Black Sheep Presents
Brisbane
Date Saturday, 20 June 2026
Venue Murarrie Criterium Track
Format Evening Criterium · 3pm–9:30pm
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Nightshift racing
The Event

Racing
under
lights.

Nightshift takes over Murarrie for one night only. Fast racing, loud corners, food, drinks, music, and the kind of trackside energy usually missing from local crits.

On Saturday, 20 June, we're turning Brisbane's home of criterium racing into an after-dark race night for riders, spectators, friends, families, and anyone who thinks cycling is better when it gets a little less sensible.

7
Race Grades
1
Circuit
Free
Spectator Entry
6+
Hours of Racing
Seven grades.
One circuit.
Lights on.
Race Program

The Schedule

Racing builds as the sun drops. The best grades hit the circuit when the venue is loudest — under lights, in the dark.

Time Race Duration
3:00pmGates Open / Sign-on—
3:45pmCourse Warm-up20 min
4:15pmMen's D / Intro Crit25 min + 2
4:50pmWomen's C / Intro Crit25 min + 2
5:25pmMen's C30 min + 2
6:05pmWomen's B35 min + 2
6:50pmMen's B40 min + 2
7:35pmWomen's A45 min + 2
8:25pmMen's A50 min + 2
9:15pmPodiums / Presentations—
Nightshift criterium racing
Murarrie Criterium Track · Brisbane · 2026
Race atmosphere
The Venue

Murarrie
Criterium
Track

Brisbane's purpose-built closed-circuit home for fast racing. No road closures. Purpose-built for criteriums. Strong spectator visibility. Space for the full event village.

The challenge is making Murarrie feel different. The site gets dressed, lit, and activated — so it doesn't just feel like a regular crit night with a banner on the fence.

Venue FAQ
Event Village

More than
a crit night.

01 ·
Food & Drink
2–3 food vendors. Burgers, tacos, pizza, coffee, and cold drinks. Easy to eat trackside. A licensed area if permits allow.
02 ·
Music & MC
A DJ setting the tone from warm-up into night racing. Not nightclub. Not Triple M. A sharp MC who can explain the racing, build hype, and keep the schedule moving.
03 ·
Merch & Retail
Limited Nightshift Brisbane merch drop. Event tee, socks, cap, and select kit. Black. Pixel type. Brisbane stamped. Tour-merch energy, not race-meet energy.
04 ·
Lighting
Track-safe racing lights. Feature lighting at the start/finish. Electric blue and green accents. The night shift starts when the sun drops.
05 ·
Spectators
Free to watch. Bring mates, family, noise, and questionable advice. Trackside viewing. Loud corners. Friends heckling politely from the fence.
06 ·
Prizes
Equal prize money for Men's A and Women's A podiums. Cash, vouchers, and partner product for lower grades. Prime laps throughout. Best attack prize.
Racing
Event atmosphere
Black Sheep rider
Entry

Enter the
Night Shift.

Entries managed through EntryBoss. You'll need an appropriate AusCycling race licence or event licence — details confirmed at entry.

Standard Race Entry $35–$45
Junior / U23 $25–$35
Spectator Entry Free
Family / Kids Free
Enter via EntryBoss

AusCycling licence required for racing.
Spectator entry is free — no ticket needed.
First crit? Enter D Grade / Intro and we'll sort the rest.

Partnerships

Sponsor
Nightshift.

Nightshift Brisbane is a brand-owned cycling event with a genuine community. Reach serious cyclists, their families, and the broader performance community in a high-attention environment.

Interested in sponsoring Nightshift Brisbane? Get in touch to discuss packages and availability.
events@blacksheep.cc
FAQ

Good
questions.

More details in the rider guide closer to the event. Questions: events@blacksheep.cc

Yes. Riders will need the appropriate AusCycling race licence or event licence, depending on the final sanctioning setup. Details will be confirmed in the entry process via EntryBoss.
Yes. Enter D Grade / Intro Crit. Riders should be confident riding in a bunch and holding their line in traffic. If that sounds like you, you'll be fine.
Yes. Spectators are encouraged. Bring mates, family, noise, and questionable advice from the fence. Spectator entry is free — no ticket needed.
Yes. We're planning 2–3 food vendors, drinks, coffee, and non-alcoholic options. A licensed area if permits allow. Easy to eat trackside.
Subject to AusCycling and club requirements, junior eligibility can be included. Details confirmed closer to the event.
A wet weather policy will be confirmed and communicated closer to the event. Safety comes first. Brisbane in June is generally dry — winter conditions are ideal for racing.
Parking details will be shared in the full rider guide sent before the event. Murarrie Criterium Track has existing parking infrastructure — more info to come.
Yes. Nightshift has previously run in Adelaide alongside the Tour Down Under. Brisbane is the first standalone version — cycling-only, evening format, and built around making Murarrie feel like something different.