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The Riddle of Washpool Gully The Riddle of Washpool Gully
10 - 21 Mar 2026Cremorne TheatreCombining storytelling with contemporary puppetry and miniature sets, The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a reimagined tale of Australian mythology.
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More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings More Evenings with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
13 Feb 2026, 8pmConcert HallGillian Welch and David Rawlings make an exciting return to Australia for the second leg of their Woodland campaign.
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Josh Groban Josh Groban: Gems World Tour
4 Mar 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallGet ready for a legendary night of music at Josh Groban: Gems World Tour!
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18th Anniversary of the National Apology
13 Feb 2026, from 10:30amConcert Hall FoyerThis event is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of the National Apology, honour the resilience of Stolen Generations and contribute to ongoing journey of truth, healing, and connection.
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Inheritance by Toni JenkeImage Credit: Ange Costes Inheritance by Toni Janke
2 Apr 2026, 7pmCremorne TheatreA bold and deeply moving theatrical experience, Inheritance is a poetic and musical journey into identity, resilience, and the sacred bonds that connect us across time.
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Ballet Theatre Queensland Snow White
9 - 12 Jul 2026Concert HallBe transported to the land of fantasy in Ballet Theatre Queensland’s highly acclaimed return season of Snow White!
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A Girl’s Guide to World War A Girl’s Guide to World War
Rent NowDigital StageExperience this unforgettable story of courage and compassion, only on Digital Stage.
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Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias
30 Apr - 10 May 2026PlayhouseThe iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back under the direction of Lee Lewis.
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Classic Alchemy Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Classic Alchemy
21 Feb 2026, 7pmConcert HallIndulge in an evening where the familiar and unexpected dance side by side. This is Camerata at its unconducted best: vibrant, intimate, & full of passion.
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Revolution Remixed Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Revolution Remixed
29 May 2026, 7pmConcert HallSweeping heroism and heart-stopping intensity are the perfect showcase for Camerata in full force, with all the richness of woodwind and brass on display.
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Old. New. Borrowed. Blue Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Old. New. Borrowed. Blue.
20 Aug 2026, 7pmConcert HallThis is chamber music reimagined – where old and new, classical and contemporary – fuse into a captivating concert experience.
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Orava Quartet Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Orava Quartet
28 Oct 2026, 7pmConcert HallStep into the intimate world of the Orava Quartet – an ensemble renowned for their interpretive insights and musical maturity.
QPAC is turning 40
QPAC is turning 40
To celebrate, we have a whole year lined up of unforgettable performances, incredible prizes to win, and plenty of ways for our wonderful community to get involved!
What’s On
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Mahler Nine Queensland Symphony Orchestra Mahler Nine
28 - 29 Nov 2025Concert HallTake the journey with us, and together we’ll venture towards the bittersweet conclusion of Mahler’s memorable Ninth.
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Boomtown Battles – 7 to Smoke Edition Boomtown Battles – 7 to Smoke Edition
29 Nov 2025, 6pmCremorne TheatreWitness some of Australia’s best Breakers and All-Style dancers compete in a 7 to Smoke edition.
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A Few Good Men Queensland Theatre A Few Good Men
22 Nov - 7 Dec 2025PlayhouseAaron Sorkin's gripping courtroom drama ignites the stage with explosive tension and razor-sharp dialogue.
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Live at Melbourne Street Green Live at Melbourne Street Green
Friday Evenings, From 5:30pmMelbourne Street GreenLive Acts. Local Talent. Free on Fridays. This is the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a weekly program of free performances.
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Piano Bar
Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pmQPACAs the curtain falls, QBAR transforms into an intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience.
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Handel’s Messiah Brisbane Chamber Choir Handel’s Messiah
2 Dec 2025, 7pmConcert HallThe Brisbane Chamber Choir, Brisbane Chamber Players and guest soloists, bring Handel’s masterwork to life.
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BIG Christmas Spectacular Ballet International Gala BIG Christmas Spectacular
4 Dec 2025, 3pm & 7:30pmConcert HallIconic Christmas jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world class show dancing – perfect for all ages! Experience the holiday magic with BIG this Christmas.
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The Nutcracker 2025 Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker 2025
5 - 13 Dec 2025Lyric TheatreBen Stevenson’s The Nutcracker is perfect for the whole family. Queensland Ballet’s festive favourite returns for one last year to enchant audiences with its sparkling winter wonderland.
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The Rest Is History Returns The Rest Is History Returns
5 Dec 2025, 6:30pmConcert HallHistorians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are bringing their cult podcast The Rest Is History back to QPAC in December!
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The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky The Art of the Possible with Paul Grabowsky
Watch NowDigital StageExplore The Art of the Possible with legendary Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky.
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Alan Davies Alan Davies
6 - 7 Dec 2025Concert HallCritically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies, comes to QPAC!
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Dame Sheila Hancock: Old Rage
Rent NowDigital StageDame Sheila Hancock opens up about her ninth decade in a gloriously irreverent talk celebrating the publication of her latest book, Old Rage.
Seasons and Festivals
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Australian Brandenberg Orchestra
Step into the Brandenburg’s 2026 Season; where bold vision meets fresh energy and extraordinary artistry.
