September
Saturday 2 September
The Rivercity Steel band joins the local community at Coorparoo for a twilight music event in the park. Come down and relax on the green with family, friends and furry friends and enjoy the soothing sounds of West Indian rhythms. There will be food stalls and a relaxed Saturday evening vibe to this beautiful new park at Stones Corner.
VENUE: Hanlon Park, Stones Corner
Sunday 3 September
Join Bardon Strings as they perform popular works and light classics featuring music from Pirates of the Caribbean, Purcell, Bizet and Cat Stevens amongst others. Bardon Strings is an extraordinary community ensemble based in Paddington and welcomes string players from all walks of life. Under the baton of Anne Keenan, they invite you to share their joy of music with you in the beautiful halls of Old Government House.
VENUE: Old Government House
Sunday 3 September
Spring is here and the gardens are blooming with flowers, so enjoy an afternoon with friends and family. Pack a picnic blanket, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a picnic on the lawns of Government House with music from South Brisbane Federal Band. Band plays 12-1pm
VENUE: Government House, Paddington
Bands in Parks: Father’s Day Swing
10am-12pm
Sunday 3 September
Swingalicious Big Band will set the tone for Father’s Day jazz with vintage cars at the Brisbane Motor Museum. There will be stalls, food trucks and a fabulous vintage car display. Put on your swing dancing shoes and dance along to the music of the band..
Bands in Parks: Twilight Jazz by the River
4:30-6:30pm
Friday 8 September
Kick back and 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 chilled jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with music by the fabulous UQ Big Band. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Saturday 16 September
Experience the magic of the silver screen and the allure of Broadway as Queensland Wind and Brass conducted by Alisa Jones takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the grandeur of symphonic masterpieces featured in classic movies, to the toe-tappping tunes that have graced the world of Broadway. The café and bar will be trading, so enjoy the concert with a meal and a glass of wine. No BYO food or drinks.
VENUE: Queensland Tennis Centre, 190 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson
Friday 22 September
Come down to the square, browse the twilight markets and enjoy the sounds of bagpipes with The City of Brisbane Pipe Band.
VENUE: King George Square, City
Community Train Day
10-11am
Sunday 24 September
McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge Connect with the local community at Bracken Ridge with sausage sizzles, live music, food and plant stalls and rides on a real steam train run by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club.
Sunday 24 September
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, nature and good vibes at the picturesque Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens. The Lawchestra Big Band will be taking centre stage at the bandstand to treat you to a toe-tapping instrumental melodies and serenading vocal tunes as they present not one, but two sensational sets.
Sunday 24 September
Let the Jindalee Jazz Orchestra and their sensational vocalist sweep you off your feet and into a world of elegance, nostalgia and joy. There will be afternoon tea and scones available for purchase as well as wine and cheese packs. Make it an afternoon out – invite family and friends for an afternoon at City Hall.
VENUE: Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane
October
Sunday 8 October
Spring is here and the gardens are blooming with flowers, so enjoy an afternoon with friends and family. Pack a picnic blanket, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a picnic on the lawns of Government House. Featuring music by the BSB Swing at midday.
VENUE: Government House, Paddington
Friday 13 October
Kick back and 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 big band jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with music by Mango Jam Big Band. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Friday 13 October
Watch the sun set over the river with Jindalee Jazz Orchestra and their foot-tapping array of tunes. Gather up your friends and furry friends, pack a rug and enjoy a relaxing Friday evening by the river.
The bar will be trading and there will be delicious food available for purchase so come along and support your local community groups including the Centenary Rowing Club.
Venue: Newcomb Park, 529 Sumners Road, Riverhills
Annerley Junction Festival
10am-3pm
Saturday 14 October
This local community festival is a celebration of Annerley with its unique stores, environmentally conscious citizens, exciting local music and just a whole lot of fun. There will be market stalls, music across multiple stages, community group displays, Braille House Devonshire Tea, Art and Fashion shows, food trucks and kids’ activities. Local band, Rivercity Steel Band will perform along with the Mini Rivers band.
Venue: Ipswich Rd, Annerley
Swinging Seniors Morning Tea and Concert
10:30-11:30am
Saturday 14 October
Celebrate Seniors month with a family concert with foot tapping band favourites delivered in style by the popular Swingalicious Big Band. Join us at the Nundah Activity Centre, 15 Jenner Street for morning tea and an old-time big band playing favourites from the swing era.
