10 Upcoming Events In Brisbane For May 2016

Attend Exciting Events in May 2016 with Brisbane Minibus Hire!

Are you planning to visit Brisbane in May this year, and have already started preparing your travel itinerary? Here are some of best upcoming events that are going to happen this month. With what we have seen on the diversity and quality of events in May, your visit to this famous city is going to be a spectacular one. Time to gather your travelling companions to start planning further, and don’t forget to take advantage of minibus hire in Brisbane!

Mother’s Day in the Marquee

If you are visiting Brisbane around May 8, head on down to Victoria Park as Mother’s Day in the Marquee is one of the main highlights there. This year’s meaningful event is also supporting the AEIOU Foundation. Spoil mum with a delectable, hot and cold breakfast buffet that is specially created by Jason Peppler, who is an award-winning executive chef. This annual Mother’s Day event by Victoria Park is also in its eighth year running, and it is a fine tribute to motherhood, and other female role models for their contribution to family. Get your tickets now through EventBrite!

Mother’s Day High Tea at Six Acres

If you will be nearby Rydges Fortitude Valley on the 8th of May, there is another Mother’s Day event happening as well! This high tea event warmly invites all interested individuals and their families to attend. It will be held at the stunning Six Acres restaurant. Each ticket purchased entitles the holder to a delicious buffet-style high tea selection of petit desserts, scones, finger sandwiches, freshly brewed coffee, and Pickwick tea.

Also, you will be given a goody bag and a glass of sparkling wine upon your arrival. If you are planning to attend this Mother’s Day event, you will also love the fact that all proceeds is slated to help fund the organizers’ other meaningful programs such as Dress for Success® Brisbane – a job search support program for women.

Madama Butterfly

If you are having your vacation in Brisbane, and you are an opera enthusiast, you are in for a treat from the 12th to 19th of May. The acclaimed international production of Madama Butterfly is presented by Opera Queensland, and is exclusive to Brisbane. Held at the QPAC’s Lyric Theatre, you do not want to miss this exclusive season of Tony Award-winning director Michael Grandage and what his exciting production has to offer.

Hearts Ablaze by Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre Group

Hearts Ablaze will be performed by Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre Group, on the 14th to 15th of May. The wonderful play is written by local writer Janis Bailey and directed by Warrick Bailey. This play is also special in a way because it is marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Judith Wright. The play is set to tell the story of the romance between philosopher Jack McKinney and the famous local poet Judith Wright.

French Art Friday

Does Cubism, Braque, and Picasso sound familiar to you? If so, you might also be familiar with this saying, “The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” Yes, it is from Pablo Picasso! If you are an art lover, you would definitely want to ensure that you have mark the calendar for the 13th of May. During this event, you can learn more about French Art with the accompaniment of fine French wine. What’s more, there will be like-minded enthusiasts surrounding this fun and friendly environment. What a way to spend your Friday evening!

Swing Band Spectacular

If you are a music lover, you will definitely want to keep the 14th of May free on your schedule. At Caboolture Warplane Museum, Swing Band Spectacular is happening and you are invited to come and dance away the night. The amazing 17-piece band is guaranteed to wow you, and the music they are playing dates back to the 1940’s and the Swing era! What’s more, special guest artist, Danny Mayors, will be making an appearance as well.

Great Brisbane Bike Ride 2016

Are you down for a cycling challenge? If so, consider participating in the Great Brisbane Bike Ride 2016. It is a great way to circle this great big town, and you have an excuse to spruce up your best lycra. If you are joining this event, good for you because you are doing so for a good cause; this event is ramping up the fight against diabetes. Happening on the 15th of May, you will be able to choose from three routes, each with varied difficulty levels and distances, including the famous Coot-tha Challenge.

Wanderlust 108 Brisbane 2016

On the 28th of May, Wanderlust 108 Brisbane 2016 is a one of a kind mindfulness triathlon that you should catch. This triathlon is unlike other endurance events, tough mudders, and fun runs around Australia. Wanderlust 108 is so much different, and is making a spiritual landing into Brisbane (it had previously taken America by storm). In this event, you can expect to find a 5km run, yoga and meditation. What’s more, you are free to do whatever you want. For example, you can skip the run and just do 75 minutes of yoga with meditation to unwind, or do the run, then a short session of yoga, and follow it up with meditation to clear your mind. Wanderlust way offers a holistic way to keep fit, and improve your general well-being, so give this a shot!

Indie Tasting Brisbane

On the 29th of May, you will get the chance to attend Indie Tasting Brisbane, which is the country’s only independent spirits event. This event is going to be held at Lefty’s Oldtime Music Hall on Caxton Street, and will showcase both artisan and independent spirits. What’s more, you are allowed to sample some of the hundred craft spirits that are on display, and chat up with the friendly master distillers.

Green Heart Fair 2016

If you are in the city at the end of May, do attend this open fair in Brisbane! On the 29th of May, Green Heart Fair 2016 which is the Council’s biggest sustainability fair will be held. The ever-popular event will be held in South East Queensland, and there will be more than a hundred stalls from eco-businesses, conservationists, community groups, and sustainability organisations. This event is also going to be jam-packed with workshops and plenty of opportunities to have discussions with local sustainability experts. Need we say that Green Heart Fair 2016 is a children-friendly event too?

If you are planning to get around multiple events on a single day, we highly recommended that you opt for quality minibus hire with a driver. Travel safely and comfortably with us!