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South Bank set to be Brisbane’s official FIFA World Cup 2026™ live site
South Bank set to be Brisbane’s official FIFA World Cup 2026™ live site
South Bank set to be Brisbane’s official FIFA World Cup 2026™ live site
June 9, 2026
June 7, 2026

Queenslanders will come together and share in the buzz of the FIFA World Cup™, with South Bank set to play host to a live site, celebrating the world game and backing our Socceroos.

Local family wins the Key to South Bank
Local family wins the Key to South Bank
Local family wins the Key to South Bank
June 12, 2026
June 1, 2026

Muzz and Mana have been crowned the South Bank Local Guides competition winners, taking home the Key to South Bank, worth more than $14,000.

Thousands of foodies descend on South Bank for it's inaugural Seafood Festival
Thousands of foodies descend on South Bank for it's inaugural Seafood Festival
Thousands of foodies descend on South Bank for it's inaugural Seafood Festival
June 9, 2026
May 31, 2026

More than 24,000 seafood lovers made their way to River Quay for our first‑ever South Bank Seafood Festival, soaking up a full weekend of great food, waterfront views and live entertainment.

Curtain call for outdoor concert series On the Banks
Curtain call for outdoor concert series On the Banks
Curtain call for outdoor concert series On the Banks
June 9, 2026
March 25, 2026

Delivered in partnership with Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), this brand-new concert series lit up the green heart of Brisbane across February and March, attracting more than 30,000 concert-goers.

South Bank Corporation and City Parklands partnership extension
South Bank Corporation and City Parklands partnership extension
South Bank Corporation and City Parklands partnership extension
March 23, 2026
March 20, 2026

We’re pleased to share that City Parklands, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brisbane City Council, will continue working alongside our South Bank team as our horticultural, water services, maintenance and electrical contractor through to mid-2028.

South Bank welcomes cult-favourite O Bagel to the precinct
South Bank welcomes cult-favourite O Bagel to the precinct
South Bank welcomes cult-favourite O Bagel to the precinct
January 12, 2026
January 1, 2026

South Bank just got a whole lot tastier with O Bagel rolling in on 1 January. The cult fave is known for its seriously stacked New York style bagels and next level flavours. These are the kind of bagels that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about brekkie, lunch or, let’s be honest, any time of day.

South Bank Corporation achieves EarthCheck Silver Certification
South Bank Corporation achieves EarthCheck Silver Certification
South Bank Corporation achieves EarthCheck Silver Certification
December 18, 2025
December 17, 2025

South Bank Corporation has achieved Silver Certification under the globally recognised EarthCheck program - the world’s leading science-backed benchmarking and certification group for sustainable destinations.

South Bank ushers in a new era with bold destination brand
South Bank ushers in a new era with bold destination brand
South Bank ushers in a new era with bold destination brand
November 4, 2025
November 6, 2025

South Bank Corporation launches the precinct’s first dedicated destination brand, marking a defining moment for Brisbane’s 42-hectare cultural and entertainment hub as it prepares to deliver bolder experiences and a brighter future for visitors.

South Bank's award-winning Rain Bank is back up and running
South Bank's award-winning Rain Bank is back up and running
South Bank's award-winning Rain Bank is back up and running
October 30, 2025
August 1, 2025

After being submerged during the 2022 floods and out of action for more than three years, Rain Bank – South Bank's award-winning stormwater harvesting and reuse centre – is officially back up and running.

Next South Bank Corporation CEO announced
Next South Bank Corporation CEO announced
Next South Bank Corporation CEO announced
October 30, 2025
June 19, 2025

Experienced urban planner Julia Scodellaro appointed to lead South Bank Corporation.

Grey Street Bikeway & Streetscape Final Preliminary Design Released
Grey Street Bikeway & Streetscape Final Preliminary Design Released
Grey Street Bikeway & Streetscape Final Preliminary Design Released
October 30, 2025
February 26, 2025

The Grey Street Bikeway and Streetscape Design Project aims to transform Grey Street into a people-oriented, safe, cool and green destination.

Vision for South Bank to be preserved for all
Vision for South Bank to be preserved for all
Vision for South Bank to be preserved for all
October 30, 2025
May 11, 2024

The Future South Bank Master Plan has been finalised, putting in place a long-term vision for one of Queensland’s most popular precincts.