Weekend of 9 – 11 October 2026
Lamb of God and Trivium bring their co-headline metal tour to Riverstage this weekend, while Midge Ure plays the hits at The Tivoli, Henry Moodie headlines the Princess Theatre and JD Fortune performs two nights of INXS songs at The Triffid.
Events are arranged per suburb.
Lamb of God & Trivium Co-Headline Australian Tour
11 October 2026 | Riverstage, Brisbane City
Grammy-nominated Virginia metal giants Lamb of God and Florida metalcore heavyweights Trivium co-headline at Riverstage, joined by Scottish metallers Bleed from Within. Gates open at 5 pm with sets running until 10 pm.
Midge Ure – Catalogue: The Hits Tour
11 October 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Scottish music icon Midge Ure brings his Catalogue: The Hits Tour to The Tivoli, performing favourites from Ultravox, Visage and his solo catalogue including Vienna, If I Was and Dancing with Tears in My Eyes. Doors 7 pm, 18+.
Schism Feat. Sixten, Dayzzi, Denim, Samuel, MYASWRLD & MASSI
10 October 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Schism is a Brisbane dance music collective that returns profits to community causes; this edition features six electronic artists from Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast on the main floor. Doors 6 pm, 18+, from $35.
The Smith Street Band with Slim Krusty & Cardboard Cutouts
9 October 2026 | Crowbar, Fortitude Valley
Melbourne punk-rock outfit The Smith Street Band return for their first national headline tour since the Once I Was Wild run, performing songs from their seventh ARIA-charting album alongside punk troubadour Slim Krusty. Doors 7 pm, 18+, $56.
Gutterlord Gathering Feat. LO!, Slowcut, Alarum & More
10 October 2026 | Crowbar, Fortitude Valley
The inaugural Gutterlord Gathering brings ten heavy acts from across the underground to Crowbar, headlined by atmospheric Brisbane doom outfit LO!, with Slowcut, Alarum, and Japanese guests Cock Shock Boyz on the bill. Doors 2:30 pm, 18+.
Bootleg Rascal – Asleep in the Machine 10th Anniversary Tour
9 October 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
Yugambeh/Gold Coast duo Bootleg Rascal celebrate the tenth anniversary of their debut album Asleep In The Machine with a 13-date national tour, performing the record alongside songs from their fourth self-titled album. Doors 7 pm, 18+, $34.70.
Anamanaguchi Australian Tour
11 October 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
New York chiptune-punk band Anamanaguchi make their first-ever Australian appearance at The Brightside, bringing songs from their latest album Anyway alongside fan favourites. VIP meet-and-greet available. Doors 7 pm, 18+, $69.90.
Just A Gent – Roots in the Sky Tour
9 October 2026 | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Electronic producer Just A Gent celebrates the release of his Roots In The Sky EP with a late-night set at Black Bear Lodge, bringing new music alongside fan favourites. Doors 10 pm, 18+, $29.
Dave Warner's from the Suburbs – 50th Anniversary
10 October 2026 | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Perth suburban-rock legend Dave Warner, named by Bob Dylan as one of his favourite Australian artists, marks fifty years of Dave Warner’s from the Suburbs with a career-spanning set at Black Bear Lodge. Doors 7 pm, 18+, $57.15.
zero alias. & Friends – Tales from the 66 Tour
11 October 2026 | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane hip-hop collective zero alias. celebrate their debut collaborative tape vol 1 with an evening featuring the full lineup of Visceral Sound, Freemo, ALLIRA and PRLR, alongside support from BADPOSTURE and Sepi. Doors 6 pm, $18.
Burnt Trash and More at the Sunday RNR BBQ
11 October 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
The RNR BBQ returns with Brisbane post-punk outfit Burnt Trash headlining a four-band bill including The Stress of Leisure, Whoroboros and The Fat Bastards. Doors 1pm with a free BBQ on arrival; $20 entry or $15 for 4ZZZ subscribers.
Home Brew Presents Last Week AUS/NZ Tour
9 October 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
Aotearoa hip-hop outfit Home Brew perform their beloved 2008 EP Last Week live in full for the first time in Australia in over a decade, alongside fan favourites from across their catalogue. Doors 8 pm.
JD Fortune Plays The Best of INXS
10 & 11 October 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
Canadian vocalist JD Fortune, who fronted INXS from 2005 to 2011, returns with his band for two nights of INXS classics including Need You Tonight, Never Tear Us Apart and New Sensation. 18+.
