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Music festivals and Brisbane go together like sun and surf – it’s a match made in heaven. In 2025, the city’s taking things up a notch, serving up a lineup of festivals so good you’ll want to hit every single one. Pack your comfiest shoes, plenty of glitter, and maybe a portable fan because it’s going to get wild (and a little sweaty).
Brisbane’s music scene is alive and kicking, with gigs in every corner and festivals that make the city hum with energy. And if you need proof, just look at the incredible lineup for 2025 in this guide.
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Is There A Music Scene in Brisbane?
Does the Brisbane River flow? Absolutely, Brisbane’s music scene is hotter than a summer day at South Bank. The city’s got everything from open-mic nights in West End to world-class festivals that pull in global stars. It’s a melting pot of genres, vibes, and experiences. If you’re here in 2025, you’ve landed in the epicentre of musical magic.
Major Music Events in Brisbane 2025
Brisbane's music event lineup will have you toe-tapping, head-bopping, and losing your voice screaming, "One more song!" Here’s your guide to the must-see festivals of the year.
Juicy Fest
Get ready for an R&B and hip-hop throwback that’ll hit you right in the nostalgia. Juicy Fest brings together the biggest names from the 90s and 2000s, so expect singalongs, iconic beats, and maybe even a little breakdancing (if your knees allow).
Tickets for the music event throwback are on sale, so start your year off by reliving the good old days (or experiencing them for the first time).
- Date: January 19, 2025
- Location: Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach
A Day on the Green
A Day on the Green is like the Sunday session of your dreams – a glass of wine in hand, live music filling the air, and endless green fields stretching before you.
In Brisbane, this concert event is held at Sirroment, and 2025 will see the Teskey Brothers and The Script take the stage in January, and Roxette play their gig in March. Tickets for all three of these Brisbane music events are on sale now.
- Date: Various
- Location: Sirromet Winery, Mount Cotton
CMC Rocks Brisbane
Giddy up, country music fans, CMC Rocks is trotting into town and bringing the biggest names in country, folk, and blues. Whether you’re a denim-on-denim enthusiast or just love a good banjo solo, this festival promises a yee-haw good time.
Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready for some boot-scootin’ fun at CMC Rocks Brisbane.
When: March 21 - 23, 2025
Where: Willowbank Raceway, Ipswich
Ultra Australia 2025
When it’s time to rave, Gold Coast delivers. Ultra Australia 2025 is the ultimate EDM festival, bringing pulsating beats, jaw-dropping visuals, and an energy that’ll keep you moving all night.
Pace yourself for this one - Ulta Australia on the Gold Coast is where the beats drop and the party doesn’t stop. If you’re into world-class DJs and high-energy crowds, this is the festival for you. Check out the whole Gold Coast festival line-up and pick up tickets today.
- Date: April 11, 2025
- Location: Broadwater Parklands
Rabbit Eats Lettuce
Don’t let the quirky name fool you—this festival is serious about creating good vibes. Rabbit Eats Lettuce combines music, art, and wellness for a multi-sensory adventure. Think sunrise yoga sessions followed by all-night raves. It’s as eclectic as it gets, and we’re here for it.
Part festival, part utopia—Rabbit Eats Lettuce is a unique mix of music, community, and creative expression. This isn’t just about the tunes (though they’re amazing); it’s about the experience.
- Date: April 17-21, 2025
- Location: Cherrabah Resort, Elbow Valley
Afro Kizomba Festival
Dance lovers, this one’s for you.
Lose yourself in the rhythm of the Afro Kizomba Festival, where dance, music, and culture collide. With workshops, live performances, and endless energy, this festival is a celebration of connection through music.
The Brisbane Afro Kizomba Festival is pure fire, bringing the vibrant energy of Afro-Latin culture to the heart of Fortitude Valley. Tickets are on sale now.
- When: May 2–6, 2025
- Where: EC Venue, Fortitude Valley
BIGSOUND
BIGSOUND isn’t just a festival—it’s a rite of passage for music lovers. The ultimate industry event for discovering the next big thing. Part festival, part conference, and all about Aussie talent, BIGSOUND is where tomorrow’s chart-toppers take the stage. Even if you’re not in the biz, it’s a great excuse to hear fresh beats before anyone else.
Catch the future of Australian music in the buzzing streets of Fortitude Valley. This one’s for the trailblazers and trendsetters.
- Date: September 2-5, 2025
- Location: Various, Brisbane
Concert Highlights in Brisbane 2025: Who’s Coming to Brisbane
Brisbane in 2025 isn’t just bringing the festivals—it’s rolling out the red carpet for some of the biggest names in music. The concert calendar this year is stacked with chart-toppers, iconic legends, and genre-bending trailblazers who are ready to set stages across the city alight. Here’s your guide to who’s coming to town and why you’ll want a ticket.
Billie Eilish
The pop sensation who brought us “Bad Guy” is back and bolder than ever. Billie Eilish’s Brisbane stop on her Happier Than Ever tour promises ethereal vocals, jaw-dropping visuals, and a stage presence that’s nothing short of hypnotic.
Luke Combs
Luke Combs’ down-to-earth charm and chart-topping hits make him a favourite among country fans. Brisbane is in for a treat as he brings his soulful storytelling and powerhouse vocals to town.
Bryan Adams
The man behind “Summer of ’69” is rocking Brisbane in 2025. Few artists can match Bryan Adams’ timeless appeal. From “Heaven” to “Run to You,” his live show is a guaranteed singalong session for fans old and new.
Kylie Minogue
There’s no place like home, and Kylie Minogue is bringing all the glitz and glam of her international Tension tour to Brisbane. Pop perfection doesn’t get better than this.
Green Day
Punk rock royalty Green Day will be taking Brisbane by storm with their explosive energy and iconic hits like “American Idiot” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.”
Stay Where the Vibes are High at Rambla in Brisbane
What’s the point of partying hard if you can’t kick back after? Rambla’s short-term stays in Brisbane are perfectly located for your festival escapades.
Our Brisbane locations are your perfect festival base—close to the action and full of style. From comfy beds to Insta-worthy interiors, we’ve got everything you need to recharge. With spaces across Kangaroo Point, Fortitude Valley, Woolloongabba, and Bowen Hills, Rambla is the ultimate festival HQ.
Book direct to not only save on your Brisbane festival stay, but to also receive complimentary parking so you can go wherever the music takes you.
