South Bank Piazza

Northern side of the piazza.

Former names| Suncorp Piazza
Address| South Bank Parklands
Location| Brisbane, Australia
Coordinates| 27°28′37″S 153°01′17″E﻿ / ﻿27.477027°S 153.021484°E﻿ / -27.477027; 153.021484
Owner| South Bank Corporation[1]
Capacity| 2,158[1]
Website
Official Website

The South Bank Piazza  is a multipurpose venue located in the South Bank Parklands in Brisbane, Australia.[1] The Courier-Mail was the naming rights sponsor of the venue from 2013,[2] prior to which it was known as the Suncorp Piazza and is currently known as the South Bank Piazza. The venue is close to the South Brisbane railway station and the Cultural Centre Busway Station.

## Construction

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The amphitheatre is covered by a sound shell (designed by architectural firm Ark Atelier),[3] and features a 5x4m suspended screen.[4] The amphitheatre seating of the venue has a capacity of 2,158 people, while the floor space (which has an area of 513m2) can accommodate either 750 people standing, or 532 people seated in temporary seating.[5]

## Events

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In 2022, the Piazza was the location for the opening night of the Brisbane Festival.

The Venue will host the 3x3 Basketball in the 2032 Olympic Games.

## See also

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* Arts and culture in Brisbane
* Popular entertainment in Brisbane

## References

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1. ^ a b c "Official website". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012.
2. ^ "Naming deal to revitalise piazza's focus". The Courier-Mail (1 - First with the news ed.). 17 January 2013. p. 003. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
3. ^ "South Bank Piazza Sound Shell award submission".
4. ^ "Tourism information site". Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
5. ^ "Venue specifications".[permanent dead link]

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* City Hall
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Arts and culture|

* Brisbane Powerhouse
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Entertainment|

* Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
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* Queen's Wharf
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Squares and plazas|

* Anzac Square
* Courier Mail Piazza
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* South Bank
* Gasworks Newstead

Parks and gardens|

* Brisbane Forest Park
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Transport|

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Heritage|

* Albert Bridge
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Olympic venues in basketball

20th century|

* 1936: Tennis Courts, Tennis Stadium (final)
* 1948: Harringay Arena
* 1952: Messuhalli (final), Tennis Palace
* 1956: West Melbourne Stadium, Royal Exhibition Building (final)
* 1960: Palazzo dello Sport (final), Palazzetto dello Sport
* 1964: National Gymnasium
* 1968: Juan Escutia Sports Palace
* 1972: Basketballhalle
* 1976: Centre Étienne Desmarteau, Montreal Forum (final)
* 1980: CSKA Palace of Sports, Indoor Stadium (final)
* 1984: The Forum
* 1988: Jamsil Gymnasium
* 1992: Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona
* 1996: Georgia Dome (final), Morehouse College Gymnasium
* 2000: Sydney SuperDome (final), The Dome and Exhibition Complex

21st century|

* 2004: Hellinikon Indoor Arena, Nikos Galis Olympic Indoor Hall (final)
* 2008: Wukesong Indoor Stadium
* 2012: Basketball Arena, North Greenwich Arena (final)
* 2016: Carioca Arena 1, Youth Arena
* 2020: Saitama Super Arena
* 2024: Bercy Arena (final), Stade Pierre-Mauroy
* 2028: Intuit Dome, Venice Beach
* 2032: Brisbane Indoor Sports Centre, South Bank Piazza

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