On the Banks is a new outdoor live concert series held on the Cultural Forecourt, South Bank in February and March 2026
In the heart of Brisbane/Meanjin, On the Banks is set to bring a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to South Bank in February and March 2026. Presented by QPAC and South Bank Corporation, On the Banks will transform the Cultural Forecourt into a vibrant outdoor live music venue with bars and catering on the Brisbane River, against the iconic backdrop of the city skyline.
Featuring a diverse list of Australian and international headliners and supporting artists, On the Banks brings a melting pot of alternative, pop, garage, R&B, and hip-hop sounds to the riverside.
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On the Banks Lineup
On the Banks Disco Club
Australia’s feel-good phenomenon, Disco Club, is set to light up On the Banks for International Women’s Day weekend on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
On the Banks Bernard Fanning
Performing his ‘Final Encore’ for his Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary tour with special guests Kasey Chambers, The Paper Kites, Troy & Jem Cassar-Daley and Georgia Mooney.
On the Banks Peach PRC
Peach PRC is set to bring her signature glitter-pop energy, magnetic personality and irreverent humour to the riverfront for On the Banks!
On the Banks Maoli
Hawaiian-born breakout artist Maoli brings his genre-blending island reggae and country soul to On the Banks.
On the Banks Marlon Williams
Bringing together country, folk, and pop Marlon Williams returns to Brisbane for a special performance at On the Banks.
Gallery
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On the Banks: King StingrayPhoto: Kelsey Doyle (2026) 
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On the Banks: Food TrucksPhoto: Kelsey Doyle (2026) 
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On the Banks: King StingrayPhoto: Kelsey Doyle (2026) 
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On the Banks: The BuoysPhoto: Kelsey Doyle (2026) 
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On the Banks: Jack RiverPhoto: Kelsey Doyle (2026) 
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On the Banks: King StingrayPhoto: Kelsey Doyle (2026) 
Listen to the On the Banks lineup on Spotify below:
Additional Information
Site Map
Find your way around On the Banks with our online event map – your guide to entry gates, stage position, bars, amenities and all the riverside fun.
On the Banks Eat and Drink
See which food vendors will be serving at your performance here, or explore South Bank’s pre-show dinning deals
