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Suncorp Stadium is set host more entertainment and concert events in residents near the Brisbane stadium back a Queensland Government plan.

The Queensland Government has launched an online survey to gauge interest on the inner city stadium holding more major events.

Under current legislation Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park) is limited to a maximum of four concerts per year.

However, Queensland Sport and Racing Minister Bill Byrne said the recently elected Queensland Government wanted to start a conversation about how the stadium is used.

Minister Byrne told the ABC "we are keen to hear from the people of Queensland whether there is an appetite for more music concerts to be held at Suncorp each year

"The demand ... is evident from the big names Brisbane has welcomed to the stage such as U2, Foo Fighters, Andre Rieu, One Direction, Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Taylor Swift and Robbie Williams.

"These major concerts help raise the international profile of Brisbane and bring significant economic benefits to Queensland."

Explaining the thinking behind the move, Minister Byrne stated "over recent years we have seen an increased interest by Australian music promoters and international artists to bring their acts to Suncorp.

"But we also know that due to its location, many local residents may have a view about any proposal to increase the number of concerts each year.

"We think it's timely to have a conversation about what is a reasonable limit. Should it increase or should it stay the same?"

A Queensland Government media release said sporting and religious events were separate from concerts and not affected by this survey.

Suncorp Stadium, which has a capacity of 52,500, hosted 45 major events in 2014, attracting more than 1.2 million patrons.

Since 2006 the venue has hosted 14 concerts.

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