The Junk Bar is a Brisbane live music venue in New Farm known for intimate gigs, independent artists and a room shaped more by atmosphere than scale. After relocating from Ashgrove to New Farm, it now runs from Brunswick Street with live music in the downstairs Skukum Lounge and a more relaxed cocktail-bar feel upstairs.

The Junk Bar — New Farm
The Junk Bar is a live music venue in Brisbane located in New Farm.
The venue presents intimate gigs, independent artists and smaller live performances across the week.
Upcoming shows at this venue appear in the Brisbane Gig Guide.

Venue Info

Venue: The Junk Bar
Location: 710 Brunswick St, New Farm
Type: Independent live music venue and cocktail bar
Typical shows: Singer-songwriters, small bands, intimate gigs, comedy and artist-focused live events
Age policy: Mixed depending on event

What It’s Like

The Junk Bar feels smaller, softer and more intimate than Brisbane’s larger live music rooms, with audiences drawn to close-range performances and a relaxed independent venue atmosphere. It suits artist-focused nights where sound, mood and connection matter more than crowd size or venue scale.

More Venues

Find more venues in the YELO Brisbane Live Music Venues Guide.