Photo: Vanessa Amorosi is among the artists leading a huge month of live music across Queensland. Via Facebook. Looking for the biggest gigs happening in Queensland this month? YELO’s April live music picks bring together standout shows from the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, from major touring acts and headline rooms to local
Photos: The Wolston Butchers by Dameeka Middleton. The YELO See More Music Challenge is about helping more people discover local artists, one band at a time. With so much music discovery driven by algorithms, major releases and big touring names, local artists can be easy to miss. Across the Sunshine Coast and beyond, venue closures
One Republic, Ben Folds and Lorde (pictured) are just some of the biggest names coming to South-East Queensland this February. With international tours, cult-favourite acts and packed local venues across the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane, you won’t have a reason to stay home! From riverside shows to sweaty club gigs, festival stages and
Groundwater Country Music Festival returns to Broadbeach from October 16–18 in 2026 with major country artists across several stages. Love YELO? Get weekly gig updates, local artists + new Mixtape drops. Join the YELO Pages Newsletter → YELO Pages Sign Up
Laneway Festival lands on the Gold Coast at Southport Sharks on February 7 in 2026, with major international and Australian acts confirmed including headline act Chappell Roan.
Queensland music on Spotify The Pineapple Mixtapes The Pineapple Mixtapes are YELO’s local Spotify playlists for artists, bands and new music from across Queensland. Choose a city, coast or region, or start with the statewide Queensland mix for one big, unruly playlist of music from the Pineapple State. Start with Queensland → Choose a region
The Gold Coast live music calendar for 2026 is shaping up to be one of the region’s busiest in years, with a mix of iconic festivals, big-name concerts and vibrant local gig nights worth planning for. Whether you’re chasing festival wristbands or laid-back beachfront sets, the Coast has something happening every week — here are