Linafest

Overview

Your suitcase isn't going anywhere, and you don't have a date with Palm Springs. Instead, you've got yourself a dose of Coachella FOMO. Thankfully, there are two ways to cure that state of affairs in Brisbane in 2023: watching along with the fest's livestream, which is playing all acts across all stages on both weekends for the first time ever; and hitting up the River City's very own Linafest.

The latter is taking over South Brisbane's Lina Rooftop — and taking inspiration from Coachella, obviously. A brand-new festival running from Friday, April 14–Sunday, April 30 (so, longer than the OG music fest), it comes complete with DJ sets, drinks by the pool, dips, fireworks and light shows.

Yes, there'll be palm trees on the rooftop. Stace Cadet headlines opening night, followed by different talents on the decks — Australian and international alike — across the event's duration, with the partying kicking in from Wednesday–Sunday weekly.

Pop by on Wednesdays for $10 rosé all day, Thursdays for acoustic tunes and a Coachella-inspired two- and three-course menu, and Fridays for the big names and pyrotechnics. Saturdays include free pool access, and Sundays are shifting boozy brunch to 1–4pm.

You'll soak in views across Brisbane, too — and you'll forget that you didn't make it to California after all.