Venue: 15 Jenner Street, Nundah
Sunday 15 October
Step into a world of musical enchantment as the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band invites you on a symphonic journey featuring the talents of some exceptional young vocalists. From the captivating strains of Adele’s soul-stirring ballads to the timeless allure of Gershwin and the cinematic elegance of Henry Mancini you’ll be treated to an afternoon of unforgettable melodies.
Venue: Ithaca Auditorium, City Hall
Saturday 21 October
Sunnybank Brass harmonises with the enchanting vocals of Izabella Cihajic. As the sun sets and the stars begin to twinkle, immerse yourself in a twilight concert carefully curated to blend timeless jazz stands with irresistible sing-along favourites.
The café will be trading so enjoy your music with a glass of wine and a meal. Please note there is no BYO at this venue.
VENUE: Queensland Tennis Centre, 190 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson
Saturday 21 October
Experience a night of free family friendly entertainment at Council’s Movie in the Park at Graceville State School. Pack your picnic rugs or chairs, sit back, relax and enjoy a free screening of ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ and live music by the South Brisbane Federal Band performing movie themes in brilliant brass style prior to the screening of the movie.
Band plays 5-6pm
VENUE: Graceville State School Oval, 23 Acacia Ave, Graceville
Sunday 22 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.
VENUE: New Farm Park, New Farm
Sunday 22 October
Connect with the local community at Bracken Ridge with sausage sizzles, live music with Musical Chairs band, food and plant stalls and rides on a real steam train run by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club.
VENUE: Denham Park, Bracken Ridge
Sunday 22 October
There will be a whole afternoon of festivities featuring children's, school and community steel bands from across southeast Queensland and some interstate guest players followed by an evening Soca party. There will be public steel band workshops as well as the mask making activity included in the entry price. Entry fee $10 adults and $5 children.
VENUE: Plant Empire, Yeerongpilly
Friday 27 October
Come down to the square, browse the twilight markets and enjoy the sounds of bagpipes with the City of Brisbane Pipe Band.
VENUE: King George Square, City
Saturday 28 October
Wynnum is spooky town again with a more spooktacular family friendly event for 2023. The event will include Trick and Treat in the streets from 4pm, street entertainment plus entertainment on the main stage before and after the parade, food trucks and markets with the parade starting at 6pm. Local brass band, Bayside Brass will join the parade so embrace the spirit of Halloween and come along in costume.
VENUE: Bay Terrace, Wynnum
Bands in Parks: Halloween Movie in the Park
5:30-6:15pm
Saturday 28 October
Werewolves will howl and vampires will bite, witches will brew on Halloween night! Join in the fun at Victoria Park with food trucks, live music by musicians from Jazz Music Institute playing prior to the screening of the Halloween movie in the park.
VENUE: Victoria Park, Herston
Sunday 29 October
Come down to the bayside for the inaugural Halloween markets. There will be a stage, live music throughout the morning including a performance by the Brisbane Symphonic Band and Brisbane Brass as well as local school performances. Join the Brisbane Symphonic Band, Brisbane Brass and local school ensembles as they get you in the Halloween spirit with some of your favourite spooky movie soundtracks.
VENUE: Little Bayside Park, Manly
Sunday 29 October
Let your spine tingle with the Brisbane City Big Band as they prepare to scare and delight you with a Halloween concert amongst the ghosts of Blackwood Street arcade. Join them for an afternoon concert of hair-raising tunes to set the tone for the Halloween parade at 5pm
VENUE: Blackwood Street, Mitchelton
November
Bands in Parks: Waltzing Matilda's Mandolin
11am-12pm
Sunday 5 November
Experience a Musical Ode to Australia's Diverse History and Landscapes
Prepare to be transported on a captivating musical journey that embraces the heart and soul of Australia. Join us for an enchanting performance where the strings of the mandolin weave a rich tapestry of melodies, celebrating our nation's heritage and its awe-inspiring landscapes.
VENUE: Old Government House
Bands in Parks: Government House Picnic Day
12-1pm
Sunday 5 November
Bardon Strings conducted by Anne Keenan will entertain in the beautiful gardens of Government House. Pack a picnic blanket, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a picnic on the lawns while being serenaded by Bardon Strings with a program of popular light classics.
