Best Live Music in Brisbane (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 19 of the best live music in Brisbane right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
19 spots
The Tivoli
Art deco auditorium with a large-scale sound system and an eclectic music programme.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Striking brutalist concrete venue for big-name theatre and music, plus ballet and comedy.
Fortitude Music Hall
Live Music in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
The Triffid
$$Sprawling & energetic beer garden serving burgers, quesadillas & other pub fare classics.
Brisbane Powerhouse
Cool, repurposed tram power station featuring plays, concerts & other shows, plus a speaker series.
Old Museum Brisbane
Long-standing 1890s concert hall with landscaped gardens, home to various arts organisations.
PIP Theatre
Live Music in Milton, Brisbane.
Metro Arts
Museums in West End, Brisbane.
Concert Hall
Live Music in South Bank, Brisbane.
The Brightside Brisbane
Locally sourced fried chicken dishes served in a buzzing joint attached to a live music venue.
Crowbar Brisbane
Live Music in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
South Bank Piazza
Diverse shows & events in an open-air performance space with a 2,000-seat amphitheatre.
Su Casa Nightclub & Rooftop
Bars in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Felons Barrel Room
Live Music in Manly, Brisbane.
Creatures Of Habit
Live Music in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Valley Loft
Live Music in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
BBC College Hall
Live Music in Toowong, Brisbane.
LiveWire
Live Music in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
Live Music in Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best live music in Brisbane?+
Our top-rated live music in Brisbane are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Brisbane live music ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter live music by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many live music are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently feature 19 live music across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.