Brisbane City Hall

Brisbane City Hall is a government building in Italian Renaissance style in the city centre with a clock tower that shapes the historic skyline. The interior displays marble staircases, arcades and a concert hall with a copper dome.

Construction began in 1920 as part of a project to modernize the city administration and lasted ten years until the opening in 1930. At that time the tower was the tallest structure in the city and remained so for several decades.

The name "City Hall" reflects the British administrative tradition that shaped Brisbane as a colonial city. Local residents use the forecourt today for events and markets, while the building serves as the seat of municipal government.

The hall is open to visitors on weekdays and weekends, with hours starting later on Saturdays and Sundays. The entrance is located on Adelaide Street in the central business district, easily reached on foot or by public transport.

A wall section inside preserves signatures of soldiers from the Second World War who were stationed here. The organ in the concert hall dates from the late 19th century and was relocated here from another building.

Location: Queensland

Architects: Thomas Ramsay Hall, George Gray Prentice

Official opening: April 8, 1930

Floors above the ground: 3

Address: 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

GPS coordinates: -27.46880,153.02400

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29