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Roma Street Parkland Hosts Free Livestream for City’s Biggest Carols Event

Under the summer night sky, the Roma Street Parkland Amphitheatre will transform into a festive hub as it hosts the official livestream of the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols.

The annual holiday tradition is scheduled for Saturday, 6 December 2025, bringing the community together for an evening of music and celebration. While the main stage production takes place at the Riverstage, the simultaneous event at the Parkland offers a relaxed, open-air alternative for residents who want to enjoy the show under the stars. This satellite venue allows more people to participate in the magic of the evening without needing a ticket to the sold-out main event.

A Star-Studded Lineup

Roma Street Parkland — *Photo Credit:* *BCC/ Facebook*

Organisers have confirmed a major entertainment roster for the 2025 production, which is delivered by Brisbane City Council and presented by Toyota. Channel 9 presenters Sylvia Jeffreys and Tim Davies are set to host the evening, guiding the audience through the festivities.

The program features performances by Dami Im, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the Brisbane City Gospel Choir. Children will also have the chance to see popular characters Bluey and Bingo during the show. The production team promises a night filled with sing-along classics and surprise moments designed to kick off the festive season.

Two Ways to Watch

For those wanting to attend the live recording at the Riverstage in the City Botanic Gardens, tickets become available for purchase on Tuesday, 11 November. However, the Roma Street Parkland option provides a budget-friendly way to participate.

The broadcast will be beamed directly onto a large screen at the Amphitheatre, allowing more residents to share in the experience without the cost of a main stage ticket. Both locations are alcohol-free, family-friendly environments designed for all ages to enjoy.

Plan Your Evening

Gates at Roma Street Parkland will open at 4:00 p.m., giving attendees time to set up picnic blankets and settle in. While the main livestream runs from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., local pre-show entertainment begins earlier at the Parkland, starting at 5:00 p.m.

Families can bring their own packed picnic baskets or choose sweet and savoury options from various food trucks on site. Entry to this satellite event is free, but guests must register online via Oztix to ensure they can enter via Wickham Terrace.

Community Spirit

Beyond the music and dancing, the event serves a charitable purpose for the city. The carols proudly support the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust, helping to raise awareness and funds for those in need across Brisbane. This focus on giving back remains a core part of the event, ensuring the holiday spirit extends beyond just the evening’s entertainment.

Published Date 20-November-2025

Brisbane’s First All-Glass Venue to Open at Roma Street Parkland

Brisbane’s first and only all-glass venue is set to open later this year, bringing a one-of-a-kind event space to the heart of Roma Street Parkland.

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Known as The Glo House, the striking glass-walled pavilion is the brainchild of Glo Events, one of the city’s leading event planners. Scheduled to launch in October 2025, the transparent structure will offer guests an immersive experience in nature—surrounded by lush gardens by day and Brisbane’s sparkling skyline by night.

Inspired by the design of greenhouses and conservatories, The Glo House at Roma Street Parkland promises a visual spectacle while providing year-round comfort. Behind the glamour is serious function: it will be fully equipped with a high-spec audiovisual and sound system, climate control to handle Queensland’s summer heat, and space to host up to 400 guests.

Glo Events founders Pete Cunningham and Anthony Ikin, who bring backgrounds in international performance and reality television, described their vision as a venue that creates “glo-ments”: unforgettable, high-impact experiences designed to elevate any event.

“While the Glo House is still being brought to life, we’re sharing inspiration from around the world to give you a glimpse of the magic to come. These stunning structures have helped shape our vision, and we can’t wait to show you Brisbane’s own,” Glo Events announced.

More than just a pretty backdrop, The Glo House was created to fill a gap in Brisbane’s premium event spaces. Its transparent structure is designed with both style and flow in mind, allowing it to suit everything from weddings and brand launches to fashion shows and milestone celebrations.

