May 2025
Sunday 4 May
Come on a musical journey with Bardon Strings, where strings come alive in a fusion of Latin flair and enchanting melodies. The ensemble will captivate your senses with the passionate rhythm of tangos, performing timeless pieces such Somewhere Over the Rainbow and 'La Paloma', along with the haunting beauty of Gabriel's Oboe from The Mission. Revel in a rich tapestry of sound, and be swept away by the seductive beats of tango in the park.
Venue: New Farm Park, New Farm
Bands in Parks: Stars Wars – A Galactic Celebration
2-3pm
Sunday 4 May
Join the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band for a spectacular afternoon of music at Mt Coot-tha Bandstand on Sunday, May 4th, as they celebrate the timeless saga of Star Warsin a concert like no other!
Experience the thrill of the galaxy’s most beloved anthems brought to life. Pack a picnic, bring your lightsabre, and join fellow fans for an unforgettable, family-friendly celebration of music, adventure, and the force.
Bands in Parks: Music on the Green
4-5pm
Sunday 4 May
South Brisbane Federal Band will entertain you at the Grange Bowls Club. Invite family and friends for an afternoon on the green. The bar will be trading and there will be picnic baskets and cheeseboards for purchase.
Bands in Parks: Mandolin Journeys
10-11am
Sunday 11 May
Join us for an uplifting musical voyage across genres and continents, showcasing the expressive breadth of the mandolin family. From fiery Spanish flair to lyrical Greek melodies and spirited folk dances, this concert features works both familiar and surprising — including Granada, Mother and Sister by Hadjidakis, and vibrant ensemble favourites. Let the delicate beauty and rhythmic energy of plucked strings transport you on this unforgettable journey.
Venue: Thomas Dixon Centre
Bands in Parks: Mother's Day High Tea and Symphony
2-3pm
Sunday 11 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. There will be afternoon tea and scones available for purchase as well as wine and cheese packs.
Venue: Brisbane City Hall
Bands in Parks: Mother’s Day Symphony in the Foothills
12-1pm
Sunday 11 May
Join TLF Creative’s LawchestraQ for an enchanting lunchtime concert featuring the majestic sounds of the symphony orchestra, as you take in the beautiful setting of Mt Cootha’s botanical gardens in the foothills of Mt Cootha. From movie themes and light classics including toe tapping works by Copland and Dvorak. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy an afternoon on the bandstand lawn.
Bands in Parks: Mother’s Day by the Bay
10am-1pm
Sunday 11 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. Don’t miss the Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band at 11:30am and Bayside Brass at midday.
Venue: Little Bayside Park, Manly
Friday 16 May
Kick back & watch the sunset over the Brisbane River from this beautiful vantage point near the Goodwill Bridge.
Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy some big band jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with music by the fabulous UQ Big Band.
Please note – entry is alongside the Maritime Museum Ferry terminal, via Dock Street.
There is no BYO food or drinks at this venue.
Venue: Queensland Maritime Museum
Saturday 17 May
Come along and join the Jindalee Jazz Orchestra with a mix of traditional jazz standards & pop classics. Big band music adds a touch of nostalgia and excitement to the silver screen. Whether you are a fan of jazz, swing, or even pop music, this concert promises to be a treat for all ages & all musical tastes.
Please note there is no BYO food or drinks at this venue. Bookings required via Eventbrite.
Bands in Parks: Jazz at the Bandstand
11-1:30pm
Sunday 18 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 18 May
Bands in Parks performs at Green Hill Reservoir Park. It’s pooch paradise so bring your furry friends along to celebrate the upgrades in the reservoir including new shade structures and rainbow bridge reflection space! There will be food trucks, and music by Brisbane Symphonic Band from 4:30-5:30pm so enjoy an hour of foot tapping favourites from the Brisbane Symphonic Band, a 40-piece concert band which loves to entertain.
Sunday 25 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, live music from Swingalicious Big Band. and a ride on a real steam train.