Brisbane events & things to do in November 2026
Start with South Bank Parklands, Story Bridge, plus Roma Street Parkland. November in Brisbane averages 27°C / 81°F highs, 18°C / 64°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
Expect 27°C/81°F days and about 8 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- South Bank Parklands★ 4.8 · 2.0k reviewsThe former Expo 88 site reopened as riverfront parkland in the 1990s, with Streets Beach, lawns, restaurants, gardens, playgrounds, and…
- Story Bridge★ 4.7 · 2.4k reviewsThe steel cantilever bridge opened in 1940 and links Fortitude Valley with Kangaroo Point across the Brisbane River.
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Brisbane in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
81°F / 64°F
27°C / 17.6°C
RainPrecipitation
8d
3.5in · 90mm
LightDaylight
13.4h
Sea
77.5°F
25.3°C
November is hot and more humid, so schedule Lone Pine, markets, and Mount Coot-tha before afternoon storms.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Nov 4
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- Nov 5 – Nov 15
Brisbane International Film Festival 2026
Annual film festival showcasing local and international films across various venues in Brisbane.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
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- Nov 5
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- Nov 6 – Nov 8
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- Nov 12 – Nov 16
Brisbane Writers Festival 2026
A gathering of authors, poets, and readers featuring talks, workshops, and book signings.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
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- Nov 20 – Nov 29
Brisbane Comedy Festival 2026
A city-wide comedy festival featuring stand-up, improv, and sketch performances by local and international comedians.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival research
- Nov 20 – Nov 21
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- Nov 21 – Nov 22
Brisbane Open House 2026
A weekend event offering free access to architecturally significant buildings and spaces across Brisbane.
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- Nov 21
Shapeshifter - 'Soulstice' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour
Music · Dance/Electronic.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Nov 22
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The Church - A Psychedelic Symphony with The George Ellis Orchestra
Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Nov 26 – Nov 27
Spacey Jane | Heading Back Down Under Australian Tour - Two Show Pass
Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
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About Brisbane
City overview
Brisbane sits on the Brisbane River in subtropical southeast Queensland, with the CBD, South Bank, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, West End, Kangaroo Point, Teneriffe, and Mount Coot-tha linking river ferries, art museums, music venues, markets, botanic gardens, and coast day trips. The city is warmer, greener, and more river-focused than Sydney or Melbourne, with South Bank, Story Bridge, GOMA, Lone Pine, and CityCat ferries shaping the first visit.
Food & drink
Brisbane food is subtropical and river-city casual: Moreton Bay bugs are sweet slipper-lobster tails often grilled with butter, barramundi and prawns carry seafood menus, mango desserts and avocado toast fit warm mornings, and steak stays common in Queensland pubs and grills. Eat Street Northshore, Fish Lane, James Street, West End, Howard Smith Wharves, Fortitude Valley, and South Bank add modern Australian plates, Greek food, Thai noodles, Vietnamese pho, and Japanese izakaya meals.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Roma Street Parkland
- 2Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Lookout
- 3Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- 4Wheel of Brisbane
- 5Queensland Museum and Sciencentre
- 6New Farm Park and Brisbane Powerhouse
- 7Queensland Art Gallery and GOMA
- 8Brisbane City Hall and Museum of Brisbane
1Roma Street Parkland
4.7★ · 10,788outdoorOpen dailyThe parkland opened in 2001 above the rail yards, with themed gardens, lawns, walking paths, subtropical plants, and city views. It is directly linked to Roma Street station.
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2Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Lookout
4.8★ · 596outdoorOpen dailyThe botanic gardens opened in 1976 with tropical display domes, Japanese gardens, native plants, and walking paths below the lookout. The summit view looks over the CBD toward Moreton Bay.
3Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
4.6★ · 13,009outdoorOpen dailyThe sanctuary opened in 1927 beside the Brisbane River and is known for koalas, kangaroos, platypus, raptors, and Australian wildlife talks. Buses and river cruises connect it from the CBD.
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- 4Wheel of Brisbane
- 5Queensland Museum and Sciencentre
- 6New Farm Park and Brisbane Powerhouse
Neighborhoods
1CBD and Riverfront
The CBD is compact and office-led, with Queen Street Mall, City Hall, Eagle Street Pier, Botanic Gardens, riverwalks, and ferry terminals.
2South Bank and South Brisbane
South Bank and South Brisbane are cultural and family-friendly, with GOMA, Queensland Museum, QPAC, Streets Beach, Fish Lane, and river promenades.
3Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley is nightlife-and-music focused, with Brunswick Street, Chinatown Mall, James Street, clubs, live rooms, Asian restaurants, and late dining.
Day trips
80km / 45-75min by train from Central to Helensvale, then tram or bus to beach districts
Gold Coast
Surf beaches, Burleigh Heads, Surfers Paradise, theme parks, and coastal restaurants make the fastest ocean day south of Brisbane.
105km / about 90min by car or train-bus links from Brisbane
Sunshine Coast
Mooloolaba, Noosa, beaches, national-park headlands, markets, and hinterland towns give a slower northbound coast day.
40km / about 75min by ferry from Holt Street Wharf to Tangalooma
Moreton Island
Sand dunes, clear water, snorkeling wrecks, kayaking, beaches, and dolphin-viewing programs make a full island day.
Getting around
Translink trains, buses, CityCat ferries, and river crossings use go card and Smart Ticketing on many routes, with Central, Roma Street, South Bank, and Fortitude Valley as key nodes. Use CityCats for river movement, trains for Gold Coast and airport links, and buses or rideshare for Mount Coot-tha and Lone Pine.
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Common questions about Brisbane in November
- What to pack for Brisbane in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Brisbane checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 27°C / 81°F.
- A light evening layer because nights average 18°C / 64°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 8 days.
- How many days do you need in Brisbane
- 4 days covers the main Brisbane highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Brisbane worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in Brisbane averages 27°C / 81°F highs, 18°C / 64°F nights, and about 8 rainy days.
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