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Just announced!
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Kate Miller-Heidke: The Telling Tales Tour
15 Feb 2025, 8pmConcert HallA celebration of Kate Miller-Heidke's songs old and new, of voice, storytelling, emotion, humour, and music that transports and transcends.
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The Courier-Mail – Love Stories in Conversation
21 Sep 2024, 4pmPlayhouseJoin Love Stories author Trent Dalton and some of the people behind the real-life stories, in an afternoon of heartwarming conversation.
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The TEN Tenors 30th Anniversary World Tour
11 Jun 2025, 2pm & 7pmConcert HallAustralia’s favourite tenor ensemble The TEN Tenors will visit QPAC's Concert Hall as part of their 30th Anniversary World Tour!
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Max Richter – World Tour
10 - 11 Feb 2025Concert HallSecond show just announced! Join Max Richter as he performs works from The Blue Notebooks and from his newly released album, In A Landscape.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Brahms & Beethoven
17 Feb 2025, 7pmConcert HallBrahms’s Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 form an epic opener to the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary Season.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Bach to the Beach Boys and Beyond
12 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallExplore new musical frontiers as you take a deep dive into the thrilling soundworld of the theremin, the world’s first electronic instrument.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Death and the Maiden Revealed
30 Jun 2025, 7pmConcert HallA Schubert odyssey directed by the electrifying violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Gershwin & Shostakovich
18 Aug 2025, 7pmConcert HallA celebration of the power of music featuring Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No.1 with superstar pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra A Musical Awakening
15 Sep 2025, 7pmConcert HallThe music of Beethoven, Peteris Vasks and Max Richter centres this exploration of music’s ability to nurture, heal and nourish.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Mountain
27 Oct 2025, 7pmConcert HallThe ACO are bringing back one of their most groundbreaking, award-winning and popular cinematic collaborations for a series of limited gala performances.
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Australian Chamber Orchestra Cocteau’s Circle
10 Nov 2025, 7pmConcert HallJoin the Australian Chamber Orchestra on an adventure to Paris as they close their 50th Anniversary National Concert Season with a night of celebration and surprise.
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Boomtown Battles
12 Oct 2024, 3:30pmPlayhouseWitness some of Australia’s best Breakers and All-Style dancers compete in a 2-V-2 battle, Bonnie & Clyde edition.
What’s On
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Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre Class of 2024 Musical Theatre Showcase
Until 21 Sep 2024Tony Gould GalleryExperience a talent-packed event highlighting the rich repertoire and superb craftsmanship of graduating students from the Bachelor of Musical Theatre program.
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Trent Dalton’s Love Stories
Now PlayingPlayhouseTrent Dalton's Love Stories is coming to QPAC as part of Brisbane Festival 2024! Get ready to fall in love all over again. This restless city has a story to tell.
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GRIMM
Now PlayingCremorne TheatreGRIMM, the latest tour de force from Shake & Stir Theatre Co beckons you into a world where fairytales are reimagined with a profound intensity.
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WICKED
Now PlayingLyric 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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Big Name, No Blankets
20 - 21 Sep 2024Concert HallCelebrate the phenomenal journey and impact of Sammy Tjapanangka Butcher!
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The Courier-Mail – Love Stories in Conversation
21 Sep 2024, 4pmPlayhouseJoin Love Stories author Trent Dalton and some of the people behind the real-life stories, in an afternoon of heartwarming conversation.
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Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns 2024
26 Sep 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallImmerse yourself in the Irish Dance and Grand Illusion sensation, Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns 2024.
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Zeppelin Soars Again
27 Sep 2024, 8pmConcert HallExperience the epic revival of Led Zeppelin's iconic catalogue as Zeppelin Soars Again with the Zep Boys and the 35-piece Kashmir Orchestra.
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Queensland Ballet Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon
4 - 19 Oct 2024PlayhouseWith an original score by Peter Salem, this stunning production by Queensland Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, and Atlanta Ballet celebrates Chanel's enduring legacy.
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A Conversation with Tim Minchin
5 Oct 2024, 2pm & 7pmConcert HallSpend an evening with internationally acclaimed songwriter, singer, pianist, comedian and actor, Tim Minchin.
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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Vignettes
6 Oct 2024, 11:30amConcert HallFrom jazz-influenced joy to moments of enchanting lyricism, experience works from musical greats including, Gershwin, Debussy and more!
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Joanna Lumley ‘Me & My Travels’
9 Oct 2024, 7:30pmConcert HallThe legendary Joanna Lumley will embark on her first ever live tour of Australia with her new show ‘Me & My Travels’.
Seasons and Festivals
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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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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
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 2024 Season, which centres on Romanticism with music by the great German Romantics.
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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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Southern Cross Soloists
A musical voyage that delves into the concept of romanticism.
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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 Theatre
The 2024 Season takes you on an emotional journey of betrayal, courage, longing, rage, trust and love before sending you ‘round the twist.
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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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The life and music of Nana Mouskouri to bloom at QPAC this October
Fri 6 Sep 2024Katerini Manolatos and Mel Lathouras will traverse the world of music icon Nana Mouskouri, in the brand-new concert The Girl from Greece – A Tribute to Nana Mouskouri.
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Round The Twist The Musical Cast Announced
Wed 4 Sep 2024QPAC and Queensland Theatre have announced the cast for the world premiere of Round The Twist The Musical – busting into the Playhouse from 12 November 2024.
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Dr Chris and Dr Xand return with their new Operation Ouch! Live show
Thu 29 Aug 2024TV’s favourite doctors return to QPAC's Concert Hall these summer holidays with a gigantic brand-new show.
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Celebrated jazz artist esperanza spalding kicks off return tour of Australia at QPAC
Wed 28 Aug 2024Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, bass player and composer esperanza spalding will launch her highly anticipated return tour of Australia in Brisbane.
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Mapei's foundations set firmly in a love of the arts
Fri 9 Aug 2024Mapei’s generous support of QPAC enables us to deliver an ongoing program of diverse and engaging arts for our community.
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Tales from the Brothers Grimm bursts from page to stage this August
Wed 7 Aug 2024From Shake & Stir Theatre co comes this bold adaptation of tales from the Brothers Grimm in a bewitching theatre experience.
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Behind the Curtain: Executive Sous Chefs
Wed 31 Jul 2024We talked to QPAC's Executive Sous Chefs, James Gallagher and Nathanael (Nate) Hardie about their impressive careers and their roles at QPAC.
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Five Minutes with Jungaji
Mon 8 Jul 2024We chatted with Jungaji about his inspirations, his songwriting process, and why music is so important to his life.
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.