Best Years Of Our Lives

Venue

Koala Tavern

Capalaba, Brisbane

Tickets

$45

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Date & Time

Sat, 5 Dec

7:30pm

We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

About this event

Best Years Of Our Lives – Celebrating ’80s Oz Pub RockStep back in time to the glory days of Australian pub rock, when packed pubs, thumping riffs and unforgettable anthems provided the soundtrack to a generation.Best Years Of Our Lives celebrates the incredible Australian music of the early ’80s, bringing to the stage classic songs from Richard Clapton, Australian Crawl, Men at Work, The Models, The Sports, Flowers, Machinations and many more.Presented by DREAMS, the show features lead guitarist and vocalist Wayne Daniels, whose own musical journey through bands including Triple Entente, Shikira and Colour Blue gives him a genuine connection to this remarkable era of Australian live music.This is more than a collection of classic songs—it’s a celebration of a time when live music filled pubs across the country, crowds sang every word and Australian bands created a sound all their own.Saturday, December 5Koala Tavern – Capalaba, BrisbaneCome ready to sing, dance and relive the music th

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Set Times

Show Starts 7:30pm

Best Years of our Lives ★ TBA

Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Best Years of our Lives start?

Best Years of our Lives is scheduled to perform at 7:30pm on Saturday, 5 December 2026 at Koala Tavern. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

What time does Best Years of our Lives finish?

Best Years of our Lives is expected to finish around 8:30pm at Koala Tavern. This is our estimate from the stage time and a typical set length, not a confirmed finish time. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is Koala Tavern located?

Koala Tavern is located at 36 - 40 Moreton Bay Rd, Capalaba, QLD.

How much are tickets for Best Years Of Our Lives?

Tickets for Best Years Of Our Lives are $45. Tickets are available online.

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