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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.

  • Into the Woods

    Opera Queensland and Queensland Theatre Company Into the Woods

    11 - 21 Nov 2026

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  • Finding Nemo

    Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family Musical

    23 Jun - 11 Jul 2027

    Just announced!
  • Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

    Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

    14 - 29 Nov 2026

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  • An Evening with Alastair Campbell

    An Evening with Alastair Campbell

    20 Nov 2026, 7:30pm

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  • Once

    Once

    From 2 Jan 2027

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  • THE LION KING

    Disney’s THE LION KING

    Opens this week!

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  • XANADU

    Xanadu

    25 to 28 Feb 2027
    Concert Hall

    XANADU the Musical rolls into QPAC’s Concert Hall for six shows only! A laugh-out-loud, roller-skating adventure packed with nostalgic hits and 80s magic.

  • Lucy Darling: Cheers

    Lucy Darling: Cheers

    8 - 9 Mar 2027
    Concert Hall

    Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling as she continues her vivacious vagabond voyages with Cheers.

  • QSO Favourites featuring orchestra member Kaya Skorka

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra QSO Favourites

    13 Feb 2027, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Experience some of the most recognisable and loved pieces in the classical canon, as chosen by previous QSO audiences.

  • Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites featuring orchestra member Paul O’brien

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 1: QSO Favourites

    14 Feb 2027, 11:30am
    Concert Hall

    This feel-good concert features music you love including Debussy’s Clair de lune, The Blue Danube, and more in this 90-minute concert.

  • Maestro 1: QSO 80: Season Opener featuring orchestra member Lauren Manuel

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 1: QSO 80: Season Opener

    19 - 20 Feb 2027
    Concert Hall

    Celebrate an epic opening to QSO’s 80th anniversary season with works from John Adams, Joseph Twist, and Shostakovich.

  • Maestro 2: Beethoven: Symphonies 1 & 3 featuring orchestra member Isaac Davis

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 2: Beethoven: Symphonies 1 & 3

    12 Mar 2027, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Experience two beloved Beethoven symphonies in an energetic and mesmerising performance.

  • Maestro 2: Beethoven: Symphonies 1 & 3 featuring orchestra member Isaac Davis

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Education Concert: Explore: Beethoven: Symphonies 1 & 3

    12 Mar 2027, 10am
    Concert Hall

    Secondary schools are invited to observe the general rehearsal of Beethoven: Symphonies 1 & 3.

  • Beethoven: Symphonies 6 & 8 featuring orchestra member Eliza Scott

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Beethoven: Symphonies 6 & 8

    13 Mar 2027, 3pm
    Concert Hall

    Experience Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony which evokes the peace of nature and his Eighth Symphony which subverts symphonic traditions.

  • Maestro 3: Finlandia featuring orchestra member Imants Larsen

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 3: Finlandia

    9 - 10 Apr 2027
    Concert Hall

    Hear two beloved works by Finnish composer Sibelius: his Second Symphony and the stirring tone poem Finlandia.

  • Music on Sundays 2: French Reverie featuring orchestra member Ashley Carter

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Music on Sundays 2: French Reverie

    2 May 2027, 11:30am
    Concert Hall

    Be transported to France in this charming program featuring Saint-Saëns, Dukas, Tchaikovsky and more in this 90-minute concert.

  • Maestro 4: The Ring Without Words featuring orchestra member Hayley Radke

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Maestro 4: The Ring Without Words

    14 - 15 May 2027
    Concert Hall

    Experience Wagner’s Ring Cycle, the epic and exhilarating saga of gods and monsters condensed into 70 minutes.

  • Beethoven: Symphonies 4 & 7 featuring orchestra member Viv Collier Vickers

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Beethoven: Symphonies 4 & 7

    11 Jun 2027, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Continuing the anniversary Beethoven cycle, hear the joyful Fourth Symphony and the rhythmic Seventh Symphony.

What’s On

Explore what’s on at QPAC.

  • First Nations Storytelling: Caring for Country Workshop

    Artists in Classrooms

    Trevor Fourmile and Nadine McDonald-Dowd guide students in an exploration of storytelling as a dynamic and living cultural practice vital to First Nations and Torres Strait Islander stories.

  • Piano Bar

    Friday & Saturday Evenings, From 9:30pm
    QPAC

    Enjoy our intimate Piano Bar, offering a truly enchanting post-theatre experience. 

  • Into the Woods

    Opera Queensland & Queensland Theatre Into the Woods

    11 - 21 Nov 2026
    Glasshouse Theatre

    In a world where fairytales collide, this timeless musical asks what happens when the story ends and “... everyone lives happily ever after”. 

  • Mischa Maisky in Recital

    Mischa Maisky in Recital

    11 Nov 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Internationally renowned cellist Mischa Maisky returns to Brisbane for a highly anticipated recital, joined by his daughter, distinguished pianist Lily Maisky. 

  • Fire and Finesse

    Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Fire and Finesse

    12 Nov 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    This concert is a celebration of elegance and beauty, where classical genius meets playful sophistication.

  • Kate Ceberano – Australian Made Tour 2026

    Kate Ceberano – Australian Made Tour 2026

    14 Nov 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    Kate Ceberano returns for encore performances across the nation after last year’s sell-out tour and hit live album. 

  • Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

    Sherlock Holmes – The Mystery of the Valkyrie

    14 - 29 Nov 2026
    Playhouse

    Journey back to London where Sherlock Holmes is drawn into a grisly murder. The clues are all there ... but will you spot them in time?

    THE LION KING

    15 Nov 2026 - 7 Mar 2027
    Lyric Theatre

    Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Brisbane!

  • Australian Girls Choir

    Australian Girls Choir – Annual Concert 2026

    15 Nov 2026, 2:30pm & 6pm
    Concert Hall

    The Australian Girls Choir present a spectacular showcase of song and dance at their 2026 Annual Concert.

  • Beethoven’s Pastoral

    Australian Chamber Orchestra Beethoven’s Pastoral

    16 Nov 2026, 7pm
    Concert Hall

    Richard Tognetti directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra in a thrilling season finale featuring Beethoven’s epic and transportive Sixth Symphony.

  • James Morrison with Special Guest Mahalia Barnes

    James Morrison with Special Guest Mahalia Barnes

    19 Nov 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    An unforgettable night of swing and soul, this is a concert experience you won’t want to miss!

  • An Evening with Alastair Campbell

    An Evening with Alastair Campbell

    20 Nov 2026, 7:30pm
    Concert Hall

    Alastair Campbell takes to the QPAC stage for a compelling evening of sharp insight, political storytelling, and behind-the-scenes revelations from politics.

Seasons and Festivals

Discover all Seasons and Festivals at QPAC.

  • Out of the Box Festival

    Out of the Box is a biennial festival for children eight years and under and is returning from 22 to 27 June 2027.

  • On the Banks

    On the Banks

    In the heart of Brisbane/Meanjin, On the Banks returns in 2027 featuring a stellar lineup of international and Australian acts.

  • Queensland Ballet

    Queensland Ballet

    Queensland Ballet’s 2027 season curated under the artistic direction of Ivan Gil-Ortega, celebrates ballet’s power to connect – across generations, disciplines, and cultures. 

  • Queensland Symphony Orchestra 2027 Season

    Queensland Symphony Orchestra

    Celebrate 80 years of music with a season of ground-breaking collaborations and inspirational music.

  • Queensland Theatre Company

    Queensland Theatre Company’s 2027 Season champions work that gets under your skin and stays with you. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Australian Chamber Orchestra 2027

    Australian Chamber Orchestra

    As part of the National Concert Season audiences will discover, and rediscover, some of the greatest music ever written.

  • Opera Queensland

    This year's Opera Queensland's season showcases ambitious programming and fresh approaches to what opera can be.

  • Queensland Youth Orchestras

    Queensland Youth Orchestras

    A world class youth orchestra organisation based in Brisbane, Australia. 

  • 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).

  • Brisbane Festival

    Brisbane Festival returns this September with 25 days of theatre, music, dance, spectacle and celebration across the city. This year, QPAC plays host to some of the Festival’s most anticipated works.

  • 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.

Newsroom

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  • Bangarra Unites Elders and Choreographers in a powerful new program GENERATIONS

    Wed 4 Nov 2026

    Grounded in wisdom of the past, and charged by voices of the future, GENERATIONS is a bold new double bill curated by Mirning woman Frances Rings, Bangarra’s Artistic Director and co-CEO.

  • Finding Nemo musical splashes into QPAC for Australian premiere

    Wed 4 Nov 2026

    Brisbane audiences will be the first in Australia to dive into the QPAC and CDP’s production of Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo: A 60-Minute Family Musical when the beloved tale takes centre stage next June.

  • Cirque Empire roars into the Glasshouse Theatre

    Wed 4 Nov 2026

    The Glasshouse Theatre will transform into the dazzling and decadent world of 1920s New York when Cirque Empire roars into QPAC from 5 to 14 February 2027 for its Brisbane debut. 

  • Christmas in the Lane: QPAC and Fish Lane set to light up this festive season

    Thu 29 Oct 2026

    This December, QPAC and Fish Lane will join forces to spread some festive cheer through South Brisbane with a Christmas activation featuring live carol performances from the QPAC Chamber Choir. 

  • Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds returns to QPAC with immersive new concert experience

    Tue 27 Oct 2026

    Icelandic composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Ólafur Arnalds will bring his immersive new concert experience Falling Apart Together to QPAC Concert Hall on Tuesday 2 March 2027. 

  • On the Banks 2026 Bernard FanningKelsey Doyle

    On the Banks is back in 2027!

    Thu 15 Oct 2026

    Following a triumphant debut this year, QPAC and South Bank Corporation have revealed more acts for the return of On the Banks, bringing contemporary music to the riverside in February and March 2027.

  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button heads to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 2027

    Mon 12 Oct 2026

    For the first time outside of London and New York, three-time Olivier Award-winning musical, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, will begin its next chapter, with a major tour of New Zealand and Australia from May finishing at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in October 2027.

  • Once

    Beloved Irish musical Once set to charm audiences in Brisbane debut

    Fri 9 Oct 2026

    A new revival of the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, Once, will make its Brisbane debut in the Cremorne Theatre from 2 January 2027

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. 

Creative Learning

Our team is dedicated to creating engaging and educational experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds. 

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.

Out of the Box - Let's Dance, 2025. Photographer Peter Wallis.

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Donate to the QPAC Foundation and help us to ensure that everyone can experience the best in performing arts.

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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.

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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.

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