QPAC and South Bank Corporation’s new riverside concert series On the Banks officially launched last week, transforming the Cultural Forecourt into a vibrant outdoor live music venue against the backdrop of the Brisbane City skyline.
Opening week delivered a run of standout performances, from MARINA’s unanimous singalongs by the river, to King Stingray bringing their unmistakable Yolŋu surf-rock energy to the Forecourt.
Hip hop icons De La Soul also left their mark with a powerful Droppin’ Science set alongside Oddisee & Good Compny and Miss Kaninna, underscoring the depth and diversity at the heart of the series.
Momentum continues to build this week, with the iconic Grace Jones (Thursday 5 March), followed by a sold-out Disco Club (Saturday 7 March). Limited tickets also remain for The Streets (Friday 6 March), supported by Double J, with strong demand expected in the lead up to the show.
Running through to 22 March 2026, the series continues with an outstanding program of international icons and homegrown heroes including Bernard Fanning with Kasey Chambers and The Paper Kites, Peach PRC, a sold-out show with Maoli, and then ends with Marlon Williams and The Yarra Benders and Ngā Mātai Pūrua, supported by Sarah Blasko.
Centrally located in the South Bank Cultural Forecourt, On the Banks caters for music lovers with bars and food trucks offering a range of delicious options. So, arrive early and settle in for a full evening of tastes and tunes by the river.
Thursday 5 March
GRACE JONES + THE ILLUSTRIOUS BLACKS
Friday 6 March
THE STREETS + SHADY NASTY Supported by Double J
Saturday 7 March
DISCO CLUB – *SOLD OUT*
Sunday 15 March
BERNARD FANNING + KASEY CHAMBERS + THE PAPER KITES
+ TROY & JEM CASSAR-DALEY + GEORGIA MOONEY
Thursday 19 March
PEACH PRC + MAUDE LATOUR + SALTY Supported by triple j
Friday 20 March
MAOLI – *SOLD OUT*
Sunday 22 March
MARLON WILLIAMSWITH THE YARRA BENDERS AND NGĀ MĀTAI PŪRUA+ SARAH BLASKO
ON THE BANKS
QPAC, South Bank
25 February – 22 March 2026
TICKETS
Tickets for On the Banks are on sale from ONTHEBANKS.COM.AU or 136 246