The complete guide to live music in Brisbane this weekend (Thu 14–Sat 16 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Brisbane for live music this weekend, Thu 14 May to Sat 16 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
DADDY LONG LEGS & GUESTS
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: A & I Hall, Bangalow, Bangalow
Price: $$39
Artists: Daddy Long Legs
Weekly live music guide — free.
Homage To Janis Ian
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Brisbane Venue TBC, Fortitude Valley
Artists: Homage to Janis Ian
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary and exquisite brilliance of Janis Ian's remarkable 1975 album Between the Lines, featuring much-loved anthem, At Seventeen. Janis Ian: trailblazing female singer/songwriter, 21 albums, 6 decades career both famous and infamous star, Grammy-winner, LGBTQ+ icon, survi…
Hag - Gap Creek Falls Album Launch
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: The Junk Bar, Ashgrove
Price: $$16
Artists: Hag
Gap Creek Falls album launch
Pocket Theory - Up to Speed
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
Price: $$10
Artists: Pocket Theory
Join Pocket Theory on the 14th of May at the Brightside Brisbane for their debut headline show.Expect an electrifying set of funk and fusion featuring original music and classic songs reimagined. Supporting Pocket Theory is local legends Elsewhere and new funk group Pyrexia
Thirsty Merc
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Old Bundy Tavern, Bundaberg
Price: $$56
Artists: Thirsty Merc
Thirsty Merc are bringing their 2026 Encore Shows to Old Bundy Tavern, Bundaberg on Thursday 14 May.After a massive run of tours and the hugely successful Summer Live 25 run, Thirsty Merc are back out doing what they do best, delivering the songs that have soundtracked Aussie summers for more than t…
Red Velvet Rascal "CYBERTRATION" Album Launch
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Price: $$20
Artists: Red Velvet Rascal
Red Velvet Rascal take to the stage to showcase their favourite tracks from their new album "Cybertration". Bringing their signature heavy psych rock energy they'll be joined by "Atlas and the Attic" and "88Tokamak" for a full night of controlled chaos
Bands in Parks: Twilight Jazz by the River
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 5:00pm
Where: Queensland Maritime Museum Park, South Brisbane, South Brisbane
Artists: Bands in Parks: Twilight Jazz by the River
Bands in Parks performs at Queensland Maritime Museum. Kick back and watch the sunset over the Brisbane River from this beautiful vantage point near the Goodwill Bridge. Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy some big band jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with mus…
Southern Sons - Heart In Danger Tour
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 5:00pm
Where: Kingscliff Bowls Club, Kingscliff
Artists: Southern Sons
Australian Rock Icons SOUTHERN SONS Announce 2026 Heart in Danger National Tour!Legendary Australian band Southern Sons are set to electrify fans across the country with the announcement of their highly anticipated 2026 Heart in Danger Tour, a powerful celebration of their timeless hits. The tour, n…
J.I.D (Relocated to Fortitude Music Hall)
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Riverstage , Brisbane
Artists: J.I.D (Relocated to Fortitude Music Hall)
***Relocated to Fortitude Music Hall*** Atlanta rapper and Platinum selling artist J.I.D has announced a blockbuster run of tour dates that includes nearly seventy shows across four different continents titled “God Does Like World Tours”. J.I.D has announced that American singer songwriter Jordan W…
J.I.D - God Does Like World Tours *Relocated to Fortitude Music Hall
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Riverstage , Brisbane
Artists: J.I.D
Approximate Running Times: Gates - 6:00pm Start - 8:00pm Curfew -10:00pm Children's Policy: Children 12 years old & under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Accompaniment by a paying adult is recommended for children between the ages of 13 & 15 years old. All patrons must hold a valid ticket REG…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Brisbane This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.