Queensland

Polish-born composer Cezary Skubiszewski, whose scores shaped Red Dog, Two Hands and the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, receives the top industry recognition at the 2026 Screen Music Awards in Brisbane.

Mark Vincent grew up watching José Carreras perform with the Three Tenors. On 5 December, the Australian tenor will share the stage with Carreras at The Gabba for a concert that also brings together Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Ronan Keating and more.

The Strokes will return to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in February 2027, with their Centennial Park performance launching a new concert series featuring Beck, Courtney Barnett and Promiseland.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive will bring the No Speed Limit Tour to five Australian cities in February 2027.

Calvin Harris will make his first dedicated Australian headline tour in February 2027, with four major outdoor shows in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Macaulay Culkin will revisit his most famous role when Home Alone screens in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in November, followed by live audience Q&As with the actor.

German power metal veterans Primal Fear will celebrate 30 years with three Australian shows in May 2027, with the band scheduled to perform material from their forthcoming album Shadowriders.