A little more art.
A little more Brisbane.
Find a Brisbane art outing among independent makers’ markets, sculpture trails, ceramics and prize exhibitions. South Brisbane brings together galleries and weekend market stalls, while Fortitude Valley hosts artist and maker events. BrisStyle’s announced market dates offer further opportunities to meet makers, with ceramics events also appearing in the calendar. Listings extend to nearby places such as Ipswich and Cleveland, so check the address when planning travel. Browse by date or type, choose free entry, and save the events that catch your eye. Each listing includes an organiser link for current opening times, tickets and any last-minute changes.
9 events in Brisbane · This weekend
Fri, Sat
Ticketed
A fair for textile and craft enthusiasts, with quilt displays, demonstrations, making sessions and materials from exhibitors.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Opens this weekend
Varies
A collection of ceramics by Belinda Krumm at the Brisbane Institute of Art. The exhibition shares an opening with Linda Back.
Sat
Free
Recurring community market connecting local artists and makers with buyers; 70+ stallholders, free kids workshops.
Sun
Free
A Sunday market in the City Botanic Gardens with arts, crafts, jewellery and food. Check organiser updates during high winds.
Sun
Free
A Sunday waterfront market at Little Bayside Park, with local makers selling art, craft and design alongside food and other stalls.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
Brisbane's best-known three-day weekend market strip in South Bank; artisans, jewellery, art and design stalls.
Sat
Free
Long-running riverside community market under fig trees; handcrafted gifts, art and design stalls among produce and food.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
Outdoor sculpture trail through the Botanic Gardens by Sculptors QLD members; works available to view and purchase directly from sculptors.
Fri, Sat, Sun
Free
The Brisbane Portrait Prize finalists exhibition brings portraits and Brisbane stories to the State Library of Queensland. Admission is free.
Art fairs, regular markets and a few good reasons to go out. A Thursday email for your city, sent from 7am Sydney time.
Choose between a gallery exhibition, an outdoor sculpture visit and a market where you can talk with makers. Evening markets are useful when you want a later outing, but check the session’s actual hours instead of relying on the event name.
The Brisbane calendar also includes nearby destinations such as Ipswich and Cleveland. Read the suburb and address before saving an event so you can allow for the journey. For outdoor venues, check access and weather notices on the organiser’s site.
Yes. You can visit to look, ask questions and learn what you enjoy. Check admission first: free entry and free activities are different things, and a workshop within a free market may need a separate ticket. The free-entry filter is a useful starting point.
Ask about materials, dimensions, edition details where relevant, the full price and how the work will get home. Keep the artist’s details and any documentation supplied. Use our first artwork checklist ↗
Practical guidance by Art Fairs. Event details and sources are linked in the calendar. How we check listings ↗