The Sitchu scoop on the best events in September is here! Find out what’s on in Brisbane by scrolling through our jam-packed events guide.

Walk This Way Installation – Brisbane Festival

Spring is here! After that little cold, wet snap at the end of winter, we’re ready to embrace some fun in the sun. September is Brisbane’s month to shine, because with it, we welcome Brisbane Festival, Bigsound and a whole host of fun arts, culture and foodie events.

This month, you can take your pick of festivals, food celebrations and a walking tour of Negronis.

Whether you’re planning a long weekend escape or adding to your bucket list of places to eat in 2025, we’ll be right by your side every step of the way.

Scroll on and discover what’s on in Brisbane this month and beyond!

What’s on in Brisbane: Eat & Drink

Maltese Independence Day

Shane Delia is serving up an extra special feast this September, in celebration of Maltese Independence Day. Modern Maltese flavours will be reimagined with top-quality Australian produce, and served in a four-course, share-style lunch.

On the menu you’ll find seared half shell scallops with Maltese pork sausage and almonds, sfinich filled with sage, anchovy and mozzarella, fig and pistachio qassatat and end on a sweet note with frozen carob nougat accompanied by lemon sorbet and caramelised honey meringue.

The dishes are inspired by Delia’s most recent trip to Malta, and are bound to spark intrigue and inspiration as you taste your way through this delicious meal.

$120 per person

Saturday 27th September, 12:00pm sitting

Layla, 406 Montague Road, West End

Negroni Week

Negroni Week returns to Fish Lane in September, shaking things up for a good cause. In support of the global charity Slow Food, bars across the world will be serving fun new twists on the classic negroni, with proceeds supporting Slow Food’s projects in Queensland and beyond that champion biodiversity, local producers and access to good, clean food for all.

Fish Lane in South Brisbane is the place to be if you’re keen to sip your way through Negroni week in style, with each participating venue serving its own take.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:

Midtown is hosting a four-course Negroni & Friends dinner on 24th September
Bar Brutus will run a two-day pop-up bar (26th to 27th September) and serve a Chocolonely Negroni
Hello Please is shaking up a tropical twist with the Kingston Negroni (made with toasted coconut milk)
Chu The Phat is going briny with a Brine & Dandy Negroni, along with outdoor happy hour sessions
Next Episode is keeping things indulgent with a Salted Chocolate Negroni, and refreshing with a Yuzu & Cucumber Negroni
Julius, Kiki Kiosk, Maker, Maeve and Tarbouche will each deliver a unique twist along with amaro-spiked options, and premium gin showcases

Various venues, Fish Lane, South Brisbane

Monday 22nd September to Sunday 28th September

What’s on in Brisbane This Month – Art & Culture

Congratulations – Get Rich!

Set in a Singaporean karaoke bar, Congratulations, Get Rich! is an explosive tale of family, fate and ghosts. Making its world premiere this September at La Boite, you can follow the story of karaoke bar owner Mandy as she grapples with her failing business and throws a reunion mega-event as a last-ditch attempt to save her bar.

When Mandy’s mother walks in the door, things take an unexpected turn (seeing as she died over two decades ago). Arriving with another mystery woman, Mandy’s met with more questions than answers: who is the other woman? What do they want? Why are they here?

Discover all the answers this month at La Boite!

Thursday 4th to Saturday 20th September

Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite, 6-8 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove

Ken Done: NO RULES

A national treasure is coming to HOTA.

This September, one of Australia’s most iconic and recognisable artists will colour HOTA’s wall in vibrant hues with a major new exhibition celebrating his work.

Ken Done: NO RULES will showcase the spirit of Done’s practice and commitment to painting, all while sharing the joy of his bold, colourful and unmistakable work that has captured the hearts of Australians for decades.

Featuring paintings from the eighties to today, the exhibition draws mostly from Done’s personal collection, giving the audience an opportunity to feast their eyes on work they’ve not seen before.

“I’m delighted to be having such a major exhibition in such a beautiful gallery. To have the chance to see works from over 40 years shown together is very special for me and I hope it brings pleasure to a wide audience,” – Ken Done.

Saturday 13th September to Sunday 15th February 2026

Gallery 1 HOTA Theatre, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise

We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty

It’s Sleeping Beauty, like you’ve never seen it before. Fusing classical ballet with modern technology, the dancers will light up the stage with illuminated, glow-in-the-dark costumes.

The combination of their elegant movement, floating through space as they leap across the stage in carefully designed costumes makes for a ballet performance that leaves a lasting impression.

Limited dates

The Princess Theatre, 8 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba

What’s on in Brisbane This Month – Fun & Festivals

Bigsound

The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest music industry gathering is back again this year with a stacked line-up of over one hundred and fifty of Australia’s up-and-coming artists showcasing their talents in venues across Fortitude Valley’s live music precinct.

Bigsound has three days’ worth of incredible performances planned, so get a one-day or three-day ticket and start scouring the schedule.

Tuesday 2nd September to Friday 5th September

Various venues, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane Festival 2025

Brisbane Festival returns, and we’re ever so ready for it! Celebrating the lifestyle, persona and energy of our river city, these highly anticipated events bring an enormous calendar of performance, art and culture back to our doorsteps.

