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.
5 events in Brisbane · This weekend
On now · until 30 Oct
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
free
Outdoor sculpture trail through the Botanic Gardens by Sculptors QLD members; works available to view and purchase directly from sculptors.
On now · until 8 Nov
SLQ Gallery, State Library of Queensland
free
The Brisbane Portrait Prize finalists exhibition brings portraits and Brisbane stories to the State Library of Queensland. Admission is free.
Today
Little Stanley Street, South Bank Parklands
free entry
Brisbane's best-known three-day weekend market strip in South Bank; artisans, jewellery, art and design stalls.
Today
Davies Park
free entry
Long-running riverside community market under fig trees; handcrafted gifts, art and design stalls among produce and food.
Tomorrow
Manly Harbour Village / Little Bayside Park
free entry
Brisbane's longest-running creative market (35+ years) by the bay; handmade art, craft and design stalls.
Tomorrow
Little Stanley Street, South Bank Parklands
free entry
Brisbane's best-known three-day weekend market strip in South Bank; artisans, jewellery, art and design stalls.
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 ↗