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Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts - Echoes of Cirque
City Hall Concerts presents Echoes of Cirque. Echoes of Cirque is a Brisbane-based Gypsy Jazz quartet born out of the magic of the Woodford Folk Festival 2023, where its members first joined forces as part of the Cirque Hot Club program. Inspired by the timeless swing of Django Reinhardt and the charm of 1930s Paris, their music blends traditional jazz manouche with a vibrant modern edge. Featuring Rory Dollard (guitar), Rodrigo Santiago (guitar), Lachie Alexander (clarinet), and Benja King (double bass), the group draws influence from leading voices in today’s European Gypsy Jazz scene across the UK, France, Italy, and Germany. After returning to the festival and wowing audiences with three standout shows at The Parlour stage during Woodford 2024, Echoes of Cirque are now set to release their debut album - a dynamic collection of Django classics, bebop-inspired tunes, early jazz standards, and original compositions. Their performances capture both the heart of tradition and the thrill of innovation, making them one of Australia’s most exciting new voices in Gypsy Jazz. This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Anje West.
Pulp
Handsome Tours, Laneways Presents & Double J are proud to present Pulp! Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed 2025 album More, Pulp are set to make their long-awaited return to Australian and New Zealand stages — marking their first visit in 13 years. The UK band have announced headline dates across Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, alongside an appearance at Adelaide Festival. Support: Bleak Squad
The Dark Side of the Moon
Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.
Jam session
Jam sessions at the Visible Ink Youth Hub. Looking to break out of the practice room and get started playing music with others? Learn new skills, new songs and meet new people through jamming, songwriting, and learning to play cover songs with other emerging musicians living in Brisbane!
Bands in Parks: Twilight Jazz by the River
Bands in Parks performs at Queensland Maritime Museum Park. 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 with the fabulous Brass Roots Live. Please note - entry is alongside the Maritime Museum Ferry terminal, via Dock Street. The main Museum entry is closed on Friday Nights. There is no BYO food or drinks at this venue. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
G Flip
G Flip returns to Australia for the Dream Ride Tour – February/March 2026. Joining G Flip across all shows by special guests The Beaches and Ayesha Madon. From breakout artist to global sensation, multi-talented drummer, singer, songwriter and producer G Flip is a force like no other. Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce that G Flip will return to Australia with the Dream Ride Tour this February and March, bringing their explosive live show to fans in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Joining G Flip across all shows is Canada four-piece The Beaches! Making their highly anticipated return to AU after selling out major venues worldwide, the 'Blame Brett' four-piece are back to perform at their biggest venues to date. Opening the tour each night will be singer, actress and multi-disciplinary creative Ayesha Madon. “I am so excited to be coming home to play some shows with my mates The Beaches and Ayesha Madon! The Dream Ride Tour is going to a bloody good time, can’t wait to see you there!” – G Flip Don’t miss the Dream Ride Tour this February and March – a homecoming run from G Flip, one of Australia’s most compelling and boundary-pushing artists.
The Music of John Williams
Few composers have shaped the sound of modern cinema like John Williams. With soaring melodies, unforgettable motifs, and pure orchestral imagination, his music has become as iconic as the films themselves. Under the baton of Nicholas Buc, Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings his greatest scores to life - from the swells of adventure to the hush of mystery and wonder. You’ll hear music from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and more, in a concert that celebrates the drama, joy, and emotion of the silver screen. Whether you’re reliving your favourite film moments or discovering this music for the first time, this is a night for the imagination to take flight. Experience the unforgettable sound of cinema, live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Queensland Symphony Orchestra is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
The Australian Landscape in Poetry and Music
For centuries, composers have set poetry to music, giving us chant, chanson, lieder, art song and even opera and music theatre. Joined by orator, Susan Ellis, Catherine Broadstock has taken a slightly different approach, choosing poetry that expresses and celebrates the wonder of our Australian landscape and matched it to evocative and beautiful works by Australian composers. Hear music by Anne Carr-Boyd, Miriam Hyde, Wendy Hiscocks, Kitty Parker (student of Percy Grainger), plus Queensland composers Rhoderick McNeill, Learne Faint, Graeme Denniss and Brenton Broadstock. With poetry by Roland Robinson, David Campbell, Judith Wright, W. Flexmore Hudson, Rex Ingamells, Gail Kay and Barcroft Boake.
The Dark Side of the Moon
Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.
