Death Cab for Cutie in Brisbane, Frenzal Rhomb on the Coast and Hands Like Houses in Mackay: five live-music picks across YELO country this weekend.
Updated November 12, 2026. One pick from each YELO region for Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15. For more options, browse our rolling regional gig guides.
1. Death Cab for Cutie · BRISBANE
Sunday, November 15 · doors TBC · 18+
The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
American indie-rock favourites Death Cab for Cutie bring their I Built You a Tower tour to Brisbane, supported by Acopia.
Venue and event information → · More Brisbane gigs →
2. Frenzal Rhomb · SUNSHINE COAST
Saturday, November 14 · 7pm · 18+
Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra
Frenzal Rhomb bring their Sans Souci 23rd-anniversary tour to Caloundra, with Slim Krusty and Speira on the bill. A proper punk night for anyone who wants their Saturday loud.
Event details and tickets → · More Sunshine Coast gigs →
3. Thirsty Merc · GOLD COAST
Saturday, November 14 · 6.30pm · 18+
Miami Marketta, Miami
Australian rock favourites Thirsty Merc bring the 20 Good Regions tour to the Gold Coast, with Brooke Schubert.
Venue and event information → · More Gold Coast gigs →
4. Hands Like Houses · REGIONAL QUEENSLAND
Saturday, November 14 · 7pm · 18+
McGuires Hotel, Mackay
Canberra alternative-rock and post-hardcore band Hands Like Houses head to Mackay as part of their regional Queensland run, with Gladstone and Townsville dates also scheduled this weekend.
Event details and tickets → · More regional gigs →
5. Winston Surfshirt · TWEED + NORTHERN RIVERS
Saturday, November 14 · doors 5pm NSW time · 18+
Kingscliff Beach Hotel, Kingscliff
Winston Surfshirt celebrates the track that broke through, “Be About You”, with a ten-year anniversary show at the Kingy. Expect the band’s laid-back blend of soul, hip-hop and grooves by the beach. Remember NSW is one hour ahead of Queensland in November.
Event details and tickets → · More Tweed and Northern Rivers gigs →
Event details are subject to change; confirm set times, tickets and entry conditions with each venue before travelling. Times and availability can change, so check the linked event before travelling.
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Explore the current programmes at Blackflag Brewing, Peregian Beach Hotel and The Fortitude Music Hall. These venues are YELO venue partners.
JET’s Blackflag Coolum show has moved to March 5, 2027.
For more Coast shows, see the Sunshine Coast weekend guide. Explore all regional gig guides or submit your gig.
