RIVERSTAGE

Capacity: 9500

Opened: 1989

Riverstage is located in the heart of City Botanic Gardens in Brisbane, Australia. It is the ideal outdoor venue for entertainment shows and events. In 1988, Australia hosted the World Expo 88 in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. With the theme, “Leisure in the Age of Technology”, the event's main goal was to advertise the state of Queensland as a tourist and travel destination. There were several activities planned for the Expo, including magic shows, a marching band parade, acrobatics and miming events, fireworks and laser shows.

These entertainment events were held at a temporary Riverstage built for the World Expo 88. The closing ceremony held at this venue was a concert performed by Australia’s greatest stars. A year after the Expo, a new and permanent Riverstage was built to host live entertainment events in Brisbane.

Today, Riverstage is primarily the perfect place to hold music concerts. When the venue is at full capacity, a live screening area opposite it is used to stream the concert for additional attendees. Over the years, the venue has been the prime spot for local, global and international music shows and events. The venue is currently under the control and management of the Brisbane City Council.

UPCOMING SHOWS AT RIVERSTAGE

April 14, 2024 - A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

April 20-21, 2024 - Bring Me The Horizon

May 17, 2024 - Macklemore

PAST EVENTS AT RIVERSTAGE

On September 8, 1989, a day after the opening of the Riverstage by Lord Mayor Sallyanny Atkinson, the Warana Royal New Zealand Ballet held its inaugural performance at the outdoor entertainment venue. This was the first event hosted by Riverstage. Since then, in its more than 30 years of existence, Riverstage has held over 400 shows, concerts and events.

The venue was the previous host of the Soundwave Festival. The 2007 edition of the festival featured performances by Deftones, +44, Flyleaf and Terror, among others. In Brisbane, Riverstage also hosted performances from home-grown artists like Double Octopus, The Disables and Say Nothing. In 2008, the festival headliners were The Offspring, Incubus and Killswitch Engage. Local acts performed at Riverstage included The Amity Affliction, Take 21 and The Gift Horse.

After the Queensland Floods in 2010 - 2011,  the Queensland Relief Concert was organised for the benefit of the victims. The concert featured performances from the Marrickville Symphony Orchestra, the Sydney Brass, the Sydney Chamber Choir and the MLC Chamber Choir. The event also included showcasing works from Britten, Haydn and Australian composer Dan Walker.

On the 13th of November, 2010, the Australian Rock Band, Powderfinger, closing their Sunsets Farewell Tour,  held their last and final show at Riverstage. The stage at the Riverstage venue has also been graced by global superstars. Ed Sheeran visited the city of Brisbane on the Australian leg of the X Tour in 2015. He performed at Riverstage from the 20th to the 22nd of March in 2015. Some songs on the setlist included Don’t, Bloodstream, Drunk, Take It Back, and I’m a Mess.

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THE SEATING CHART AT RIVERSTAGE

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FACILITIES NEAR RIVERSTAGE

Fans and concertgoers can rest assured of an enjoyable holistic experience when attending concerts and shows at Riverstage in Brisbane, Australia. Nearby attractions to Riverstage include; the Brisbane River Cruise. Accompanied by the Cruise is the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Admission. There is also the Brisbane Kayak Tour which has tickets in high demand. The Brisbane Segway Tour is also available for tourists in Brisbane. With the Segway Tour, you can explore and travel through Brisbane on an electric scooter.

Close to Riverstage are restaurants and excellent dining options. There is the MADO Cafe and Restaurant, which specialises in Mediterranean, Turkish and Middle Eastern dishes. The restaurant is highly reviewed and ranked the 8th best place to eat in Brisbane. Some other restaurants nearby Riverstage include; The Jetty Southbank, Brendan’s Cafe on the Goodwill Bridge and The Gardens Club.