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On the Banks
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Cultural Forecourt, South Bank | Brisbane
Inviting food trucks & food trailers only
Vendors are encouraged to apply if available for multiple dates only.
Food vendor fee: 22% commission on total gross sales.
Power and administration fees apply.
Final vendor selection will be curated to ensure variety and quality across the series.
On the Banks is a major outdoor live music series set on Brisbane’s iconic Cultural Forecourt at South Bank, running across February and March 2026.
The event will transform the riverside precinct into a vibrant open-air venue featuring live music, bars, and curated food offerings, with the Brisbane River and city skyline as its backdrop.
Featuring a stellar mix of Australian and international headline and support acts, the program spans alternative, pop, garage, R&B and hip-hop, attracting diverse audiences across multiple nights.
10 shows in total – running from 25 February to 22 March 2026
Tuesday 25 February 2026 – King Stingray
Wednesday 26 February 2026 – MARINA
Sunday 1 March 2026 – Droppin’ Science: De La Soul
Thursday 5 March 2026 – Grace Jones
Friday 6 March 2026 – The Streets
Saturday 7 March 2026 – Disco Club
Sunday 15 March 2026 – Bernard Fanning (with special guests)
Thursday 19 March 2026 – Peach PRC
Friday 20 March 2026 – Maoli
Sunday 22 March 2026 – Marlon Williams
| Key Dates | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Wednesday 25th, February 2026 06:00 PM |
| End Date | Sunday 22nd, March 2026 10:00 PM |
| Stage 1 - Notification to successful applicants | Friday 30th, January 2026 |
| Stage 1 - Full Payment Due | Friday 6th, February 2026 |
| Stage 2 - Notification to successful applicants and unsuccessful applicants | Friday 6th, February 2026 |
| Unsuccessful applicants bonds refunded | Friday 6th, February 2026 |
| Stage 2 - Full payment due | Friday 13th, February 2026 |
| Health services documentation due | Friday 13th, February 2026 |
| Final bond refund or Rollover | Friday 27th, March 2026 |