Northshore Brisbane
Brisbane’s Northshore will transform into an immersive riverfront hub for Brisbane Festival.
The wondrous floating art experience, Brisbane’s Art Boat featuring The Spheres by internationally acclaimed artist Lindy Lee, will dock at Northshore Brisbane’s Maritime Green with cruises departing Wednesday to Sunday.
Open sessions return on Tuesday evenings, where audiences can experience the stunning installation The Spheres whilst the Art Boat is docked.
Creative geniuses Strut & Fret return with the iconic Spiegeltent and the smash-hit show, Blanc de Blanc Encore.
As the sun sets, the precinct will be enlivened with live music, a pop-up riverside bar and tasty eats. The Dock Bar at Northshore Brisbane has a range of delicious pizzas from Festival favourite Briz Woodfired Pizza. A range of gourmet snacks, share plates and an extensive range of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options are also available onboard the Art Boat.
#Discover Brisbane’s own Art Boat
Midnight Moonlight Cruise
The ultimate celestial experience.
Float away at midnight as the full Moon casts its bright light over Brisbane with soul-pop songstress Akosia and special guest artists.
Coming To Our Senses
A unique experience to greet the day.
Lie down, taste and touch nature’s grandeur, listening deeply and exploring as the dawn breaks over the Brisbane River.
The Art of Deep Looking
A mindfulness experience led by Steve Pozel.
Through mindful practices explore new ways in which art can be an extraordinary means to communicate what words cannot.
Choose your route
Loops, port to port or a once-in-a-lifetime Art Boat Experience.
Pick a performance
Special guest artists Akosia, The Huxleys and more.
The Spheres by Lindy Lee
Internationally renowned visual artist, Lindy Lee brings her stunning installation aboard Brisbane's Art Boat for a truly immersive, celestial art, light and sound experience.
#Artist Highlights
Each cruise features a pop-up performance from a special guest artist
Akosia
AKOSIA invites her listeners on an eclectic journey of her melodic harmonies and meaningful storytelling that explores the reality of life and love through her music. Step into the intoxicating world of AKOSIA.
Alice Ivy
Recognised as one of Australia’s most versatile and exhilarating artists, ARIA-nominated, Alice Ivy’s eclectic signature sound spans sample-influenced soul, hip-hop, dance and electronic pop that she brings to life live as a multi-instrumentalist.
Beckah Amani
Beckah Amani writes delicate, intimate songs that draw on deeply personal topics — heartbreak, placelessness, identity — finding strength in her sonorous voice. She provides both solace and motivation, offering salve to the wounds of the world.
Faith Sosene
Faith Sosene is known for her powerful and emotional vocals that ignite magical moments. The self taught singer-songwriter was a 2022 finalist of The Voice Australia and has performed alongside Jessica Mauboy.
Franky Smart
Franky Smart, aka Claire Walters, is a multi-faceted entertainer with a background in jazz. She also studied all forms of dance growing up and it was her love of music and dance that led her to add vocals to her repertoire.
Gail Sorronda
With her signature monochromatic designs, Gail Sorronda brings her unique aesthetic to Brisbane’s Art Boat. Having attracted the attention of the likes of Dolce & Gabanna and Karl Lagerfeld, the cult Brisbane designer will entrance audiences.
Hannah Macklin
Hannah Macklin is known for providing audiences with exciting and transcendent experiences. Her sound ranges from moments of gentle introspection to metal-tinged mayhem with jazz, Latin and classical influences in a progressive pop/rock context.
Jerome Farah
Jerome Farah is leading the way in Australia’s R&B and alternative hip-hop scene by pushing new ideas and concepts forward. His unique voice has now become synonymous with that kind of intoxicating energy a music fan can’t help being drawn in by.
Laniakea II
Experience a different sense of space and time in this mesmeric and beautiful work conceived by composer Dr Corrina Bonshek and developed in collaboration with gong master Dr Michael Askill that evokes the movement of stars in our expanding universe.
