August 2025
Bands in Parks: Music on the Green
3-4pm
Sunday 2 August
Second Wind Big Band will entertain with a program of toe-tapping favourites for an afternoon on the green. The bar will be trading and there will be picnic baskets and cheeseboards for purchase. Bring your family and friends and sit back and relax to the beat of big band favourites.
Sunday 3 August
Experience the elegance of Baroque music and dance in this vibrant performance themed around historical dance. The Brisbane Baroque Players will perform on period instruments in authentic style, joined by Dance Kaleidoscope demonstrating English Country Dancing. Enjoy the sounds of harpsichord, baroque strings, and baroque wind instruments in a courtly celebration.
Bands in Parks: A Grand Affair
12-1pm
Tuesday 5 August
It’s always a grand affair when the spectacular Father Henry Willis Organ, played by Phillip Gearing, is paired with the Queensland Conservatorium of Music Brass Band, under the baton of Howard Taylor. This collaboration has become somewhat of a tradition over the past few years, with concerts celebrating everything from movie themes to the Best of British. This grand concert will be another affair to remember.
Venue: Brisbane City Hall
Bands in Parks: In the Spirit of Adventure
2-3pm
Sunday 10 August
Ignite your sense of wanderlust and wonder with LawchestraQ as they transport you to faraway lands and untamed realms.
There will be afternoon tea and scones available for purchase as well as wine and cheese packs. Bookings can be made by calling Brisbane City Hall Concierge Desk - 0457 068 055
VENUE: Main Auditorium, City Hall
Bands in Parks: Globe Trotting Brass
2-3pm
Sunday 17 August
South Brisbane Federal Band takes you on a whirlwind trip around the world in 60 minutes featuring African Folk Song, The Irish Washerwoman, some light Italian opera favourites and Russian dances that will get your feet tapping. Join them for an afternoon in the park at Kedron
VENUE: Bradbury Park, Kedron
Bands in Parks: Moorooka Family Fun Day
12-1pm
Saturday 23 August
Come along to this great day out for the whole family with lots of free activities including music, face painting, rides, animal farm, fauna show and more. Food and drinks will be available. BYO chairs and blankets and enjoy music by the Brisbane Regional Jazz Ensemble BRJE.
VENUE: Pegg's Park, Moorooka
Bands in Parks: Homegrown Hits
2-3pm
Sunday 24 August
Brisbane Symphonic Band presents a dynamic and exciting concert featuring three Brisbane based composers: Burrell, Hultgren and Adele Mitchell, plus other established Aussie artists in the bushland setting at Chermside. Bring the family for an afternoon concert celebrating our local talent.
VENUE: 7th Brigade Park, Chermside
Bands in Parks: Music by the Bay
10am-1pm
Sunday 31 August
Community day by the bay at Manly. Come down to the boat harbour, browse the markets at Manly Harbour village and enjoy live music by the sea with local school bands and Musical Chairs Jazz Band.
Venue: Little Bayside Park, Manly
September 2025
Bands in Parks: Father's Day at City Hall
2-3pm
Sunday 7 September
The Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra takes to the stage with a blockbuster program of light classics and movie themes. 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 $10 per person. Bookings can be made by calling the Brisbane City Hall Concierge Desk on 0457 068 055
VENUE: Main Auditorium, City Hall
Bands in Parks: Music on the Green
3-4pm
Sunday 7 September
Join the Rivercity Steel Band for an afternoon concert on the green. The bar will be trading and there will be picnic baskets and cheeseboards for purchase so round up your family and friends to finish off your weekend with a concert that will guarantee a smile on your face.
Friday 12 September
Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy big band jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with music by Mango Jam Big Band. 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. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Bands in Parks: Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs
4:45-5:45pm
Saturday 13 September
As the sun goes down, local parks are transformed into outdoor cinemas
with food stalls, fun activities and live music from Swingalicious Big Band. Pack a blanket, get together with family and friends, and make the most of our beautiful climate and greenspaces. Movie starts at 6pm
Bands in Parks: Classics Across the Ages
2-3pm
Sunday 14 September
Who doesn’t love a classic? Whether it's a Whitney Houston or Michael Jackson party banger sung loudly on the car ride home, a timeless film singalong from the Wizard of Oz, TV show favourite theme from childhood, or just a favourite classic-rock anthem, the SEQ Jazz Big Band will have it covered.
Bands in Parks: Stage and Screen Spectacular
6-8pm
Saturday 20 September
Queensland Wind and Brass under the baton of Alisa Jones, showcases the energy, emotion, and excitement of beloved music from film and stage. The café and bar will be trading, so enjoy the concert with a meal and a glass of wine. Please note that there is no BYO food or drinks, just bring your own picnic blankets and enjoy music under the stars.
