BUgFest #3 – Saturday 21 February 2026
The Cave Inn, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
The BUg (Brisbane Unplugged gigs) is a beloved music event (and maybe Brisbane’s best-kept secret) that happens every Tuesday night at its current home at the New Farm Bowls Club. It has been operating now for over 20 years.
The BUg is hosting its third one day music festival (BUgFest) at The Cave Inn, Woolloongabba on Brisbane’s southside on Saturday 21 February 2026.
Supported by Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor's Community Fund, Councillor Vicki Howard and Councillor Trina Massey, Guitar Brothers, Woodford Folk Festival, 4ZZZ, The Cave Inn
What to expect?If you love acoustic music, singer/songwriters, Celtic vibes, alt country, Indie folk, this is the festival for you!Some of the BUG’s favourite performers will be on the bill for an event that will start at 3pm and finish around 10.30pm.We’ve lined up a couple of our biggest name bands and splendid performers for what will be a cracking good time.
Between acts, there will be interactive sessions where musicians can jump in, play together, sharpen their skills and connect with fellow artists.
THE ARTISTS
To be advised.
THE PROGRAM
3pm Feature Act 1 - 45 minutes - stage4pm Songwriter Circle
5:15pm Session - 30 minutes
5:45pm Feature Act 2 - 45 minutes
6:30pm Good Tunes Session - session space - 45 minutes, BYO instrument, sheet music provided
7:15pm Feature Act 3 - 45 minutes - stage8pm Singing Session - 30 minutes - BYO voice
8:30pm Feature Act 4 - 45 minutes - stage9:15pm Open session - 30 minutes
9:30pm Raffle draw
9:45pm Feature Act 5 - stage
The Cave Inn
The Cave Inn is a well-known Brisbane live music venue situated at 47 Balaclava Street Woolloongabba – complete with delicious pizzas and beer on tap.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AMENITIES ARE UPSTAIRS
Tickets
For just $40 (pre-paid by midnight 20 February 2026) or $50 at the door, you’ll get to experience some of Queensland’s finest musicians and entertainers strutting their stuff.
Help keep Brisbane’s live, acoustic music scene viable and thriving.
You may also like the following events from The BUg - Brisbane Unplugged Folk/Acoustic Music Night:
- Next Tuesday, 26th August, 09:15 am, The BUg - Webbies Quartet, Peter Willey in New Farm
- Next month, 2nd September, 09:15 am, The BUg - Katie Wighton, Michael Fix in New Farm
- Next month, 9th September, 09:15 am, The BUg - Linsey Pollak, Chanel Lucas and Jamie Clark in New Farm
Also check out other
Music events in Woolloongabba,
Entertainment events in Woolloongabba,
Festivals in Woolloongabba.
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