Brisbane is getting a major new outdoor live concert series.
On the Banks will bring a collection of acclaimed international and local acts to the Cultural Forecourt in South Bank throughout March of next year.
The series is the result of a partnership between the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and South Bank Corporation. It will “transform the riverside green space into a vibrant live music venue with bars and catering on the Brisbane River, against the iconic backdrop of the city skyline,” according to a press release.
On the Banks 2026 will run from March 1st-22nd. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 14th via the official website.
The series kicks off on the first of the month with Droppin’ Science, a night dedicated to hip-hop in all its forms, featuring legends like De La Soul and rising stars like Miss Kaninna.
On March 6th, Mike Skinner’s legendary UK garage project The Streets will perform A Grand Don’t Come for Free in full for the first time ever.
The following day, Australia’s feel-good phenomenon, Disco Club, will light up On the Banks for International Women’s Day weekend, playing hits from the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and beyond.
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March 15th will see local legend Bernard Fanning celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tea & Sympathy accompanied by some special guests including Kasey Chambers and Georgia Mooney.
It’s Peach PRC‘s turn on March 19th, bringing her plethora of pop gems to Brisbane.
Blockbuster, a colourful blend of Punjabi music, food and cultural flair, will take over the series on March 21st, before the series culminates with a performance by New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams the following day.
On the Banks 2026
Presented by QPAC & South Bank Corporation
Ticket information available here
Sunday, March 1st
Droppin’ Science: De La Soul, Oddisee & Good Compny & Miss Kaninna
Friday, March 6th
The Streets (Supported by Double J)
Saturday, March 7th
Disco Club
Sunday, March 15th
Bernard Fanning with Kasey Chambers, The Paper Kites, Troy & Jem Cassar-Daley, Georgia Mooney
Thursday, March 19th
Peach PRC with Maude Latour, Salty (Supported by triple j)
Saturday, March 21st
Blockbuster
Sunday, March 22nd
Marlon Williams
