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Bangarra's first-ever visual arts collaboration, Illume to light up QPAC's Playhouse this August
Award winning Scenes From a Yellow Peril national mainstage debut at QPAC
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Sister Act and the healing power of song
Free Community Event at QPAC to kick-off celebration of 40 years
A partnership bringing a sense of belonging
Tickets on sale now for Australian stage debut of PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical in Brisbane
Power, privilege, and high school debating: Emmanuelle Mattana's satirical Trophy Boys to hit QPAC this August
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Alan Davies Alan Davies
6 Dec 2025, 8pmConcert HallCritically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies, comes to QPAC!
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The Lovers
13 Sep - 5 Oct 2025PlayhouseA musical mix tape of Shakespearean pop bangers with a boldly reimagined script by Laura Murphy, The Lovers is bursting with heart, humour, and more than a touch of magic. -
QPAC's Out of the Box National Early Years Policy Summit
17 - 18 Jun 2025Queensland Cultural CentreJoin Australia’s early years leaders at the National Early Years Policy Summit at QPAC’s Out of the Box and be part of the next wave of change.
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Scenes From a Yellow Peril Scenes From a Yellow Peril
3 - 12 Jul 2025Cremorne TheatreAn uncomfortably funny and eye-opening look at racism and privilege – because laughing and squirming can go hand in hand.
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Sooshi Mango Sooshi Mango
3 Aug 2025Concert HallNew performance just announced!
They’re back! Comedy superstars, Sooshi Mango, have announced they will take their highly-acclaimed Home Made tour around the country! -
James Morrison with Big Band Liechtenstein James Morrison with Big Band Liechtenstein
25 Nov 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallThe phenomenal Big Band Liechtenstein will be hitting our shores to join forces with international trumpet maestro James Morrison.
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The Visitors featuring the 2023 cast Image by Stephen Wilson Barker Clancestry The Visitors
23 - 26 Jul 2025PlayhouseIt’s January 1788 and a mysterious fleet is amassing in the harbour. Seven clan leaders make a momentous decision: to send these strangers on their way or welcome them?
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Wata Image by Sarah Walker Clancestry Wata
31 Jul 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallExperience a new form of musical collaboration with Wata, an exciting celebration of the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people.
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Electric Fields Clancestry Electric Fields with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra
2 Aug 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallDon’t miss Australian electronic music duo Electric Fields in this unique concert with the full power of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre – Illume Bangarra Dance Theatre Illume
1 - 9 Aug 2025PlayhouseStep out of the shadows and into the phenomena of light to experience this new theatrical experience, drawing together music, visual arts and dance.
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Voices of Birralee Voices of Birralee 30th Anniversary Celebration
17 Aug 2025, 3:30pmConcert HallJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon of choral music as we commemorate three decades of musical achievement and community impact.
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Ballet International Gala VI Ballet International Gala VI
6 - 7 Aug 2025Concert HallThe Ballet International Gala returns to the Concert Hall for its annual sell-out season in August 2025.
What's on at QPAC
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The Dictionary of Lost Words Lisa White The Dictionary of Lost Words
Now PlayingPlayhousePip Williams’ New York Times bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words is brought to vivid life in this wildly popular stage adaptation.
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Carrie: The Musical Carrie: The Musical
2 - 10 May 2025Cremorne TheatreBased on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, see Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre students perform this chilling classic.
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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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Camerata & Paul Grabowsky: The Art Of Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Camerata & Paul Grabowsky: The Art Of
7 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallAn inspiring and refreshing collaboration between QPAC’s The Art of the Possible artist Paul Grabowsky AO, with Camerata.
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Musica Viva Australia The Hollywood Songbook Musica Viva Australia Hollywood Songbook
8 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallBerlin-based Signum Saxophone Quartet and renegade opera star, Ali McGregor, reclaim the Hollywood Songbook in a journey from moody monochrome to vibrant technicolour.
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Chat 10 Looks 3 Live Chat 10 Looks 3 Live
9 May 2025, 8pmConcert HallChat 10 Looks 3 is hitting Brisbane again! Come along with friends, or make new ones when you get there, that’s how they roll at Chat 10!
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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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Theremin & Beyond Australian Chamber Orchestra Theremin & 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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Marian Keyes Marian Keyes
13 May 2025, 7:30pmConcert HallJoin Marian Keyes as she shares her journey from early days to bestselling author.
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Australasian Dance Collective – Blue David Kelly Australasian Dance Collective Blue
14 - 17 May 2025PlayhouseCelebrate 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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Mamamia OUT LOUD LIVE 2025 Mamamia Out Loud LIVE 2025
14 May 2025, 7pmConcert HallJoin Holly Wainwright, Mia Freedman, and Jessie Stephens for a night out to celebrate 10 years of Australia’s #1 women’s podcast.
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
15 May - 8 Jun 2025Cremorne TheatreExperience all 37 plays ... in 97 minutes ... with just 3 hilarious actors!
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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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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.