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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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Max Watt's
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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
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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 Brightside
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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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The Zoo
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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 Tivoli
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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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The Foundry
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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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Ric's Café Bar
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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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The Flamin' Galah
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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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Catch Elton John on his final tour
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Catch Elton John on his final tour

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

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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
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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
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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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