October 2026
Friday 9 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 Swingalicous 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 are no BYO food or drinks at this venue. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
VENUE: Qld Maritime Museum
Bands in Parks: Jazzified
11am-12pm
Saturday 10 October
Julie Andrews does jazz, Nirvana swings, the Beatles Bossa! Join BSB Swing as they put a big band spin on pop, rock and broadway classics from across the not so jazz world. Your toes will tap, your hips will swing and you'll never think of these classics the same.
VENUE: Wynnum Whale Park, Wynnum
Sunday 11 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 musicians from the Jazz Music Institute.
Sunday 18 October
Join Brisbane Excelsior Band conducted by Howard Taylor, for an unforgettable afternoon as the power and brilliance of brass bring Hollywood to life with iconic cinematic themes.
VENUE: St Augustines Church, Ascot
Sunday 18 October
Step into a world of heroes, adventure and timeless music with the South East Queensland Symphonic Winds.
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 scones, then it’s just $12 per person. Bookings can be made by calling the Brisbane City Hall Concierge Desk on 0457 068 055.
VENUE: Main Auditorium, City Hall
Friday 23 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
Saturday 24 October
Soak up the city skyline with the smooth sounds of The Icebreakers 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.
Saturday 24 October
As the sun goes down, local parks are transformed into outdoor cinemas
with food stalls, fun activities and live music from South Brisbane Federal Band. Pack a blanket, get together with family and friends, and make the most of our beautiful climate and greenspaces.
VENUE: Broadwater Park, Mansfield
Sunday 25 October
Join Windsor Brass 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.
Sunday 25 October
Connect with the local community at Bracken Ridge with sausage sizzles, live music from Bayside Brass, food and plant stalls and rides on a real steam train run by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club.
Saturday 31 October
Grab your picnic rug, dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and join us at New Farm Park for an afternoon concert of music and family fun! This Halloween celebration is filled with magical melodies, spooky favourites, movie themes and plenty of musical surprises for all ages. Featuring South of the River Community Band.
November 2026
Bands in Parks: Echoes and Landsapes
11am-12pm
Sunday 1 November
Mandolins in Brisbane honour the lives and music of Australian plucked-string composers whose work helped shape our unique mandolin and guitar ensemble culture. At the heart of the program is the music of Robert Schulz, alongside works by Robert Kay and Duncan Gardiner. Together, their compositions reflect a deep connection to landscape, community, and storytelling, and celebrate a legacy that continues through today’s performers.
VENUE: Old Government House, CBD
Saturday 7 November
As the sun goes down, local parks are transformed into outdoor cinemas with food stalls, fun activities and live music from Rivercity Steel Band. Pack a blanket, get together with family and friends, and make the most of our beautiful climate and greenspaces.
VENUE: The Clubhouse, Moorooka
Sunday 1 November
Tracing the spaces we inhabit, natural and built, static and kinetic, join Brisbane Symphonic Band for a dynamic musical journey in the park. Experience the movement from the ambiance at the edge of the physical world with Aurora Borealis through the momentum of Last Flight Out. The rhythmic pulse of modern life and human connections captured in Hive Plaza and Threads of Time taking our journey from nature into electric city life.
VENUE: Kalinga Park, Clayfield
Sunday 8 November
Join the Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra for a wonderful afternoon of music beginning with light classics and much-loved family favourites before finishing with some festive favourites. 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 scones, bookings can be made by calling the Brisbane City Hall Concierge Desk on 0457 068 055.
VENUE: Main Auditorium, City Hall
Friday 13 November
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 the Australian Army Band. Please note: Entry is alongside the Maritime Museum Ferry terminal, via Dock Street. The main Museum entry is closed on Friday Nights. There are no BYO food or drinks at this venue. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
VENUE: Qld Maritime Museum
Friday 13 November
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
Sunday 15 November
Get ready for a wildly entertaining morning with Bayside Brass, conducted by Damian Bowden, as they bring the animal kingdom to life through music inspired by all creatures great and small. Dinosaurs will once again roam the banks of the Brisbane River with thrilling highlights from Jurassic Park, while beloved favourites from The Lion King transport audiences to the African savannah.
VENUE: Mowbray Park, East Brisbane
Sunday 15 November
Celebrate the beauty of the natural world with Brisbane Brass and a program inspired by the great outdoors. From the sweeping landscapes of Mountain Song and Hymn to the Highlands, to the timeless charm of Country Gardens and the joyful Floral Dance, this concert is filled with music that captures the beauty of hills, flowers and open skies.
Sunday 22 November
Connect with the local community at Bracken Ridge with sausage sizzles, live music from Brisbane Citizens Concert Band ,food and plant stalls and rides on a real steam train run by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club.
Friday 27 November
Join the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band for a concert filled with the warmth of traditional carols, sparkling Christmas favourites, and uplifting seasonal music in the beautiful surroundings of St Augustine's Church. Bring your family and friends and enjoy an evening of music, community, and Christmas cheer.
VENUE: St Augustines Church, Ascot
December 2026
Saturday 5 December 1-5pm
Join the local community at Banyo for a joyful evening of Christmas carols, community spirit, and festive cheer in the heart of Banyo with music by Swingalicious Big Band.
VENUE: Banyo Memorial Park. Banyo
Friday 11-Thursday 17 December
The grounds of Government House will be a glorious light show for everyone to enjoy. Come along and see the lights, listen to some festive music and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere created in the gardens. Every night there will be a community band performing classic Christmas hits to provide the backdrop for this spectacular light show.
VENUE: Government House, Paddington
January 2027
Friday 15 January 2-3pm
Hear the best of Queensland Youth brass players in concert from all over Queensland. 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