Military Tattoo Spectacular and Lunar New Year Celebrations Today

Discover Brisbane’s Best Sunday Events

Brisbane is buzzing this Sunday, February 15, 2026, with a vibrant mix of cultural festivals, world-class theater, and iconic performances. Whether you are looking for a family-friendly afternoon in the gardens or a high-energy evening spectacle, the city has plenty to offer for your weekend wrap-up.

Lunar New Year in the Gardens

As part of the annual BrisAsia Festival, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha will host a dazzling Lunar New Year celebration from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This free community event at the Band Stand invites residents to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Attendees can enjoy:

• Mesmerizing Lion Dancers and martial arts showcases.
• Live performances including Bollywood rhythms and Thai artistry.
• Authentic Asian street food stalls and henna face painting.
• Chill beats from local DJs amidst the lush garden setting.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

For the first time ever, the iconic Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marches into Suncorp Stadium for its final night in Brisbane. This spectacular production features over 1,000 international performers, including the magnificent Massed Pipes and Drums. Gates open at 5:30 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Expect a stirring evening of military precision, traditional music, and theatrical performance celebrating the event’s 75th anniversary.

The Collective Markets at South Bank

Spend your Sunday morning or afternoon strolling through the Collective Markets at Stanley Plaza. Open until the late afternoon, these markets are a staple of the South Bank cultural scene. It is the perfect spot to find unique gifts, handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, and original photography while enjoying live local music and gourmet snacks along Little Stanley Street.

Final Call for Theater Lovers

It is a big day for the local arts scene at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Today marks the closing performance of the smash-hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors at the Cremorne Theatre. Meanwhile, at the Playhouse, the Queensland Theatre Company continues its run of The Great Gatsby, transporting audiences back to the roaring twenties with a glittering, gin-soaked production. Over at the Lyric Theatre, the 40th-anniversary tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS also offers matinee and evening sessions for those seeking musical magic.

Museum and Gallery Highlights

For a quieter pace, head to the Museum of Brisbane to view the Sacred Circles exhibition by Sara Nejad, open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Alternatively, the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) is premiering its new exhibitions, Sorcerers from Bohemia: Picasso’s Saltimbanques and Towards a Collapsing World: German Expressionism, both of which opened this weekend.