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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- September Concerts In Brisbane
- November Concerts In Brisbane
- December Concerts In Brisbane
- 2025 Concerts In Brisbane
September Concerts In Brisbane
Budjerah
Coonjinburra man, Budjerah, is fast-tracking his way to stardom. Most recently, he supported Ed Sheeran on his 2023 Australian tour, but Budjerah is now making moves of his own. His smooth vocals and soulful tones are sure to make you an immediate fan. Catch him at this intimate gig at The Triffid in early September.
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Catfish And The Bottlemen
Did somebody say 2014 Tumblr? Indie darlings and alt-rock icons Catfish and the Bottlemen are travelling all the way from the UK to share their new single Showtime and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their debut album The Balcony. The Welsh rocker’s Brisbane set has already been sold out, but don’t despair, just keep your eyes peeled for any resale tickets.
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When: Sunday 8 September
Where: The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
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Iron Maiden
Heavy metal giants Iron Maiden are coming back to Brisbane after nearly a decade. With 100 million records sold worldwide, 17 studio albums in their discography and countless devoted fans, Iron Maiden have been single-handedly invigorating heavy metal for close to half a century. Go ahead, get your tickets and bear witness to living legends doing what they do best.
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When: Tuesday 10 September
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
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Dune Rats/FIDLAR
Who’s Scott Green? We’re guessing someone at Tivoli, cause that’s where you’ll find Brisbane’s favourite stoners this September. Dune Rats are back and bringing with them a new single and a couple of new friends. FIDLAR, LA’s premier party boys will be once again teaming up with Dune Rats for an epic performance and no doubt a wild after-party.
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When: Friday 13 September
Where: The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
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Benson Boone
Multi-talented hitmaker and TikTok star Benson Boone is jumping off your for you page and onto the Tivoli stage this September. The Ghost Town singer, who has been dominating the charts this year is making his way to Brisbane as a part of his Fireworks and Rollerblades World Tour. If you just can’t get enough of Into the Stars or have an insatiable desire to belt out Beautiful Things, this show is an absolute must-see.
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When: Monday 16 September
Where: The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
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Parkway Drive
If you missed Parkway Drive at Knotfest last year, or you just can’t get enough of Winston McCall’s jaw-dropping vocals, you’re in luck. The metalcore legends are heading back to Brisbane to deliver another thrilling show that will have you running in circles (for the uninitiated, that’s a good thing). If you’re in the mood to go wild in the mosh pit, you better secure your tickets to see Australia’s most valuable metal export.
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When: Wednesday 18 and Friday 20 September
Where: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
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The Cat Empire
Jazz-funk royalty, The Cat Empire, are returning to Brisbane after a string of incredible shows throughout Europe, North America and Asia. Backed by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and featuring top-tier flamenco artists, this concert is set to be an electrifying and immersive experience.
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Grinspoon
Aussie rock legends, Grinspoon, are home for their Whatever, Whenever, Wherever tour this September. Grungy roots and alt influences are sure to get your head banging and body moving. Despite forming almost three decades ago, Grinspoon are proving once again they’re not going anywhere. Don’t miss out on this night of old fashioned rock and roll.
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October Concerts In Brisbane
Ne-Yo
Iconic 2000s R&B superstar, Ne-Yo, is heading to Australia and NZ with his Champagne & Roses tour. If ever you wanted to return to the early noughties, here's your chance. We’re so sick of love songs, but absolutely not sick of Ne-Yo.
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Lime Cordiale
Local surf rock legends, Lime Cordiale, are hitting the road this October with Ball Park Music by their side. Join them at Riverstage to celebrate their newest album Enough of the Sweet Talk and groove alongside fellow pop-rock enjoyers. Snap up your tickets now.
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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’.
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When: Saturday 19 October
Where: Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
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Amy Shark
She’s as Aussie as vegemite toast. We love her and we know you do too. The artist behind chart-topping tracks like ‘Adore’, ‘I Said Hi’ and ‘Worst Day of My Life’, Amy Shark, will be hitting up Riverstage this October for her Sunday Sadness tour. Her acoustic indie sound has gathered her a cult following. Get ready to dance, cry and all the in-between.
