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Spirit of Christmas featuring the 2024 performersImage by Darren Thomas Spirit of Christmas
17 - 19 Dec 2025Concert HallAn occasion to rejoice and reflect on the year that has passed and embrace the season’s enduring message of Peace, Love and Joy.
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16 Lovers Lane 16 Lovers Lane
26 Sep 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallRelive one of the greatest Australian albums from The Go-Betweens, with a star-studded line up.
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Hannah Ferguson Hannah Ferguson – CHEEK LIVE
8 Oct 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallHannah Ferguson cuts through the noise to look at where we are, how we got here, what lies ahead, and the power we have to influence change.
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Ballet Theatre Queenland Alice in Wonderland Ballet Theatre Queensland Alice in Wonderland
22 - 25 Jan 2026Concert HallStep through the looking glass and onto the silver screen … a dazzling new reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale by Ballet Theatre Queensland.
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Ballet International Gala DraculaPhotography by Braeden O’Connor Ballet International Gala Dracula
4 - 6 Sep 2025Concert HallDue to popular demand, a third show is on sale now! Experience BIG Live’s Dracula – a haunting retelling that unleashes desire, torment and immortality.
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The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
12 Feb 2026, 9pmConcert HallPrepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.
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FERNANDO: The Music of ABBA Orchestrated FERNANDO: The Music of ABBA Orchestrated
8 Nov 2025, 7pmConcert HallA spectacular celebration of ABBA’s greatest hits like you’ve never heard before.
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The Bootleg Beatles The Bootleg Beatles and their Orchestra in Concert
13 Nov 2025, 7pmConcert HallThe Bootleg Beatles and their eight-piece orchestra will take you on a trip through the career of the Fab Four in their spectacular multi-media show.
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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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Russell Morris Russell Morris
22 Aug 2025Concert HallNew performance just added!
Australian music icon Russell Morris is embarking on a farewell tour – and he’s doing it in spectacular style. -
Al Jardine Al Jardine
28 Oct 2025, 8pmConcert HallAl Jardine performs all of The Beach Boys’ hits, from radio favourites to hidden gems, a concert experience not to be missed!
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The Dolly and Cher Show The Dolly and Cher Show
12 Aug 2025, 7pmConcert HallThe acclaimed QPAC Chamber Choir invites you on a nostalgic journey through pop and country.
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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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Now PlayingLyric TheatreThe iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, is now playing at QPAC with a mesmerising new production until 10th August.
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QSO Brief Encounter in Concert Queensland Symphony Orchestra Brief Encounter in Concert
19 Jul 2025, 1:30pmConcert HallThe perfect date night, experience one of the greatest romantic films of
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Brisbane Open House Brisbane Open House
19 Jul 2025, From 9amQPACQPAC is proud to once again open its doors for a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of Queensland’s most iconic cultural institutions. -
The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker Clancestry The Visitors
23 - 26 Jul 2025PlayhouseIt’s January 1788 and a mysterious fleet is amassing in the harbour. Seven clan leaders make a momentous decision: to send these strangers on their way or welcome them?
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Lisa Simone Lisa Simone
23 Jul 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallLisa Simone performs the songs of her mother Dr Nina Simone with her band in the Concert Hall.
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Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory Clancestry Black History Month: HERstory | HIStory
25 Jul 2025, From 6pmMelbourne Street GreenExperience some of the finest local First Nations artists in a night of free live music and storytelling.
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QSO The Royal Organist Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Royal Organist
26 - 27 Jul 2025Concert HallFor those who stare at the empty grand organ atop the QPAC Concert Hall, we have a concert just for you!
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Clancestry Weaving Workshops
26 Jul & 2 Aug 2025Playhouse LoungeCome and learn to weave at Clancestry! Learn about the regeneration of traditional cultural practices using raffia or palm leaves to create your very own masterpiece.
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WataImage by Sarah Walker Clancestry Wata
31 Jul 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience a new form of musical collaboration with Wata, an exciting celebration of the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people.
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Clancestry 2024 Smoking CeremonyImage by Red Handed Productions Clancestry First Gathering
31 Jul 2025, 5:30pmMelbourne Street GreenCelebrate the First Nations cultures of Brisbane and mark the official opening of Clancestry 2025 with First Gathering.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre – Illume Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume
1 - 9 Aug 2025PlayhouseStep out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light to experience this new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance.
