As the scorching summer heat unfurls across South-East Queensland this December so does your local music scene. From the Sunshine Coast’s laid-back pubs and Brisbane’s bustling laneways, to the Gold Coast’s glitzy nightlife, huge acts like Lady Gaga, AC/DC and Everclear are all set to entertain.
With vibe-chasers like us are forever on the hunt for your next night out, we reckon we’ve found 15 unmissable gigs to rock your month.
Brisbane gigs in December
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- TV on the Radio @ The Tivoli, Dec 4: Hailing from Brooklyn, these rock-funk experimentalists create an auditory sound-experience like no other.
- Good Things Festival @ Brisbane Showgrounds:, Dec 7: Get ready to soak up performances from a lineup of international acts like Tool and Weezer.
- Lady Gaga @ Suncorp Stadium, Dec 9: Whether you’re a Little Monster, or just curious about the phenomenon, this show promises to be a bad romance.
- AC/DC @ Suncorp Stadium, Dec 14 & Dec 18: Shake your mates all night long by taking them to see these rock legends of the ages. They’ve been packing out stadiums since the 70s!
- Architects @ Riverstage, Dec 14: It will be like a brand new doomsday for metalcore fans when these guys bring their intense energy to the river city.
Sunshine Coast gigs in December
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- Machine Head @ The Station, Dec 1: We all know that following a god so blindly can be detrimental, but not for fans of these heavy-metal geniuses.
- Everclear @ Kings Beach Tavern, Dec 4: If you’re still living with your ghost then get out of the house and see these 90s punk icons.
- COG @ Kings Beach Tavern, Dec 6: Alt-rock-turn-of-the-century rock gods. Gotta run, gotta head along, to this.
- Ash Grunwald @ Maleny Showgrounds, Dec 6: Just start walkingggg through the niiiiiight to see this blues legend in the hinterland.
- The Church @ The Station, Dec 13: Under the Milky Way in Kawana is definitely the best way to see these Aussie legends.
Gold Coast gigs in December
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- The Bennies @ Vinnies Dive Bar, Dec 6: Hey, hey are you a party machine? This band is MADE for party machines like you.
- Everclear @ Miami Marketta, Dec 6: If the exorcism didn’t go to plan (as per above) it’s your final chance to let these US punk stars snap it out of you.
- WAAX @ Burleigh Town Hall, Dec 18: You’ll love the experimental sounds of this iconic Sunshine Coast act.
- Spilt Milk @ Gold Coast Sports Precinct, Dec 14: Don’t miss the biggest music acts in the world like Kendrick Lamar and Doechii.
- Thirsty Merc @ Coolangatta Hotel, Dec 27: Wrap up your month in the summertime with this iconic noughties rock band.
See you at the gigs!
