Weekend of 18 – 20 September 2026
Live music fills rooms across the inner city and the Valley this weekend, from a three-night run of outdoor headline shows at Roma Street Parkland to ska, punk and emo bills in the small venues.
Events are arranged per suburb.
ICEHOUSE – Night at the Parkland
18 September 2026 | Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City
ICEHOUSE headline Night at the Parkland at Roma Street Parkland, performing classic hits including Great Southern Land, Crazy, and Electric Blue, supported by Kyla-Belle and Ally Rowe. Gates open 6:00pm, main act from 8:00pm; all-ages outdoor event.
PNAU – The Nirvana Tour, Night at the Parkland
19 September 2026 | Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City
ARIA Award-winning electronic duo PNAU perform their full-scale live show as part of The Nirvana Tour at Roma Street Parkland, supported by Alice Ivy. Gates 6:00pm, PNAU from approximately 8:10pm; all-ages outdoor show.
Missy Higgins – Night at the Parkland
20 September 2026 | Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City
Missy Higgins performs hits including Scar, The Special Two, Steer, and Futon Couch at Roma Street Parkland, supported by Jem Cassar-Daley and Hazel Mei. Gates 4:00pm, main act from approximately 6:00pm.
HEALTH
18 September 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Los Angeles noise-rock and industrial act HEALTH perform at The Tivoli, 52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley. Doors 7:00pm; strictly 18+ with valid photo ID required.
PASH
18 September 2026 | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane stop on PASH’s national headline tour celebrating their self-titled EP, presented by WME Agency. Led by charismatic frontman Jett, the indie-rock act bring their magnetic live show to the Valley for the first time.
The Lazy Eyes 'Cheesy Love Songs' Tour
18 September 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Sydney psych-pop four-piece The Lazy Eyes tour their second album Cheesy Love Songs (out 21 August), presented by Lunatic Entertainment and Cornershop Agency. Expect fan favourites including Fuzz Jam and Where’s My Brain??? alongside new material drawing from Sparklehorse, Amy Winehouse and The Beach Boys.
Melbourne Ska Orchestra: Monte Loco Rides Again
19 September 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Melbourne Ska Orchestra roll into Fortitude Valley with the super-deluxe edition of their acclaimed album The Ballad of Monte Loco, featuring new tracks, live recordings, and honky-tonk takes on MSO staples. Supported by Phil and The Blanks and Seven of Ska.
Feel The Magic: Magic Men Live
19 September 2026 | Wonderland Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Magic Men bring their award-winning Feel The Magic male-dance revue to Wonderland Brisbane for a three-part show running 6pm–9:30pm, with sparkling on arrival, finger food, and an after party. Seating options range from general Silver to front-row Platinum.
Catchcry: Catch You Later
19 September 2026 | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane five-piece Catchcry mark a bittersweet farewell show before frontwoman Alex relocates to Canada — billed as the last time this version of the band will take the stage, blending high-energy alternative rock with honest, impassioned lyricism.
Broke AF Emo Night Brisbane
19 September 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
An emo-themed DJ night at The Brightside billed as the cheapest emo night in Brisbane, running from 8pm.
Strung Out: Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues 30th Anniversary
20 September 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
US punk-metal veterans Strung Out return to Australia to celebrate 30 years of their landmark 1996 album Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues, performing the record’s 13 breakneck tracks alongside fan favourites from across their ten-album catalogue. Presented by SBM Presents.
Cosmos Ensemble & okayplease
20 September 2026 | The Junk Bar, New Farm
A double bill pairing experimental rock quartet okayplease — whose post-punk, broken-beat psych sound spans noise to ambience — with Cosmos Ensemble, an improvised-music outfit exploring spiritual jazz, fusion and ambient soundscapes influenced by Alice Coltrane and Sun Ra.
mike. 'Upside Down Tour Pt. 3'
18 September 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
Genre-blending hip-hop artist mike. (fka Mike Stud) brings his Upside Down Tour Pt. 3 to Brisbane — his final Australian tour following his announced retirement. The set draws from a catalogue streaming into the billions, delivered with a grassroots, high-energy live approach.
Kita Alexander
19 September 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
Australian pop artist Kita Alexander performs at The Princess Theatre, 8 Annerley Road, Woolloongabba. Doors 7:00pm; all-ages licensed event with mezzanine reserved seating and general admission floor (18+ only).
Session times and support acts can change late — check with the venue before heading out.
Weekend of 11 – 13 September 2026
Brisbane’s gig calendar was stacked that weekend, with international touring acts across Fortitude Valley plus outdoor amphitheatre shows at Roma Street Parkland and Riverstage.
Events are arranged per suburb.
Night at The Parkland — The Cruel Sea & Magic Dirt
11 September 2026 | Roma Street Parkland Amphitheatre, Brisbane City
Aussie rock icons The Cruel Sea and Magic Dirt play an outdoor amphitheatre show.
Electric Callboy — TANZNEID World Tour Australia
12 September 2026 | Riverstage, Brisbane City
German electronicore titans return for their largest Australian headline run since their sold-out 2023 tour.
Night at The Parkland — The Temper Trap
12 September 2026 | Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City
Creators of ‘Sweet Disposition’ perform new album Sungazer plus fan favourites, with Lastlings and Clea.
Electric Callboy
13 September 2026 | Riverstage, Brisbane City
Second Brisbane date of the TANZNEID tour with support from Ice Nine Kills and Coldrain.
The Damned
11 September 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Legendary UK punk pioneers play Brisbane’s iconic Tivoli theatre. 18+.
ZUKO — Built For Pain Tour
11 September 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane five-piece bring their explosive live show home fresh off a sold-out east coast run, with Xile, Melting and False Front 45.
Suzanne Vega — Flying With Angels Tour
12 September 2026 | Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
Career-spanning show including ‘Tom’s Diner’ and ‘Luka’, with guitarist Gerry Leonard and cellist Stephanie Winters.
Pola & Bryson
12 September 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
UK drum & bass duo return to Brisbane.
Bugs — Head Noise Album Launch (Night 2)
12 September 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane band Bugs celebrate their fourth album with a stacked local lineup: Talk Heavy, VOIID, Suzi, Dune Rats DJs.
The Cat Empire with Queensland Symphony Orchestra
13 September 2026 | Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
Beloved Aussie ska/jazz-rock act perform with full orchestral backing.
Gentle Ben and more at the Sunday RNR BBQ
13 September 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
Afternoon four-band bill with free BBQ: Gentle Ben, Cannon, Stirling Cannons, Silver Orbs.
The Angels — Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again... 50 Years On
11 September 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
Aussie rock legends The Angels celebrate 50 years with their biggest hits.
Electric Callboy played Riverstage on both the Saturday and the Sunday, giving fans two chances to catch the German electronicore titans.