VENUE: Government House, Paddington
Bands in Parks: Twilight Jazz by the River
5-7pm
Friday 10 November
Kick back and 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 big band jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with the fabulous Brass Roots Live. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Free tickets via Eventbrite.
Bands in Parks: Pipers in the Square
7-8pm
Friday 10 November
Come down to the square, browse the twilight markets and enjoy the sounds of bagpipes with the City of Brisbane Pipe Band.
VENUE: King George Square, City
Sunday 12 November
In collaboration with Art Space Toowong and the Walter Taylor Ward Office, there will be Christmas Markets in the park with lots of stalls, kids’ activities, food and fun. Bring the whole family down to the park and do some early Christmas shopping with live music by the Jazz Music Institute.
Venue: Quinn Park, Toowong
Sunday 12 November
The South East Queensland Big Band is excited to be back for the third time this year at their favourite venue. With a whole new program of music, you won't want to miss this one. With a mix of Latin top-tappers, classic jazz favourites and even a bit of funk to get you grooving in your seat - bring a picnic blanket and settle in for a great afternoon on the green.
Venue: Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
Saturday 18 November
Get ready for some high energy big band music as the fabulous UQ Big Band bursts back onto the tennis centre with a mix of feel-good tunes from across the decades. Sing along with the band as they spread their magic with a delicious mix of pop flair and smooth lounge. The café and bar will be open so enjoy your music with a glass of wine and a meal. Free tickets via Eventbrite. Please note that there is no BYO at this event.
Meanjin Reggae Festival
10am-6pm
Saturday 18 November
Food trucks, Markets, Arts, Activities. Come along and enjoy this free event with live music including a performance by Brisbane’s only community steel band, the Rivercity Steel Band.
Venue: Musgrave Park, South Brisbane
Bands in Parks: Celebrating Disney
2-3pm
Sunday 19 November
To commemorate 100 years of Disney magic, Brisbane Brass will take you on a journey celebrating some of the finest music from Disney. Enjoy the sounds of classic scores such as Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Pinocchio through to contemporary classics such as the Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean and Encanto!
VENUE: New Farm Park, New Farm
Sunday 26 November
Live music in the park with the Ormiston Heritage Pipes and Drums as you connect with the local community at Bracken Ridge with sausage sizzles, food and craft stalls and rides on a real steam train run by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club.
VENUE: Denham Park, Bracken Ridge
Bands in Parks: Howzat! Summer Sounds on the Green
4-7pm
Sunday 26 November
Toombul District Cricket Club and Steel band music will be the order of the day so come down to the Cricket Fields and engage with your local community with music by the Rivercity Steel Band and other local acts. Bring your family, friends and furry friends and enjoy a sausage sizzle in the park with the soundtrack of West Indies vibes.
VENUE: Toombul District Cricket Club, Oxenham Park, Nundah
December
Saturday 2 December
Prior to the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols, the Swingalicious Big Band will entertain before the main event. Come along with your picnic blanket and settle back and enjoy some festive tunes as the evening gets into full swing.
Venue: Victoria Park, Herston
Bands in Parks: A Bush Christmas
6-8:30pm
Friday 8 December
Wander down to the bushland for a unique Christmas experience with food trucks, eco Christmas craft, wildlife displays and some carols and festive music from local choir, With One Voice Brisbane and a Christmas concert by Mango Jam Big Band. There will be a sausage sizzle so sit back and enjoy this magical evening.
Venue: Downfall Creek Bushland Reserve, McDowall
Bands in Parks: Government House Christmas Lights
7-8pm
Saturday 9 - Thursday 14 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 by Bands in Parks 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
Bands in Parks: A City Hall Christmas
2-3pm
Sunday 10 December
The UQ Big Band hits the stage at City Hall for a final free concert of the year. Bring your friends and family and sing along to big band sounds of Christmas joy. There will be afternoon tea and scones available for purchase as well as wine and cheese packs. The concert is free but if you would like to enjoy a wine and cheese plate, or afternoon tea and cake, then it’s just $10 per person. Bookings can be made by calling 0439 716 389.
Venue: Main Auditorium, City Hall
Bands in Parks: Christmas in the Square
6-7:30pm
Friday 15 December
Join us again for this popular annual Christmas concert in the Square. While you shop at the final twilight market of the year, sing along with the festive sounds of Sunnybank Brass with timeless melodies of favourite carols with soloist Izabella Cihajic.
Venue: King George Square, City