Live music, comedy and tribute shows take centre stage this weekend, with a selection of performances featuring touring artists, comedy acts, live concerts and special entertainment events. From stand-up comedy and contemporary music tours to tribute performances and community-focused live shows, there are plenty of options for audiences to enjoy.
Brisbane Winter Sessions
2 – 16 August 2026 | Various Locations
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Brisbane Winter Sessions returns with a program of live music events featuring local artists performing across iconic Brisbane venues. The festival includes a mix of free and ticketed events throughout the August program.
Kitty Flanagan: Glad Game
5 – 9 August 2026 | Lyric Theatre – Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), South Brisbane
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Kitty Flanagan brings her new stand-up comedy show Glad Game to Brisbane. The performance features the award-winning comedian known for her work on Fisk, Utopia and Have You Been Paying Attention?.
1tbsp Bubble Tour
7 August 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
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1tbsp brings the Bubble Tour to Brisbane with a live performance at The Princess Theatre. The project features electronic music from musician and producer Josh Lloyd-Watson.
Noasis & Stone the Roses Australian Tour ’26
7 August 2026 | Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City
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NOASIS and Stone the Roses combine for an Australian tribute tour celebrating the music of Oasis and The Stone Roses.
Rageflower – The Twinstar Tour
7 August 2026 | Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley
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Rageflower presents The Twinstar Tour, bringing their live performance to Black Bear Lodge.
Peter Helliar at Wellers Hill Bowls Club
7 August 2026 | Wellers Hill Bowls Club, Tarragindi
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Peter Helliar brings his comedy performance to Wellers Hill Bowls Club for a night of stand-up entertainment.
Humbe – Dueño del Cielo Tour
7 August 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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HUMBE performs as part of the Dueño del Cielo Tour, bringing his contemporary music show to Brisbane audiences.
Sunset at Witton Barracks
7 August 2026 | Witton Barracks, Indooroopilly
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Sunset at Witton Barracks offers an evening event featuring live entertainment at the historic venue.
The Nashville Jukebox Presents Hurricane – The Australian Luke Combs Tribute Show + Cowgirls Don’t Cry – The Ultimate Ella Langley & Lainey Wilson Experience
7 August 2026 | Lefty’s Music Hall, Petrie Terrace
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The Nashville Jukebox presents a country music tribute event celebrating the songs of Luke Combs, Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson.
Rock for Choppers: Proudly Supporting LifeFlight
8 August 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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Rock for Choppers returns as a live music event supporting LifeFlight and its emergency aeromedical services.
Sunk Loto – The ‘Dead Shadows’ Tour
8 August 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
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Australian rock band Sunk Loto brings The ‘Dead Shadows’ Tour to Brisbane as part of their national run of shows.
Zach Bryan Tribute Show
8 August 2026 | Lefty’s Music Hall, Petrie Terrace
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The Zach Bryan Tribute Show celebrates the music of the American singer-songwriter with a dedicated live performance.
Akmal – My Family and Other Criminals
8 August 2026 | Jindalee Hotel, Jindalee
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Akmal presents My Family and Other Criminals, combining storytelling and stand-up comedy in his latest live show.
Anuv Jain – Dastakhat World Tour 2026
9 August 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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ANUV JAIN brings the Dastakhat World Tour 2026 to Brisbane, featuring his contemporary singer-songwriter performance.
An Afternoon With ABBA the Girls
9 August 2026 | The Officers Mess, New Farm
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ABBA the Girls perform a tribute show celebrating the music of ABBA with live vocals and performances.
This weekend features a varied selection of live entertainment, including comedy performances, touring music acts, tribute concerts and live music events across multiple venues.