April 2026
Saturday 25 April
Brisbane Excelsior presents a special Anzac Day concert in the beautiful acoustic setting of St Augustine’s Church. This moving program honours courage, sacrifice and hope through powerful brass band favourites.
Friday 10 April
Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy some big band jazz with Swingalicious Big Band. Free tickets via Eventbrite. Please note – entry is alongside the Maritime Museum Ferry terminal, via Dock Street. The main Museum entry is closed on Friday Nights. There is no BYO food or drinks at this venue.
Sunday 12 April
Experience an uplifting concert of rhythm, joy and inspiration from the Brisbane City Temple Salvation Army Band. The concert is free but if you would like to sit and sip with a glass of wine and cheese plate, or enjoy afternoon tea and cake, then it’s just $12 per person. Bookings can be made by calling the Brisbane City Hall Concierge Desk on 0457 068 055
Sunday 12 April
Rivercity Steel Band entertains at the Grange Bowls Club. Invite family and friends for an afternoon on the green. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
VENUE: Grange Bowls Club, Grange
Sunday 26 April
Victory to the people! The War is over, and the spirit of Jazz remains triumphant. The South East Queensland Big Band presents a Swinging Victory, a tribute to the Big Bands and radio legends of the World War 2 era. You’ll hear works of the jazz greats of the 1930s and 40s, who took their instruments and music to the front with them to boost the morale of troops and loved ones back home.
Sunday 29 March
Join the local community for a day in the park at Bracken Ridge hosted by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club. Come and join the locals for a sausage sizzle, market stalls, a ride on a real steam train and live music by Musical Chairs Jazz Band.
May 2026
Sunday 10 May
The Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra (BRYO) is a youth pops orchestra which performs a wide variety of genres from light classics to movie themes and everything in between!
Spoil your mum this Mother's Day and enjoy a high tea and glorious symphonic music at City Hall.
The concert is free but if you would like to sit and sip with a glass of wine and cheese plate, or enjoy afternoon tea and cake, then it’s just $12 per person. Bookings can be made by calling the Brisbane City Hall
Friday 15 May
Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy some big band jazz with UQ Big Band. Free tickets via Eventbrite. Please note – entry is alongside the Maritime Museum Ferry terminal, via Dock Street. The main Museum entry is closed on Friday Nights. There is no BYO food or drinks at this venue.
Saturday 9 May
South Brisbane Federal Band entertains at the Grange Bowls Club. Invite family and friends for an afternoon on the green. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
VENUE: Grange Bowls Club, Grange
Sunday 10 May
Enjoy live music while you browse the market stalls. Performances by local school bands and community bands feature in the morning Mother’s Day markets.
Furry friends are welcome so come down to the bayside and enjoy breakfast by the seashore.
Local band Bayside Brass will be performing at 11am.
VENUE: Little Bayside Park, Manly
Sunday 17 May
Brisbane City Big Band joins students from Hillbrook Anglican with a program of jazz, from small ensembles to big bands.
Bring a picnic rug and chair and sit back and enjoy a lunchtime of music at the rotunda in beautiful New Farm Park.
VENUE: New Farm Park, New Farm
Sunday 24 May
Join the local community for a day in the park at Bracken Ridge hosted by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club. Come and join the locals for a sausage sizzle, market stalls, a ride on a real steam train and live music by New Groove Jazz Band.
Sunday 24 May
Join Bardon Strings for an uplifting afternoon of music at St Augustine’s Church to celebrate Saint Canterbury’s feast day. This special concert celebrates the rich musical heritage of the British Isles alongside beloved classical favourites.
Sunday 24 May
Join Sunnybank Brass with the glorious vocals of Izabella Cihajic as they celebrate Open Day in the botanic gardens. Music will feature a sparkling selection of big band favourites blending rich brass sounds with smooth vocals.
Perfect for all ages, it’s an afternoon of melody, fun and community spirit not to be missed.
Bands in Parks: Sunset Sounds
4-5:30pm
Saturday 30 May
Soak up the city skyline with the smooth sounds of the Jindalee Jazz Orchestra on the Kite Terrace at Thomas Dixon Centre. This vibrant band brings an hour of toe-tapping jazz in an open-air setting, as the sun goes down. The bar will be open, and food and drinks will be available from 2:30pm.