September 2024
Sunday 1 September
The Brisbane Municipal Concert Band conducted by David Jones, takes to the stage with a program of adventurous music and some well-loved classics. 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
0439 716 389.
Sunday 1 September
This concert promises a delightful journey through various musical landscapes, courtesy of Vivace from the Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra. This Sunday concert will feature a range of classical masterpieces. It is a wonderful opportunity
enjoy the rich tapestry of string music, blending tradition with innovation.
Venue: Old Government House, QUT Campus, 2 George St, Brisbane
Sunday 1 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 the South Brisbane Federal Band.
Saturday 7 September
As the sun goes down, local parks are transformed into outdoor cinemas
with food stalls, fun activities and live music from Mango Jam Big Band. Pack a blanket, get together with family and friends, and make the most of our beautiful climate and greenspaces.
TIME 4-9pm Band plays 4:45-5:45pm
Friday 13 September
Enjoy big band jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with music by the Jindalee Jazz Orchestra. 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. Free tickets via Eventbrite.
Friday 13 September
Come down to the square, browse the twilight markets and soak up the sounds of bagpipes ringing through the square with the City of Brisbane Pipe Band.
TIME: 7-8pm
VENUE: King George Square, CBD
Saturday 21 September
The fabulous UQ Big Band are back with their own brand of magic for a night out at the tennis centre under the stars. Sublime jazz standards and vocals to set the tone for an evening of magnificent music as the sun sets. The café and bar will be open so enjoy your music with a glass of wine and a meal.
TIME: 6-8pm
VENUE: Queensland Tennis Centre, Tennyson
Sunday 22 September
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.
TIME: 10-11am
VENUE: McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge
October 2024
Bands in Parks - Swing Time
11am-12pm
Sunday 6 October
Join BSB Swing with some foot tapping jazz standards and popular easy listening favourite on the verandah of Old Government House. Kick off your Sunday morning with some well-known tunes from the jazz greats like Duke Ellington and George Gershwin.
Venue: Old Government House, QUT Campus, 2 George St, Brisbane
Friday 11 October
Enjoy big band jazz after work at the Maritime Museum with music by the 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. Free tickets via Eventbrite.
Friday 18 October
Come down to the square, browse the twilight markets and soak up the sounds of bagpipes ringing through the square with the City of Brisbane Pipe Band.
TIME: 7-8pm
VENUE: King George Square, CBD
Saturday 19 October
Experience the magic of Disney and animated movies as Queensland Wind and Brass creates an animation sensation with tunes from Moana and The Simpsons. 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.
VENUE: Queensland Tennis Centre, Tennyson
Sunday 20 October
Enjoy an afternoon with friends and family, pack a picnic blanket, and enjoy a picnic on the lawns of Government House with music from the Brisbane Brass playing 12-1pm.
Sunday 20 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 20 October
There will be a whole afternoon of festivities featuring children's, school and community steel bands including two bands from New Zealand, followed by an evening Soca party. There will be public steel band workshops as well as the mask making activity. Entry is free.
Venue: The Clubhouse, Moorooka
Sunday 20 October
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.
TIME: 10-11am
VENUE: McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge
Saturday 26 October
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
Sunday 27 October
Join the South Brisbane Federal Band and local school ensembles as they get you in the Halloween spirit with some of your favourite spooky movie soundtracks and get some costume inspiration for the kids with some spellbinding classics. There will be kids’ activities, food stalls and market stalls so come down and enjoy a Halloween morning.
VENUE: Little Bayside Park, Manly
Sunday 27 October
LawchestraQ takes to the stage with a bumper program of movie themes and soaring overtures. Sit back and enjoy your favourite movie themes including music from John Williams, Phantom of the Opera and Pirates of the Caribbean.
VENUE: Main Auditorium, City Hall
Sunday 27 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.