Read: Open-Air Concert Series Launching in Brisbane CBD This September

As the city gears up for its Olympic future, The Glo House adds another layer of sophistication to Brisbane’s cultural and event offering. Bookings are already being taken ahead of the venue’s official opening in October. For more details, visit Glo Events’ website.

Published 17-June-2025

Open-Air Concert Series Launching in Brisbane CBD This September

Photo Credit: Night At The Parkland

A new live music event will bring a week-long series of outdoor concerts to Brisbane CBD, with Roma Street Parkland set to host performances by major Australian artists.

Concert Series to Activate Roma Street

A seven-night concert series is scheduled for Roma Street Parkland Amphitheatre in Brisbane CBD this September. Titled “Night at The Parkland,” the event will showcase headline performances from leading Australian artists across two weekends.

Organised by the team behind Sydney’s “Night at The Barracks,” the Brisbane edition will be held in the natural surrounds of Roma Street Parkland and its existing amphitheatre structure.

Full Program of Performances

ICEHOUSE will open the event on Friday, 5 September. Lime Cordiale and Jack River will perform on Saturday, 6 September, followed by Xavier Rudd on Sunday, 7 September. The second weekend includes Amy Shark on Thursday, 11 September; Grinspoon’s 30th anniversary performance on Friday, 12 September; Cut Copy and guest KLP on Saturday, 13 September; and James Johnston with Zac & George on Sunday, 14 September.

Open-Air Concert — *Photo Credit: Night At The Parkland*

On-Site Experience

The event will include large video screens and professional lighting across all nights. Food trucks and artisan drink stalls will be present at the venue.

Environmental Commitment

Night at The Parkland will operate with a strong sustainability focus. Measures include the elimination of single-use plastics, the promotion of public transport, and a partnership with ENGIE to offset all event emissions using 100 per cent renewable energy. Recycling facilities will be implemented throughout the site.

Event Access and Delivery

The series is produced by the creators of Night at The Barracks and is supported by Brisbane Festival. The Roma Street Parkland location provides central accessibility within Brisbane CBD.

Tickets for each individual concert are available via the official event website.

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Published 12-June-2025

Music Under the Stars: Night at The Parkland Debuts in Brisbane

Brisbane’s live music scene is about to reach new heights with the launch of Night at The Parkland, a brand-new concert series set to electrify the city across seven unforgettable nights this September.

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Running from 5–14 September 2025, the series will take over The Amphitheatre at Roma Street Parkland, transforming the picturesque inner-city venue into a celebration of Australia’s finest musical talent.

Photo credit: Night at The Barracks/Facebook

The event marks a major expansion for the team behind Night at The Barracks, the much-loved concert series that has captivated Sydney audiences for the past three years. With its soaring popularity and reputation for pairing stunning open-air venues with all-star line-ups, the organisers are now bringing that same magic north to Queensland — and the results promise to be nothing short of spectacular.

Night at The Parkland 2025 Lineup

Photo credit: Night at The Parkland/Facebook

The inaugural Brisbane program boasts a powerhouse line-up of 100 percent Australian acts, spanning genres and generations to offer something for every music lover.

Fri 5 Sep – Icehouse with Rolling Holy
Sat 6 Sep – Lime Cordiale with Jack River
Sun 7 Sep – Xavier Rudd with Birren
Thu 11 Sep – Amy Shark: Songs & Stories with Chloe Parché
Fri 12 Sep – Grinspoon: 30th Birthday Bonanza with Bad//Dreems and Loose Content
Sat 13 Sep – Cut Copy with KLP
Sun 14 Sep – James Johnston with Zac & George

Presented in association with Brisbane Festival, Night at The Parkland is more than just a music event — it’s a bold new chapter in Brisbane’s cultural calendar. With its city-fringe location, lush surroundings, and curated mix of headline and emerging talent, the series is set to deliver an open-air concert experience that’s immersive, elevated, and unmistakably Australian.

