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Looking for more to see and do in Brisbane? We've got you covered! Use this page to see what Brisbane has on offer and to help plan your adventures around our city and suburbs.
Brisbane City Council is growing your lifestyle, so you can do more of what you love, including spending more time enjoying Brisbane’s beautiful climate and connecting with the people and places that make our city great.
Growing your Brisbane lifestyle with great places and experiences
Creating more lifestyle and leisure options in a city that’s clean and green means more opportunities to enjoy beautiful Brisbane.
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Planetarium
Located in the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, the Planetarium is home to the Cosmic Skydome. Visit the Planetarium to enjoy a show and tour the Display Zone.
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City Botanic Gardens
The riverside City Botanic Gardens are Brisbane's original botanic gardens. Attractions at the gardens include the Bamboo Grove, Weeping Fig Avenue, Riverstage, ornamental ponds and more.
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Victoria Park / Barrambin
Council is transforming Victoria Park into an iconic parkland with something for everyone.
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Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
The Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha are recognised as Queensland's premier subtropical botanic gardens. They are a key attraction in Council's Mt Coot-tha precinct.
Growing your Brisbane lifestyle with events
Council helps deliver thousands of markets, festivals and events each year.
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Active and healthy events
Council's Active and Healthy program provides free and affordable events and activities across Brisbane that promote movement, wellbeing and connection.
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Riverstage events
Council's Riverstage venue hosts many local, national and international concerts and events each year, as well as community events.
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Planetarium events
Council's Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium features entertaining and informative shows for adults and children.
Our libraries
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Books and so much more
Find out about our digital library, membership, borrowing e-books, our home library service, Ask a Librarian and more.
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Everton Park Library
The Everton Park Library features a variety of facilities and services, as well as plenty of activities and events. This library is wheelchair accessible.
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Joining a library
Library membership is free to Brisbane City Council ratepayers and anyone who lives, works or studies in Brisbane.
Download the July 2024 edition of the Brisbane City Council e-newsletter.