April 2026
Friday 10 April
Before the city warms up to Friday evening, take some time to enjoy some big band jazz with Swingalicious Big Band. Free tickets via Eventbrite. 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.
Sunday 12 April
Experience an uplifting concert of rhythm, joy and inspiration from the Brisbane City Temple Salvation Army Band. 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 $12 per person. Bookings can be made by calling the Brisbane City Hall Concierge Desk on 0457 068 055
Sunday 12 March
Rivercity Steel Band entertains at the Grange Bowls Club. Invite family and friends for an afternoon on the green. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
VENUE: Grange Bowls Club, Grange
Saturday 25 April
Brisbane Excelsior presents a special Anzac Day concert in the beautiful acoustic setting of St Augustine’s Church. This moving program honours courage, sacrifice and hope through powerful brass band favourites.
Sunday 26 April
Victory to the people! The War is over, and the spirit of Jazz remains triumphant. The South East Queensland Big Band presents a Swinging Victory, a tribute to the Big Bands and radio legends of the World War 2 era. You’ll hear works of the jazz greats of the 1930s and 40s, who took their instruments and music to the front with them to boost the morale of troops and loved ones back home.
Sunday 29 March
Join the local community for a day in the park at Bracken Ridge hosted by Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club. Come and join the locals for a sausage sizzle, market stalls, a ride on a real steam train and live music by Musical Chairs Jazz Band.