Brisbane is mostly known for Bluey, breweries, and the brown snake river, but it’s also an up and coming live music spot, with more and more venues hosting big name acts and local stars alike—a trend that’s only going to increase. Short of trawling through endless gig guides it can be hard to keep track of who’s coming and when, however—so we’ve done it for you, and cherry picked all the unmissable Brisbane concerts coming up this year.
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- April Concerts In Brisbane
- May Concerts In Brisbane
- June Concerts In Brisbane
- July Concerts In Brisbane
- November Concerts In Brisbane
- December Concerts In Brisbane
April Concerts In Brisbane
The Vanns
Unlike any other Aussie band, The Vanns, are an individual indie rock band, and they are coming to Brisbane to show off their musical talents. The NSW band is bringing their brand of infectious pop to the Cleveland Sands Hotel and you can catch them Thursday 18 April for only $45 a ticket.
The Details
When: Thursday 18 April
Where: Cleveland Sands Hotel
Find out more here.
Chase & Status + Luude
Get your dancing shoes on, because two massive names in electronic music are coming to Brisbane for one huge night, and you don’t want to miss it. Iconic British electronic band Chase & Status are touring Australia with a series of co-headline events, and they’ll be hitting Fortitude Music Hall first, on Friday 19 April. If you’re behind the times, Luude is the Australian producer behind the global hit ‘Big City Life,’ while Chase & Status has been pumping out nightclub bangers for almost two decades.
The Details
When: Friday 19 April
Where: Fortitude Music Hall
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SZA
Grammy winner, R&B artist, and all round goddess, SZA is returning to Australia for the first time in five years. Primarily known for her SOS album, where the award winning songs Snooze and Kill Bill feature, and also for her collab with Drake on Rich Baby Daddy, it is no secret she delivers bops. Performing Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April at the Brisbane Entertainment Center, SZA’s smooth sound voice which has an incredible range will enchant you.
The Details
When: Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre
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Kita Alexander
Brisbane girl Kita Alexander is coming back to her home stomping grounds to play for one night only at The Zoo. Following up from her previously sold out Australian tour earlier this year, this show will include her indie pop tunes that are guaranteed to make you move your feet and sing along. Grab your tickets for Friday 19 April.
The Details
When: Friday 19 April
Where: The Zoo, Fortitude Valley
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6lac
American rapper and singer 6lack is returning to Australia to perform his R&B rap bars that are adjoined with soulful singing. Having collabs with well known rappers like Lil Tjay, Ty Dolla $sign, and Young Thug, the artist is well regarded and performing at the Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 27 April.
The Details
When: Saturday 27 April
Where: Fortitude Music Hall
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Niall Horan
Whether you were a One Direction fan or are solely a Niall Horan fan, he is returning to Australia for the first time since 2018 and performing at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. His humorous Irish personality is booked to be seen on stage on Sunday 28 April, when you can also hear hits that have a unique blend of pop, rock, and folk. And just between us, we are secretly praying for at least some sort of rendition of ‘Story Of My Life’.
The Details
When: Sunday 28 April
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Find out more here.
May Concerts In Brisbane
The Kooks
Alternative indie rock OGs are coming to Brisbane. 20 year old band The Kooks have paved their way in the land of music by being so unforgivably themselves and original, with well-known hits to their name, like Naive and She Moves in Her Own Way. You can catch the iconic, English music legends at The Fortitude Music Hall on Friday 3 May.
The Details
When: Friday 3 May
Where: Fortitude Music Hall
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The Whitlams And Black Stump
This 32 year old band may be considered old in the world of music, but age is just a number to the Whitlams as they are still rocking. As of 2021, they teamed up with Black Stump, and are now touring for their debut album. The indie rock band have classics to their name they will be playing, but they are also ready to share their new songs with Brisbane.
The Details
When: Sunday 4 May
Where: Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Find out more here.
