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Where to see concerts in Brisbane

From rock and jazz to house and hip-hop, catch the latest concerts in Brisbane at these live music venues

Posted: Friday December 18 2015

Not sure where to find the best concerts in Brisbane? Check these local venues curated by the Time Out community for can’t-miss performances by jazz musicians, rock bands, soul singers and more.

Where to see concerts in Brisbane

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The Brightside
Music

The Brightside

Hardcore music lovers’ prayers are answered at this revamped Valley icon that's a promising new venue for Brisbane's alternative music scene

Time Out says
3 out of 5 stars
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Max Watt's
Music

Max Watt's

Formerly the Hifi Bar, this West End venue is a music lover’s treasure. The clever design features a mezzanine level and tiered seating so everyone has...

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Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Music

Brisbane Entertainment Centre

The BEC draws massive crowds for Queensland's biggest Australian and international rock, pop, comedy and stadium acts. We're talking Madonna, Black Sabbath,...

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The Zoo
Music

The Zoo

There isn't a Brisbane music lover under the age of 50 who doesn't have fond memories of the Zoo. Opened way back in 1992 under a period of draconian...

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The Foundry
Music

The Foundry

The Foundry features a bandroom that holds 300 people plus a bar and beer garden. It's also home to Foundry Records and Foundry Studios.

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Catch Elton John on his final tour
Music

Catch Elton John on his final tour

The legendary artist is bringing his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour to Queensland

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The Flamin' Galah
Bars

The Flamin' Galah

Up near Suncorp Stadium in an area heavily populated with backpacker beds, the Flamin' Galah is doing its bit to keep the candle of local culture and...

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The Tivoli
Music

The Tivoli

The Tivoli (or the Tiv as it is affectionately known) has quite the résumé. The building started life in the early 20th...

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Ric's Café Bar
Music

Ric's Café Bar

Ric's is a bar with a distinguished musical history. Formerly an intimate gig venue and frequent hangout of the late and sorely missed Grant...

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Devonport Jazz in July Festival
Travel

Devonport Jazz in July Festival

Tasmania is set to break out in polyrhythm this July

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Oh Hello
Nightlife

Oh Hello

Taking it's cues from New York style warehouses, Oh Hello! has set up shop in the old Monastery site in Fortitude Valley and is hell bent on making a home...

Fat Louie's
Bars

Fat Louie's

   

Friday's Riverside
Nightlife

Friday's Riverside

Thirty years of date nights, post-work drinks, and full-on hootenannies give this Riverside bar licence to class themselves as a city institution

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