Ric's Bar
Ric's Bar is a Fortitude Valley fixture recognised for its role in fostering emerging musical talent. It serves as an incubator venue for bands to refine their sound and launch into the music industry, having hosted notable acts before they achieved widespread recognition. The venue features a dedicated space for live music, which moved from the front bar to an upgraded backyard area in 2020, enhancing its capacity for performances and audience exposure. All musical acts are paid for their performances. Ric's maintains a gig guide showcasing upcoming performances, reflecting its focus on live music. It also offers facilities for functions and provides opportunities for bands to book performance slots. The venue prides itself on being a launchpad for future stars within Brisbane's music scene.
- Type
- Live Music
- Address
- 321 Brunswick Street
- Suburb
- Fortitude Valley
- Website
- https://ricsbar.com.au/
Vibes: Local favourite, Live DJ, Fun, High Energy, Open late, Dancefloor, Social, Big Night Out
Events
- Heartbeat: Sapphic Singles Mixer — 2026-10-10 — EC Venue — Fortitude Valley — $40
- Sapphic Prom: Rewrite the Night — 2026-09-26 — EC Venue — Fortitude Valley — $60
- Brisbane’s ‘Gay Out: Block Party’ Is The New Gay Party On The Block — 2027-10-04 — The Wickham — Fortitude Valley — $35
- Wet On Deck — 2026-10-24 — QUIVR — Fortitude Valley — $27.80
- Panic! at the Woke Parade — 2026-11-07 — The Brightside — Fortitude Valley — $17.35 - $33.7
- Worm Girlz + Cry Club + FVNERAL Presents The Gay Agenda — 2026-12-05 — The Brightside — Fortitude Valley — $38.80
- The Femme Fatale - Goth Vampire Ball - Elvira's Birthday! — 2026-09-18 — Evilcorp Horror Maze and Bar — Fortitude Valley — $11.5 - $20
- After Hours II: Lesbian RnB Party — 2026-10-23 — Pawn & Co Brisbane — Fortitude Valley — $33.08
- GAY OUT : BLOCK PARTY : THE WICKHAM — 2026-10-04 — The Wickham — Fortitude Valley — $35
- GAY OUT : AFTER PARTY : THE WAREHOUSE — 2026-10-04 — The Warehouse — Fortitude Valley — $35
- HER GAYZE Planet C*nt Lesbian Party in Meanjin/BNE — 2026-10-04 — Sugar Nightclub — Fortitude Valley — $39
- Joey Jay LIVE - Brisbane — 2026-10-21 — The Beaumont Brisbane — Fortitude Valley — $29
What's on at Ric's Bar
Nights at Ric's Bar are listed here as they're announced
What's on near Fortitude Valley
SAT 10 OCTHeartbeat: Sapphic Singles Mixer
SAT 26 SEPSapphic Prom: Rewrite the Night
MON 4 OCTNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.Brisbane’s ‘Gay Out: Block Party’ Is The New Gay Party On The Block
SAT 24 OCTWet On Deck
SAT 7 NOVPanic! at the Woke Parade
SAT 5 DECFinal release — Only the last ticket release is still on sale.Worm Girlz + Cry Club + FVNERAL Presents The Gay Agenda
About Ric's Bar
Ric's Bar is a Fortitude Valley fixture recognised for its role in fostering emerging musical talent. It serves as an incubator venue for bands to refine their sound and launch into the music industry, having hosted notable acts before they achieved widespread recognition. The venue features a dedicated space for live music, which moved from the front bar to an upgraded backyard area in 2020, enhancing its capacity for performances and audience exposure. All musical acts are paid for their performances. Ric's maintains a gig guide showcasing upcoming performances, reflecting its focus on live music. It also offers facilities for functions and provides opportunities for bands to book performance slots. The venue prides itself on being a launchpad for future stars within Brisbane's music scene.
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