Queen Street Mall: Central Structure
Activate the City
LOCATION
The Central Structure sits at the intersection of Queen and Albert Streets and represents the symbolic heart of Queen Street Mall and the Brisbane CBD.
As the mall’s highest‑profile location, it attracts exceptionally high pedestrian volumes and features a high roof that provides partial weather protection. The space is best suited to small‑scale sampling activities that do not require power or water and is not appropriate for large activations or those requiring a significant footprint.
SPACE AVAILABLE
Where an activation area greater than 5 m × 5 m is proposed, this must be discussed with Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) prior to approval.
All activations must be designed to maintain public amenity, protect pedestrian movement, and minimise impacts on surrounding traders.
Layouts must utilise the central area of the space and be positioned away from braille trails. A minimum clearance of 1 metre is required on either side of all braille trails.
BEDA will provide guidance to support the development of site plans and ensure all requirements are met. All site plans must be submitted to BEDA for review and approval prior to installation.
AUDIO, LIGHTING & EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
BEDA has a small, battery‑powered PA system available for hire, suitable for speeches and light entertainment. Availability is subject to demand and must be arranged in advance.
STORAGE
There is no general storage available at this location, and BEDA does not accept deliveries prior to the event. All equipment and materials must be removed from site immediately following the conclusion of the event.
Limited use of the QSM stage for short‑term storage may be permitted, subject to availability, other event bookings, and prior approval from BEDA.
POWER, WATER & AMENITIES
There is no access to power or water at this location.
Activations requesting to bring in their own power source must get pre-approval by BEDA. Fuel powered generators are not permitted in Queen Street Mall.
SOUND LEVELS
Restrictions apply to sound levels. Amplification is permitted, with BEDA staff onsite to monitor sound levels and ensure compliance.
FEES
BOOKING FEES
Booking fee $2,600 +GST per day
REDUCTIONS
Bookings of three or more days 10% discount on booking fee
Registered charities and NFP's 50% discount on booking fee
NOTE: BEDA does not offer half-day or hourly rates
STAFF FEES
BEDA Site Manager / Audio Tech $65 +GST per hour, minimum four-hour call. It is a mandatory requirement to have one BEDA Staff member in attendance for set-up and dismantle of your event. In some cases a staff member will be required for the duration of the event.
SITE SECURITY & AFTER-HOURS OPERATIONS
Overnight or after‑hours work requires security to be present.
Where installations, infrastructure, equipment, or materials are left onsite outside approved operating hours, event organisers must engage a suitably licensed security provider at their own cost. Security personnel must remain onsite for the full duration that items are unattended.
VEHICLE ACCESS & CONSTRUCTION WORK - PERMITTED HOURS
Vehicle access restrictions apply in the Queen Street Mall. All vehicle access requires a permit issued in advance by BEDA.
Permitted vehicle access times are outlined below (refer to diagram).
Work involving construction activities or the use of machinery may only occur between midnight and 7:00 am.