Make, Believe, Magic — exclusive-to-Brisbane exhibition at GOMA
2026-09-12 00:00 - 2027-04-18 00:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Wynnum-Manly residents looking for a city outing can visit Make, Believe, Magic at GOMA from 12 September 2026 to 18 April 2027.
The exhibition is described as exclusive to Brisbane and forms part of QAGOMA’s program of contemporary and historical exhibitions. It offers a substantial viewing window across spring, summer and the first part of autumn, making it suitable for planning ahead around school holidays or a weekend visit to South Bank.
Admission is listed as ticketed. Check the QAGOMA exhibitions program for the full exhibition details, current visitor information and ticket access before travelling.
When: 12 September 2026 – 18 April 2027Where: GOMA, BrisbaneAdmission: Buy tickets
Source: QAGOMA exhibitions program.

Lit up by the bay
2026-11-27 18:30 - 19:55, 2026-12-27 18:30 - 19:55, 2027-01-27 18:30 - 19:55
Readers in Wynnum-Manly can join Lit up by the bay, a monthly book discussion group at Wynnum Library.
The group welcomes men and women of varied ages and discusses a selected book at each meeting. Conversations may cover the book’s style, appeal and content, with fiction, non-fiction and classic works included in the reading mix.
The series begins on Thursday 27 August 2026 and continues monthly at Wynnum Library, 145 Florence Street, Wynnum. The first meeting runs from 6.30pm to 7.55pm.
No bookings are required, and the activity is suitable for all ages. It offers a regular opportunity to talk about books and meet other local readers in a library setting.
Check the Brisbane City Council event listing for the latest details before attending.

Lookout 2027: Live, Stone Temple Pilots and 4 Non Blondes
2027-03-24 18:20 - 2027-03-25 05:20
Wynnum-Manly rock fans can head north to Boondall for Lookout 2027, featuring Live, Stone Temple Pilots and 4 Non Blondes at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 24 March 2027.
The all-ages concert has a ticketed start time of 6:20pm, although event times may change. All patrons must hold a valid ticket. General admission standing-floor patrons aged 15 or under must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Tickets are sold through Ticketek. The venue advises patrons to avoid unauthorised resale websites, where tickets may be invalid or fraudulent.
For bayside attendees travelling to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall Station on the Shorncliffe line is about a 600-metre walk from the venue. Parking is available for $18 per visit by card, subject to change. Translink advises checking services and any track changes before travelling, particularly because some late services may not connect with onward trains after events.
Further event details, including updated times and venue information, are available from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
Source: Brisbane Entertainment Centre event information.

Brisbane Festival — Riverfire 2026 featured event
2027-09-05 00:00 - 01:00
Brisbane Festival’s program lists Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust 2026 as a featured event. The major Brisbane-wide spectacle is likely to interest residents across Wynnum, Manly and the wider bayside, although the supplied festival information does not currently provide a date, time, venue or address for this calendar listing.
Brisbane Festival describes itself as a diverse arts festival presenting events across spring each year. The program also lists LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches), No One Gets Out of Here Alive, Common People Dance Eisteddfod and Verso Projects’ Festival Village at South Bank.
Readers should check the festival’s official ticketing and festival information page for confirmed scheduling, program details and any attendance requirements before making plans.
Source: Brisbane Festival.