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QPAC 40
QPAC TunnelQPAC is celebrating 40 years of joy, gathering, inclusivity and stories in 2025.
Seasons and Festivals
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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.
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QPAC is turning 40
To celebrate, we have a whole year lined up of unforgettable performances, incredible prizes and plenty of ways for you to get involved in the celebrations!
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Clancestry 2025Clancestry artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry
Clancestry returns from 23 July for over two weeks of extraordinary First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture at QPAC!
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Queensland Theatre 2025 Queensland Theatre
The 2025 Season promises world premieres, award-winning works, big-name artists, Queensland stars and unmissable storytelling.
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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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MVA 2025 Musica Viva Australia
Musica Viva Australia's season embraces how difference ignites creativity with seven national tours.
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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber OrchestraAlex Jamieson 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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Australian Chamber Orchestra Australian Chamber Orchestra
In 2025 the world-renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra celebrates 50 years of pushing boundaries, igniting curiosity, transcending the ordinary and leading the way.
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Changing the Conversation
A series of thought-provoking discussions that explores and challenges our understandings of Australian identity.
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Queensland Ballet Queensland Ballet
Love, seduction, wonder and joy – Queensland Ballet's Season 2025 is one for lovers of stories, music, and ballet.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Discover Queensland Symphony Orchestra's 2025 Season, which centres on the 20th Century.
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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 2025 Season 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 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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Open Season Open Season
Winter might be rolling in, but Open Season 2025 is here to heat things up. Back for its biggest and boldest year yet.
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Out of the Box Artwork Out of the Box Festival
Out of the Box is a biennial festival for children eight years and under, held at QPAC from 17 - 22 June 2025.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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Stars honour iconic album 16 Lovers Lane at QPAC
Tue 15 July 2025Lindy Morrison, Amanda Brown and John Willsteed, original recording artists on 16 Lovers Lane, along with special guest artists, will celebrate one of the greatest Australian albums of all time.
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Clancestry 2024 Smoking CeremonyImage by Red Handed Productions QPAC's deadly Clancestry festival to celebrate culture, connection, and community
Mon 14 July 2025The iconic Clancestry festival is set to ignite the Centre with over two weeks of extraordinary First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture from 23 July to 10 August 2025.
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Alice and Justin Hagen - Calibre Rest Estate Real estate agents at home in the arts
Tue 8 July 2025Brisbane-based bespoke real estate agents, Calibre Real Estate, join the QPAC Family with a shared passion for stories and connection.
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The Bogong's Song Bangarra Dance Theatre's newest creation for children to flutter into QPAC this Spring
Mon 30 June 2025Bangarra's The Bogong’s Song: a call to Country will fly into QPAC for its world premiere from 25 September to 4 October 2025 as part of Brisbane Festival.
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Children and parents building small cardboard houses at an arts-based workshop in a shopping centre. A shared commitment to enriching communities
Wed 11 June 2025YFG Shopping Centres has been a valued and long-term supporter of QPAC since 2017, with a special interest in supporting the Centre’s much-loved Out of the Box festival.
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Reuben Kaye Reuben Kaye blasts back to Brisbane bigger than ever with enGORGEd at QPAC
Tue 10 June 2025The irrepressible and multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer, and writer, Reuben Kaye returns to shake up Brisbane with the Queensland premiere of his acclaimed show enGORGEd at QPAC co-presented with Brisbane’s 2025 Melt Festival
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Cast announced for hit pop musical The Lovers
Fri 6 June 2025
A new production of breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers will include a who’s who of Australian musical theatre stars! Brisbane – get set to fall in love! -
QPAC Announces One-Off Missy Higgins Concert
Wed 4 June 2025QPAC today announced beloved singer-songwriter Missy Higgins would return to the Concert Hall on Saturday 30 August 2025 for a one-night-only performance to raise funds for HEAL.
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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Donate Today
Donate to QPAC today and become a beacon of support for the arts. Your contribution matters, and your impact is profound.
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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.
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.
