Gabba Entertainment and Housing Precinct
A vision to transform Woolloongabba
The Queensland Government is working with the private sector to deliver a landmark new housing and entertainment precinct in Woolloongabba, as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan.
Following the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the adjacent Gabba Stadium will be decommissioned to unlock the redevelopment of the land to deliver almost 4,000 new homes as well as new retail, hospitality, public and green spaces.
The precinct will also be anchored by a new 17,000-seat indoor arena purpose-designed for entertainment and sport, with capacity for up to 18,700 people in concert mode and the flexibility to host major concerts and sporting events.
To be delivered by April 2031, the arena will sit alongside the new underground Woolloongabba train station and existing busway, allowing access to Brisbane’s CBD in minutes.
The precinct is designed to be a destination beyond major event days, integrating public spaces and plazas, food and beverage offerings and improved pedestrian connections, year-round.
Project timeline
2026
Site preparation works underway to support the new arena.
Gather Brisbane consortium (combining Plenary, Live Nation, Oak View Group and Webuild) selected to deliver the project, following a rigorous and competitive Request for Detailed Proposal process.
2027
Construction to commence at the Gabba West site on the new arena.
2031
Arena set for completion by April, ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Post-2032
Development at Gabba East site to commence following decommissioning of the existing Gabba Stadium.
First tranche of housing targeted for delivery in 2037.
About the project
The Gabba Entertainment and Housing Precinct will sit within the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area and open the door to bigger and better entertainment and sports for Queenslanders, well beyond 2032.
Precinct snapshot
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17,000-seat indoor arena.
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Less than 2 km from CBD, directly connected to key public transport.
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Almost 4,000 new homes. New year-round retail, hospitality, public and green spaces.
The inner-city precinct will deliver a vibrant cultural, tourism, and lifestyle destination for locals and visitors alike, unlocking:
- tourism opportunities through major events, sports, and experiences
- new investment attraction in hospitality, retail, and residential development
- increased housing and urban activation in one of Australia’s fastest growing cities
- a showcase for innovation and design putting Queensland on the world stage
- seamless connections to public transport including a new underground rail line, just minutes from the CBD.
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Last updated: 15 Nov 2026