Punters soak up Britpop legends Pulp at Brisbane Riverstage. By Dameeka Middleton for YELO.

Brisbane’s live music scene moves fast. Multiple touring acts land every week across Fortitude Valley and the inner city, and good shows disappear in the noise just as quickly.

YELO tracks what’s actually worth leaving the house for — from touring acts to strong local lineups — and pulls the essentials into one clean monthly guide.

Instead of scrolling venue pages and promoters, start here.

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Key Brisbane music venues

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Polaris perform at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Photo by Penny Brand.

Brisbane announcements move quickly and many shows sell out before broad promotion. Our monthly guide pulls together the most notable touring and local gigs in one place.

Fortitude Music Hall
Brisbane’s largest dedicated live music room hosting major national and international touring acts.

The Tivoli
Historic theatre-style venue known for touring bands, indie favourites and strong support lineups.

The Triffid
Hangar-style venue blending touring acts and curated local shows in Newstead.

Black Bear Lodge
Upstairs room specialising in indie, folk and emerging touring artists.

The Brightside
Heavy, alternative and underground touring circuit cornerstone.

Woolly Mammoth
Mid-size Valley venue hosting touring acts and large club-style live shows.

Crowbar
Heavy music headquarters for national tours and hardcore lineups.

Riverstage
Brisbane’s outdoor amphitheatre for large touring artists and summer shows.

Lefty’s Music Hall
Western-themed live music bar hosting touring roots, rock, country and local bands in Fortitude Valley.

Princess Theatre
Restored heritage theatre hosting touring bands, alternative acts and special event concerts in Woolloongabba.

Greaser Bar
Basement rock venue hosting punk, garage, hardcore and late-night local lineups in Fortitude Valley.

It’s Still A Secret
Intimate West End room known for indie, folk and emerging artists.

Ric’s Bar
Fortitude Valley upstairs band room showcasing local acts and early touring supports.

Tomcat
Late-night Valley venue mixing DJs, electronic and underground live shows.

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