Brisbane Entertainment
Billboard magazine recently voted Brisbane's live music scene as one of the top five in the world. Ask any local and they'll tell you that there's pretty much always something to do after dark.
You can read more about the live music scene in our music section, but for details on key entertainment precincts and a directory of clubs and venues, read on.
Key Entertainment Precincts
Queen Street Mall
The mall's precincts boast casual beer gardens, renovated establishments with great balconies and sleek, polished bars. The Treasury Casino adds a 24/7 pulsing energy to the precinct.
Live music is a staple, as is great food - be it a tapas snack, coffee shop nibble or full-on dining experience.
The Valley
The Valley is now famous for clubs and restaurants — along Ann and Brunswick Streets you'll find DJs and live music for the fans, the backpacking brigade and the alternative set. This area boasts all-hours bars, coffee shops and restaurants.
Movies
Movie goers need not go without in Brisbane. There are ample amount of establishments within major shopping centres and independent establishments. Visit our cinemas section for more details on Brisbane cinemas.
Theatre
Conrad Jupiters
Changing shows
Broadbeach 1800 074 144
Conservatorium Theatre
Presents a variety of concerts and musical events.
South Bank 13 6246
La Boite
An institution, with cutting-edge plays and a theatre season which presents
Original Queensland works.
57 Hale Street, Brisbane 3010 2600
Performing Arts Complex
Contains the Lyric Theatre, Concert Hall, Cremorne Theatre and Optus Playhouse.
Check the local papers for performances.
South Bank 13 6246
Visy Playhouse
New theatre venue at the Brisbane
Powerhouse Arts Complex.
119 Lamington Street, New Farm 3358 8600
Brisbane Nightclubs
Brisbane is home to some really funky niche clubs that are vibrant, dynamic and happening in a big way. Here you can listen to the freshest music talent or groove to the current top 40 club hits:-
Calypso Bar & Cafe
26 Caxton Street
Petrie Terrace 4000
(07) 3369 7822
Casablanca Brasserie Bar Cafe & Cellar Club
52 Petrie Terrace , (Corner Caxton Street)
City 4000
(07) 3369 6969
Dockside Comedy Bar
Dockside Ferry Street
Kangaroo Point 4169
(07) 3391 1110
Down Under Bar
Edward Street (Corner Ann St)
City 4000
(07) 3211 2433
Emerald Room
123 Boundary Street
West End 4101
Tel: (07) 3844 6272
Family
8 McLachlan Street
Fortitude Valley 4006
(07) 3852 5000
GPO Hotel
740 Ann Street
Fortitude Valley 4006
(07) 3252 1322
Hotel L.A.
68 Petrie Terrace, (cnr Caxton Street)
City 4000
(07) 3368 2560
Jorge
183 George Street
City 4000
(07) 3012 9121
Milk Bar
02 Caxton Street
Petrie Terrace 4000
(07) 3511 6868
Monastery Nightclub
621 Ann St, (Cnr Marshall St)
Fortitude Valley 4006
(07) 3257 7081
No. 12 Lounge Bar
12 McLachlin Street
Fortitude Valley 4006
(07) 3852 5200
R-Bar
235 Edward Street Brisbane
City 4000
(07) 3220 1477
Sunbar Restaurant Lounge
Corner of Brunswick and McLachlan Streets
Fortitude Valley 4006
(07) 3257 4999
The Caxton Hotel
38 Caxton Street
Petrie Terrace 4000
(07) 3369 5544
The Empire Hotel & Moon Bar
339 Brunswick Street
Fortitude Valley 4006
(07) 3852 1216
The Pavilion
123 Boundary Street
West End 4101
(07) 3844 6272
The Regatta Hotel
543 Coronation Drive
Toowong 4066
(07) 3871 9595
The Wickham
308 Wickham Street
Fortitude Valley 4006
(07) 3852 1301