The Tivoli Brisbane is a live music venue at 52 Costin Street in Fortitude Valley. It describes itself as Brisbane’s original home of live music since 1989 and its longest-running live music venue, independent and locally owned and operated.
It is a night-out venue rather than a daytime attraction: what is on, and who can go, depends on the show. This guide covers the practical side, from age rules and bags to parking, trains and access.
Who can go: age rules and ID
Each show has its own age rule, set by the promoter or artist. At 18+ shows, under-18s are not allowed in, even with a guardian. At all ages (6+) licensed shows, under-18s can go, children aged 6 to 13 are recommended to come with a parent or guardian, and under-6s are not allowed.
Age is not usually checked when you buy a ticket, but it is checked at the door. For an 18+ show, bring photo ID: a physical driver’s licence, 18+ card or passport, or a digital licence in the Queensland Digital Licence app.
Tickets and doors
Tickets for main auditorium shows are sold through Ticketmaster, and What’s Golden shows are sold through Moshtix. Door sales are limited and only happen if a show is not sold out. Refunds and exchanges are not offered for a change of mind or illness, but tickets can be resold through Tixel at no more than 10 per cent above face value.
Doors open at the time printed on your ticket. If you cannot open a digital ticket, the box office can print it with photo ID.
Bags, drinks and food
There is no cloak room, so your belongings stay with you all night. Big bags are allowed, but professional camera equipment is not allowed without an official photographer’s pass. Clear plastic water bottles are allowed if they are empty when you arrive. Free drinking water is available at all bars.
The venue does not currently sell food, so eat beforehand. Fortitude Valley has plenty of choice, from the dining streets in the Fortitude Valley guide to the restaurants around Chinatown Brisbane. All ages alcohol-free shows serve no alcohol, and you cannot bring in cigarettes or vapes; tea, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks are sold.
Getting to The Tivoli and parking
By car it is about 10 minutes from the Brisbane CBD without traffic. There is no on-site parking and only limited street parking nearby. The venue lists an undercover car park off King Street and a secure car park on Alfred Street.
By train, Fortitude Valley station is about 750 m away, RBWH busway station about 850 m and Bowen Hills station about 1.1 km. Taxis and rideshares can unload directly out the front of the venue. Check Translink for late-night services before you go.
Accessibility at The Tivoli
Wheelchair users and their companions have dedicated tickets, though numbers are limited. Companion card holders get a free second ticket, subject to accessible seating availability. For Ticketmaster shows, ring the accessible booking line on 1300 446 925 (business hours); for other shows, email [email protected]. To join the access list (listed guests skip the line), email at least two business days before the show.
Staff set up portable ramps for wheelchairs. There is one step from the street to the foyer and two from the foyer to the auditorium. The entrance, main foyer and main bar are wheelchair accessible; the mezzanine, dance floor, lower bar, stage and greenrooms are not. Toilets are ambulant only, with support rails. There is no disability parking on the street, and the nearest is on King Street, about 300 m away.
The main foyer is one of the venue’s sensory-friendly spaces, with dimmed lighting, couches and no flashing lights. Auslan interpreted shows are held only occasionally and noted on event pages, and a 3D tour of the venue is online.
More live music and nights out
- Fortitude Valley – the malls, dining and getting around before or after a show.
- The Triffid – another Brisbane live music venue.
- Fortitude Music Hall – a big Valley venue close by.
- Brisbane Powerhouse – theatres and shows at New Farm.
- Theatres and live music – all the venues in one place.
Details can change, so check The Tivoli’s website before you go.
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Quick answers
Where is The Tivoli in Brisbane?
The Tivoli is at 52 Costin Street, Fortitude Valley, about 750 m from Fortitude Valley station.
Is there parking at The Tivoli?
There is no on-site parking. The venue lists an undercover car park off King Street and a secure car park on Alfred Street, plus limited street parking.
Can kids go to The Tivoli?
Only to all ages (6+) shows. 18+ shows do not allow under-18s, even with a guardian, and under-6s are not allowed at any show.
Does The Tivoli sell food?
No. The venue does not currently sell food, so eat beforehand. Free drinking water is available at all bars.
Is The Tivoli wheelchair accessible?
The entrance, main foyer and main bar are. The dance floor, mezzanine and lower bar are not, and the toilets are ambulant only. Email [email protected] to plan your visit.
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