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Travis Scott
Gear up Bris, because this show will be next level. If you haven't already heard, Travis Scott is heading to Suncorp Stadium to provide an audiovisual experience like no other. His Circus Maximum tour is set to be groundbreaking (and probably ground-shaking). General admission sold out in seconds, but there are still seated tickets up for grabs.
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November Concerts In Brisbane
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.
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When: Sunday 10 November
Where: Riverstage, Brisbane CBD
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Sweet
Flares. Blonde mullets. Denim vests. We’re talking about British national treasure, Sweet, of course. These glam rockers are gracing The Princess Theatre with a night of sweaty rock, high energy and soaring vocals from Brian Connolly himself. If you have no idea who these icons are, treat the parents to a night of 70s nostalgia and snag some brownie points!
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Hozier
We don’t need to introduce this Irishman, but if you have been living under a rock, Hozier is everything folk-lore and ethereal—to say the very least. His Unreal Unearth tour is heading to Riverstage for the dreamiest night. Tickets have sold out, but if you sign up to the waitlist you’ll be first to know about added tickets (we have our fingers crossed for you).
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Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots will be back in Australia after six long years away—and for fans that is an awfully long time. This genius musical duo are constantly redefining genres with their unique style of alt-rock, hip hop and rap. The Clancy World Tour will be at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in late November.
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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.
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Where: Riverstage, Brisbane CBD
Glass Animals
The psychedelic quartet that is Glass Animals will be blessing the people of Brisbane in late November. Mostly known for their wavey, electronic tunes, Glass Animals will be showing off their latest album I LOVE YOU SO F***CKING MUCH. Get around this groovy night.
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Troye Sivan
After earning two Grammy nominations, four ARIA Awards, and nearly 250 million album streams, not to mention the 2024 Song of the Year at the APRA Awards for ‘Rush,' Troye Sivan is bringing his Something To Give Each Other album tour to Australia. Hitting Brisbane for one night only, the Riverstage will be hosting the exploding pop sensation's exhilarating performances (and iconic fits).
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December Concerts In Brisbane
Crowded House
Aussie icons, Crowded House, were the rock sound of the 80s and 90s (ask your parents if you don't believe us). The boys are still going strong, however, and are bringing their Gravity Stairs tour to the Entertainment Centre in December. Brissy is their last stop of the tour, so we know it’ll be a night to remember. Bring mum and dad, and sing along to classics like ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’ and ‘Something So Strong’.
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Hoodoo Gurus
Hoodoo Gurus are coming to Brisbane to celebrate 40 years since the release of their debut album Stoneage Romeos. These Aussie icons will be supported by Brisbane’s own Screamfeeder. While the show is sold out, if you can’t get your hands on resale tickets they are playing a second show in February, so get onto those tickets ASAP.
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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.
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When: Saturday 21 December
Where: Riverstage, Brisbane CBD
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2025 Concerts In Brisbane
Luke Combs
Heading out way to break records as the first country artist to headline a full stadium tour down under, Luke Combs is hitting Suncorp Stadium in January for two mammoth shows. Joined by Stateside icons Jordan Davis and Mitchell Tenpenny, along with local legend Lane Pittman, the multi-platinum, award-winning singer-songwriter who performed an unforgettable duet of ‘Fast Car’ with Tracy Chapman during the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards this year is bound to sell out, so get your tickets fast.
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Childish Gambino
Donald Glover’s musical alter-ego, Childish Gambino, cannot be put in a box. His seamless blend of R&B, funk, hip-hop and rap has earned him a cult following and some serious respect in the industry. His newer stuff is an exciting journey of genre-defying experimentation, but expect to hear some older stuff, like ‘Redbone’ and ‘3005’, too.
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Billie Eilish
With her third album about to drop, Billie Eilish is ramping up the anticipation levels with the news that she’ll be heading our way in February 2025 with a massive global tour. The first stop? Brisbane, with not one, but four shows on the calendar. Performing at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19, Friday 21 and Saturday 22 February, tickets go on sale this Friday 3 May at 2pm, so block out your afternoon and prepare to sit in that Tiketek queue now.
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