Queensland Music Festival 2019
Festival Schedule
For over 20 years, Queensland Music Festival has delivered the gift of music to over a million people across more than 100 locations throughout Queensland. Here’s what we’ve lined up in 2019.
2 July 2019
Mission Songs Project
Various Locations
Longreach, Palm Island, Gympie, Brisbane
Ticket
Varies by location
A musical journey, with Jessie Lloyd and band, through life on Australian Indigenous missions in the 20th century.
5-28 July 2019
Play Me, I'm Yours
Various Locations
Brisbane
Ticket
Free
Join us on a musical treasure hunt through our sparkling city.
5 July 2019
Let Love Rule
The Tivoli
Brisbane
Ticket
From $49
Australian living legend Archie Roach gets to the heart of what it means to be human, opening with Mission Songs Project.
5-7 July 2019
Our Place
The Block, QUT Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove
Brisbane
Ticket
From $30
A unique collaboration exploring songs of the bush, backyard and balcony.
6 July 2019
ASQ Close Quarters @ Bromley Room
The Bromley Room, West End
Brisbane
Ticket
From $15
Taking chamber back to its roots, the Australian String Quartet perform a selection of classical and contemporary works bound to thrill and delight.
6 July 2019
Singing Our Songlines
Sunnybank Performing Arts Centre
Brisbane
Ticket
Free
Songs of hope, songs of healing, featuring Elders connected to Inala and Shellie Morris.
7, 14, 21 July 2019
Twilight in the Red Box
Red Box, State Library of Queensland
Brisbane
Ticket
From $17.50
Sit back and watch the sun set over the Brisbane river while listening to classical greats in this intimate concert series.
11-14, 17-21 July
The Little Green Road to Fairyland
Playhouse, QPAC
Roma, St George, Goondiwindi, Brisbane
Ticket
Regional: Free | Brisbane: From $25
Enjoy this magical fairytale for the littlest lovers of dance and music.
5-26 July
Immersion
FV by Peppers and Art Series - The Johnson
Brisbane
Ticket
Free: Lottery Registration
Experience the stars of the contemporary music scene up close and personal in a live performance like no other.
11, 13, 20 July
Between the Lines
Currumbin, Eumundi, Brisbane
Brisbane, Currumbin, Eumundi
Ticket
$25
Danny Widdicombe and Trichotomy bring their new LP to life in a live performance launching its international release.
11, 18, 25 July
JMI Live Up Late
Jazz Music Institute, Bowen Hills
Brisbane
Ticket
$10
Don’t miss one of the best opportunities to listen to live jazz in Brisbane!
12 July 2019
On Song @ Green Jam
Melbourne Street Green, QPAC
Brisbane
Ticket
Free
We’re bringing the state’s best young emerging singer-songwriters to Brisbane!
13 July 2019
The Genius of John Rodgers
Concert Hall, QPAC
Brisbane
Ticket
From $45
A celebration of one of Queensland’s true musical masterminds.
15-26 July 2019
Kitch Culture
Queensland Schools
Queensland
Ticket
$8 per student
A unique musical experience combining cultural arts and storytelling with music technology.
17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28 July
Help is on its Way
Various Locations
Chinchilla, Moranbah, Barcaldine, Hughenden, Birdsville, Cunnamulla, Beaudesert, Brisbane, Townsville
Ticket
Regional: Free | Brisbane: $25
Lend your voice to this national choral initiative fostering a dialogue around positive mental health.
17 & 19 July 2019
The Night Parrot
Various Locations
Brisbane, Winton
Ticket
Regional: Free | Brisbane: From $45
Music and conservation unite to tell the enchanting story of one of the world’s most elusive birds.
19-21 July 2019
Women of Woodstock
Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane
Ticket
From $44
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock by honouring the iconic women who performed at this era-defining event.
21 July 2019
Maps and Journeys
Concert Hall, QPAC
Brisbane
Ticket
From $28
Discover Australia’s rich and captivating history of star navigation through music.
21 July 2019
Ensemble Q: Champions
Conservatorium Theatre, Griffith University
Brisbane
Ticket
From $10
An immense performance featuring the winning group from the inaugural Queensland International Chamber Competition.
25-27 July 2019
The Mount Isa Blast
Kalkadoon Arena, Buchanan Park Events Complex
Mt Isa
Ticket
Free
An explosive outdoor theatrical spectacular created for, by and with the Mount Isa community.
26 July 2019
Score IT! Public Lecture
Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium - Griffith University
Brisbane
Ticket
From $12
Renowned composer Cameron Patrick, returns to Brisbane to share his Hollywood industry knowledge!
26 July 2019
The Fortitude Music Hall - The Official Opening
The Fortitude Music Hall
Ticket
SOLD OUT
It’s time to throw open the doors to The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane’s newest live music venue.
26-27 July 2019
Frank and Fearless
Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane
Ticket
From $39
A musical journey through the life of a true trailblazing Queensland woman, Merle Thornton.
26-28 July
Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival
Stradbroke Island
Stradbroke Island
Ticket
From $45
Six captivating concerts amid the Quandamooka Festival, winter sun, surf and of course, the whales.
27 July 2019
Opera at Jimbour
Jimbour House
Jimbour
Ticket
From $28
A full day of magnificent fun for the whole family, set amidst the glorious grounds of Jimbour House.
28 July 2019
Verdi Requiem
Concert Hall, QPAC
Brisbane
Ticket
From $35
Experience the insight, passion and drama of one of history’s most superlative composers.