This weekend features a strong mix of live music, comedy, theatre and touring acts across major venues, with festival showcases, international artists and high-energy performances spanning comedy, metal, emo, indie and country. Things to do include nightlife, concerts, and entertainment across multiple inner-city precincts.
Schalk Bezuidenhout
23 – 24 April 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
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South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout brings his distinctive storytelling and observational humour to Brisbane for two nights as part of his Australian tour. Expect fast-paced comedy with cultural insight and personal anecdotes.
Brisbane Comedy Festival Opening Gala 2026
24 April 2026 | The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
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The festival opens with a gala featuring a lineup of leading Australian and international comedians. It’s a showcase night highlighting the best acts in the program.
Spite – Australian Tour 2026
24 April 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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US deathcore band Spite deliver an intense live performance featuring heavy breakdowns, aggressive vocals and a high-energy stage presence.
The Wet Whistles – Life on the Road
24 April 2026 | Crowbar Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
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The Wet Whistles combine music and storytelling in a lively set inspired by life on tour and the road.
Hot Mulligan – The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still Tour
25 April 2026 | The Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley
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Hot Mulligan perform emotionally charged emo-punk tracks with strong crowd engagement and fan-favourite songs.
REGURGITATOR – JUKEBOXXIN’ with a fistful of fizzers
24 April 2026 | The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
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25 April 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
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A performance from Regurgitator in a more intimate venue, offering a different atmosphere and set experience.
Newton Faulkner
25 April 2026 | The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
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Newton Faulkner showcases his signature acoustic style, combining percussive guitar techniques with soulful songwriting.
Memphis May Fire
26 April 2026 | The Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
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Memphis May Fire bring their metalcore sound with powerful vocals, dynamic instrumentation and a high-impact live show.
Cody Pennington
26 April 2026 | The Triffid, Newstead
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Cody Pennington performs modern country music with heartfelt songwriting and a contemporary sound on his Brisbane tour stop.
The weekend spans comedy, live music and touring performances across key entertainment precincts, with a wide mix of genres and events suitable for nightlife and live entertainment audiences.