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Circa & The Art of Fugue 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!
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Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live
18 Mar 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallFasten your seatbelts for a conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s docuseries Drive to Survive.
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QSO Our Classical Favourites Queensland Symphony Orchestra Our Classical Favourites
8 - 9 Feb 2025Concert HallCelebrating timeless beauty and energy, this is a favourites concert not to be missed.
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QSO The Rite of Spring Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Rite of Spring
20 - 22 Feb 2025Concert HallThe Rite of Spring, Igor Stravinsky’s ballet marvel, sent shockwaves through the course of 20th century music.
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QSO Barber & Prokofiev Queensland Symphony Orchestra Barber & Prokofiev
14 - 15 Mar 2025Concert HallSetting the stage for the 2025 Maestro Season, Barber & Prokofiev offers up three daring works, each different and powerful.
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QSO Shakespeare’s The Tempest Queensland Symphony Orchestra Shakespeare’s The Tempest
3 May 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallIt’s one thing to hear music inspired by Shakespeare. It’s another thing to hear it performed alongside narration from a living theatre legend, John Bell.
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QSO The Strauss Gala Queensland Symphony Orchestra The Strauss Gala
10 - 11 May 2025Concert HallLeap out of your seat and back in time to an era of golden opulence, as we celebrate 200 years of the king of the Viennese waltz, Johann Strauss II.
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QSO 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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QSO 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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QSO Beethoven & Brahms Queensland Symphony Orchestra Beethoven & Brahms
13 - 14 Jun 2025Concert HallEnjoy Brahm’s concerto that’ll bring down the house and Beethoven’s rip-roaring 5th Symphony.
What’s On
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Edges Edges
Until 16 Nov 2024Tony Gould GalleryThis song-cycle by Tony-nominated duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul explores themes of love and identity and delves into the complexities of relationships and self-discovery.
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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 Umberto & Natsuko
15 - 16 Nov 2024Concert HallWitness QSO's powerhouse musicians Umberto and Natsuko take centre stage, performing works by Shubert, Brahms, Wagner and Strauss.
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Dame Judi Dench and Gyles Brandreth ‘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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Dolly Alderton An Evening with Dolly Alderton
17 Nov 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallSpend a heart-warming evening in the company of award-winning podcaster, author, screenwriter, and journalist Dolly Alderton.
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Changing the Conversation – Words That Bind Changing the Conversation Words That Bind
19 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert HallJoin us for a panel conversation about the transformative potential of language diversity as a tool for nation building and social inclusion.
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Tribute to Duke Ellington – James Morrison and His Big Band Tribute to Duke Ellington – James Morrison and His Big Band
20 Nov 2024, 7pmConcert HallSwing along to this very special Duke Ellington tribute to hear all his big band classics with international jazz maestro, James Morrison.
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Cinematic 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 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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Beethoven’s Ode to Joy 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 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.
Seasons and Festivals
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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
Luminous, bold, and bright, Queensland Ballet's 2024 Season presents colourful characters and stories from literature, history, and imagination.
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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 2024 World Science Festival Brisbane
Ask, and answer, some of the biggest questions facing humankind.
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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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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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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
Luminous, bold, and bright, Queensland Ballet's 2024 Season presents colourful characters and stories from literature, history, and imagination.
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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 2024 World Science Festival Brisbane
Ask, and answer, some of the biggest questions facing humankind.
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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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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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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.
Newsroom
Stay updated with our latest newsroom articles. Read them here.
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Spirit of Christmas 2023 in the Concert Hall 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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Circus in a Tea Cup 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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The Next 14 Seconds 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 Lisa White 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 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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The Pirates of Penzance – In Concert 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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Watching from the wings. Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company (La Scala Ballet) perform Rudolf Nureyev’s Don Quixote. 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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Clancestry 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.