Picture this: city streets and laneways pulsate with the sound of live music. Crowds gather and play, spilling out of world-class dining spots and bars. Rooftop parties carry on into the early morning hours. The celebration doesn't stop all month long.
This is not a daydream; this is Beat of Brisbane.
Kick off the month with Brisbane Festival, one of the most hotly anticipated events of the year. Iconic landmarks become interactive stages for live music, international performances and mesmerising installations. The diverse musical acts are sure to appeal to everyone, with genres ranging from Indigenous sounds, opera, indie rock, contemporary beats, and soulful pop hits.
Cementing Brisbane’s reputation as a hub of creativity and artistic excellence, the southern hemisphere's largest music celebration, BIGSOUND returns. Fortitude Valley, the official music capital of Brisbane, turns up the volume, with tastemakers and fans choosing from 100 gigs over three electric nights. Like to be ahead of the curve? This is your chance to discover the Next Big Thing in music!
Wrap up the month with a blast of nostalgia at Sweet Relief. This unapologetically fun festival of music, art, and performance is back for a second year with noughties R&B icon Kelis promising to bring all the music lovers to the yard.
Whether you’re exploring cultural precincts or grooving to live tunes, Brisbane’s energy is unmissable this September. Experience unforgettable live performances and feel the Beat of Brisbane come alive!
With stunning natural surrounds, clear blue skies, and endless adventures, welcome to Brisbane, Queensland’s thriving subtropical capital city. Here you’ll receive a warm welcome from the city with timeless nature in its soul.
Discover why Brisbane’s dining scene is attracting global attention. Sample Brisbane’s award-winning bars, bites and brews that have made their mark on the Australian foodie scene.
Whether in the City, Howard Smith Wharves, James Street, South Brisbane or surrounding areas - there is an abundance of rooftop bars, hidden laneway gems and riverside delights to enjoy while revelling in Brisbane’s alfresco lifestyle.
There is plenty of world-class accommodation in Brisbane to choose from. Be in the heart of the action in the Brisbane CBD, with accommodation ranging from luxury hotels, self-contained apartments, and hostels, all budgets are catered for and all within an easy walk to the city’s main attractions.
For Brisbane accommodation that’s on the doorstep of the city’s best restaurants and bars – look no further than Fortitude Valley. This vibrant inner-city suburb is home to some of the most design-savvy and innovative hotels, including the urban resort The Calile on James Street, and the eccentric Ovolo The Valley.
Or if you’re after stunning panoramic views of the Brisbane River, South Bank offers impressive modern accommodation options - featuring some of the newest luxury hotel accommodation available in Brisbane.
From bustling live music venues to intimate bars with DJs spinning tunes, Brisbane comes alive when the sun goes down.
Explore the vibrant Fortitude Valley, home to Australia’s largest live music precinct, or savour culinary delights at Howard Smith Wharves, Fish Lane, or Eat Street Northshore. For a more intimate experience, seek out hidden alleyways with boutique bars offering everything from cheeky whiskies to sophisticated wines.
Whether you're in the mood for tantalizing cabaret shows, late-night eats, or a sunset cruise down the river, discover what to get up to when the sun goes down in Brisbane.
If you're from Brissy, you know that September is always a month jam packed with fantastic weather, music and arts events and of course, fireworks. And 2023 was no exception!
Last year kicked off with Brisbane Festival's iconic Riverfire by Australian Retirement Trust with incredible fireworks and a dazzling drone show lighting up the sky at South Bank. For 3 weeks, Brisbane Festival made the river and city landmarks the stage for some out of this world shows!
Future Art launched next to shake up the art scene with an explosive fusion of digital art and live music. Featuring the world's brightest digital artists, live music from top DJs, and a multi-sensory and ultra-immersive experience changes how contemporary art is experienced for a night like no other.
By the time the 16th rolled around, we were itching for our turn and the launch of the first of our flagship Brisbane Trail event, Sweet Relief! Headlined by Groove Armada and The Avalanches, Sweet Relief! brought a musical haven to Northshore Brisbane. We hosted Australia's Biggest Dress Up Competition, hosted by Osher Gunsberg, Poof Doof Pride Patrol's first ever event in QLD, a fully immersive, all inclusive, tactile sensory Silent Disco experience & loads more.
What an amazing year for Brisbane's music scene. We can't way to see what's in store for 2024!
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