Shows, concerts, sporting events, markets and services are all in doubt as Alfred continues its march towards south-east Queensland.
Shows, concerts, sporting events, markets and services are all in doubt as Alfred continues its march towards south-east Queensland.
By Nick Dent
March 4, 2025 — 4.04pm
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred bringing ocean swells, destructive winds and torrential rain, event organisers are faced with the difficult decision of postponing or cancelling events in south-east Queensland.
Griffith University disaster specialist Dr Jamie Ranse said he expected most organisers to make cancellation decisions if or when the category 2 system, which was 560 kilometres east of Brisbane on Tuesday morning, begins to track towards land on Tuesday evening.
“With commercial operations, they’re wanting to make decisions based around profit and loss,” he said.
“But, more importantly than dollars, is consideration of the safety of the people attending their events.
“The third consideration is around reputation, and that comes down to the participant experience.”
Brisbane City Council has advised that all CityCat and ferry services have been suspended. Rubbish collection will be restricted to red bins only on Wednesday, then suspended entirely from Thursday. The kerbside collection of large items has been suspended until further notice.
Waterplay sites are being turned off on Wednesday morning, and all council pools will be closed from Thursday. Pop-up library visits, the Mobile Library, and the council’s free Home Library Service will be suspended for the remainder of the week.
Schools, however, will remain open on Wednesday.
The following are the latest event updates, as of Tuesday afternoon.
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Green Day at Cbus Super Stadium, Wednesday, March 5
So far, Wednesday night’s concert on the Gold Coast will proceed. Organisers have issued a statement saying they “will provide updates on our website as they become available. Concertgoers are encouraged to keep an eye on the weather and factor the conditions into their travel plans.”
Dolphins vs Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium, Friday, March 7
The NRL has confirmed that the Friday night clash between the Dolphins and Rabbitohs will be moved from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane to CommBank Stadium in Sydney due to Cyclone Alfred.
Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats at the Gabba, Thursday, March 6
Both of the AFL’s opening-round clashes scheduled for Queensland have been postponed. The timing of the new fixtures will be determined as soon as possible, according to an AFL spokesperson. But neither of the games will be held during opening round, despite talk of the Gold Coast and Essendon matches being pushed back to Sunday afternoon.
Moreton Bay Kids Festival, Sunday, March 9
The event has been cancelled and refunds are available.
QPAC – Sister Act, Pride & Prejudice and more
As of Tuesday, all shows this week will proceed, but QPAC is updating its information at noon daily. Patrons affected by cancellations or postponements will be advised directly by email and SMS.
Macbeth at the Roundhouse Theatre, March 6-22
La Boite’s production was scheduled to open in preview on Thursday night but now all previews and the opening night have been postponed. Affected customers will be contacted.
International Women’s Day Fun Run, Saturday, March 8
Mater Health said it would make a call shortly on whether the sold-out fun run would go ahead.
QAGOMA
Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art will be closed from Wednesday to Friday.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
The sanctuary will be closed from Wednesday to Saturday, inclusive.
Mooloolaba Triathlon, March 8-9
The event was cancelled after the Sunshine Coast Council reportedly revoked its permit.
Brisbane Powerhouse events
Several events have been postponed. Affected customers will receive an email.
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