Bands in Parks: Swing into Spring
2-3pm
Sunday 21 September
Celebrate the sights, sounds, and spirit of the season as the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band blends the freshness of spring with the flair of swing.
Bands in Parks: Community Train Day
10-11am
Sunday 28 September
Connect with the local community at Bracken Ridge with sausage sizzles, live music by Brisbane Citizens Band, food and plant stalls and rides on a real steam train run by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club.
October 2025
Sunday 5 October
Join BSB Swing as they dive into the world of Stevie Wonder, his music, his influences and inspirations. With charts from some of the jazz greats that inspired and the Wonder himself such as Sir Duke, You are the Sunshine of My Life and Isn't She Lovely. Featuring both instruments and vocals, it's sure to be a toe tapping afternoon to inspire the next generation of music.
Venue: 7th Brigade Park, Chermside
Friday 10 October
Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy big band jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with music by Brisbane City Big Band. 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. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Bands in Parks: Music on the Green
3-4pm
Saturday 11 October
Join the Windsor Brass for an afternoon concert on the green. The bar will be trading food is available for purchase so round up your family and friends to finish off your weekend with a concert that will guarantee a smile on your face.
Bands in Parks: Orchestral Splendour
2-3pm
Sunday 12 October
Amadeus Orchestra presents an afternoon of classical brilliance with the music of beloved composers including Bizet, Rossini, Sarasate, and Gilbert & Sullivan. 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 $10 per person. Bookings can be made by calling the Brisbane City Hall Concierge Desk on 0457 068 055
VENUE: Main Auditorium, City Hall
Bands in Parks: String Resonance
11am-12pm
Sunday 12 October
Join Bardon Strings for a journey through time and tradition as they weave together the elegance of Handel’s Baroque brilliance with the vibrant folk traditions of Scotland, Romania and the Smoky Mountains.
Bands in Parks: Pipers in the Square
7-8pm
Friday 17 October
Come down to the square, browse the twilight markets and enjoy the sounds of bagpipes with the Brisbane Pipe Band.
VENUE: King George Square, CBD
Bands in Parks: Jacarandas and Jazz
12-3pm
Sunday 19 October
Jacarandas are blooming and the jazz is hot. Delicious food from local food trucks will be available so join us for an afternoon of jazz and swing in New Farm Park under the blossoms of the jacarandas with the fabulous Peter Vance and Rachel Pearse and the Brass Roots Live band and the Ken Chow Jazz Ensemble.
VENUE: New Farm Park, New Farm
Bands in Parks: Medley Mashup
3-4pm
Sunday 19 October
Brisbane Symphonic Band is mashing it up with medleys of Aussie Rock greats, Songs from Shrek and Taylor Swift on Tour. Mixing it up even further with a mashup of folk tunes by Percy Grainger and Hultgren's noble 'High Country'. Grab your picnic blanket and join them for an afternoon of toe tapping music, mashes of Latin & Jazz favourites, plus Brisbane's own Adele Mitchell's thrilling 'The Warriors of Crimson Cove'.
VENUE Kalinga Park, Clayfield
Bands in Parks: UQ Sunset on the Lake
4-6pm
Saturday 25 October
The UQ Big Band will warm up the UQ sound shell by the lake, with jazz scores by established legends and exciting emerging artists.
Enjoy this free, all-ages event in an afternoon of music and family fun. With food vendors on hand to satisfy your afternoon cravings plus free face painting and lawn games for the kids, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a sunny late-spring afternoon.
Bands in Parks: Wynnum Halloween Parade
6-6:30pm
Saturday 25 October
Wynnum is spooky town again. Local brass band, Bayside Brass will join the parade to the tunes of Ghostbusters and Highway to Hell, so embrace the spirit of Halloween and come along in costume.
VENUE Bay Terrace, Wynnum
Bands in Parks: Community Train Day
10-11am
Sunday 26 October
Connect with the local community at Bracken Ridge with sausage sizzles, live music by Swingalicious Big Band, food and plant stalls and rides on a real steam train run by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club.
Bands in Parks: Jacarandas and Jazz
2-3pm
Sunday 26 October
Join the South-East Queensland Big Band to celebrate Grandparents Day. You’ll hear a bit of everything from swing-era standards all the way through to contemporary big band arrangements, some blues, funk and jazz through the ages. Bring the family to the bandstand for an afternoon of music in the park.
VENUE: New Farm Park, New Farm