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Fantastic Mr Fox Fantastic Mr Fox
24 - 28 Jun 2026PlayhouseYou’ve read the book, seen the movie – now experience it live – from the wacky mind of the World’s No. 1 Storyteller.
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Abbie Chatfield Loves Men Abbie Chatfield Loves Men
26 Jul 2026, 7pmConcert HallAfter trauma dumping to audiences across Australia, Abbie Chatfield returns to QPAC with a brand-new show dedicated to men.
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Burn the Floor Burn the Floor
2 Oct 2026, 7pmConcert HallFeaturing inspirational champion dancers, Burn the Floor is not just a dance show, it’s a pure theatrical experience!
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An Evening with Tristan Hughes An Evening with Tristan Hughes
4 Aug 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallPromising his signature warmth and vivid storytelling, don’t miss this opportunity to see Tristan Hughes for the very first time with The Ancients.
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The Dire Straits Experience The Dire Straits Experience
27 Aug 2026, 8pmConcert HallFrom sold out arena performances across Europe, the celebrated Dire Straits Experience bring their Long Highway World Tour.
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Death of a Salesman Death of a Salesman
28 Aug - 6 Sep 2026Lyric TheatreEmmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winner Anthony LaPaglia stars in Arthur Miller’s critically acclaimed production, Death of a Salesman.
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Captain Scott Kelly – The Sky is Not The Limit Scott Kelly – The Sky is Not The Limit
22 Nov 2026, 8pmConcert HallExperience history-making NASA astronaut Scott Kelly live in Australia for the very first time with The Sky is Not the Limit: Lessons from a Year in Space.
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Glow & TellImage by Chloe Morris For Schools: Glow & Tell
26 - 28 Aug 2026Cremorne TheatrePart of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, students are placed at the centre of this engaging interactive experience, blending the magic of light and simplicity of storytelling
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Glow & TellImage by Chloe Morris Glow & Tell
29 - 30 Aug 2026Cremorne TheatreUsing UV light in custom-built tent, the Cremorne Theatre is transformed into a space, where stories and imagined worlds come alive.
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WOW Schools Day '25 WOW Schools Day ‘26
13 Oct 2026, 8:30amCremorne TheatreWOW Schools Day highlights and addresses the many challenges girls face globally, and promotes girl’s empowerment and human rights.
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Grossbusters – The Monster Musical Grossbusters – The Monster Musical
2 - 3 Dec 2026PlayhouseGrossbusters is a school musical like no other from students attending distance education and living in remote Queensland.
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For Schools: Grossbusters – The Monster Musical
2 - 3 Dec 2026PlayhousePart of QPAC’s Creative Learning Program, students from Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) will bring their energy and talent to the Playhouse stage in Grossbusters.
Glasshouse Theatre Hyundai Giveaway
Glasshouse Theatre Hyundai Giveaway
The Glasshouse Theatre is now open! To celebrate, we have teamed up with our Principal Partner Hyundai to give one lucky Glasshouse Theatre show booker the chance to win Hyundai’s all-new ELEXIO^.
What’s On
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Matteo Bocelli Matteo Bocelli
6 May 2026, 8pmConcert HallMatteo Bocelli returns for one night only to share a live performance of his new album Falling In Love, alongside all the favourites from his debut album.
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35MM Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre 35MM: A Musical Exhibition
1 - 9 May 2026Cremorne TheatreA stunning new multimedia musical which explores a groundbreaking new concept in musical theatre.
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Steel Magnolias
Now PlayingPlayhouseThe 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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MJ the Musical MJ the Musical
Final WeeksLyric TheatreMichael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is set to thrill audiences, in the multiple Tony Award®-winning MJ the Musical.
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Eddie Izzard Eddie Izzard
8 May 2026, 8pmConcert HallEddie Izzard – The Remix is a chance for Eddie, inspired by her ever-loyal audiences to remix and re-imagine some of her own favourite, personal comedy highlights.
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Ovation Ovation
9 May 2026, 2:30pmConcert HallMarina Prior, David Hobson, Silvie Paladino and Michael Cormick bring you an unforgettable night of timeless classics – accompanied by piano and string quartet.
