Free Electronic Music Gigs Coming to Brisbane This Summer
Free electronic performances from favourites including Maribou State, Folamour, Jimi Jules, and more, are coming to Brisbane this summer.
Free electronic performances from favourites including Maribou State, Folamour, Jimi Jules, and more, are coming to Brisbane this summer.
Southwave: Summer Electronic Series is a program of free events across January and February 2026 that’s set to bring an influx of internationally renowned electronic artists to the River City, alongside some of Australia’s freshest local talent.
Maribou State will headline, on a lineup alongside Folamour, Rose Gray, Jimi Jules, DJ Seinfield, Bimini, ABSOLUTE, Amaliah, BIG WRTT, Not Without Friends, and more. Check out the series lineup below.
Entry is free to the events but registrations are required -- see here.
Presented by South Bank, Double Agency and The Tivoli Group, Southwave: Summer Electronic Series will take over South Bank’s Rainforest Green, creating a lush and tropical sonic retreat in the heart of one of Brisbane most iconic locations.
Across nine nights, Southwave will transform Rainforest Green into an open-air dancefloor - a pop-up venue pulsing with feel-good energy and the laid-back, welcoming vibe that Queensland is renowned for.
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“Electronic music has always been about connection and possibility. This series takes the spirit of the club and puts it into the heart of the city - celebrating the diversity, creativity and boldness of the scene in a way that is open to everyone. We’re giving artists and audiences space to dance, breathe and celebrate what Brisbane can be when culture is accessible, ambitious and proudly ours” said Dave Sleswick, curator and creative director of The Tivoli Group.
Southwave has partnered with some of Australia’s most trusted music promoters to create exquisitely soundtracked riverside afternoons that slide into deeper twilight sets. Plus, there’s pop-up bars, delicious food and more.
Registering your attendance doesn’t guarantee entry, but will help organisers monitor interest in each event and keep everyone up to date with set times and any important event information.
If an event reaches capacity, guests will be admitted on a ‘one out – one in’ basis. See here for all the info.
SOUTHWAVE: SUMMER ELECTRONIC SERIES 2026
3pm - late, Friday 2nd January MARIBOU STATE (DJ) – Paris B2B Juno Mamba – Kuzco - Phil Smart co-presented with Handsome Tours & Astral People
3pm - late, Saturday 3rd January
FOLAMOUR – Aldonna - Wax'o Paradiso - Celine Boudelot - A Love Supreme DJ's
co-presented with Astral People
5pm - 10pm, Friday 23rd January
DJ SEINFELD – DJ JNETT – Sampology
3pm - 10pm , Saturday 24th January
NOT WITHOUT FRIENDS
Luke Alessi – Jordan Brando – William Kiss
with macloud B2B Caramel Funk – Laura Vizer
co-presented with Kindacool
3pm - 10pm, Sunday 25th January (pre-public holiday)
JIMI JULES – Amaliah – Gumm B2B Samantha Loveridge – Aliens In Love
co-presented with No Time & Kindacool
2pm - 8pm, Sunday 1st February **
NATURAL STEPS TAKEOVER
Chau – Squidgenini – Felix – DJ Windom Earle – Deejay Hotline – Natural Steps
co-presented with Natural Steps
** this event takes place at Streets Beach
5pm - late, Friday, 20th February
ROSE GRAY – BIG WETT - Bimini – Absolute – Tullio
co-presented with Mushroom Group
3pm - 10pm, Saturday, 21st February
FAMILY TREE TAKEOVER
Jussam – Melanin Mami – Orosa – Shaq – Vaman – Family Tree
co-presented with Family Tree
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