05/09/2026
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[ THINGS TO DO ] This FREE water and laser show by Oracle-Liquid is shooting 80 METRES into the air over the Brisbane River.
Bright Nights has landed on the Brisbane River for Brisbane Festival 2026, and it is a world premiere. Floating fountains and waterscreens get cut through by a full laser show, with jets firing up to 80 metres above the water. It runs three times a night from 4 to 26 September and costs nothing to watch.
THE 80 METRE RIVER SHOW
🔦 Water jets: Up to 80 metres high, pierced by lasers across the river.
🌊 The canvas: Floating fountains and waterscreens turn the river itself into the screen.
🎵 The soundtrack: An exclusive score written by Brisbane duo The Veronicas.
WHERE TO WATCH IT
🎪 Festival Village: The only spot you can hear The Veronicas soundtrack, plus food trucks and drinks.
🌉 The bridges: Free views from Victoria Bridge and Neville Bonner Bridge.
🚲 North side: The Bicentennial Bikeway for the full river view from the opposite bank.
GOOD TO KNOW
🚘 South Brisbane station and the Cultural Centre busway are both a 5 minute walk.
🎟️ No tickets, no booking, no entry fee.
✍🏻 Shows run 15 minutes at 6pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Get in early on weekends.
📍 Bright Nights is at Verso Projects. Festival Village, South Bank
🗓️ 4 to 26 September 2026
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