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Just announced!
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Annie Annie
From 27 December 2025Lyric TheatreExperience this beloved musical that has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations.
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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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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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Clancestry 2024 Smoking Ceremony Image 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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Biggest Mobs Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry Biggest Mobs
1 Aug 2025, 6pmCremorne TheatreGet your mob together for a night of powerful, high-energy Blak music! An epic culmination of QPAC’s BlakBeats First Nations music development program.
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Clancestry 2024 Mob Words Image by Lewis Bin Doraho Clancestry Live Art at Clancestry
2 - 10 Aug 2025Melbourne Street Green & Town Square, Fish LaneEnjoy Live Art at Clancestry as artists create installations and paintings live throughout the festival.
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Art of Song Background artwork by Casey Coolwell-Fisher Clancestry Art of Song
8 Aug 2025, 7:30pmCremorne TheatreThree powerful First Nations songwomen – Jess Hitchcock, Megan Sarmardin and SOLCHLD come together to share their stories through song.
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Clancestry 2024 Mob Music Image by Lewis Bin Doraho Clancestry Mob Music
9 - 10 Aug 2025, From 6:30pmMelbourne Street GreenTwo nights of jam-packed free live music on our Mob Music Stage! Enjoy the vibes as the sun goes down with the sounds of our deadly First Nations artists.
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Sparks: First Nations Play Readings Image by Tai Bobongie Clancestry Sparks: First Nations Play Readings
9 Aug 2025, 5pmCremorne TheatreBe the first to experience four new works written by emerging First Nations playwrights in these 10-minute rehearsed readings.
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Clancestry for Kids Image by Axis Productions Clancestry Clancestry for Kids
9 - 10 Aug 2025Melbourne Street GreenJoin us for a weekend of vibrant culture, creativity, and free family fun as we celebrate First Nations art, stories, and community.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story The Simon & Garfunkel Story
7 Sep 2025, 2pmConcert HallA critically acclaimed concert experience about two young boys from Queens who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo.
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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.
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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Tchaikovsky's Pathétique Queensland Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Pathetique
16 - 17 May 2025Concert HallIt’s always fun to hear musical comedy from a serious composer, and we’ll be cracking a smile with you in the Concert Hall at QPAC.
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Australasian Dance Collective – Blue David Kelly Australasian Dance Collective Blue
Must Close 17 MayPlayhouseCelebrate 40 years of dance with Blue, a triple bill that honours the past, embraces the present, and looks boldly toward the future
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Now PlayingCremorne TheatreExperience all 37 plays ... in 97 minutes ... with just 3 hilarious actors!
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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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Tommy Emmanuel 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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Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death Ensemble Q Black Angels & Red Death
19 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallEnsemble Q present a captivating collection of works that explore themes of remembrance, conflict, fantasy, and deep introspection.
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Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour Tina Arena – Don’t Ask Again Tour
20 - 21 May 2025Concert HallTina Arena returns in 2025 for her encore Don’t Ask Again Tour, playing all her hits this May.
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Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer Queensland Symphony Orchestra Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer
23 - 24 May 2025Concert HallJoin us as we celebrate one of the unofficial Kings of Movie Scores: Hans Zimmer.
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QSO Art of the Score: The Music of Hans Zimmer Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Education Concert 2025
23 May 2025, 11am & 12:30pmConcert HallJoin us as we celebrate one of the unofficial kings of movie scores: Hans Zimmer, in QSO's Education Concert 2025.
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Frankenstein Frankenstein
24 May - 8 Jun 2025PlayhouseMary Shelley’s Frankenstein is an electrifying tale of creation and humanity, retold in a large-scale theatrical event, returning to QPAC’s Playhouse.
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Where is the Green Sheep? Classroom Workshop QPAC’s Out of the Box Where is the Green Sheep? Classroom Workshop
Mid to end of MayIn-SchoolRegister your school’s interest in this hands-on workshop. Students will explore the story of Where is the Green Sheep?, bringing the colourful characters to life through fun, drama-based activities.
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Sigur Rós Sigur Rós
27 & 28 May 2025Concert HallNew performance date on Wednesday, 28 May just announced! Experience Sigur Rós live with the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra as they present their most intimate album yet, ÁTTA.
Seasons and Festivals
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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 2025 Clancestry 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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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.
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Ballet Preljocaj – Swan Lake Photography: JC Carbonne 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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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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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 Orchestra Alex 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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Brisbane Festival 2024 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 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).
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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An Out of the Box partnership that’s just perfect
Mon 12 May 2025QPAC is proud to welcome C&K The Creche and Kindergarten Association as a Principal Partner of QPAC’s Out of the Box festival and Supporting Partner of QPAC.
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Lisa Simone A Daughter's Tribute to Nina Simone 2025
Fri 2 May 2025Oscar‑nominated, Grammy, Peadbody and Emmy Award‑winning Lisa Simone returns to the QPAC Concert Hall with her live band for A Daughter’s Tribute to Nina Simone
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La Force de l’âge (In One’s Prime) Free Community Program for Exclusive Ballet Preljocaj Season
Wed 30 Apr 2025QPAC has announced a free program of community events as part of its exclusive Australian season of Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake
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The Lovers - A new era of musical theatre premieres in Brisbane
Mon 28 Apr 2025Shake & Stir Theatre Co and QPAC in association with Brisbane Festival, announce the premiere of a brand-new production of the breakout Australian pop musical The Lovers
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Bangarra's first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume to light up QPAC this August
Thu 17 Apr 2025Australia’s leading Indigenous performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will present the Queensland premiere of their first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume at QPAC this August.
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Award-winning Scenes From a Yellow Peril national mainstage debut
Wed 16 Apr 2025QPAC is proud to present the Australian mainstage debut of the multi-award-winning play Scenes From a Yellow Peril in QPAC’s Cremorne Theatre from 3 to 12 July 2025.
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MinterEllison
Wed 16 Apr 2025One of Australia’s largest law firms, MinterEllison has a nationwide program of performing arts partnerships at the centre of its corporate sponsorship program.
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Rebecca Levingston, Rhonda Burchmore, Timothy Sherlock, Professor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet FAHA and Casey Donovan sat on stage at the Cremorne Theatre, QPAC Peter Wallis Sister Act and the healing power of song
Mon 14 Apr 2025Under the facilitation of Rebecca Levingston, Friends of QPAC recently enjoyed an exclusive panel discussion on the importance and power of song, featuring Sister Act stars Casey Donovan and Rhonda Burchmore.
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.
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.