Life on Earth
A powerhouse improvisation collective "full of freshness, fine rhymes and bigger beats." Through each audience's ideas, they perform one-time-only songs infusing a serve of life’s dynamic experiences, all through a new wave fusion jazz hop sound.
Menajerie
Neo-soul making, no sh*t taking, gonna get your booty shaking Menajerie are a 6 piece female led collective based in Meanjin/Brisbane. With a strong focus on tight vocal harmony, they pen originals inspired by The Meters, Hiatus Kaiyote & Jon Cleary.
Mo'Ju
A force to be reckoned with, Mo'Ju is one of Australia's most exciting singer/songwriters. Amassing critical, commercial and cultural influence with their album, Native Tongue, they continue to impact the Australian music scene through their work.
Moreton
Moreton transpose stories about the emotional heft of everyday life into ruminative art-rock. Fronted by the stirring and era-less voice of singer Georgia James Potter, the award winning band holds a mighty yet intimate sound.
MZAZA
Led by French-Sephardic vocalist Pauline Maudy, multi-award winning MZAZA deliver their stunning blend of folk to music lovers the world over. This group of musicians from around the globe mesmerise audiences with powerful and inspired performances.
Pink Matter
Pink Matter is a leading dance collective in Brisbane that focuses on supporting artists and delivering kick ass performances. They celebrate and platform the local street and commercial dancers from all backgrounds with all bodies.
Shugorei
Shugorei is a sparkling, invigorating, highly adventurous music duo featuring live percussion and electronics. They perform an utterly unique, continuous set, with highly energetic sections interspersed with finespun, dream-like moments.
The Huxleys
The Huxleys are a dynamic duo of cataclysmic proportion who present camp commentary and spectacle across visual art and performance. Sparkle, surrealism and the absurd, The Huxleys bring some escapism and magic to everyday life.
Vanessa Tomlinson
Vanessa Tomlinson's work is noted for exploring how sound shapes our lives, awakening our ears to new sounds, in new spaces, her music making, which include works on the tam-tam is the perfect partner to Lindy Lee’s installation.
#Magic, comedy and cabaret by twilight
Don’t miss the new Twilight Electric precinct at Northshore. Home of The Spiegeltent and Maho Magic Bar.
How to get there
Northshore, Brisbane ›
Maritime Green
147B MacArthur Ave,
Hamilton QLD 4007
#Getting There
Northshore, Brisbane
Maritime Green
Dock C, 147A MacArthur Ave,
Hamilton Brisbane
Parking
TUE - THU: DOCK C Carpark, street parking or Dock A Carpark (60 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton).
FRI – SUN: DOCK A Carpark (60 Macarthur Avenue, Hamilton). DOCK C carparks are reserved for Eat Street patrons.
Important Info
Please allow at least 30 mins to park and take a short walk to the venue. Parking is free, however can be at a premium Friday to Saturday nights.
Best parking to attend Brisbane Festival events is located at 92 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton. If using Google Maps search "Dock A Car Park".
Ride share patrons should use “Passenger Zone 1, Dock C Northshore” as a location (address is 147A MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton).
Please note that in the circumstance of strong winds, Brisbane's Art Boat artwork will need to be de-rigged and will not be available for viewing.
Brisbane's Art Boat Departure Information
Northshore, Brisbane Departures
Maritime Green
147B MacArthur Ave,
Hamilton QLD 4007
All ticket-holders are required to arrive by the time on their ticket. Time for boarding is included.
South Bank Departures
410 Stanley St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101
All ticket-holders are required to arrive by the time on their ticket. Time for boarding is included.
The boat is moored along the river, in front of the pool area near the South Bank Piazza and BOQ Festival Garden.
Journey planner
There are ferry stops and bus stops nearby. Plan your public transport journey using the Translink Journey Planner.
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