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Iliza: The Get Ready Tour
24 Apr 2025, 7pmConcert HallComedy sensation Iliza Shlesinger arrives with her latest show, The Get Ready Tour. Don’t miss this fun evening of comedy!
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World Science Festival Brisbane Brian Greene: The Search for Quantum Reality
27 Mar 2025, 7pmConcert HallBrian Greene journeys into the enigmatic realm of the quantum, celebrating the theory’s remarkable achievements and the profound mysteries of the universe.
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World Science Festival Brisbane Leigh Sales AM and Annabel Crabb
29 Mar 2025, 4:30pmConcert HallJoin Leigh Sales, Annabel Crabb and an ensemble of scientists celebrating curiosity, innovation, and the sheer joy of scientific discovery.
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World Science Festival Brisbane Science Smackdown: The Ultimate Debate
29 Mar 2025, 8pmConcert HallHosted by ABC's Big Ideas presenter, Natasha Mitchell, this event promises to turn science into a showdown of epic proportions.
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World Science Festival Brisbane Dr Julia Baird: The Science of Awe
30 Mar 2025, 2pmCremorne TheatreAward-winning journalist and “awe-hunter” Julia Baird makes her World Science Festival debut with an inspiring discussion about the science of awe.
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Cirque Alice
10 - 22 Apr 2025Concert HallStep into magical ‘Wonderland’ as Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventure with breathtaking twists & astonishing, gravity-defying feats.
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Tommy Emmanuel
18 May 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallThe world’s greatest acoustic guitar player returns for a night of jaw-dropping musical showmanship that must be seen to be believed.
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Queensland Ballet Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo & Juliet
21 - 29 Mar 2025Lyric TheatreThe much-adored Shakespearean ballet is brought to life with passionate choreography, elegant costumes, striking sets, and Prokofiev’s iconic score.
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Queensland Ballet Triple Bill
27 Jun - 5 Jul 2025PlayhouseShowcasing the best of Australian artistry in this stunning production featuring acclaimed choreographers Natalie Weir, Jack Lister, and Greg Horsman, with live music by Camerata.
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Queensland Ballet The Nutcracker
5 - 13 Dec 2025Lyric TheatrePerfect 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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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Circa & The Art of Fugue
5 Aug 2025, 7pmConcert HallThis extraordinary multi-artform experience combines Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue with contemporary acrobatics.
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Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage
24 Dec 2024, from 5pmDigital StageJoin us online this Christmas Eve to Boxing Day for QPAC’s Spirit of Christmas, only available on Digital Stage!
What’s On
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‘I Remember it Well’ with Dame Judi Dench
Rent NowDigital StageJoin Dame Judi Dench and her friend Gyles Brandreth on a roller-coaster trip down memory lane.
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WICKED
Must Close 24 Nov 2024Lyric TheatreExperience the Broadway sensation WICKED at the Lyric Theatre this September! Winner of over 100 major awards, WICKED is a captivating musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think.
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Queensland Theatre Round The Twist The Musical
Now PlayingPlayhouseA quintessentially Australian joyous celebration of oddballs and misfits – where if you stand out then you’ll fit right in!
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Cinematic
22 - 23 Nov 2024Concert HallLights, Camera, Action! Cinematic is back for a fifth year of film favourites with conductor and host Nicholas Buc.
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Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night 2024
24 Nov 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallJoin renowned journalist, filmmaker, and author Jon Ronson on an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Beethoven's Ode to Joy
28 - 30 Nov 2024Concert HallUnder the baton of Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, immerse yourself in Beethoven's embrace of the full spectrum of human emotion.
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The Next 14 Seconds
28 - 29 Nov 2024Cremorne TheatreA collision of physical and visual languages, The Next 14 Seconds draws from the disciplines of dance, theatre, visual and sound design to explore a rich tapestry inspired by human evolution.
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QPAC Membership Friends of QPAC
QPACDesigned to immerse you in the heart of our vibrant world of live performances. Join us on a journey to celebrate our collective passion for the arts.
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Queensland Ballet The Lady of the Camellias
5 - 8 Dec 2024Lyric TheatreThe Lady of the Camellias, featuring the Shanghai Ballet, will draw you into a world of love and tragedy in 19th century Paris.
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Prospero Arts Concert Series The Pirates of Penzance – In Concert
5 - 8 Dec 2024Concert HallGilbert and Sullivan’s beloved Pirates of Penzance are sailing into Brisbane in a brand new, semi-staged concert production!
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Circus in a Tea Cup
5 - 7 Dec 2024Cremorne TheatreWitness this beautiful circus performance, where survivors of domestic violence move through true stories of celebration, recovery, and triumph.
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A Night In with Stephen Fry: Troy
Rent NowDigital StageJoin Stephen Fry, the multi-award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, and masterful storyteller, for a captivating evening as he tells the passionate and powerful story of Troy.
Seasons and Festivals
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Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake
Ballet Preljocaj returns to Australia in 2025 as part of the QPAC International Series with Swan Lake.
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Queensland Theatre
The 2025 Season promises world premieres, award-winning works, big-name artists, Queensland stars and unmissable storytelling.
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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 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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Brisbane Festival
Boldly Brisbane at its heart, Brisbane Festival makes the impossible possible for three weeks each spring.
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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
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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Opera Queensland
This year's Opera Queensland's season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.
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Clancestry
Clancestry returned in July 2024 with a program of First Nations arts and culture at QPAC.
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World Science Festival Brisbane
Ask, and answer, some of the biggest questions facing humankind.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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QPAC's longest running event back again for festive season
Wed 13 Nov 2024Spirit of Christmas will return to the iconic Concert Hall on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 December 2024.
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Stories of resilience, strength and survival take centre stage this December at QPAC
Tue 29 Oct 2024Following its inaugural 2021 season at QPAC, Vulcana Circus’ empowering Circus in a Tea Cup will return from 5 to 7 December 2024.
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The Wharf Revue announce final show and retirement
Tue 22 Oct 2024The Wharf Revue will be returning to QPAC's Playhouse from 11 to 16 February 2025 for its last show – ever!
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Collective of Brisbane creatives brings dance production to QPAC this November
Mon 21 Oct 2024Phluxus2 Dance Collective will bring together an impressive list of local creatives in the genre-defying production, The Next 14 Seconds, from 28 to 29 November 2024.
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The Dictionary of Lost Words finds its way to QPAC in 2025
Thu 3 Oct 2024Breakout Australian hit play The Dictionary of Lost Words, based on the award-winning novel of the same name, will come to Brisbane for the first time at QPAC's Playhouse from 26 April to 10 May 2025.
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Cat Power relives Bob Dylan's life-changing 1966 set at QPAC in March
Tue 1 Oct 2024The great Cat Power will perform Bob Dylan’s fabled and transformative 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert set in QPAC's Concert Hall on Wednesday 12 March 2025.
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Ballet Preljocaj Season Exclusive to Brisbane as QPAC International Series Returns for 40th Birthday
Mon 23 Sep 2024Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) have announced an exclusive Australian season of Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake in 2025 as part of the QPAC International Series and the Centre’s 40th Anniversary celebrations.
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Prospero Arts announce treasured cast for The Pirates of Penzance - In Concert
Tue 17 Sep 2024A brand new, semi-staged, concert version of the much-loved Gilbert and Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance, will storm QPAC's Concert Hall from 5 to 8 December, and the cast will blow you away!
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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Friends of QPAC
Immerse yourself in the heart of QPAC with a Friends of QPAC membership, designed to celebrate our shared love for live performance.
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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.
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.