Brisbane · QLD

Live Music in Brisbane

The Valley pulse, the Triffid bills, the heavy underground

1,717 upcoming gigs 207 venues 4,325 artists

Brisbane's last decade has been about the Valley settling into its identity as the city's live-music engine — The Tivoli, The Triffid, The Zoo, Crowbar, The Brightside. Plus the heavy circuit that keeps Brisbane the heaviest sounding capital in the country.

What's on in Brisbane

All 1,717 gigs

Today 15 October

Thu 15 Ensemble QDance & Opera University of Queensland, St Lucia Tickets

Thu 15 Paul Dean, Trish Dean, Stephen Emmerson University of Queensland, St Lucia

Thu 15 Resurrect BIG FAN, Morningside Tickets

Thu 15 Ian Moss, Troy Cassar-Daley The Events Centre, South Brisbane Tickets

Thu 15 Food + Music at Night Feast New Farm Park, New Farm, New Farm

Thu 15 Dinos AliveExperiences Fever Skygate | Exhibition and Immersive Experience centre, Brisbane Airport Tickets

Thu 15 First 5 Forever toddler timeMore Events Stones Corner Library Free Thu 15 First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymesMore Events Nundah Library Free

Thu 15 Horizon of KhufuExperiences Fever Hub Brisbane, Australia Tickets

Thu 15 Life ChroniclesExperiences Fever Hub Brisbane, Australia Tickets

Thu 15 Luna, A Journey to the MoonExperiences Fever Hub Brisbane, Australia Tickets

Thu 15 50 Plus: Recorder (intermediate)More Events Fifty Plus Centre, Brisbane City

Thu 15 Paddington song birdsMore Events BrisWest Centre Tickets

Thu 15 Sterling Drake The Junk Bar, Ashgrove Tickets

Thu 15 Sinn6r Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley Tickets

Thu 15 Surprise Chef The Brightside, Fortitude Valley Tickets

Thu 15 Dan Davidson Lefty's Music Hall, Brisbane Tickets

Thu 15 SAFIADance & Opera The Tivoli, Brisbane Tickets

Thu 15 media puzzle Season Three, Woolloongabba Tickets

Thu 15 Yomi Ship Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley Tickets

Thu 15 Banks Arcade, From Ashes To New The Triffid, Newstead Tickets

Thu 15 Sonny Fodera The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane Tickets

Thu 15 Comedy Cha Cha ThursdaysComedy Warehouse 25, Milton Tickets

Thu 15 Moonshine Saloon BrisbaneTheatre & Musicals Fever Hub Brisbane, Australia Tickets

Thu 15 Blanc de Blanc EncoreTheatre & Musicals The West End Electric, West End Tickets

Thu 15 The Lipsticks Mirrorball Ministries, West End Tickets

Thu 15 Jaydin Shingleton Chattahoochee Joes Honky Tonk, Fortitude Valley Tickets

Tomorrow 16 October

Fri 16 Ross Wilson, The Peaceniks The Events Centre, South Brisbane Tickets

Fri 16 The Generators Iron & Resin

Fri 16 Killer Queen Experience 2026 The J, Noosa Heads Tickets

Fri 16 Irish Film Festival 2026Screenings & Film The Barracks, Brisbane City Tickets

Fri 16 50 Plus: Tap dancing for SeniorsMore Events Fifty Plus Centre, Brisbane City

Fri 16 Dinos AliveExperiences Fever Skygate | Exhibition and Immersive Experience centre, Brisbane Airport Tickets

Fri 16 First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymesMore Events Corinda Library Free Fri 16 First 5 Forever toddler timeMore Events Indooroopilly Library Free Fri 16 50 Plus: Recorder ensembleMore Events Fifty Plus Centre, Brisbane City Fri 16 First 5 Forever toddler time in the parkMore Events Mitchelton Library Free

Fri 16 Luna, A Journey to the MoonExperiences Fever Hub Brisbane, Australia Tickets

Fri 16 Horizon of KhufuExperiences Fever Hub Brisbane, Australia Tickets

Fri 16 Life ChroniclesExperiences Fever Hub Brisbane, Australia Tickets

Fri 16 First 5 Forever children’s storytimeFamily & Kids Corinda Library Free Fri 16 First 5 Forever babies, books and rhymes in the parkFamily & Kids Mitchelton Library Free

Fri 16 Mick Woodbridge Whitsunday Sailing Club, Airlie Beach Tickets

Fri 16 Chelsea Skyeater M|Arts Cafe and Bar, Murwillumbah Tickets

Fri 16 TEEN SPIRIT VOL 7. The Warehouse Townsville, Townsville City Tickets

Fri 16 Liv Marlton, Faith Kayrooz, ROMA The Cave Inn, Woolloongabba

Fri 16 Grindstone Ranch Country Show, Grindstone Ranch Hotel Brunswick - Mullumbimbi Tickets

Fri 16 Jaydin Shingleton Chattahoochee Joes Honky Tonk, Fortitude Valley Tickets

Fri 16 David Barry WestsideHQ, Corinda Tickets

Fri 16 Skunkhour Norton Music Factory, Caloundra West Tickets

Fri 16 Hans Zimmer Saint John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane City Tickets

Fri 16 CAT BURNS The Tivoli, Brisbane Tickets

Fri 16 BiRdMaN The Brightside, Fortitude Valley Tickets

Fri 16 Sounds of Soul Bramble Bay Bowls Club

Fri 16 John StephanTheatre & Musicals Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, Redcliffe Tickets

Fri 16 OASIS City Lights Cruise OASIS, Brisbane Tickets

Fri 16 Pete Cullen Chattahoochee Joes Honky Tonk, Fortitude Valley Tickets

Fri 16 King Crow Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley Tickets

Fri 16 effe The Junk Bar, Ashgrove Tickets

Fri 16 Le Shiv The Brightside, Fortitude Valley Tickets

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Also on in Brisbane

Concerts, shows and experiences on sale now.

Fri 16 Oct Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Saint John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane From $32

Fri 16 Oct Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA Saint John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane From $34

Sat 17 Oct Candlelight: Tribute to Adele Saint John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane From $39

Sat 17 Oct Candlelight: Tribute to Queen Saint John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane From $29

Explore Brisbane

Countdown

The local music countdown, charts & playlists.

Venues

207 live-music venues across the city.

Artists

4,325 Brisbane artists & bands.

Theatre

See what's on — 188 upcoming in Brisbane.

Experiences

See what's on — 218 upcoming in Brisbane.

Comedy

See what's on — 57 upcoming in Brisbane.

Dance-opera

See what's on — 133 upcoming in Brisbane.

Sport

See what's on — 10 upcoming in Brisbane.

Brisbane live music FAQ

What's on in Brisbane?

There are 1717 upcoming live music gigs across 207 venues in Brisbane. 32 are free entry. Venues include Fever Hub Brisbane, The West End Electric, The Brightside and more.

Where can I find live music in Brisbane?

Busy live-music venues right now include Fever Hub Brisbane (Australia), The West End Electric (West End), The Brightside (Fortitude Valley), Queensland Symphony Orchestra Studio, 114 Grey Street, South Brisbane (South Brisbane), The Triffid (Newstead). Browse the full list on musick.com.au.

Are there free gigs in Brisbane?

Yes — there are 32 free-entry gigs coming up in Brisbane. Look for events marked 'Free'.

What time do gigs start in Brisbane?

Most Brisbane gigs start between 7pm and 9pm, doors 30–60 minutes earlier; headliners usually go on 9pm–10pm. Check each gig page for confirmed set times.