Grace Jones, MARINA & Peach PRC come to Brisbane for 'On the Banks'

Grace Jones, MARINA & Peach PRC join a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts for a new outdoor live concert series coming to Brisbane/Meanjin, On the Banks.

The lineup of international and Australian acts coming to the Cultural Forecourt in South Bank for On the Banks just got even better.

Coming in March, the new outdoor live concert series in the heart of Brisbane/Meanjin welcomes Grace Jones, MARINA, Peach PRC and more.

Set to run from 25 February to 22 March, On the Banks is partnership between the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and South Bank Corporation.

Transforming the riverside green space into a vibrant live music venue with bars and catering on the Brisbane River, set against the iconic backdrop of the city skyline.

Artists include King Stingray, MARINA with special guest MALLRAT, Grace Jones, Maoli and Sarah Blasko to the inaugural lineup, with a host of talent already confirmed.

As the sun sets, On the Banks transforms the riverside into a hub of music, connection, and creativity.

Opening the series is Yolŋu surf-rock phenomenon King Stingray, bringing their high-energy and uplifting sound on Wednesday, 25 February.

Fifteen years since her last visit, global art-pop force MARINA makes her long-awaited Brisbane debut on Thursday, 26 February.

Her new album, PRINCESS OF POWER, is a euphoric, high-energy exploration of healing, empowerment, and self-reclamation, turning inward to embrace vulnerability as strength.

Breaking barriers since her debut, Brisbane-born songwriter Mallrat joins MARINA as the special guest.

There’s simply no one like Grace Jones!

Cultural titan, style icon, and one of the most influential performers of the last half-century, Grace Jones takes over On the Banks on Thursday, 5 March.

Known for commanding vocals, avant-garde costume design, and theatrical mastery, Jones’ shows remain unmatched in their power, artistry, and scale.

Jones’ distinctive style, fearless persona, and boundary-pushing performances have cemented her status as a global music, fashion and cultural icon, making her an enduring force.

With nine independent albums and over half a billion streams, Reggae and country-soul superstar Maoli brings his island-infused sound on Friday, 20 March.

The upcountry Maui vocalist has become a defining voice of modern island music, blending traditional Hawaiian influences with rock, reggae and the heartfelt storytelling of country greats.

Singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko joins Marlon Williams on Sunday, 22 March.

Blasko is as expansive as she is prolific, writing songs that strike with rare immediacy, clarity and purpose.

Other artists include Droppin’ Science: De La Soul with Oddisee & Good Compny and Miss Kaninna, The Streets, Disco Club, Bernard Fanning with special guests Kasey Chambers and more.

On the Banks is hosted at the Cultural Forecourt in South Bank, against the riverside backdrop of the Brisbane City skyline.

This celebration of live music captures the essence of a Queensland summer: warm evenings, world-class performances, and an inviting community atmosphere.

See the full program and grab your tickets to On the Banks here.