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Jordan Lawrence (far right) and Calan Mai are bringing all-ages live music and art to Bli Bli Hall through Pretty Fly for a Bli Bli. Image: Supplied. Upcoming grassroots gigs are creating new live music opportunities across South East Queensland, as pressure on traditional venues pushes artists and promoters to think outside the box. On
November is stacked across Queensland and the Northern Rivers, with stadium shows, regional festivals, punk, indie pop, reggae and major Australian tours. These are 15 YELO editorial picks for November 2026, drawn from the current regional gig guides and checked against official event sources. For the full calendars, use YELO’s Queensland gig guides. Brisbane +
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
Cooly Rocks On is on at the Coolangatta Hotel from June 3-7, bringing classic rock ’n’ roll, swing and retro-inspired performances to the Gold Coast.
Spilt Milk is expected to return to the Gold Coast at the end of 2026, with festival organisers teasing details for the new season lineup.
Bernard Fanning’s Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary Tour hits the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast in February and March.
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
