Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival
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About This Event
Enjoy a free-entry music concert at Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival. The event is set in the cool, lush Brisbane Botanic Gardens at the base of Mt Coot-tha and features hours of non-stop original entertainment from fine Queensland blues, roots, folk, alt. country, and acoustic songwriters. The 2026 lineup features host act 8 Ball Aitken, one-man-band sensation Alex Kosenko, folk powerhouse duo Cosmic Honey, spell binding singer-songwriters JC & The Tree, online viral video guitar whiz Majelen, and songwriting/fingerpicking troubadour Rhyley McGrath. The musicians also get together for the all-star performer set to finish off the show. Bring a picnic or enjoy the food truck offerings. Wear a hat, pack the sunscreen, and chill with the big Brisbane extended music family for a great day of original music in a natural setting. Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival is a not-for-profit event supported by the Blues Association of South-East Queensland. The event is proudly supported by the Brisbane City Council. For more information, visit Mt Coot-tha Songwriters Festival Facebook page.
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Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, 152 Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong
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