Southwave Returns to Brisbane in 2027 with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants and More

Brisbane's free, all-ages dance music series Southwave will return in 2027, with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants, Young Franco and Chaos in the CBD leading a lineup of local and international artists. 

Presented by South Bank and The Tivoli Group, the series will take over Rainforest Green at South Bank across eight dates between January 8th and February 14th, following a successful debut in early 2026 that attracted over 20,000 attendees. 

The 2027 program will feature a mix of house, disco, UK garage and electronic music, with international acts including UK artists Crazy P, ROSSI. and Aroop Roy, alongside Dutch selectors Luuk van Dijik and Jamback.

ARIA Award-winning duo Flight Facilities will perform an extended DJ set on February 6th, while Brisbane darlings The Jungle Giants will return for a hometown performance on January 23rd, showcasing material from their 2026 release, Experiencing Feelings of Joy. 

Young Franco will headline February 5th, with New Zealand's Chaos in the CBD and First Nations electronic artist RONA. appearing on January 9th. The series will close with a Valentine's Day event headlined by Crazy P on February 14th. 

“Brisbane is made for outdoor music experiences, particularly in summer,” said The Tivoli Group Curator and Creative Director Dave Sleswick. “Southwave is about making the most of that — good music, great people and a setting that feels completely different from your usual dance floor.”

The program also places an emphasis on Brisbane's local electronic music community, with emerging artists and established selectors sharing the bill with international performers. 

Partnerships with Finely Tuned, QUIVR and Family Tree will see the organisations co-present selected events, including a dedicated Family Tree takeover on February 7th featuring Varnan, Orosa, Nat4sha, Zed Mero, DJ 808 and JVME. 

Southwave is curated by The Tivoli Group, which operates The Tivoli and The Princess Theatre and delivers the Open Season music program. The organisation also contributes music programming to Brisbane Festival, MELT and Valley Fiesta. 

South Bank Corporation CEO Julia Scoldellaro said the partnership demonstrates how public spaces can support cultural engagement and accessibility. 

“Southwave showcases what's possible when public space is used in new and engaging ways, creating opportunities for people to connect with culture and community,” she said. “Through our partnership with The Tivoli Group, we're proud to make world-class live music accessible to audiences.”

All eight events are free and open to all ages, although capacity restrictions will apply. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance to receive event updates and set times, with admission operating on a one-out, one-in basis if capacity is reached. 

Further artists are expected to be announced. 

For more information, visit southwave.live.