The complete guide to live music in Brisbane this weekend (Thu 20–Sat 22 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Brisbane for live music this weekend, Thu 20 Aug to Sat 22 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Alexandra Flood with Jonathan Henderson & Vatche Jambazian: There's nothing like a Dame
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Opera Queensland Studio, S01/140 Grey St, South Brisbane OPERA Queensland is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council
Artists: Alexandra Flood, Jonathan Henderson, Vatche Jambazian
A tribute to Dame Joan Sutherland, celebrating the centenary of one of Australia's greatest operatic legends
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A Taste of Ireland 2026
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The J, Noosa Heads
Artists: A Taste of Ireland 2026
Alex Lahey 'B-Grade University Tour'
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Triffid, Newstead
Artists: Alex Lahey
Paddington song birds
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:30am
Where: BrisWest Centre
Artists: Paddington song birds
Come along and join our relaxed community group where singers and ukulele players come together for fun. We enjoy songs from the 1960s-70s. The group is hosted by Grace, a local Paddington volunteer who loves sharing her passion for music and singing. This group meets during school terms. For more i…
TOMMY MEMPHIS
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 2:00pm
Where: Twin Towns Services Club
Artists: Tommy Memphis
The Jury Experience – The Killer AI
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: The Old Museum, Bowen Hills
Price: $From $47.60
Artists: The Jury Experience – The Killer AI
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Skyscraper Stan
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: The Junk Bar, Ashgrove
Price: $$33
Artists: Skyscraper Stan
Skyscraper Stan returns to The Junk Bar with his stripped back solo show this August. With special guest Jo Davie.Antipodean songwriter Skyscraper Stan is a true believer in the power of words. One sentence, massaged just the right way, can be an entire story in and of itself. Across a career spanni…
Candlelight: Tribute to Arijit Singh
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Saint John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane City
Price: $From $44.00
Artists: Arijit Singh
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Fruit Bats (USA) Solo
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Lefty's Music Hall, Brisbane
Price: $$61
Artists: Fruit Bats
Fruit Bats – formed as the project of Eric D. Johnson (USA) – are one of the most in-demand live acts in indie rock. Eric D. Johnson journeys in from the USA to take to the stage, solo, celebrating their 2026 album The Landfill.The midwest, particularly the part of the midwest Eric D. Johnson hails …
Takeover SEQ x INDO Tour
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
Price: $$18
Artists: Takeover
Takeover are hitting the road this August and September celebrating the release of their debut EP with a SEQ and Indonesian tour!With their unique blend of emotionally charged pop-punk music and high energy live shows, Takeover have quickly become one of Brisbane’s rising acts to watch out for. Fres…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Brisbane This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.