Overview
Brisbane's music scene is getting a big boost next autumn, with a new outdoor concert series announced for South Bank's Cultural Forecourt. Born from a new partnership between Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and South Bank Corporation, On the Banks will "transform the riverside green space into a vibrant live music venue with bars and catering on the Brisbane River, against the iconic backdrop of the city skyline".
On the Banks 2026 will run from March 1st-22nd. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 14 via the official website. The series kicks off on the first of the month with Droppin' Science, a night dedicated to hip-hop in all its forms, featuring legends like De La Soul and rising stars like Miss Kaninna.
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On March 6, Mike Skinner's legendary UK garage project The Streets will perform A Grand Don't Come for Free in full for the first time ever. The following day, Australia's feel-good phenomenon, Disco Club, will light up On the Banks for International Women's Day weekend, playing hits from the '80s, '90s, '00s and beyond.
March 15 will see local legend Bernard Fanning celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tea & Sympathy accompanied by some special guests including Kasey Chambers and Georgia Mooney. It's Peach PRC's turn on March 19, bringing her plethora of pop gems to Brisbane.
Blockbuster, a colourful blend of Punjabi music, food and cultural flair, will take over the series on March 21, before the series culminates with a performance by New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams the following day.
On the Banks will run from March 1–22, 2026. Join the ticket waitlist here.