From legendary rock tributes and emo nights to wild comedy shows and metal tours, Brisbane is lighting up this weekend with an electrifying lineup of live gigs, parties, and performances. Whether you’re vibing with folk, moshing to punk, sipping wine in West End, or catching rising stars in Fortitude Valley, there’s something happening in every corner of the city.
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ULTHAR and JARHEAD FERTILIZER Australian Tour 2025
8 August 2025
The Back Room
Live Music
Kick off your Friday night with an unrelenting metal showcase featuring ULTHAR and Jarhead Fertilizer.
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Woolloongabba
PUP
8 August 2025
The Princess Theatre
Live Music
Canadian punk rock legends PUP bring their high-energy show to Brisbane.
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Cosmic Cowboy & the Incognitos, Sean Simmons & Stan
8 August 2025
The Cave Inn
Live Music
A wild night of country-psych fusion, outlaw grooves, and original Brisbane sounds.
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The Australian Bee Gees Show
9 August 2025
The Princess Theatre
Live Music, Tribute Music
Step into disco fever with this electrifying tribute to the Bee Gees.
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Newstead
Amigo The Devil
8 August 2025
The Triffid
Live Music
Don’t miss the haunting folk stylings and storytelling mastery of Amigo The Devil.
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20 Years of Spoonbill
9 August 2025
The Triffid
Live Music
Celebrate two decades of Spoonbill’s lush electronica, glitch hop, and audiovisual artistry.
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BLT & Blank Face Live Extravaganza in 4D
10 August 2025
The Triffid
Comedy
An absurdist musical-comedy ride through bass, beats, and bizarre characters.
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The Blueshamrocks & Friends
10 August 2025
The Triffid Garden
Live Music
Wind down your weekend with a soulful Sunday session of blues, country and roots.
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Brisbane City
BLOC PARTY – Performing Silent Alarm and The Greatest Hits
8 August 2025
Riverstage
Live Music
Experience BLOC PARTY’s iconic debut album and hits performed under the stars.
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Petrie Terrace
August River Band
8 August 2025
Lefty’s Music Hall
Live Music
A powerful night of indie rock and lyrical storytelling.
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Friday Night Comedy w/ Pat Doherty & Friends!
8 August 2025
Good Chat Comedy Club
Comedy
An unpredictable night of killer stand-up with Pat Doherty and the funniest up-and-comers.
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Fortitude Valley
Mid Drift – The Open Hand Tour
8 August 2025
Crowbar Brisbane
Live Music, Tour
A dynamic, high-energy performance on tour with their latest EP.
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Brisbane Improv League – Heat 1
8 August 2025
Big Fork Theatre
Comedy
Local teams battle it out in fast-paced, laugh-packed improv games.
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These Four Walls Live
8 August 2025
Black Bear Lodge
Live Music
Energetic rock from one of Queensland’s premier hard rock acts.
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Banks Arcade – Vipers Tour
8 August 2025
The Brightside
Live Music, Tour
Melbourne alt-metal heroes bring their high-octane tour to Brisbane.
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Citadel ‘In Limbo’ | EP Launch Show
9 August 2025
The Outpost Bar
Live Music, Launch
Celebrate the brand-new EP launch from Brisbane alt-rockers Citadel.
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Saturday Night Comedy: Raised by Wolves & Big Fun Show
9 August 2025
Big Fork Theatre
Comedy
An epic double-header of long-form improv with some of Brisbane’s funniest.
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The Owen Guns – Album Launch
9 August 2025
Black Bear Lodge
Live Music, Launch
Punk chaos and biting satire explode live as The Owen Guns drop their new record.
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am//pm emo night
9 August 2025
The Brightside
Live Music
Emo anthems, nostalgia, and eyeliner collide in this legendary party night.
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Ben Miller
9 August 2025
La La Land Brisbane
DJ Music
Dive into a high-energy Saturday night with house and club beats from Ben Miller.
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Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Night
9 August 2025
Crowbar Brisbane
Live Music, Tribute Music
Bark at the moon with Brisbane’s ultimate tribute to the Prince of Darkness.
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Sheng Wang
10 August 2025
The Tivoli
Comedy
Wry wit and absurd humour abound in Sheng Wang’s Brisbane stopover.
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Nurse John: The Short-Staffed Tour
10 August 2025
The Fortitude Music Hall
Comedy
TikTok’s favourite nurse brings his hilarious healthcare truths to the big stage.
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SLOWCUT – Flesh EP Launch
10 August 2025
Crowbar Brisbane
Live Music, Launch
Post-metal newcomers SLOWCUT unleash their raw and emotional debut EP.
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Sunday Roast featuring Chris Martin and Friends
10 August 2025
Big Fork Theatre
Comedy
Comedian Chris Martin serves up punchlines alongside a fresh lineup of guests.
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Under the Influence 01 | Red Hill, Hazel Mei & Joe’s Band
10 August 2025
Black Bear Lodge
Live Music
Three rising acts bring blues, funk, and soul to the intimate Black Bear stage.
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The Get Nots, Punktilious, One More Billy & KTO
10 August 2025
The Brightside
Live Music
A four-band punk showcase packed with energy, wit, and mosh-pit madness.
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South Brisbane
Luke Kidgell presents Good Intentions
9 August 2025
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Comedy
One of Australia’s funniest viral comedians live and uncensored.
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ARC: Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here + Dark Side
10 August 2025
Concert Hall, QPAC
Live Music, Tribute
A spellbinding live recreation of two Pink Floyd masterpieces.
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BADPOSTURE’s Back to School Special
9 August 2025
It’s Still A Secret
Live Music
A satirical back-to-school night packed with original songs and hilarious chaos.
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The Right Stuff
10 August 2025
It’s Still A Secret
Live Music
A wild blend of soul, funk, and groovy experimentation from local legends.
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West End
Urban Wine Walk
9 August 2025
Covent Garden & The Boundary Hotel
Drinks, Community
Self-guided wine tasting tour through the best venues in West End.
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Kangaroo Point
Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar
9 August 2025
Queensland Multicultural Centre
Tribute Music
A heartfelt homage to two of India’s most legendary playback singers.
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From sweaty mosh pits and wine walks to soul tributes and EP launches, this weekend in Brisbane promises wall-to-wall entertainment. Secure your tickets early, rally your mates, and get out there to make the most of this jam-packed lineup.