Live music, comedy, tribute performances and touring acts take over Brisbane this weekend, with a mix of pop, rock, country, indie, metal, hip-hop and comedy. Major touring artists share the program with Australian acts, tribute shows and emerging local performers across venues throughout the city.
Dizzy Days: Tunnel Vision Tour
28 August 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
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Brisbane four-piece Dizzy Days bring their Tunnel Vision Tour to their hometown, showcasing their second EP alongside songs including Take My Heart and Holding On. Their live sound combines disco, dance and pop-rock influences with energetic performances.
John Comedy: What’s Up Doc?
28 August 2026 | Big Fork Theatre, Fortitude Valley
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John Comedy presents What’s Up Doc?, a stand-up comedy performance at Big Fork Theatre.
Lies N’ Destruction: Paradise Cities Tour
28 August 2026 | The Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton
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Lies N’ Destruction bring their Guns N’ Roses tribute show to Hamilton as part of the Paradise Cities Tour, recreating the music of one of rock’s best-known bands.
Björn Again: ABBA Forever Tour
28 – 29 August 2026 | Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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Björn Again return to Brisbane with their ABBA Forever Tour, celebrating ABBA’s catalogue with songs including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, SOS, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! and The Winner Takes It All. The internationally touring tribute act has performed in more than 120 countries.
Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared
29 August 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
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Blake Pavey brings his stand-up show A Bit Scared to The Tivoli, with two Brisbane performances scheduled on the night.
Larry Fleet: Another Year Older Australian Tour
29 August 2026 | The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
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American country singer-songwriter Larry Fleet brings his Another Year Older Australian Tour to Brisbane, with Australian country artist Troy Cassar-Daley joining him as special guest.
Ivan Ooze: Isolation of Mistaken Infamy Tour
29 August 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
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Ivan Ooze brings the Isolation of Mistaken Infamy Tour to Brisbane for a live performance at The Brightside.
Vancouver Sleep Clinic
29 August 2026 | The Brightside (Outdoors), Fortitude Valley
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Vancouver Sleep Clinic brings its atmospheric alternative and electronic-infused music to The Brightside’s outdoor stage for a Brisbane performance.
Shakira Tribute AU
29 August 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
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Shakira Tribute AU celebrates the Colombian singer’s catalogue with a live performance featuring her pop, Latin and dance hits.
Silver Sircus: The Bones of You EP Launch
29 August 2026 | The Cave Inn, Woolloongabba
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Silver Sircus launch The Bones of You EP with a live Brisbane performance at The Cave Inn.
Hate Complex: Dissonance East Coast Tour
29 August 2026 | Soapbox Beer, Fortitude Valley
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HATE COMPLEX bring the Dissonance East Coast Tour to Brisbane for a live performance at Soapbox Beer.
Creedence: The John Fogerty Show – Born on the Bayou World Tour
29 August 2026 | Officers Mess, New Farm
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Creedence: The John Fogerty Show celebrates the music of John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival with a live performance featuring songs from the band’s influential rock catalogue.
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour
29 August 2026 | Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
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The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour brings a selection of comedians from the Sydney festival program to Brisbane for an evening of stand-up comedy.
Avatar
30 August 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
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Swedish metal band Avatar bring their theatrical live show to Brisbane, combining heavy metal with the band’s distinctive visual presentation and stage production. The performance is scheduled for The Princess Theatre on 30 August.
Pierce Brothers: Moonrise Album Tour
30 August 2026 | The Triffid Garden, Newstead
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Melbourne indie folk duo Pierce Brothers bring their fourth studio album Moonrise to Brisbane for an afternoon performance in The Triffid Garden. The tour follows the brothers’ return from Europe and features special guests.
This weekend offers a broad mix of live music, comedy, rock, metal, country, indie, pop and tribute performances, with established touring acts and Australian performers appearing across Brisbane’s live entertainment venues.