From light shows to renowned artist performances and incredible installations, this is the best time of year to explore the growing pace of Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene. With some of the Festival’s installations beginning from August, the program will be in full swing from September 1st, and we recommend booking tickets now to prevent any disappointment, as events will sell out fast!

Friday 5th September to Saturday 27th September

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Spring is about to bloom in the Garden City! 2025 heralds the arrival of the 76th year of Toowoomba’s most exciting event of the year. The Carnival of Flowers showcases incredible floral displays, garden tours, live music and of course the grand parade. Whether you’re a green thumb or simply an admirer of beautiful things, it’s the best time of year to visit Toowoomba and soak up the food, florals and culture that come to life.

Introducing four new events this year, including the Floral Friday, the elegant Lawn Party, foodie favourite FEASTival, and the indulgent Weekend Table, this year is shaping up to be the best one yet!

Discover a wide variety of events occurring throughout September to October, from food and wine festivals, live music from your favourite bands and arts and crafts workshops so you can make a little bit of magic to remember your trip by.

Friday 12th September to Monday 6th October, 2025

Various locations across Toowoomba

Afterglow

The Brisbane Botanic Gardens will be transformed for Brisbane Festival 2025, with an immersive audiovisual show by the name of Afterglow.

Presented by Sony Entertainment (the same team behind Lightscape), you can expect flicking fire sculptures, candlelit installations, immersive soundscapes and live performances.

This riverside stroll would make the perfect date night outing, catching up with your pals, or a contemplative solo stroll.

From $20 per person

Friday 5 September to Saturday 27 September, time slots from 5.45pm

City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane CBD

Visit Brisbane’s First Country Road Flagship Store

Country Road has opened the doors on a grand new flagship store, right in the heart of Brisbane City. Fusing history with heritage, you’ll find Country Road within the Bank Building in Queen Street Mall, with stunning interiors designed in collaboration with Moloney & Folar.

You’ll discover the traditional interior (double height atrium, original marble flooring and stone benches) complemented by modern touches, like the custom light-filled coffered ceiling, and bespoke rugs that detail the native Queensland landscape.

This first-of-its-kind flagship store is truly something to behold, so step into a little piece of Brisbane’s history as it embraces something new this month.

33 Queen Street, Brisbane City

What’s on in Brisbane – Health & Wellness

TotalFusion Chermside Sunset Bathhouse & Beats

If you’re trying to divert your social hour from happy hour, TotalFusion have just launched the perfect event! Bathhouse & Beats is your new favourite way to wind down as the week draws to a close.

Each fortnight, you can elevate your Friday night with the perfect blend of recovery and rhythm. Move between hot and cold pools, infrared saunas, traditional saunas and steam rooms, before reclining on a daybed with a cocktail or a refreshing tonic from the bar, along with the full food menu.

To set the mood as the sunsets, live DJs will mix the perfect soundtrack to kick back to as you settle in for a little bit of self-care.

Friday nights, fortnightly

From $59 per person, free for members

Rooftop Bathhouse, TotalFusion Chermside, Gympie Road

What’s on in Brisbane Next Month – October

Wanderlust Wellspring (Image Credit: Wesley Tingey)

Wanderlust Wellspring

Leading global health experts will take the stage at this next-gen wellbeing event! The Wanderlust Wellspring is a brand-new summit that explores the future of health, performance and longevity.

Bringing together industry leaders, the event is led by the Wanderlust team (the minds behind wellness-focused events like True North and 108) and will feature speakers such as Dave Asprey, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Dr Will Cole and Kayla Barnes Letz.

“Wellspring is Australia’s biggest biohacking summit, and it’s the kind of experience I believe more people need, a space where cutting-edge science, shared knowledge and real human connection come together. It’s about giving people the tools to take charge of their health and feel better than they ever thought possible.” – Dave Asprey

Spread over two information and inspiration-packed days, you can attend workshops, keynote speeches, expert panels, wearable tech showcases, live podcast recordings, meditation and movement sessions and so much more.

Saturday 25th October to Sunday 26th October

Royal Pines, Gold Coast

Oktoberfest in the Gardens

Oktoberfest in the Gardens is back this spring, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Promising to bring you more festivities, fun and frothy beers, this Oktoberfest event at the Brisbane Showgrounds lets you party Bavarian-style in Brisbane.

Get dressed up in your Lederhosen or Dirndl, and get ready to sample authentic German beer, wine, cider and food.Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills

Saturday 11th October, 1:00pm to 9:00pm

Looking for more fun things to do in Brisbane this month? See what’s happening on the foodie scene with our food news, or explore what’s on around our beautiful river city.

Don’t forget to keep us in the loop with what you get up to around the city! Tag @sitchu.brisbane in your foodie and adventure pics as you experience the best of Brisbane.

Writer

1 September 2025

Lexie is the Brisbane Editor at Sitchu and has been part of the team since October 2020. Her background lies in fashion eCommerce and content marketing, having worked in digital roles across brands like Lorna Jane, Black Milk Clothing and dk active. A Brisbane native, Lexie covers food, lifestyle, events, and travel guides for the Sunshine State. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, visiting coffee spots or snapping shots of her rescue cat for his Instagram account.

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The September Event Guide to What’s on in Brisbane This Month & Beyond