Riverstage

Riverstage is an outdoor entertainment venue in Brisbane, Australia. The venue occupies a 2 ha site within the City Botanic Gardens and has a capacity of 9,500.[1][2]

Riverstage
Location59 Gardens Point Road, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Coordinates27°28′44.40″S 153°1′48.29″E
OwnerBrisbane City Council
Capacity9,500
SurfaceConcrete, grass
Opened7 September 1989
Website
Riverstage online

History

Riverstage was officially opened on 7 September 1989 by Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Sallyanne Atkinson. It was inspired by the temporary Riverstage used for World Expo '88 a year earlier. The venue formerly hosted the touring Soundwave festival; having its first show there in 2007 and returning in 2008. Brisbane band Powderfinger performed their final show at the venue in November 2010.

Riverstage is located within the City Botanic Gardens

See also
  • List of contemporary amphitheaters

References
  1. "Hiring Riverstage". Brisbane City Council. Retrieved 1 March 2014.
  2. Brisbane City Council. "Travelling to Riverstage". Retrieved 14 December 2012.

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