Ethan Miller Australian Tour 2026
9 October 2026 | Lefty’s Music Hall, Petrie Terrace
Rising Canadian country star Ethan Miller, with over five million streams for his single Late Last Night and a run of eleven sold-out Canadian headline shows, makes his Australian headline debut at Lefty’s Music Hall with Brayden King. Doors 6:30 pm, 18+.
Henry Moodie (UK) – Mood Swings World Tour
10 October 2026 | Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
British pop breakout Henry Moodie, who has amassed over one billion streams worldwide, brings the Mood Swings World Tour to the Princess Theatre with support from Grace Gachot and Charlie Pittman. Doors 7 pm, start 8 pm.
Session times and support acts can change close to show day, so it is worth confirming with the venue before heading out.
Weekend of 2 – 4 October 2026
Valley Fiesta took over Brunswick Street Mall with a free Saturday line-up headed by Baker Boy, with Ezra Collective and August Burns Red at The Tivoli, Shannon Noll at The Triffid and Ella Hooper at Black Bear Lodge.
Events are arranged per suburb.
Ezra Collective (UK)
2 October 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Mercury Prize-winning London jazz collective Ezra Collective bring their fusion of Afrobeat, jazz, reggae and soul to The Tivoli, with support from Tash LC.
Ella Hooper - The Overnight Success Tour
2 October 2026 | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Ella Hooper and her live band celebrate her Nashville-recorded album Overnight Success with a night of twang-laden Americana and classic rock.
Ups and Downs - Sleepless 40 Years On
2 October 2026 | Crowbar, Fortitude Valley
Jangle-pop legends Ups and Downs play their 1986 mini-album Sleepless in full for the first time, followed by a second set of hits and favourites.
Fool Nelson - Keepsake Aus Tour
2 October 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
Fresh from touring the UK and Europe, WA indie favourites Fool Nelson play an intimate show celebrating their deluxe EP and single Keepsake.
Odd Mob - Vol. 2.0 Tour
3 October 2026 | The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
Australian house producer Odd Mob returns to The Fortitude Music Hall for round two of his Vol. 2.0 Tour.
Seeing Violet - Sleepwalking Australian Tour
3 October 2026 | Tomcat, Fortitude Valley
Femme-fronted alternative rockers Seeing Violet cap off their debut national tour for the Sleepwalking EP, with Cardboard Cutouts and Pilot Crisis.
August Burns Red (USA)
4 October 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
US metalcore heavyweights August Burns Red bring their Season of Surrender Tour, with I Promised The World, The Gloom In The Corner and Fallweather.
Newport - 'Fickle' Tour
4 October 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
Rising Perth singer-songwriter Newport plays his headline tour behind the bittersweet viral single Fickle.
Valley Fiesta 2026
3 October 2026 | Brunswick Street Mall, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane’s biggest free street festival marks its 30th anniversary with Baker Boy, Becca Hatch, Halfway, RINSE and Minor Premiers across stages and venues in the Valley.
The Fabulous Caprettos
3 October 2026 | Mansfield Arena, Mansfield
Supergroup Dave Gleeson, Rai Thistlethwayte, Wendy Matthews and Mark Williams perform each other’s biggest Australian hits live.
Pornstar Supercar - Clem Fandango SEQ Single Tour
2 October 2026 | The Junk Bar, New Farm
Brisbane alt-rockers Pornstar Supercar launch their new single Clem Fandango with ’90s grunge energy, joined by Jane Street and Whiplassh.
Shannon Noll - The Road in Front of Me Tour
2 October 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
Australian rock favourite Shannon Noll brings The Road in Front of Me Tour to The Triffid for an 18+ general admission show.
Sunset Fest
3 October 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
A tribute band festival paying homage to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Paramore, Rage Against the Machine, The Offspring and Live.
ABBA: Thank You for the Music
3 October 2026 | Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
A two-hour tribute show recreating the music and glamour of ABBA, from Dancing Queen to Waterloo.
Papa M & Mick Turner
4 October 2026 | Season Three, Woolloongabba
Slint’s David Pajo, performing as Papa M, and Dirty Three guitarist Mick Turner reunite for an evening of instrumental guitar explorations.
Session times and support acts changed late at some shows, so venues remained the best place to confirm details.
