The 2018 Brisbane Festival kicking off on the 8th of September has released its program, fulfilling Brisbane’s desire for contemporary music and spectacle.

This year the festival has introduced the “River of Light”, a water fountain light and laser show taking place three times a night.

Artists such as Violent Soho, Ball Park Music and Eskimo Joe are also featured throughout the festival.

With Riverfire closing the 21 day celebration as the longest firework display in Australia, welcoming almost 500,000 spectators last year.