The complete guide to live music in Brisbane this weekend (Thu 21–Sat 23 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Brisbane for live music this weekend, Thu 21 May to Sat 23 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
aleksiah 'Good on Paper' Tour
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Triffid, Newstead
Artists: Aleksiah
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aleksiah 'Good on Paper' Tour
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Triffid Garden, Newstead
Artists: Aleksiah
Pluto's Delight Release Party
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: QUIVR, Fortitude Valley
Artists: THE ZON
Come join THE ZON to celebrate his newest single PLUTO'S DELIGHT! It will be a night of pop perfection, spinning tacks from the best of the pop divas and the best of THE ZON. Be ready to pop it, drop it, and hit it!
Kathleen Halloran - Nobody's Baby Album Tour
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: The Junk Bar, Ashgrove
Price: $$32
Artists: Kathleen Halloran
Melbourne guitarist and singer-songwriter Kathleen Halloran brings her debut album Nobody’s Baby to Junk Bar, Brisbane as part of her debut national album tour.After years performing on stages across the country as one of Australia’s most formidable guitarists, Halloran now steps forward fully forme…
aleksiah – Good on Paper Tour
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Triffid, Newstead
Price: $$36 - $46
Artists: aleksiah – Good on Paper Tour, Aleksiah
Awaken the Hate with Mizzie Maxx and Chase the Wolves
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
Price: $$8
Artists: Mizzie Max, Awaken The Hate, Chase the Wolves
Forget the weekend, the real chaos starts early. We're turning up the volume on Thursday 21 May for a triple sonic assault.Featuring the relentless groove metal mayhem of Awaken the Hate, the raw energy of Mizzie Maxx, and the high-gain hard rock of Chase the Wolves.
PINKY BEECROFT
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Price: $$35
Artists: Pinky Beecroft
PINKY BEECROFT IN BRISBANE AT LAST
Leaker // IIWII // Light Eater
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Tomcat, Fortitude Valley
Artists: LEAKER, Light Eater, IIWII
Thusrday 21/5/2026 at TOMCAT Leaker // IIWII // Light Eater...Doors at 8pm, first band at 9pm...Get on it!FREE ENTRY
My Friend Chloe with Reno Ltd. Dirty Linen
When: Friday 22 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Triffid Garden, Newstead
Artists: My Friend Chloe
My Friend Chloe with Reno Ltd. Dirty Linen
When: Friday 22 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Triffid, Newstead
Artists: My Friend Chloe
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Brisbane This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.