TAILGATE Fest. Brisbane 2026

Brisbane’s biggest game-day takeover is back – bigger, bolder and louder than ever.

When TAILGATE Fest hit The Laneway Precinct and Pawn & Co in 2025, the energy was electric. The crowd filled the streets, the sound shook the walls, and the city came alive for an SB Monday like no other.

In 2026, the madness returns. We’re turning the southern charm all the way up with a Bourbon Street-style block party that fuses American football passion with pure Brisbane energy. 

The Game, Live and Loud
Catch every play, tackle and touchdown across giant screens and HD TVs, with crystal-clear commentary and sound that hits you right in the chest.

Wall-to-Wall Entertainment
Cheerleaders, DJs, live blues and southern rock, pyrotechnics, fireworks and maybe even a few surprise sporting guests. From kickoff to the afterparty, it’s non-stop chaos in true TAILGATE style.

All-American Eats
All-Inclusive guests will enjoy a full American feast packed with game-day classics and southern-style favourites served straight to the table.
In the Wildcard Party Arena, laneway vendors will be serving up mouth-watering burgers, wings, ribs and more from their pay-as-you-go menus.

Drinks Flowing All Day
Budweiser buckets, Carlton Dry and Hard Rated cans. Add in halftime shots and cocktails and you’ve got yourself a proper SB celebration.

Competitions, Giveaways and Merch
Throwing comps, tipping comps, DiDi Orange Gatorade challenges, free merch and prizes from partners Budweiser, DiDi and Hard Rated.
Plus, exclusive TAILGATE jerseys and merch stalls so you can take home a piece of the action.

Get the crew organised and review all ticket packages before they drop.

Tickets Drop in This Order:
Wed 12 Nov @ 12pm – 2025 Ticket Holders
Thurs 13 Nov @ 12pm – TAILGATE Nation Members (Priority Access)
Thurs 13 Nov @ 2pm – General On Sale

With last year’s sellout still echoing through the laneway, tickets won’t last long.