Queen Street Mall: Fig Trees
Activate The City
Location
The Fig Tree Activation Space is a small, shaded location within Queen Street Mall, set among established fig trees and landscaped garden beds.
Positioned near City Beach, Peter Alexander and Rebel Sport, and adjacent to public seating, it benefits from steady pedestrian movement and encourages visitors to pause and linger. The space is best suited to smaller, low‑impact activations and promotional setups, offering engagement in a relaxed, green setting in the heart of the city.
Space Available
Where an activation area greater than 3 m × 3 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.
A continuous clearway must be maintained at all times to allow access for emergency vehicles.
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 range of small PA systems available for hire to support speeches and light entertainment. These systems are suitable for low‑impact activations and are subject to availability.
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
Power:
1 x 10 amp single-phase outlet
Reference site map for power access point.
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 $2,700 +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.