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An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil An Evening With Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil
12 May 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallJoin the award-winning creator of Somebody Feed Phil and Everybody Loves Raymond for a conversation full of food, travel and family.
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The Drover’s Wife – The Opera The Drover’s Wife – The Opera
13 to 22 May 2026Glasshouse TheatreA monumental new opera based on the play, novel and film by one of Australia’s leading artists, Leah Purcell AM.
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Image by Andi Crown Photography Dakota of the White Flats
13 - 15 May 2026Cremorne TheatreA high-action punk noir that snatches the classic coming-of-age story out of the hands of a gang of boys, and passes it to two unapologetic, brave young women.
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Duck Pond Circa Duck Pond
13 - 16 May 2026PlayhouseA glittering circus mash-up by Circa bringing together the worlds of Swan Lake and The Ugly Duckling.
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Image by Andi Crown Photography For Schools: Dakota of the White Flats
13 - 15 May 2026Cremorne TheatrePart of QPAC's Creative Learning Program, Dakota of the White Flats is a finely crafted narrative shot through with comedy, horror, immersive soundscape and live music.
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Radiohead for Solo Piano II Radiohead for Solo Piano II
14 May 2026, 7:30pmConcert HallMaster of improvisation, Berlin-based Australian pianist Josh Cohen takes on legendary rock band Radiohead.
Seasons and Festivals
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Clancestry 2025Clancestry artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry
Clancestry returns from 30 July to 8 August for an extraordinary celebration of First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture.
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Southern Cross Soloists Southern Cross Soloists
Join the Southern Cross Soloists at QPAC in 2026 as they fill the Concert Hall with grace and beauty.
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Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Step into the Brandenburg’s 2026 Season; where bold vision meets fresh energy and extraordinary artistry.
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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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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 Orchestras Queensland Youth Orchestras
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.
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On the Banks On the Banks
In the heart of Brisbane/Meanjin, On the Banks hosted a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts to South Bank in February and March 2026.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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Death of a Salesman QPAC welcomes Death of a Salesman, starring Anthony LaPaglia
Tue 5 May 2026The Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, Death of a Salesman, will take to QPAC’s Lyric stage from 28 August to 6 September 2026, featuring Anthony LaPaglia.
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The Gospel According to Paul returns to QPAC's Playhouse
Tue 28 Apr 2026QPAC's Playhouse will welcome back Soft Tread Enterprises’ one-hander play about Paul Keating, The Gospel According to Paul, from 18 to 23 August 2026.
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SIX the Musical Australian Cast 26/27Cybele Malinowski New Australian Queens take the throne in SIX the Musical!
Tue 28 Apr 2026The international smash-hit phenomenon SIX the Musical makes its royal return to Brisbane from January 2027.
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PRAMKICKER by Sadie HaslerImage by Morgan Roberts Internationally acclaimed PRAMKICKER by Sadie Hasler comes to QPAC's Cremorne
Mon 20 Apr 2026QPAC will host MO Theatre’s production of the international hit PRAMKICKER by acclaimed playwright Sadie Hasler: a vulnerable, potty-mouthed love-letter to the modern woman, from 1 to 4 July 2026.
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Griffith University and the Power of Creativity
Wed 15 Apr 2026Griffith University partners with QPAC to connect education, creativity and industry practice, supporting the future of the arts.
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Open Season Open Season returns to QPAC with international music acts Mogwai and Sparks
Tue 24 Mar 2026As part of Open Season 2026, QPAC will bring Mogwai to the Glasshouse Theatre on 27 May followed by Sparks on 30 May, a first for the partnership with The Tivoli Group.
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QPAC's deadly Clancestry festival returns this July and August
Mon 16 Mar 2026Clancestry festival, a celebration of First Nations arts and culture across an exciting program of concerts, workshops, theatre and children’s events, returns in 2026 from 30 July to 8 August.
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Shaggy in Sting's The Last ShipNienke de Groot Reggae icon Shaggy to jump aboard Sting's The Last Ship exclusively at QPAC
Mon 23 Feb 2026The international reggae icon, longtime friend and frequent Sting collaborator will join the cast of The Last Ship, performing exclusively in Brisbane’s new Glasshouse Theatre from 9 April to 3 May 2026.
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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Creative Learning
Our team is dedicated to creating engaging 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.