The Music Program

The streets of Brisbane will come alive with the sound of music for 24 days during the G20 Cultural Celebrations, with venues and spaces throughout Brisbane getting on the act.

Jazz, hip hop, classical, pop, folk, blues, choral and rock – there’s something for lovers of every music genre with free performances all over Brisbane as part of the fabulous music program.

Some highlights of the myriad of events, large and small, include:

The World According to Brass - Jazz virtuoso James Morrison headlines this fantastic jazz concert with an array of special guest artists including Brisbane Brass, Brisbane Excelsior Band and more. Brisbane’s Riverstage Nov 7 7pm Free BYO picnic...more

A Prayer for Peace - Renowned opera soprano Maggie Noonan features in a series of concerts at St John’s Cathedral, including A Prayer for Peace and original works by Tyrone Noonan, William Barton, and acclaimed Tibetan musician Tenzin Choegyal, accompanied by the Camerata of St John’s. Nov 4 8pm...more

Blues at the Bowls Club - Rockhampton blues and roots duo Busby Marou will hit the suburbs for a special performance with Jackie Marshall at Bramble Bay Bowls Club. Nov 6 7pm

Coppelia at the Riverstage – The Queensland Ballet brings a free performance of one of the world’s best-loved ballets to the Riverstage for one night. BYO picnic. Nov 9 6pm...more

Global Groove at the Old Museum – Featuring Brisbane’s own Tyrone Noonan and world-renowned didgeridoo player William Barton under the Byzantine-domed roof for one night. Nov 7 7.30pm...more

For more on the G20 Cultural Celebrations visit their website and don't forget to use the hashtag #g20Cultural on social media.