THIS WEEK · 2–8 NOVEMBER 2026
Brisbane This Week.
Traditional crafts in Sandgate, Saturday comedy and classical music, with art and neighbourhood markets.
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New in Friday review · one-off festival
Heritage Hands Festival: Sandgate
Sat 7 Nov · 9am–5pm main daytime programme; individual sessions vary
Sandgate Town Hall, corner Cliff and Seymour Streets, Sandgate
Free general entry · ticketed workshops and sessions extraTraditional crafts, makers, demonstrations and a heritage market in Sandgate. Family activities are included in the programme. Book workshops separately and follow the organiser’s session timetable.
New in Friday review · one-off film and craft evening
Make ’n’ Movie: Practical Magic
Fri 6 Nov · doors 5:15pm; 5:30–7:30pm
Sandgate Town Hall, corner Cliff and Seymour Streets, Sandgate
$10 online · $15 at the door, subject to availabilityBring a portable craft project for a relaxed film night. Part of Heritage Hands. Check the organiser’s screening and age guidance before bringing children; door admission is not guaranteed.
One-off · concert
Maestro 9: Beethoven, Mendelssohn & Fisher
Sat 7 Nov · 7:30pm; approximately 2 hours with interval
QPAC Concert Hall, South Bank, Brisbane
$104–$145 + $7.50 transaction feeThe evening programme includes Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, Fisher’s Murmuring Light and Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony. Child pricing applies to ages 2–18; family options available. This programme differs from Friday’s shorter concert.
One-off · comedy
Deadly Funny
Sat 7 Nov · 6–7pm
QPAC Cremorne Theatre, South Bank, Brisbane
$35 + $7.90 transaction feeJanty Blair and Kevin Kropinyeri host emerging First Nations comedians and storytellers. Recommended for ages 18+; strong coarse language and sensitive adult themes.
Recurring · community sport
Shaw Park parkrun
Sat 7 Nov · 7am start; arrive by 6:50am
Shaw Park, Wavell Heights, Brisbane
Free · register with parkrun for a barcodeWalk, jog or run a welcoming 5km course. Council lists ages 4+; under 11s must remain within arm’s reach of a responsible adult. Check the local parkrun page for weather-related cancellations before leaving.
Recurring market
West End Markets
Sat 7 Nov · 6am–2pm
Davies Park, Montague Road & Jane Street, West End
Free entry · purchases extraMake a morning of fresh produce, flowers and food stalls by the river. Family-friendly weekly market; November closing time is 2pm.
Recurring market
Nundah Farmers Market
Sun 8 Nov · 6am–noon
Station Street, Nundah, Brisbane
Free entry · purchases extraA neighbourhood Sunday market for fresh produce and breakfast. Family-friendly. This is the regular weekly market, following last Sunday’s anniversary event.
Ongoing exhibition · until April 2027
Precious
Mon 2–Sun 8 Nov · 10am–5pm daily
Museum of Brisbane, Level 3, City Hall, King George Square
FreeDiscover extraordinary objects and the collectors behind them, from tin toys to textiles. A family-friendly indoor option drawn from public and private Brisbane collections.
New in Friday review · ongoing exhibition · closes 8 Nov
Pasifik Horizon
Sat 7 Nov · 10am–5pm; check gallery for Sunday hours
Petrie Terrace Gallery, 162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
Free · no bookings requiredPapua New Guinean and New Caledonian artists share Pacific stories and creative perspectives. Council confirms this Saturday session and welcomes all ages. The exhibition finishes on 8 November.