The Brightside Brisbane
A buzzing Fortitude Valley live-music venue with locally sourced fried chicken — 4.2 stars from 950-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Brightside Brisbane is a live music venue in Fortitude Valley, with its website directing visitors towards upcoming events. The site does not provide event details, artist information, opening hours or food and drink information, so checking the current listings or joining the mailing list is the most reliable way to see what is on.
The venue also highlights its new Brightside Outdoors offering, although the available website text does not explain what this includes. That makes it worth checking the linked information before planning a visit, particularly if you are interested in the venue’s outdoor space or a specific event.
The Brightside acknowledges the Turrbal People, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Brisbane/Meeanjin, and recognises their enduring connection to and care for the land on which the venue stands. Beyond its live music category, upcoming events and Brightside Outdoors announcement, the supplied information is limited, so details about the atmosphere, facilities, performers and suitability for particular groups cannot be confirmed.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 18:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 18:00 – 03:00
- Friday
- 18:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 18:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 17:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 90
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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