Weekend of 28 – 30 August 2026
Live music and comedy take centre stage across Brisbane this weekend, with touring international acts, tribute nights and a run of free gigs across several venues.
Events are arranged per suburb.
Rachel Head & Jeremy O'Connor – Piano Bar
28 August 2026 | Doo-Bop Bar, Brisbane City
Late-night piano bar duo set from Rachel Head and Jeremy O’Connor.
Larry Fleet – Another Year Older Australian Tour
29 August 2026 | The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
US country star Larry Fleet makes his Brisbane debut with support from Troy Cassar-Daley.
Blake Pavey – A Bit Scared
29 August 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Viral comedian Blake Pavey brings his new stand-up hour blending dark and light humour.
Dizzy Days – Tunnel Vision Tour
28 August 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
Electronic/dance act Dizzy Days with support from Tushar & Moon Boots.
The Drones w/ Mess Hall
28 August 2026 | Crowbar, Fortitude Valley
Acclaimed Australian rock band The Drones play a near-sold-out final show of this run.
Faith Kayrooz – Evergrowing Debut Album Launch
30 August 2026 | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Faith Kayrooz launches her debut album Evergrowing with support acts.
Everly Brothers & Friends and Roy Orbison Tribute
28 August 2026 | Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
70th-anniversary tribute concert celebrating the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison.
Masters of Rock – Celebrating AC/DC & Bon Jovi
28 August 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
Double-bill tribute night with Anthology (AC/DC) and The Australian Bon Jovi Experience.
Wendy Matthews
29 August 2026 | Royal Quarters, Royal Hotel Nundah, Nundah
ARIA award-winning singer Wendy Matthews performs jazz, blues, rock and soul favourites.
Friday Night Comedy w/ Jack Knight & Friends
28 August 2026 | Good Chat Comedy Club, Petrie Terrace
Jack Knight headlines a stand-up lineup with Anisa Nandaula and Peter James.
Saturday Night Standup w/ Andrew Hamilton & Friends
29 August 2026 | Good Chat Comedy Club, Petrie Terrace
Andrew Hamilton headlines a stacked stand-up lineup at Good Chat’s heritage-listed room.
Alcides Neto (Brazil) – Amú Album Launch
29 August 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Brazilian composer Alcides Neto launches his album Amú with a seven-piece band.
Avatar (Sweden) – Don't Go In The Forest Tour
30 August 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Swedish theatrical metal band Avatar tours their tenth album Don’t Go In The Forest.
That’s this weekend’s live music and comedy line-up across Brisbane — check back next week for more.