Sam Fischer
After dropping his debut album, I Love You, Please Don’t Hate Me, last year, Sam Fischer is heading back home to Australia for a national tour, and Brisbane will be his first stop. After collaborating with Guy Sebastian and Demi Lovato, writing for everyone from Ciara to Jessie J and performing on Ellen, Jimmy Kimmel and The Late Late Show with James Corden, Sam Fischer is on his way to global stardom, and you do not want to miss your chance to see him in an intimate performance at The Zoo on 9 May. Tickets are on sale now and you can grab them here.
The Details
Mackelmore
Brisbane's brown snake will be welcoming the Iconic rapper, Mackelmore, to perform at Riverstage on Friday 17 May. The well accoladed rapper has some mega bops and he is ready to tear it up with his dance moves and bars. His fast paced lyrics are too iconic to miss, so grab your best thrifted fur coat and try and grab a ticket via verified reselling platforms (yes of course he’s sold out).
The Details
When: Friday 17 May
Where: Riverstage
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The Cheap Fakes
Queensland band The Cheap Fakes are ready to showcase their talents to a homegrown audience, hitting The Zoo on Friday 17 May. Their sound is groovy music that encapsulates an old school pop-funk with a modern twist, so get around the local successes and get your dance moves on.
The Details
When: Friday 17 May
Where: The Zoo, Fortitude Valley
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Missy Higgins
Missy Higgins is playing an intimate show to show off her brand new tunes, but also flash back to her debut album, The Sound of White. Two eras, one night? Now, that will satisfy your Missy Higgins music cravings. Best of all, it’s happening in the beautiful QPAC concert hall, the perfect setting for that crooning voice. Both shows are already sold out, so keep an eye out on verified ticket reselling platforms.
The Details
When: Thursday 23 and Friday 24 May
Where: Concert Hall, QPAC
Find out more here.
June Concerts In Brisbane
Regurgitator
Not just a Brisbane concert for all the ageing millennials out there, old school, alternative rock band Regurgitator is returning to their home turf. The Brisbane—born band will be banging out their iconic tunes at The Tivoli on Saturday 15 June as part of their ‘It’s So Invasive Tour,’ and you don’t want to miss it.
The Details
When: Saturday 15 June
Where: The Tivoli
Find out more here.
July
Cosmo’s Midnight
One of Australia’s most celebrated duos, Cosmo’s Midnight is heading for Brisbane this July, following the release of their brand new album, ‘Stop Thinking Start Feeling.’ Bringing their playful, immersive and genre-defying sounds that fuse electronic and groove-based influences to the Princess Theatre, tickets go on sale Wednesday 17 April and you can grab them here.
The Details
October
Passenger
Folk singer songwriter Passenger is coming to Brisbane to serenade us with his dreamy, soulful voice this October. Playing at the Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 19 October, we are ready to be crying both of happiness to be seeing him live but also to the lyrics of ‘Let Her Go’.
The Details
When: Saturday 19 October
Where: Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
Find out more here.
November
Tate McRae
Dancer turned singer Tate McRae is making her Riverstage debut this November. Performing and singing her pop ballads we are not only keen to hear her sing but hoping for some electric dance performances. You can catch her on Sunday 10 November.
The Details
When: Sunday 10 November
Where: Riverstage, Brisbane CBD
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James Blunt
Love him or hate him, James Blunt is heading for Brisbane on Thursday 21 November, taking over Riverstage for one night only. The ‘Who We Use To Be’ tour will feature tracks from all seven albums, covering Blunt’s 20 year career from 1994 until now. Get ready to be crooned to and be told you’re beautiful in a soothing English accent by the master of melodic, contemporary soft rock.
The Details
Where: Riverstage, Brisbane CBD
December
Dom Dolla
Aussie DJ legend and house music icon Dom Dolla is blessing our ears in December with definite dance along tunes and Triple J top 100 hits, like Saving Up and Rhyme Dust. Playing at Riverstage Saturday 21 December, this one is not only going to be the concert of the season but the dance party of the year.
The Details
When: Saturday 21 December
Where: Riverstage, Brisbane CBD
Find out more here.
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