Against The Grain

Taking over Clarence Corner in Woolloongabba, Against The Grain is a one day live music festival. It takes place across multiple venues and features artists from around Australia and the world, including Stereolab, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever and Hatchie.

You need to be 18+ to attend Against The Grain, and all ticket holders need to hold a valid ticket from either Oztix or Ticketmaster.

We recommend catching public transport, as parking in the area is very limited. South Bank Train Station is the closest train station and is less than 15 minutes walking distance. The closest busway station is Mater Hill.
If you're using a ride sharing service (e.g. Uber) or being dropped off, use Golf World Woolloongabba (657 Stanley St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102) as your drop off point.

This is a list of prohibited items at Against The Grain. Bags will be checked on entry and prohibited items will be confiscated.
•Food and drink
•Cameras
•Portable Seating
•Umbrellas
•Esky's or Coolers
•Glass of Any Kind
•Airhorns or Megaphones
•Drones
•Prams & Strollers
•Selfie Sticks & Laser Pointers
•Liquids
•Weapons, or anything that could be interpreted as a
weapon
•Drugs or illicit substances
•Bags over A4 paper size
•Animals excluding authorised guide companion dogs
•Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, or similar items

No liquids are permitted onto site for security reasons. There is free water available at all bars and venues.

Patrons are permitted to bring empty water bottles that are not glass.

Yes, venues across the precinct will operate at varying capacities and entry will be managed on a first in, best dressed basis, with one in, one out once capacity is reached.

Against The Grain is designed to be as accessible as possible, and we encourage you to share any access requirements in advance so we can support your experience, noting that some venue limitations apply.

No! The Afterparty is completely free.

Fables Bar & Cafe (inside The Princess Theatre), Brisbane Brewing Co. and C'est Bon will all have food available for purchase inside their venues. In addition, we'll have three food trucks in the car park: Bill's Burgers, Flavours of Eataly and Birria Boy.

If you have any strict dietary restrictions, you can bring your own food. It just needs to be in a clear, sealed bag.

This event is happening on Saturday 20 June 2026, from 12:30pm until 10:00pm. There will also be a free afterparty at The Princess Theatre from 10:00pm until 2:00am.

Early bird tickets are $119 and final release tickets are $139. The Afterparty is free and does not require a ticket.

Please send us an email at openseason@thetivoligroup.com.au.