SOUTH BANK PIAZZA
Brisbane's Outdoor Events Hub
The South Bank Piazza is Brisbane's premier open-air venue — concerts, festivals, sporting events, and community gatherings all year round. Poppies is a 5-minute walk away, making us the natural choice for dining before or after any event.
About the Venue
SOUTH BANK'S STAGE
The South Bank Piazza — also known as the Courier-Mail Piazza — is a covered amphitheatre in the heart of the South Bank Parklands. With a capacity of 2,158 seated spectators and a standing floor area of 513m², it's one of Brisbane's most versatile outdoor venues.
From the opening night of Brisbane Festival to the Squash Australian Open, free outdoor concerts to community markets, the Piazza is where South Bank comes alive. And with the 2032 Brisbane Olympics on the horizon — the venue will host 3x3 Basketball — its profile is only growing.
Venue Details
What's On
EVENTS AT THE PIAZZA
The South Bank Piazza hosts events year-round. Here are some of the highlights that bring Brisbane together at this iconic venue.
Brisbane Festival
The Piazza hosts the opening night of Brisbane Festival each September — one of the biggest nights in the city's cultural calendar.
Squash Australian Open
World-class squash returns to the Piazza in 2026 after record crowds in 2025. A unique outdoor sporting spectacle in the heart of South Bank.
Free Outdoor Concerts
Year-round free concerts, community events, and performances make the Piazza one of Brisbane's most-visited public spaces.
2032 Olympics
The Piazza will host 3x3 Basketball at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games — cementing its place as a world-class venue.
Dining Near the Piazza
POPPIES FOR PIAZZA EVENTS
Whether you're heading to a concert, festival, or sporting event at the Piazza, Poppies is the obvious choice for dining. Here's what we offer.
All-Day from 6:15am
Allpress specialty coffee, full brunch menu, and a kitchen that runs all day. Whether it's a pre-event brunch or a post-show dinner, we're open.
Share Plates & Mains
Handmade calamari, sourdough with trio dips, snow crab linguine, barramundi. A menu built for sharing and lingering.
Cocktails & Bar
Our bar opens from 4pm daily. Signature cocktails, local wines, and cold beers — the perfect way to start or end a Piazza evening.
Alfresco Terrace
A large outdoor terrace right on River Quay with views across the Brisbane River. South Bank's best alfresco dining spot.
Getting There
POPPIES TO THE PIAZZA
On Foot — 5 Minutes
From Poppies on Little Stanley Street, walk through the South Bank Parklands along the river boardwalk toward the Piazza. It's a pleasant riverside walk through one of Brisbane's most beautiful public spaces.
Our Address
Poppies Southbank, Little Stanley Street, South Bank QLD 4101. We're in the River Quay precinct, between Grey Street and the Brisbane River.
Open All Day
Poppies opens at 6:15am Monday to Friday and 7am on weekends. Whether you're coming for brunch before a daytime event or dinner before an evening show, we're here.
Quick Reference
Poppies address: Little Stanley Street, South Bank
Piazza address: South Bank Parklands
Walk time: 5 minutes
Nearest train: South Brisbane Station (5 min walk)
Nearest ferry: South Bank CityCat (8 min walk)
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
Poppies is a 5-minute walk from the South Bank Piazza. We're on Little Stanley Street in the River Quay precinct — head along the South Bank Parklands boardwalk toward Grey Street and you'll find us right there. It's a pleasant riverside walk through the parklands.
The South Bank Piazza (also known as the Courier-Mail Piazza) hosts a wide range of events year-round — Brisbane Festival opening night, free outdoor concerts, the Squash Australian Open, markets, community events, and more. It's South Bank's main open-air entertainment hub, with a covered amphitheatre seating 2,158 people and a large standing floor area.
Yes — Poppies is one of the closest restaurants to the South Bank Piazza. Whether you're heading to a concert, festival, or outdoor event, we're the natural choice for dinner beforehand or drinks and dessert afterwards. We're open all day from early morning through to late evening.
The South Bank Piazza is a covered amphitheatre in the South Bank Parklands, Brisbane. It has a capacity of 2,158 seated spectators and a floor area that accommodates 750 standing. It's used for concerts, festivals, sporting events, and community gatherings. The venue is also known as the Courier-Mail Piazza and will host 3x3 Basketball at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Poppies is open Monday to Friday from 6:15am, and Saturday to Sunday from 7am. We serve all-day dining through to dinner, with the kitchen open until late. Check our website for current hours as they may vary on public holidays and special event days.
Yes — and we recommend it. Event nights at the Piazza bring large crowds to South Bank, and Little Stanley Street fills up quickly. Book in advance via OpenTable or call us directly to secure your table.
Absolutely. Our share-plate format works perfectly for group dining, and our alfresco terrace is a great spot for a pre-event gathering. Contact us directly for group bookings of 8 or more.
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