On the Banks

MARINA

Announcement

Join QPAC’s On the Banks Waitlist  to be among the first to hear when MARINA goes on presale. 

Cultural Forecourt, South Bank, QPAC


26 Feb 2026, from 6pm
$129.90

A transaction fee of $7.50 applies.

4 hours

(Set times to be announced, subject to change without notice)

MARINA

MARINA steps back onto Australian soil this February, for the first time since 2011, when she performed at Falls Festival, Field Day, and a headline show at Sydneys Factory Theatre. Her return arrives with the success of PRINCESS OF POWER, a euphoric, high-energy exploration of healing, empowerment, and self-reclamation.

Written during a period of deep personal reflection, PRINCESS OF POWER represents a turning point for the platinum-selling artist. Where 2021s Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land looked outward at a fractured world, this new chapter turns inward embracing vulnerability as strength, transforming pain into power, and celebrating the radical optimism of love.

Now releasing independently through her own label, Queenie Records, in partnership with BMG, MARINA sheds old expectations and steps fully into her own. The album pulses with disco-lit electro pop and lyrical declarations of freedom, feminine energy, and love. Tracks like BUTTERFLY”, CUPID’S GIRL”, and CUNTISSIMOcapture a woman reborn – thriving wholly on her own terms.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2009, MARINA has released five acclaimed albums, including Electra Heart (2012), which debuted at Number 1 on the UK’s Official Charts; FROOT (2015); Love + Fear (2019), which landed Top 5 in the UK and Top 10 in the U.S.; and Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land (2021), featuring the Ivor Novello-nominated hit Man’s World.”

With PRINCESS OF POWER, MARINA is not just making music – she’s building a future rooted in authenticity, creativity, and courage. It’s MARINA as you’ve never seen her, yet never more herself, right here On the Banks in Brisbane.

Brisbane-born songwriter Mallrat joins MARINA as the special guest at On the Banks. She has been breaking barriers since her debut, amassing over half a billion streams, a #1 ARIA charting album, sold-out international tours, Platinum certifications, and collaborations with artists including Azealia Banks, BENEE, The Chainsmokers, and Cub Sport. Mallrat has performed alongside global icons, appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, headlined major festivals like Reading & Leeds and Austin City Limits, and earned widespread critical acclaim from NPR, NME, Billboard, The New York Times, and more. 


A show dedicated to pure pop.

- The Skinny (UK)

Maximal in practice: multi-level game visual interludes … with the light show and Marina’s buoyant stage presence fleshing out the heart and warmth of the concert.

- Forbes

Lineup

MARINA (UK)

Main Act

Mallrat

Support Act

About On the Banks

On the Banks is an outdoor concert series presented in collaboration between QPAC and South Bank Corporation. Hosted at the Cultural Forecourt, South Bank, against the stunning 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. As the sun sets, On the Banks transforms the riverside into a hub of sound, connection, and creativity.   

Important Information

$1.20 per ticket will go to The MARINA Fund, which supports LGBTQ+ individuals and civilians affected by conflict by funding community-led organisations that provide life-affirming services, mental health care, and humanitarian relief. 

Standing General Admission

This is a standing general admission event. Although your ticket confirmation will display a seat number, it is the number of your ticket, not an allocated seat. 

Gates open at 6pm. Set times will be announced closer to the event date.

Age Recommendation

Strictly 15+ and those aged 15 to 18 yrs need to be accompanied by an adult. 

Warning

Haze, strobe/flashing lights will be used. This event is outdoors. 

Ticket Dispatch

Tickets will be sent via email and scanned at entry. Tickets will be supplied 48 hours prior to performance date.

Ticket Limit

There is a maximum of 6 tickets per order. 

Accessibility at QPAC

For wheelchair users, Companion Card holders or those requiring assistance, dedicated seating options are available, and bookings can be made through QPAC's Call Centre by calling 136 246. You can also find information on access and accessibility at QPAC here.

Presented by QPAC and South Bank in association with Handsome Tours 

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Explore On the Banks, an outdoor music series held on the Cultural Forecourt at South Bank.