The Music of John Williams
Few composers have shaped the sound of modern cinema like John Williams. With soaring melodies, unforgettable motifs, and pure orchestral imagination, his music has become as iconic as the films themselves. Under the baton of Nicholas Buc, Queensland Symphony Orchestra brings his greatest scores to life – from the swells of adventure to the hush of mystery and wonder. You’ll hear music from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and more, in a concert that celebrates the drama, joy, and emotion of the silver screen. Whether you’re reliving your favourite film moments or discovering this music for the first time, this is a night for the imagination to take flight. Experience the unforgettable sound of cinema, live with Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Queensland Symphony Orchestra is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
Bands in Parks: Strings without Borders
Bands in Parks performs at Old Government House. A vibrant journey through world traditions, Strings Without Borders brings together Klezmer dances, Spanish folk songs, Calypso rhythms, Afghan melodies, Baroque works, and modern Australian compositions - all voiced through the mandolin family. A joyful celebration of diversity and musical storytelling. Location: Old Government House, 2 George Street, Brisbane City
The Dark Side of the Moon
Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.
Bands in Parks: Music on the Green
Bands in Parks performs at Lanham Park. Join New Groove Jazz Band for a late afternoon concert on the green. The bar will be trading and there will be food and drinks for purchase so round up your family and friends to finish off your weekend with a concert that will guarantee a smile on your face.
Basement Jaxx
The iconic Basement Jaxx will bring their euphoric full live show down under in February and March 2026. After relaunching their live touring with a triumphant set at Coachella 2025, followed by a huge series of shows across the UK and Ireland, now it's Australia and New Zealand's turn to experience it for the first time in the region since 2010. Basement Jaxx's tour commences in Christchurch at Electric Avenue Festival on Friday 27 February, followed by a show at Brisbane's Riverstage on Sunday 1 March, then Adelaide's Hindley Street Music Hall on Tuesday 3 March, Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Thursday 5 March, before making its way to Melbourne for a show at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday 7 March, Golden Plains Festival in Meredith on Sunday 8 March and concluding at Fremantle Prison on Wednesday 11 March.
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts - Mariana Verna Sextet
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts presents Mariana Verna Sextet. Returning to the Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert Series after a celebrated debut in April of 2025, Mariana Verna is a Magandjin-based jazz vocalist and educator recognised for her warm tone, expressive phrasing, and deep passion for improvisation. A captivating performer, Mariana brings spontaneity and soul to every stage she graces, from the Brisbane Jazz Club to intimate venues across the city. In addition to her performance work, Mariana is the creator of the BNE Jazz Guide, a dedicated platform that supports and promotes Brisbane's vibrant jazz community. Her dual role as both artist and advocate has made her a vital voice in keeping the city's jazz culture thriving and accessible. For this special midday performance, Mariana will be joined by an outstanding ensemble of local talent: Harry Beeton (drums), Joe Machen (piano), Connor Perkins (upright bass), Alyssa Sinclair (trumpet), and Chris James (alto saxophone). Together, they'll deliver an hour of swing, soul, and inventive improvisation, a performance sure to delight jazz lovers and newcomers alike. This performance is AUSLAN interpreted. This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Evolution Productions.
Visible Ink Takeover the QSM Stage featuring Millie Atlas
Come and check out the Visible Ink Takeover of the QSM featuring Milie Atlas, an emerging young local artist! Fun, honest, and unapologetically herself, Millie Atlas is an artist who doesn’t shy away from her feelings. A go-getter at heart, Millie blends the emotive pop sensibilities of artists like Quinnie and Maisie Peters with the mesmerising folk influences of Maggie Rogers. Raised on a diet of Missy Higgins and Taylor Swift, her songwriting captures authentic, relatable moments with lyrics that linger long after the music fades. Fresh off her sold-out headline show on January 18, Millie continues to make her mark as she gears up to open for David McCredie at Blackbear Lodge on March 1 2026. Known for her energetic stage presence and heartfelt performances, she creates an immersive live experience that draws fans into her world. With her unique fusion of storytelling and vibrant pop-folk energy, Millie Atlas is a rising talent carving a bold path through the Australian music scene. Millie will be performing on the Main Stage of the Queen Street Mall at 12pm to 12:30pm and 1pm to 1:30pm.
Pendulum
MG Live and Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce the return of one of the most influential electronic acts of our era – global drum’n’bass powerhouse Pendulum, who will bring their electrifying live show back to Australia in March 2026. Today’s tour news follows the release of Pendulum’s new album Inertia (out now via Mushroom Music/Virgin Music Group) – their first full-length studio record in 15 years. A 16-track emotional maelstrom produced by Rob Swire and Owen Charles and recorded in the band’s London studio, Inertia sees the Perth-born outfit cement their place as a genre unto themselves. Featuring collaborations with Bullet For My Valentine, Wargasm, Joey Valance & Brae, as well as the soaring new single ‘Guiding Lights ft. AWOLNATION’, the album marks a bold new era for Pendulum, and their most emotionally exposed record yet. Pendulum will perform four huge headline shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide this summer. Tickets go on sale Monday 8 September (2pm local time) via frontiertouring.com/pendulum. Frontier Members can access presale tickets from Friday 5 September (11am local time).