Read: Fortitude Valley Celebrates Top Artists at 2025 Queensland Music Awards

As Brisbane welcomes this new addition to its spring festivities, Night at The Parkland is poised to become a standout tradition for years to come. Music fans are advised to get in early — these are the nights the city will be talking about.

Visit Night at the Parkland’s website for more information.

Published 21-May-2025

Roma Street Parkland Free Parking Area to be Sold to Developers

Around 150 free parking spaces at Roma Street Parkland could be removed and replaced with a pay parking facility once the section between College Road and Parkland Boulevard is sold to developers as part of the State Government’s Cross River Rail project.

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA) released plans to build residential and commercial towers around Roma Street Parkland as it anticipates population growth upon the completion of Cross River Rail.

Details of the redevelopment showed the inclusion of the area currently used as the visitors’ free parking space, as well as the maintenance compound for the operators of the parklands.

Brisbane City Council, the manager of the parklands, has lodged a complaint against this plan to the State Government, which owns the land.

“I don’t know where the State Government thinks all the current lawnmowers, tractors, maintenance equipment and staff facilities will go or where the 149 car parking spaces will be relocated to once 12 story buildings are developed,” Councillor Vicki Howard wrote in her appeal to stop the redevelopment.

“If you are concerned, join me by emailing your thoughts today to central.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au,” Ms Howard added. “Let’s try and convince the State Government that we need to support and protect our open spaces, not sell them off to developers.”

Meanwhile, work on the Roma Street station construction continues with the excavation of the tunnels.

Per the CRRDA, the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are “scheduled to reach the new Roma Street station cavern mid-year” following work on Albert Street. Expect traffic and pedestrian changes in the surrounding streets.

Moonlight Cinema at Roma Street Parkland: ‘Shadow in the Clouds,’ ‘I Am Greta’ Screening in January

Do you enjoy summer movie viewing under the stars? Moonlight Cinema in Roma Street Parkland resumes its summer season presentations with a number of exciting films for screening in January 2021.

The outdoor movie venue at the Parkland Boulevard has been a Brisbane summer staple for the last two decades. Despite the necessary COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures, the fun will continue every day this summer, weather permitting.

Showcases for the month include the advance screening of Shadow in the Clouds, a fantasy action film featuring Chloë Grace Moretz and Taylor John Smith, and the special presentation of the award-winning documentary I Am Greta, featuring climate change activist Greta Thunberg.

Below are the rest of the movies to watch for the month of January 2021:

Moonlight Cinema in Brisbane is not a BYO alcohol event but guests may still indulge and spoil themselves because there will be heaps of food and drink trucks all around the venue.

For an upgraded experience, moviegoers may book for Connoisseur Lounge tickets, Gold Grass tickets or the Platinum Experience tickets. These extra-special deals offer the following:

Connoisseur Lounge tickets	– 1x Tickets to your selected session – 1x Reserved bean bed situated in an exclusive area with a great view of the screen – 1x Connoisseur ice-cream stick
Gold Grass tickets	– 1x ticket to your selected session – 1x Deluxe bean bed situated in an exclusive area with prime viewing – Waiter service
Platinum Experience tickets	– 2x tickets to your selected session – 1x Premium double bean bed situated in an exclusive area with prime viewing – Waiter service – A Food & Drinks package for two including 1x Parlour Lane Popcorn, 2x Mt Franklin Still Water, 1x Malteasers sharing bag, an exclusive box of delicious canapes and two selected signature beverages from the Tia Maria bar – 2x Tia Maria Blankets to take home

Before going to the Roma Street Parkland Ampitheatre, make sure to review Moonlight Cinema’s COVID-19 safety guidelines and ticketing rescheduling concerns, in case of inclement weather cancellations.

Since this is an outdoor venue, families may bring their dogs during the film screening.

Photo Credit: Roma Street Parkland/Facebook

Gates to the cinema usually opens at 5:30 p.m. whilst the screening starts at approximately 7:15 p.m.