Fatboy Slim And Leon Bridges Are Coming To Brisbane For Riverfront Concert Series On The Banks 2027

Forget stuffy concert halls; here in Brisbane/Meanjin we’re lucky to enjoy sun-soaked days perfect for grooving under the sky which is why we’re obsessed with the On The Banks outdoor live concert series—bringing a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt.

On The Banks will once again transform the green space into a vibrant live music venue from February to March 2027, complete with bars and catering on the Brisbane River. With the city skyline as your backdrop and a melting pot of alternative, pop, garage, R&B, and hip-hop sounds on the stage, it’s definitely a welcome addition to Brisbane’s thumping live music scene.

First announced on the lineup is Grammy and BRIT Award-winning DJ Fatboy Slim, who will be taking over the cultural forecourt on 10 March.

Image credit: Fatboy Slim | Supplied

The groovy Leon Bridges will also be joining the lineup, bringing his The Happiness Anytime Tour to Brisbane for On The Banks on 28 February. He'll be joined by New Hersey-based indie rock artist 54 Ultra. 

Plus, the hits keep on coming with Aussie electronic music group The Avalanches bringing their genre-defying tunes to On The Banks on 6 March, off the back of their highly anticipated fourth album No Bad Memories. Pub rock faves Amyl and the Sniffers are also on the cards, taking over the Cultural Forecourt on 26 February with WAAX and Southeast Desert Metal. 

UK rockers Kasabian will be in town on 24 February, folk artist José González will host an intimate night under the stars on 25 February, Geese will be bringing the chaos on 27 February, and Aotearoa favourites Fat Freddy's Drop will be celebrating their 21st anniversary on 5 March. Then on 13 March, Aussie singer-songwriter Pete Murray will perform his two iconic albums Feeler and See the Sun back-to-back for the first time in his 25-year career.

Image credit: Leon Bridges | Supplied

On The Banks is a joint venture by QPAC and South Bank Corporation, embracing Queensland’s balmy evenings with world-class performances and an inviting community atmosphere. You can check out all the arists that have been announced here.

Main image credit: Cultural Forecourt | Darren Thomas