The Dark Side of the Moon
Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.
Live music recording sessions
Are you a solo artist or group looking for more performance opportunities? Come to the Visible Ink Youth Hub, where we can produce and record sound and/or video of your performance, to share on your socials or submit to venues and festivals. This is a youth space and sessions are for people between the ages of 12 and 25. Register your interest to book a session!
Sammy Virji
Sammy Virji has announced his biggest ever headline Australian shows February and March 2026. Venues across Australia will play host to the unrivalled energy of a Virji crowd, a milestone moment for the artist at the forefront of UKG’s global resurgence. 2025 has already seen Sammy’s meteoric rise hit new heights: from pulling one of the biggest crowds at Coachella to selling out venues worldwide, alongside recent collaborations with Skepta, Chris Lake, Flowdan, Giggs and more. With his hotly anticipated second album ‘Same Day Cleaning’ landing on 19 September, these Australian shows shows promise to be an unmissable night of high-octane energy and hefty basslines.
The Dark Side of the Moon
Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.
Bands in Parks: Music on the Green
Bands in Parks performs at Lanham Park. Musical Chairs Jazz Band will bring their unique sounds to the Bands in Parks program. Invite family and friends for an afternoon on the green. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Bands in Parks: Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
Bands in Parks performs at Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs. As the sun goes down, local parks are transformed into outdoor cinemas with food stalls, fun activities and live music. Rivercity Steel Band and Mini Rivers Band will be performing prior to the Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs screening of The Wild Robot, under the stars. Pack a blanket, get together with family and friends, and make the most of our beautiful climate and greenspaces. Bands in Parks performance from 5:15pm. The Wild Robot will be screening from 6:45pm.
Heart of Scotland show
Bright Starr Entertainment presents Australian Celtic Women – Heart of Scotland - Live at Sandgate Town Hall. Step into the spirit of Scotland as Australian Celtic Women present Heart of Scotland—a vibrant celebration of Scottish heritage, music, and storytelling. The stage comes alive with fierce battle tales, soaring bagpipes, electrifying fiddle, and the irresistible pulse of the drum. Enjoy beloved classics such as Caledonia, Flower of Scotland, Wild Mountain Thyme and Auld Lang Syne, woven together with rich cultural traditions including the Address to the Haggis, waulking songs, ceilidh dancing, Gaelic language, reels, and Highland flings. Featuring the acclaimed Australian Celtic Women, the energetic Scotia Highland dancers, and special guest performers, Heart of Scotland invites you to relive cherished memories while discovering something new about Scotland’s enduring legacy. Expect soaring harmonies, heartfelt ballads, toe-tapping tunes, and an evening brimming with spirit, laughter, and spine-tingling moments. Arrive early or enjoy the interval with tea, coffee, and Scottish treats – the perfect accompaniment to an unforgettable musical and cultural experience.
Bands in Parks: Voices - Celebrate International Women's Day
Bands in Parks performs at Brisbane City Hall. Join Queensland Wind and Brass in a vibrant International Women’s Day concert celebrating women who create, lead and inspire through music. Conducted by Alisa Jones, this uplifting program features the world premiere of a new work by acclaimed Australian composer Kara Williams, alongside much-loved favourites from Annie, Wicked and Disney, as well as evocative works including My Dearest Jane and Aurora Borealis. Bold, heartfelt and joyful, Voices honours women’s voices in all their strength and diversity, on stage, behind the scenes and in the stories that continue to shape us. The concert is free but if you would like to sit and sip with a glass of wine and cheese plate, or enjoy afternoon tea and cake, then it’s just $12 per person. Make it an afternoon out - invite family and friends for an afternoon at City Hall.
The Dark Side of the Moon
Experience Pink Floyd's iconic album with this immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat. This show features strobe effects, mature themes and explicit language. Not recommended for children.
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts - Rocus Big Band
Lord Mayor's City Hall Concerts presents Rocus Big Band. Under the baton of Paul Radford, Rocus Big Band was born in the 1960’s as a result of Dutch immigrant, Rocus van Yperan who had great aspirations to become a drummer. Like all Dutch men aged 17 to 40, he was rounded up by the Gestapo who, recognising his drumming talent, forced him to ride his bike, festooned with drum set, to entertain Nazi chiefs. Rocus left his beloved Rotterdam with family and 300 musical scores settling at The Gap in Brisbane. He formed a band of 8 musicians performing at dance halls around the City like Cloudland, Riverside and South Brisbane growing to a full big band. Rocus Big Band have continued on to this day, arguably the oldest big band in Brisbane playing hit songs and many new ones acquired over the years. Some of the players have been with the band for many years and Rocus lives on. This Lord Mayor's City Hall Concert is produced by Viva La Musica - Rhonda Davidson-Irwin. Image credit: Viva La Musica