Venues
Brisbane is home to world-class venues including Suncorp Stadium, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, the Gabba, Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, all easily accessed through the city’s integrated public transport system of buses, trains, CityCats and ferries.
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre is a world-class, purpose-built meeting, conference and event venue located in the unique South Bank riverside precinct – the hub of Brisbane’s arts and cultural activities.
Brisbane Entertainment Centre
The 13,500 seat Brisbane Entertainment Centre is Queensland’s premier entertainment, sporting and meeting facility.
Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse is a producer of contemporary performing arts and a multi-faceted arts venue nestled on the beautiful banks of the Brisbane River at New Farm.
Cultural Centre South Bank
The Cultural Centre is a unique location ideal for arts-related cultural events, offering outstanding indoor and outdoor spaces by the river with city views. Other benefits include onsite parking, exceptional transport links and 24-hour security.
Doomben and Eagle Farm Racecourses
Owned by the Brisbane Racing Club, these unique venues offer a number of function rooms and expansive, wide open spaces suitable for festivals, music events, trade shows and more. Plus they’re conveniently located between the Brisbane Airport and central business district.
Gabba
The Brisbane Cricket Ground – affectionately known as the Gabba – is a 42,000 seat oval sports venue and also the home ground for the Brisbane Lions AFL team and Queensland Bulls cricket team.
King George Square
King George Square is a modern, outdoor space that lends itself to festivals, outdoor exhibitions and public gatherings. Spanning 3,000 square metres, the site enjoys a central city location with excellent public transport links and close proximity to major hotels.
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art is Queensland’s premier visual arts institution and a leading art museum – nationally and internationally renowned for hosting world-class exhibitions.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is the state’s premier performing arts centre, showcasing the best live performances from Australia and around the world. Located on the banks of the Brisbane River, QPAC is one of four organisations that make up Queensland’s Cultural Centre.
Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre
Home to the Queensland Academy of Sport, the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (QSAC) includes two international standard running tracks, a 48,500 seat main stadium, a 2,100 seat State Athletics Facility and an eight court beach volleyball complex.
Queensland Tennis Centre
Boasting 23 international-standard clay, grass and hard-surface courts, the Queensland Tennis Centre is Brisbane’s premier tennis facility and one of Queensland’s newest sporting venues.
Riverstage
Nestled in Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens in the centre of the city, Riverstage is a premier outdoor entertainment venue and a popular site for music festivals and concerts.
RNA Showgrounds
The RNA Showgrounds is one of Brisbane’s most iconic and versatile venues. Occupying 220,000 square metres and located just minutes from the central business district, the site is home to the Ekka – Queensland’s largest annual event – and a variety of exhibitions and festivals throughout the year. In April 2011 the RNA Showgrounds regeneration commenced and on completion the grounds will be transformed as a destination synonymous with events, fashion, design, lifestyle and culture.
Sleeman Sports Complex
Sleeman Sports Complex is one of Queensland’s premier multi-purpose sporting and entertainment venues with a reputation for producing some of Australia’s most talented and successful athletes.
South Bank
Largely recognised as one of Brisbane’s great icons, The Parklands at South Bank offer a broad range of unique venues suitable for everything from intimate affairs to large-scale events.
Suncorp Stadium
Suncorp Stadium is a 52,500 seat venue. Widely regarded as the best rectangular sporting and entertainment facility in Australia, Suncorp Stadium is celebrated as the home ground of the Brisbane Broncos, Brisbane Roar and Queensland Reds.