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The Best Concerts Coming To Brisbane So You Don’t Miss A Beat

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Contributors: Lizzie Scorer
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The Brisbane’s music scene has well and truly been on the up in recent years, and we're attracting some big names to play our world-class arenas. 

With world-class artists locking in dates for upcoming concerts left, right and centre, we’ve pulled together a hit list of all the massive shows coming your way so you can spend less time in ticket queues and more time deciding what merch you're taking home.

Here are the best concerts happening in Brisbane to add to your calendar now.

Mallrat

The Princess of Brisbane is heading home, lighting up the In The Round Stage for Brisbane Festival this September. Fresh off the back of releasing her sophomore album, ‘Light hit my face like a straight right’, Mallrat is set to bring her genre-blurring EDM/pop sound back to where it started. And no, we’re not telling you ‘Hocus Pocus’.

The Details

When: Friday 5 September
Where: The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Find out more
here.

Winston Surfshirt

Surfer dudes unite—Sydney-based six piece Winston Surfshirt is coming to Brisbane. Celebrating the release of their newest album, ‘Winston’ (which is a BOP), the soul/funk/hip-hop fusion staples are another can’t miss act on the Brisbane Festival line-up.

The Details

When: Friday 26 September
Where: The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Find out more
here.

Lime Cordiale with Queensland Symphony Orchestra

No, it’s not a robbery. In fact, it’s a steal. For only $120, you can see Lime Cordiale join forces with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for the most cinematic indie rock symphony of the decade. Rehashing their best hits, like ‘Temper Temper’, ‘Dirt Cheap’, and ‘Robbery’ with an orchestral twist, the duo paired with the QSO will be sure to create an iconic night. Did someone say crossover episode?

The Details

When: Saturday 27 September
Where: The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
Find out more
here.

Royel Otis

Get keen to murder this dancefloor when Royel Otis returns to Australia. The ‘Oysters In My Pocket’ indie-pop hitmakers are set to bring their ‘meet me in the car’ tour to Brisbane this October, playing two back-to-back shows at The Fortitude Music Hall. Night one is already sold out, so we’d recommend you don’t ‘Linger’—grab tickets for night two now.

The Details

When: Monday 20 October & Tuesday 21 October
Where: The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
Find out more
here.

Grentperez

Save the acrobatics for the mosh pit—Grentperez’s ‘Backflips In A Restaurant’ tour is coming to Brisbane. Bedroom-pop artist turned genre-bending sensation, Grentperez is bringing his critically acclaimed debut album to life on stage. Expect a variation of hits, including his love-inducing debut single, ‘Cherry Wine’, alt-pop bop ‘2DK’, and the 23-year-old’s newest track, ‘Might Not Be’. Banger after banger, we fear.

The Details

When: Sunday 9 November
Where: The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Find out more
here.

Ricky Martin

You’ll be livin’ la vida loca when Ricky Martin graces the stage at Brisbane Entertainment Centre this November. The Latin superstar is resuming his love affair with Australia, returning for the first time since his sold-out run in 2015 to provide us with our favourite tracks. And, just to seal the deal, Rita Ora will be opening for him—two hitmakers for the price of one? Sounds bonita.

The Details

When: Thursday 6 November
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Find out more
here.

Lewis Capaldi

Celebrating the release of his new track, ‘Survive’, Lewis Capaldi is set to hit our shores for the first time since 2019. The ‘Someone You Loved’ sensation is headlining Brisbane Entertainment Centre this December, bringing with him his Scottish charm, incredible vocals, and the ability to make us all cry. Bring the tissues, you’ll need them.

The Details

When: Thursday 4 December
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Find out more
here.

Teddy Swims

Back by popular demand, GRAMMY-nominated multi-Platinum artist Teddy Swims is bringing his newest album to life in Australia and New Zealand. Despite going viral for joining a busker in Brisbane singing his song just last year, Swims is already making plans to return—playing his ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)’ album for his biggest Australian arenas yet. With two nights locked in for Bris-Vegas, he’s set to ‘Lose Control’—and we just might join him.

The Details

When: Saturday 18 October & Sunday 19 October 
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Find out more
here.

James Blunt

If you’re after a self-esteem boost, do we have the concert for you. After all, what can beat a 51-year-old English man telling you “You’re Beautiful” and serenading you with ballads aplenty? It’s been 20 years, but we still love James Blunt more than ever. Set to play his iconic “Back To Bedlam” record in full, Blunt is bringing his 20th anniversary tour to Australia—just a year after his sold-out run of shows here. Seems like he wasn’t ready to say goodbye (my lover).

The Details

When: Thursday 23 October
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Find out more
here.

Doja Cat

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Image credit: Doja Cat | Live Nation

Get set to paint the town red because Doja Cat has just announced her first-ever Australian and New Zealand run, which will see the Grammy award-winning superstar bring her Ma Vie World Tour to Brisbane later this year. Right off the bat of her new single ‘Jealous Type’, the powerhouse songstress will be dropping her highly anticipated fifth studio album Vie before arriving Down Under so you’ll have plenty of time to study up. 

The Details

When: Saturday 29 November
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Find out more
here.

The Wiggles

Get in your big red car because The Wiggles are coming to town for a magical live show experience that will have the whole family singing Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy all the way home. The spectacular 360-degree arena show experience will see the colourful crew take centrestage to perform timeless hits, shimmie shake with Dorothy dance parties and dazzle with plenty of surprises along the way. Needless to say, tickets are selling like hot potatoes so don’t miss out. 

The Details

When: 10am and 3pm, Saturday 6 December
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Find out more
here.

Dominic Fike

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They say don’t cry over spilt milk and now that’s easier than ever with Dominic Fike announcing headline shows that will see him hit up Brisbane alongside his Spilt Milk Festival run. The news comes right off the back of his upcoming Rocket Mixtape, with the 3 Nights singer and Euphoria star dropping his new album this month. It also marks his longest stint in Australia, kicking off with a headline show in Sydney and wrapping up with Spilt Milk Gold Coast

The Details

When: Friday 12 December
Where: Riverstage, Brisbane CBD
Find out more
here.

Lorde

Oh my Lorde, she’s back. Bringing her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour to Brisbane, Lorde is returning to Australia for the first time in almost three years. With Lorde set to play her iconic ‘Virgin’ album in February next year, tickets are pretty hard to come by—but we wish you all the ‘Solar Power’ in the world to help you find some.

The Details

When: Monday 16 February, 2026
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Find out more
here.

Linkin Park

For the first time since 2013, iconic rock band Linkin Band are returning to Australia for a long-awaited tour—featuring new lead singer Emily Armstrong. Starting strong in Brisbane, the From Zero World Tour follows their triumphant return to the spotlight with new hits and their much-loved anthems taking over arenas. Grab your tickets here.

The Details

When: Tuesday 3 March 2026
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Find out more
here.

Hilltop Hoods

Fresh off the back of coming second in triple j’s Hottest 100 Australian songs, ‘The Nosebleed Section’ hitmakers are celebrating by going on tour. Ironically, Hilltop Hoods are coming home—and bringing their ‘Never Coming Home’ tour with them. The Aussie rap trailblazers will be playing material from their newly released album, ‘Fall From The Light’, live for the first time on this national run. Don’t miss it.

The Details

When: Saturday 14 March, 2026
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Find out more
here.

Looking for more epic events? Scope out all the best things to do in Brisbane this month and beyond. 

Image credit: Fortitude Music Hall | Facebook

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