
UB40 The Unstoppable Tour - A celebration of 50 years in musicBrisbane · Sun, 23 May 2027
About this event
UB40 The Unstoppable Tour - A celebration of 50 years in music takes place at Riverstage, Brisbane, QLD on Sunday 23 May 2027, starting at 6:00 pm local time.
It is listed as Reggae (Concerts).
The line-up includes UB40 and Soul II Soul.
Riverstage has 26 upcoming events on our calendar.
Approximate Running Times: Gates - 6:00 pm Finish - 10:00 pm
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- Show starts
- 6:00 pm
- Support
- Soul II Soul
- UB40 on stage(est.)
- 6:45 pm
- Set length(est.)
- 1 hr, 30 mins
- Expected finish(est.)
- 8:15 pm
- Getting there
- Maritime Museum, 360 m (6 min walk)
- Parking
- No parking is available on site.
Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.
Know before you go
- Ticket limit
- Please note a ticket limit of 10 applies per customer for this event.
- Please note
- Children's Policy: LICENSED ALL AGES EVENT. Please Note Riverstage is on sloped grass hill. General Admission events mean standing room only, unless stated otherwise Bad Weather Policy: Riverstage is an outdoor amphitheatre. If rain or bad weather occurs, the show will proceed, unless deemed unsafe to do so. No refunds will be authorised unless the event is cancelled. Accessible Seating & Companion Card Holder: Accessible seating may be purchased online. Bookings including a Companion Card ticket can only be collected from the Box Office. All Companion Card holders must present their valid Companion Card at the Box Office (near Gate 1) on arrival to collect their Companion ticket.
- Accessibility
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all patrons. Accessible tickets, including but not limited to wheelchair spaces and Companion Card tickets, are available to purchase during both presale and general on sale (subject to availability). Accessible tickets can be booked online via Ticketmaster, or by contacting their accessible bookings team for assistance: - Submit a request: Submit Accessible Ticket Request - Phone: 1300 446 925 - Hours: Monday-Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm (AEST/AEDT) - More info: Accessible Tickets Guide If accessible tickets are not showing online, this may be due to allocation being exhausted. Please contact Ticketmaster for assistance using the options above. Accessible tickets are reserved for patrons with accessibility requirements and their companions. Accessible Facilities For more information on accessible facilities at the venue, including viewing platform details, please refer to the Riverstage website.
What to expect: recent setlist
From Auditorium Theatre, Chicago on October 8, 2026 · Tour: Unstoppable
- 1Food for Thought / Forever True
- 2One in Ten
- 3The Way You Do the Things You Do (The Temptations)
- 4Homely Girl (The Chi‐Lites)
- 5Sing Our Own Song
- 6Home
- 7You Don't Call Anymore / Me Nah Leave Yet
- 8Higher Ground
- 9Sweet Sensation (The Melodians)
- 10Impossible Love (Honey Boy)
- 11Maybe Tomorrow (The Jacksons)
- 12You're Still the One (Shania Twain)
- 13Many Rivers to Cross (Jimmy Cliff)
- 14Cherry Oh Baby (Eric Donaldson)
- 15Johnny Too Bad (The Slickers)
- 16Rat in Mi Kitchen
- 17Kingston Town (Lord Creator)
- 18Red Red Wine (Neil Diamond)
- 19Here I Am (Come and Take Me) (Al Green)
- 20I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (Bob Dylan)
- 21Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley)
Most played songs on this tour
- Red Red Wine×6
- The Way You Do the Things You Do×5
- Home×5
- Many Rivers to Cross×5
- Johnny Too Bad×5
- Rat in Mi Kitchen×5
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)×5
- One in Ten×4
- Homely Girl×4
- Sing Our Own Song×4
Setlist data: setlist.fm · UB40
Line-up
About UB40
UB40 are an English reggae band, formed in December 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band has had more than 50 singles in the UK singles chart and has also achieved considerable international success. They have been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album four times and were nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group in 1984. UB40 have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. The ethnic make-up of the band's original line-up was diverse, with musicians of English, Welsh, Irish, Jamaican, Scottish and Yemeni parentage.
Venue: Riverstage
59 Gardens Point Road, Brisbane, QLD, 4000- Parking
- No parking is available on site. Patrons can use the various inner city pay-for parking stations. Limited metered parking along Alice Street. We recommend that you park at Southbank or one of the many CBD parking facilities.
- Accessible seating
- Wheelchair access is through Gate 1. For reserved seating events, wheelchair positions will be available in Gold Reserve seating (subject to availability). For General Admission price category, there is a Wheelchair Viewing Deck available on a platform at the top of the hill looking down on the stage. Please Note: There is a wheelchair toilet available which is close to the Viewing Deck. To book, please telephone the Ticketmaster Call Centre on 136 100 or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.
- Venue rules
- For any event listed as "18 years and over only", current photo ID must be taken (regardless of your age). It is a requirement that ID is carried by all persons attending an 18 years & over event - failure to have your ID with you will result in the venue refusing to allow your entry (and refunds will not be given for those that have failed to bring their ID).
- Children
- Provided the event is not listed as "over 18's only" children 12 years old & under MUST be accompanied by a paying adult. Accompaniment by a paying adult is recommended for children between the ages of 13 & 15 years old. For most events, all patrons must hold a valid ticket REGARDLESS OF AGE - this includes babes in arms! It is recommended you check the event page to confirm the babes in arms rule for your event.
- Box office
- A temporary box office will be set up for gate sales on the day of performance. This will be set up on the University side of the Riverstage, next to gate 1 adjacent to the Goodwill Bridge.
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UB40 The Unstoppable Tour - A celebration of 50 years in music: FAQs
When is UB40 The Unstoppable Tour - A celebration of 50 years in music?
UB40 The Unstoppable Tour - A celebration of 50 years in music is scheduled for Sunday 23 May 2027 at 6:00 pm local time.
Where is UB40 The Unstoppable Tour - A celebration of 50 years in music taking place?
At Riverstage, 59 Gardens Point Road, Brisbane, QLD 4000.
How much are tickets for UB40 The Unstoppable Tour - A celebration of 50 years in music?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
Is there parking at Riverstage?
No parking is available on site. Patrons can use the various inner city pay-for parking stations. Limited metered parking along Alice Street. We recommend that you park at Southbank or one of the many CBD parking facilities.
What songs will UB40 play?
At their most recent show (8 October 2026, Chicago) UB40 played 21 songs, including Food for Thought / Forever True, One in Ten, The Way You Do the Things You Do, Homely Girl, and Sing Our Own Song.
Does UB40 have other upcoming dates?
Yes — UB40 has 24 upcoming dates, including Wheatland (Oct 22), Saratoga (Oct 23), and Cabazon (Oct 24).
Who is supporting UB40 at Riverstage?
The line-up also includes Soul II Soul.
What time does UB40 go on stage?
UB40 is expected on stage around 6:45 pm, after Soul II Soul. The show itself starts at 6:00 pm local time.
How long is UB40's set?
Recent shows ran to 21 songs, about 1 hr, 30 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 8:15 pm.
UB40 The Unstoppable Tour - A celebration of 50 years in music
Sun, 23 May 2027


