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Journal · 1 November 2026

Catching the stadium bus from The Ville

For some of the biggest nights at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, the hotel lays on a free return bus from its own front door. Here is how it works and when it runs.

The idea

The hotel calls the service Catch a Ride: a free return transfer from The Ville to Queensland Country Bank Stadium for selected events, so you can skip the stadium parking. The bus leaves The Ville 60 minutes before the event starts and brings people back afterwards.

Dates listed when we checked

From The Ville's Catch a Ride page, read 31 October 2026. The page also listed a Rugby League World Cup match on 31 October, now past.
EventDateStartBus leaves The VilleBus returns
Foo Fighters, Take Cover TourSaturday 7 November 20267pm6pmTo be confirmed
Guns N' Roses with AirbourneWednesday 2 December 20266pm5pmTo be confirmed

Before you rely on it

Why stay here for a stadium night

You get a ride both ways from your hotel and a 24-hour front desk when you come back late. You also get the crowds: on big nights the breakwater is busy, and the convention centre next door may have its own show. If you want to sleep the moment you return, mention it in your request and we will ask about the quieter rooms.

Other nights out on the wall

Not every show needs a bus. The Monster Energy PBR Grand Finals on 13 and 14 November and The Beatles Anthology on 19 March 2027 are at the convention centre next door. The full list of dates is on what's on.

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