90+ Buildings
45+ Walks, Talks and Tours
40+ Heritage Treasures
10 Architecturally Designed Homes
1 Unmissable Weekend
Brisbane Open House returns in 2025 with our biggest program in five years!
Get ready to explore 90+ buildings, structures, places and spaces across Greater Brisbane — from heritage icons to visionary contemporary design, community treasures, and rarely seen private residences.
Over the weekend of Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July, we’re throwing open the doors to the spaces that shape our city with special preview events, exclusive behind-the-scenes access, walking tours, live performances, thought-provoking talks, film screenings, and much more.
Building tour tickets will be available to book from 8:00am on Saturday 5 July — subscribe to our newsletter to be notified.
Private Homes
In partnership with the Australian Institute of Architects, ten architect-designed residences will open to the public, providing a rare opportunity to examine the intersection of architectural innovation and sustainable design in ten inspiring locations.
New Sites to Explore
Step inside buildings that are in the program for the first time, including:
- Rivière by Aria
- Milton House
- Bradbury Park Playscape, Kedron
- Morningside School of Arts
- St Laurence’s College
Behind the Scenes of Key Infrastructure
- Celebrate 100 years of Brisbane Airport with an exclusive tour
- Explore the engineering marvels of Wivenhoe Dam
- Discover the expanding infrastructure at the Port of Brisbane
Brisbane Open House After Dark
The excitement starts early with twilight talks and experiences in the week before the main weekend:
- 10 July: New Uses for Old Buildings – Ingenuity, Sustainability and a Touch of Joy
- 15 July: Twilight Walking Tour with Kurilpa Futures
- 16 July: PechaKucha Night at ARUP’s new studio
- 17 July: Architecture of Ancient Egypt at the Queensland Museum
- 18 July: Living Legacies: Torbreck Revisited
- 19 July: Sahara Beck at Grand on Ann
Returning Favourites
Revisit some of the city’s most loved and iconic destinations, including:
- ABC Brisbane
- Brisbane Arcade
- Centenary Pool
- Newstead House
- Roma Street Fire Station
- Thomas Dixon Centre
Get Involved
- Join guided walks and neighbourhood explorations
- Enjoy free live music and film screenings across the weekend
- Enter your best shots in the Brisbane Open House Photography Competition
- Volunteer during Brisbane Open House weekend
Tickets
All Brisbane Open House walks, talks, and special events are now available to book. Most events are free to attend but require booking in advance.
Tickets for building tours — including private homes and other unique locations — will open at 8:00 am on Saturday 5 July 2025. Please note that some pre-booked tours will incur a $7.00 charge to support planning and coordination processes.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Brisbane Open House weekend!
Download the 2025 Program
