musical flavours to feed your musical diet for the rest of your life’. Includes DJs, music and food.
When – June 8, 8am.
Where – Coorparoo Square.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Beatles on Strings
What – music to the Beatles on strings under the gentle ambience of candlelight.
When – June 8, 6:30pm and 8:30pm.
Where – Masonic Memorial Centre on Ann Street.
Cryptic Creations Show
What – art show featuring taxidermy/entomology, handmade jewellery, art, crystals, live music and more creations by local artists.
When – June 8 & 9, 9am – 3pm.
Where – Pine River Showgrounds, 757 Gympie Road, Lawnton.
BrisScience – What are Asteroids Made of?
What – UQ’s professor Trevor Ireland explores the geochemistry of asteroids in this free event. Professor Ireland will view the origins of the solar system, for the curious and lovers of science.
When – June 10, 6:30pm.
Where – the State Library of QLD.
Rooted in Rhythm, Amplified by Soul
What – experience ‘amplified rhythms of change and harmonies of hope’ during an evening with IHIVA and Mayan Fox. It’s been classified as ‘exotic pop meets zesty reggae’.
When – June 10, 6:30pm.
Where – The Cave Inn, 47 Balaclava Street Woolloongabba.
June 15 – 22, 2024 – What’s on in Brisbane in June
Raining Forest
What – Monte Lupo Arts Exhibition – a ‘whimsical homage to the lush ecosystem of the rainforest’. The exhibition focuses on ‘garden dwellers’. The event features cakes from Monte Lupo Café.
When – June 15, 10am.
Where – Monte Lupo Arts, 269 Padstow Road, Eight Mile Plains.
Foodies Paradise – International Street Food
What – international food and live music featuring dancing, live music and market stalls.
When – June 15, 4pm – 9pm.
Where – Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Pooch & Paws Market
What – a pet market of biblical proportions, featuring food and vendor stalls, live music, charities and activities. The event supports local businesses and all things pet-related!
When – June 15, 9am – 2pm.
Where – Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Thai Festival
What – calling all Thaiophiles! Discover the Thai culture through traditional dance, Thai language classes, and a Thai Street food market.
When – June 15, 9am – 2pm.
Where – 52 Charlotte Street Brisbane City.
Glycereens with Sick Fizz at Punkfest!
What – a couple of cool bands supported by local Brissie act Smoke and King Kongo.
When – June 15, 7pm.
Where – The Brightside, Fortitude Valley.
Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular
What – a two-day ‘heavy horse spectacular’. Featuring Clydesdale horses, of course, which boasts ‘the largest purse prize in the Southern Hemisphere’. The event also features Scottish pipes & drum bands.
When – June 15 & 16.
Where – Boonah Showgrounds, Boonah.
Seasonal Fruit Festival – Winter Edition!
What – a music event, featuring international line-ups such as Bonny Doon and Tirzah.
When – June 16, 3pm.
Where – Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City.
Wavel Market Day
What – a market of course! Featuring fresh baked bread (gluten-free included), pastries, baked goodies, chutney, relishes, second-hand clothes, jewellery and body products.
When – June 16, 7am – 12pm.
Where – 264 Rode Rd, Wavell Heights.
June 22 – 30, 2024 – What’s on in Brisbane in June
Northey Street City Farm Winter Solstice Festival
What – a celebration of Earth’s natural cycles steeped in multicultural tradition. Featuring permaculture talks, gardening workshops, panel discussions, artworks, live music, a bonfire, a solstice ceremony and Northey Street’s annual lantern parade.
When – June 22nd, 2pm – 10pm.
Where – Northey Street City Farm, 16 Victoria Street, Windsor, QLD.
Double Vision: No Plexus + MHZ.
What – a ‘holographic world’ backdrop to the sounds of No Plexus and New Zealand-based sound artist mHz.
When – June 22, 7:30pm.
Where – Powerhouse Theatre.
Yoga Festival
What – a huge not-for-profit community festival featuring yoga asanas, mantra meditation and sound baths, meditation and mindfulness sessions, wellness and wisdom workshops, kirtan and mantra music sessions, pop-up vegan and vegetarian café stalls and more!
When – June 23, 10:30 – 7pm.
Where – Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, 320 Montague Street, West End.
The Broadway Jam
What – featuring some of musical theatre’s greatest hits, performed by eight Brisbane-based artists.
When – June 28 & 29.
Where – Pip Theatre, Milton.
Waru – Journey of the Small Turtle
What – a contemporary saltwater island children story inspired by ‘the totemic system of the green turtle’. It’s an interactive, immersive introduction to Torres Strait Island culture.
When – June 26 – 29.
Where – The Playhouse, South Brisbane.
Urban Wine Walk
What – a lineup of venues in the CBD are opening their doors while hosting a winemaker for you to visit. This is a self-guided, choose-your-own adventure-style walk!
When – June 29, 12pm – 4pm.
Where – Brisbane City.
The Great Artist Market
What – a market, featuring live music, art, barrel-aged beer and creative workshops!
When – June 29, 8am – 3pm.
Where – Felons Barrel Hall, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City.
That’s a wrap for what’s on in Brisbane in June 2024. If there’s anything you think I’ve missed that you’d like me to add, get in touch via my contact page, in the comments section, or social media.
Enjoy winter in Brissie!