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On the Banks On the Banks
In the heart of Brisbane/Meanjin, On the Banks is set to bring a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to South Bank in March 2026.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Feel Every Note with a year of bold expression, deep connection and musical storytelling.
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Musica Viva Australia
Musica Viva Australia invites you to look to the sky in 2026 with a season to lift your spirits and expand your horizons.
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Queensland Theatre Company
Queensland Theatre Company’s 2026 Season champions work that gets under your skin and stays with you.
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Queensland Ballet 2026 Queensland Ballet
Queensland Ballet’s 2026 season curated under the artistic direction of Ivan Gil-Ortega, celebrates ballet’s power to connect – across generations, disciplines, and cultures.
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Camerata 2026 Season Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra
Join Camerata for a season of uniquely inspiring music with their trademark innovation, passion, and energy, all with no conductor in sight.
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Ensemble Q 2025 Ensemble Q
An exciting new series that takes audiences on a unique musical, visual and informative journey.
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ACO 2026 Australian Chamber Orchestra
As part of the 2026 National Concert Season audiences will discover, and rediscover, some of the greatest music ever written.
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Southern Cross Soloists 2025 Season Southern Cross Soloists
Join the Southern Cross Soloists on their Pearl Anniversary, as they celebrate 30 years of joy, creativity and connection.
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Opera Queensland
This year's Opera Queensland's season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.
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Queensland Youth Orchestra Queensland Youth Orchestra
A world class youth orchestra organisation based in Brisbane, Australia.
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Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre
Be witness to the stars of the future as the students from the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre (QAEMT).
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Ballet Preljocaj – Swan LakePhotography: JC Carbonne QPAC International Series
Since 2009, QPAC International Series has welcomed some of the world’s finest performing arts companies – including Bolshoi Ballet, The Royal Ballet, Teatro alla Scala and returned in 2025 with Ballet Preljocaj – exclusive to Queensland.
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Brisbane Festival Brisbane Festival
Awakening in spring, Brisbane Festival transforms the city into a stage! This year, QPAC plays host to some of the Festival’s most anticipated works.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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Participants and volunteers at the Tree of Hope activation Sharing Hope with YFG Shopping Centres
Wed 26 Nov 2025YFG Shopping Centres has been a valued and long-term supporter of QPAC since 2017, with a special interest in the Centre’s much-loved Out of the Box festival.
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Toni Janke's personal truth-telling wrapped in song, music, dance and poetry
Tue 25 Nov 2025Acclaimed First Nations sing-songwriter Toni Janke takes to the Cremorne Stage for a spiritual storytelling in Inheritance on 2 April 2026.
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On the Banks Brisbane's newest outdoor live concert series
Tue 11 Nov 2025A new outdoor live concert series is set to come to South Bank's Cultural Forecourt in March 2026, bringing a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to the heart of the city.
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THE LAST SHIPArtwork: Steph Payne, Photograph: Fabrizio Ferri International cast announced for Sting's The Last Ship
Fri 7 Nov 2025Seventeen-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in his musical, The Last Ship, in Amsterdam, Brisbane and Paris with a stellar international cast.
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Sumi Jo performing on stage at the Festival of Outback Opera 2025 Opera Queensland makes Digital Stage debut with documentary exclusive
Fri 7 Nov 2025Opera Queensland Artistic Director and CEO Patrick Nolan gives the inside scoop on the process of making Singing in the Night, a brand-new documentary exclusive to QPAC’s Digital Stage.
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Bangarra threads generations together in powerful new triple bill, Sheltering
Tue 4 Nov 2025As part of Sheltering, Bangarra Dance Theatre will present a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys and Sheoak between 9 to 18 July 2026.
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Marlowe Restaurant Pixelpunk From precinct to performance: Aria and QPAC’s shared cultural vision
Tue 28 Oct 2025Proud QPAC partner Aria Property Group is committed to a thriving arts community that drives connection, creativity and opportunity.
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QPAC Set to Double Tech Connect Traineeship Program
Thu 9 Oct 2025QPAC has announced the award-winning Tech Connect Queensland program would double its intake and expand its regional outreach from 2026 to 2028.
Support and Engage
Through outreach programs and community events, we strive to create connections and foster a sense of belonging within our community. We invite you to join us on this journey of transformation, inspiration, and creativity.
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Artist: Jennifer Kent Quandamooka | Jinibara | Darumbal First Nations
Our First Nations program is bold, resilient, and features fierce black work from local, regional and national First Nations artists.
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Out of the Box - Let's Dance, 2025. Photographer Peter Wallis. Donate Today
Donate to the QPAC Foundation and help us to ensure that everyone can experience the best in performing arts.
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Schools
Our team is dedicated to creating memorable and educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds.
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Projects and Events
QPAC is a creative hub where communities come together to celebrate, learn, and grow through the transformative power of the arts.
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Partnerships
Our Partners help us continue to inspire, educate, and entertain Queensland and beyond.
Hidden Disability Sunflower Program
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
To support and raise awareness of patrons with a non-visible disability QPAC is a proud member of the international Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Wearing a Sunflower is voluntary. By choosing to wear a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, such as a lanyard or badge you can signal to our staff that you may need assistance or a little extra time during your visit.
To purchase your Sunflower ahead of your visit to QPAC and for more information, please visit Hidden Disability Sunflower.
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.
