The best concerts still to see in Brisbane in 2025
OMG, he's really that guy. Showcasing his acclaimed seventh album, Chromakopia – with special guests Lil Yachty and Paris Texas – Tyler, The Creator is coming to Brisbane.
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, August 30-31.
LeAnn Rimes
If there were any doubts that country is cool in the River City, a major tour by the How Do I Live? singer puts them to rest.
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Thursday, September 11.
Air Supply
Fifty years since joining forces, Australia's power-ballad masters Graham and Russell reunite to sing certified bangers All Out of Love, Lost in Love, Love and Other Bruises, and even a few without 'love' in the title.
Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sunday, September 14.
The Wombats
Liverpool's most famous marsupials return to play songs from their new album, Oh! The Ocean, and other highlights of their 22-year career.
Riverstage, Friday, September 26.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
The Cleveland rap pioneers still boast their original line-up and have 34 years' worth of material to draw from.
Riverstage, Tuesday, October 31.
Ricky Martin
Still livin' la vida loca, Martin is gearing up to deliver a high-energy 90-minute show, replete with latin fire.
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Thursday, November 6.
Metallica
Diehard fans will be off to Never Never Land, aka Lang Park, to check in with Metallica's record-breaking M72 World Tour.
Suncorp Stadium, Wednesday, November 12.
Cliff Richard
Yes, he's still alive. A music star for 65 years, Sir Cliff will perform decade-straddling hits including Living Doll, We Don't Talk Anymore, Devil Woman and Wired for Sound.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wednesday, November 12.
Pixies
Black Francis and those indie stalwarts of Here Comes Your Man renown are playing old stuff and new stuff for two nights at the Fortitude Music Hall.
Fortitude Music Hall, November 16-17.
Lenny Kravitz
Just the mention of his name will put the riff from Are You Gonna Go My Way? in your head for the rest of the week, and his Blue Electric Light show features equally rifftastic special guests Jet.
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Friday, November 21.
Rufus Du Sol
Fifth album Inhale / Exhale confirmed their popularity with fans of chilly electropop worldwide, and the Australian trio bring their tour to town in November.
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, November 25-26.
Parcels
Byron Bay's finest, who recently performed at Coachella and clocked up a billion streams, will showcase their new album at the Riverstage.
Riverstage, Friday, November 28.
Franz Ferdinand
With more than 10 million albums sold, one of the UK's most successful bands, the Take Me Out art-school rockers, released sixth album The Human Fear in January.
Riverstage, Saturday, November 29.
Lady Gaga
Oh la la – the Oscar-nominated actor, fashion icon and pop-music genius makes a long-awaited return on The Mayhem Ball tour.
Suncorp Stadium, Tuesday, December 9.
AC/DC
It's been more than a decade, but there is voltage left in the ageing rock monsters yet, with Angus and Brian returning to lead the Power Up tour.
Suncorp Stadium, December 14 & 18.
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